About

Nukk was a bit of a fluke. 2 guys, living 2 hours apart, met by chance and started a company 2 months later. Andy Woods, a scientist focused on pediatric cancers, started making saunas as a way to get back to his love of building. Shane Hart, a natural products specialist, was looking for someone to build him a real Finnish quality sauna—not some single walled barrel or kit. The two collaborated on a design, and quickly discovered they had much in common; a deep respect for quality craftmanship, a commitment to the environment & sustainability, and an interest in helping people find a way to step back, take care of themselves, and connect with their family and friends. They realized they worked well together…and Nukk was born.

The name Nükk is a portmanteau. It’s a tribute to the Pacific Northwest, and the Finnish traditions we draw inspiration from. It comes from the First Nations word Chinook (a warm wet wind that sustains the climate of the PNW), the word nook (a corner or recess providing seclusion and safety), and the Finnish work nukkua, (a deep rest).

Meet Andy & Shane

  • Andy Woods

    Originally from New Hampshire, Andy grew up learning construction skills from his father and working on a trail crew in the White Mountains. After college, he worked as a carpenter at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, where he built field camps for scientists on the polar plateau, honing his skills in one of the most challenging and extreme climates on the planet! He loves, and specializes in, unique structures such as geodesic domes, treehouses, yurts, and composting toilets. After 15 years of running a tile and stone construction company in Bozeman, MT, Andy and his family moved to the Pacific Northwest, where he worked as a scientist focused on preclinical therapies for pediatric cancers. He eventually returned to his roots and took up sauna construction as a way to combine his love for building and promoting good health. He currently lives with his wife, 2 daughters, 2 cats, a dog, a parrot and small flock of chickens in southern Washington, where in his spare time he enjoys noodling on his guitar, skiing, hiking, gardening, and reading about architecture, and cancer biology. Photo credit: Mike Mansfield

  • Shane Hart

    Shane is a natural products & lifestyle authority. He has lived and studied throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and has been at the forefront of the wellness industry for over 30 years. As a boy, he suffered from chronic asthmatic bronchitis and severe allergic rhinitis, a debilitating condition his doctors called incurable. An introduction to natural products and alternative health care in 1987 led to changes in his diet and lifestyle, he kicked his pharmaceutical regimen—and experienced a near complete recovery from his “cureless condition”. He has managed some of the largest wellness brands in the natural products industry, and is known for leading several of the most successful awareness initiatives in the channel. Originally from San Diego, he’s called the Pacific Northwest his home for decades, and spends as much time as possible with his wife, daughter, and 2 sons. Shane is a diehard nemophilist, and during his free time you’ll find him running trails, rock balancing, reading sci-fi, or at the local Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym. Photo credit: Selfie