At Gentle Recovery, we offer a quiet and private space for you to work on recovery for your body and mind. Whether you’re an athlete looking to recover your muscles before your next event, part of a team that wants that extra edge on game day, been hitting the gym and want to make the most of your workouts every time, or even just looking for a friendly, relaxing space to work on your mindfulness and healing using our revolutionary technologies – we’re here for you.
To help you and your body recover from a tough session or a hard week, we’ve got several options for you in our South Melbourne treatment centre. You can book time for yourself to unwind and recover, or with friends for a group session for one or more of our treatment services:
Infrared Sauna
Our full spectrum infrared sauna is a perfect way to rejuvenate and relax. With enough space for up to 3 people you can enjoy the wellness session with a group of friends, or you can enjoy the benefits on your own and listen to your favourite music or podcast with our sauna’s built in Bluetooth connectivity.
Reaching a maximum temperature of 65º, the sauna uses infrared light waves to generate heat in the body, without the excessive heat and humidity of a traditional sauna that some may not enjoy. Our infrared sauna is perfect for helping improve skin tone and flush out toxins, as well as help to improve cardiovascular function, increase metabolism and aid sleep.
Ice Bath
The ice bath here at Gentle Recovery generally sits at around 10-11 degrees, within the ideal range for helping in recovery of muscles soreness and fatigue. We also offer a 5º morning, for anyone who wants to take on the extra challenge of a Wim Hof style session!
An ice bath is a great way to develop your immune system, boost focus and enhance athletic performance in warm water – as well as with mindfulness, helping you to de-stress and improve your mood. Many professional athletes and sports teams swear by an ice bath’s to help them recover after a game or a race and reduce pain and swelling in the muscles, and many others love the benefits that cryotherapy provides for mental well-being and its effects to improving the nervous system that helps with concentration and also sleep.
NormaTec Recovery Boots
We offer the full range of NormaTec recovery boots and attachments that offer a high-tech massage for your legs, arms, hips and glutes. You’ll be able to target muscles for recovery or simply enjoy the massaging effects of our Normatec range. Using compressed air to mimic the muscle pump of the legs and arms, they help to enhance movement of fluid and metabolites out of the limbs, this treatment is great for recovery after sport or even as part of a physiotherapy routine.
Great for sports and athletic muscle recovery to reduce soreness and stiffness, or as a way to relax, unwind and take some time for yourself – our NormaTec treatments will give you the perfect massage, all from the comfort of our fantastic reclinable chairs!
We pride ourselves on offering a warm, welcoming and friendly service tailored to your needs. We’re committed to making your visit as relaxed and stress free as possible, so you can make the most of our fantastic treatments. We’re not like other places where you’ll be sharing the facilities with many other people – we offer a quiet space for you (and your friends) to take time out for yourself and refresh your mind and body. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, the team at Gentle Recovery want you to have the best experience possible. Bring a book along to read while you’re relaxing, listen to your favourite music in the Sauna, or ask the team for any tips and advice when having an ice bath – whatever makes you more comfortable, we’re here to help!
So if you’re feeling in need of some recovery for both body and mind to help ease those sore muscles or to give you a space to take time out of your busy day and treat yourself, why not start your wellness and recovery journey with us?!
Get in touch with us or make a booking online and find out how we can help you recover, gently.