Infrared Sauna in Essendon: Your Guide to The Recovery Pocket

If you train hard, work long days or just want to feel more like yourself, recovery is the other half of the equation. It isn't a spa treat. It's a performance and health input. Here's what you need to know about infrared sauna in Essendon, and how The Recovery Pocket makes it easy to build into your week.

Where to find us

The Recovery Pocket is at 113 Keilor Road, Essendon, with parking nearby. We have two private infrared sauna rooms (a 2-person and a 4-person room) plus recovery boots, so you can come on your own or bring a training partner.

Opening hours:

• Monday to Friday: 6am to 9pm

• Saturday: 7am to 5pm

• Sunday: 8:30am to 5pm

You book through the LTYB app, so you can lock in a time that suits you in a few taps.

What to look for in an infrared sauna

When you're choosing where to go, look for:

• Clean, well-kept rooms that are reset between every booking

• Flexible session times that fit around work and training

• Friendly staff who walk you through your first visit

• Pricing that makes regular use realistic

Infrared sauna heat is gentler than a traditional sauna, so most people find it comfortable to settle in and relax for the whole session.

How heat and compression support recovery

As performance scientist Dr Andy Galpin teaches, recovery is a skill you can train. Heat and compression are two of the simplest tools for it.

• Infrared sauna: the gentle heat helps tight muscles relax, supports blood flow and gives your nervous system a chance to wind down.

• Recovery boots: compression supports circulation after training so your legs feel fresher for the next session.

Used regularly, alongside good training, sleep and nutrition, they support getting back to baseline faster. They work with your training, not instead of it.

Tips for your sessions

• Hydrate: drink water before and after your session.

• Start easy: if you're new to sauna, start with a shorter stint and build up as you get used to the heat.

• Dress light: wear light clothing or bring a towel.

• Switch off: use the time to breathe, stretch or just do nothing.

• Be consistent: two to three sessions a week is where most people notice a difference.

If you have a health condition, are pregnant or take medication, check with your GP before using a sauna.

Simple pricing

• Recovery Pocket Lite: $39 per fortnight for 4 sessions

• Recovery Pocket Premium: $79 per fortnight for 10 sessions (just $7.90 a session)

• 5 Pass: $125 (6-month expiry)

• 10 Pass: $199 (12-month expiry)

• Casual: $30 per session

Memberships have no lock-in, and you can cancel anytime.

Your next step

Ready to feel the difference? Grab your free trial session at recoverypocket.com.au/free-trial, or download the LTYB app and book your first session today.

Train Hard, Recover Well.

Andrew