Recovery & wellness design

Recovery and wellness spacesplanned in, not squeezed in.

Recovery has become part of how people train, and part of what they pay for. We design recovery suites and wellness spaces with cold plunge, sauna, red light and compression areas, and handle the plumbing, power, ventilation and flow that make them work.

Recovery and wellness space design with cold plunge tubs and red light booths

Built for

  • Gyms and health clubs adding recovery revenue
  • Physical therapy and performance clinics
  • Multifamily and hospitality amenity teams
  • Private clubs and wellness concepts

What we deliver

Recovery programming

Which modalities to offer, how many of each, and how members move between them.

Layouts and 3D renderings

Plans and photorealistic renderings in more than one finish option so you can choose the look with confidence.

Technical coordination

Water, drainage, electrical, ventilation and heat load planned with your architect and trades.

Equipment specification and procurement

Cold plunges, saunas, red light, compression and more, chosen across manufacturers and sourced on your behalf.

Clinic and training integration

Treatment rooms and training floors that share one plan in physical therapy and performance settings.

Why operators bring us in

01

Built and run it before

Our principals have developed and operated a social club and spa, so we plan recovery around real operations.

02

Revenue, not decoration

Recovery areas planned as a service members book and pay for.

03

Brand agnostic

The right plunge, sauna or light system for your space and budget, from any maker.

Our Process

How we work

  1. 01

    Discovery

    Programming, feasibility and budget before anything is drawn

  2. 02

    Design

    Scaled layouts and photorealistic 3D renderings

  3. 03

    Development

    Brand-agnostic equipment specification and procurement

  4. 04

    Installation

    Coordination with your architect, GC and install teams

  5. 05

    Launch & Operate

    Opening support, service, maintenance and ongoing strategy

See our full process →
Read the guide: Planning a cold plunge and sauna recovery room: what to know before you build →

Frequently asked questions

What should a gym recovery area include?

It depends on your members and your pricing. Common elements are cold plunge, sauna, red light, compression and stretching space. We help you choose the mix that fits the room and the business model.

What does it take to add a cold plunge or sauna?

Space, water and drainage for plunges, dedicated electrical for saunas and heaters, and ventilation and moisture control. We plan these early with your architect and trades so there are no surprises.

Can recovery work in an apartment or office amenity?

Yes. Recovery corners and suites are increasingly part of multifamily and corporate amenity packages. We size them for unsupervised use and easy maintenance.

Do you design physical therapy clinics?

Yes. We plan clinics where treatment rooms and training floors share one layout, with the equipment and flow both clinicians and patients need.

Ready to Build?

Adding recovery to your space?

Tell us what you want to offer and the space you have. We will show you how it fits and what it takes.

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