Private ice bath & cold plunge therapy – Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Cold water immersion is one of the most powerful recovery and wellbeing tools available and at Relax Recover, it’s available in a completely private setting, at the temperature that suits you.

All three private suites feature Chill Tubs ice baths, each held at a different temperature:

• 12°C in the Retreat Suite
• 7°C in the Reset Suite
• 3°C in the Recover Suite

Whether you’re new to cold plunge or a regular, there’s a suite calibrated to your level.

  OUR ICE BATHS

Suite	Ice bath temperature · Who it suits
Retreat Suite	12°C – Ideal for those newer to cold therapy or looking for a longer, more comfortable immersion. Full contrast benefits at a more accessible temperature.
Reset Suite	7°C – Our most popular temperature. The sweet spot for most contrast therapy protocols — cold enough for the full physiological and mood response, manageable for most people.
Recover Suite	3°C – Our coldest plunge. For experienced cold therapy users and athletes seeking the maximum recovery and neurochemical response. Guided introduction available for first-timers.

 PHYSICAL BENEFITS

• Reduces muscle soreness and inflammation after exercise most effective within an hour of training
• Improves circulation rapid vasoconstriction and vasodilation creates a powerful vascular pumping effect
• Supports immune function regular cold exposure linked to reduced frequency of illness
• Promotes faster recovery helping you stay consistent with training and active living

Cold plunge therapy and your mental health

The mental health evidence for cold water therapy is compelling. Research shows whole-body cold exposure triggers a 250% increase in dopamine and 530% increase in noradrenaline two of the brain’s most important mood-regulating neurotransmitters.

• Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression supported by multiple clinical studies
• Delivers powerful mood elevation lasting several hours post-session
• Activates the vagus nerve, shifting the body from stress into a calmer, regulated state
• Builds psychological resilience the controlled challenge of cold exposure strengthens stress response over time

Note: cold therapy complements professional mental health support it does not replace it. Please speak with your GP if you’re managing significant mental health difficulties.

Best results paired with heat

Cold plunge therapy is most powerful combined with heat. Alternating between our infrared saunas and the ice bath creates a vascular pumping effect that amplifies all benefits significantly. All three private suites are set up for full contrast therapy sessions.