RECOVERY
Proper recovery not only aids in the healing of injuries but is also critical for preventing future injuries by reducing inflammation, improving circulation and minimizing soreness.


We don't just treat injuries, we prevent them.
Recovery is essential in achieving the full benefits of exercise without risking overtraining. Prescribed exercise programs are often supplemented with applicable recovery methods in order to recover faster, decrease pain, and most importantly, prevent future injuries.
Or team of massage therapists and recovery specialists coordinate with board certified physical therapists, nationally accredited trainers and Pilates instructors to ensure your program involves the appropriate recovery method at the proper frequency and dosage to help you achieve your goals.

Featured services
At each location, you can find a variety of recovery services offered, including massage therapy, cryotherapy, infrared sauna, compression therapy and more.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is an effective, soft tissue technique that promotes healing, stress reduction, improved circulation and muscle release. We offer sport, therapeutic and medical massage therapies.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is a cold therapy that uses pressurized liquid nitrogen to decrease inflammation and reduce pain, among other benefits. We offer whole body cryotherapy, local cryotherapy and cryofacials.
Infrared Sauna
Infrared sauna stimulates the lymphatic, immune and cardiovascular systems. It has been proven to help the body recover from strenuous workouts faster and can help relieve muscle soreness.
Compression Therapy
Normatec compression therapy increases blood flow and circulation in the extremities and can lessen pain sensitivity, decrease muscle fatigue and increase range of motion.
Featured recovery specialist

Karlos Baltodano
Massage Therapist
Karlos Baltodano, LMT, is a massage therapist who is certified in sports massage therapy and pre-natal massage and specializes in orthopedic massage. He is based in Darien and New Canaan and has been practicing since 2010.
With his background in physical therapy, Karlos is able to bring a unique approach to his massage therapy, especially therapeutic massage. He believes that massage therapy is a critical function of rehabilitation programs, from orthopedic to neurological treatments.
The latest from our blog
Explore the latest research on recovery written and compiled by our team of experts. They cover topics such as the how a massage can decrease stress, the importance of treating concussions early, heat versus cold therapies, and more.
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