Recovery Lounge at Back Bay
Recharge your body and mind with targeted recovery
services. Improve circulation, relieve stress, and promote
healing for lasting results.
Boost recovery and amplify healing with our premium spa services.
Enhance circulation, detoxification and rejuvenation with a customized
treatment for optimal results
Recovery Lounge
RELAX. RECHARGE. RENEW.
A calming space designed to help you rest, restore, and feel your best in just 30 minutes. Choose from targeted recovery sessions featuring state-of-the-art wellness technology:
PEMF MAT BY HIGHER DOSE
Recharge your body at the cellular level.
- Promoted muscle recovery
- Reduces stress and fatigue
- Improves circulation
RED LIGHT THERAPY
Light, energy, and restoration
- Reduces inflammation
- Supports skin health
- Enhances muscle recovery
NORMATEC COMPRESSION BOOTS
Dynamic air compression for tired legs.
- Boosts circulation
- Reduces soreness
- Speeds up recovery
Session Menu (25 Minutes Each)
Each session includes access to the PEMF mat, Red Light Therapy, and Normatec boots. You can use one or all depending on your needs. Whether you’re looking to relax, refocus, or recover faster — our Recovery Lounge makes it possible in one short session.
Devices Included
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy helps recharge your body at a cellular level—promoting muscle recovery, reducing stress, and improving circulation.
A non-invasive treatment that uses low-level red wavelengths to reduce inflammation, support skin health, and enhance muscle recovery.
Dynamic air compression boots that improve circulation, reduce soreness, and speed up recovery—perfect for tired or overworked legs.
Recovery Lounge Packages for Members
Prioritize your wellness with our single, 5, and 10-session packages — designed to help you save while making self-care a regular ritual. Guests, please inquire about available packages.
SINGLE SESSION
$30
5 SESSIONS
$140
($10 SAVINGS)
10 SESSIONS
$280
($20 SAVINGS)
Small Break. Big Impact.
In just 25 minutes, you’ll step out feeling lighter, calmer, and recharged.
MEMBERS:
SEE THE FRONT DESK TO BOOK YOUR SESSIONGUESTS:
INQUIRE TODAYFrequently Asked Questions
I have a condition not listed. Is the recovery room safe to use?
Please consult your physician for further information. All therapies in the recovery room are generally accepted as low risk and safe to use, however, we encourage you to follow medical advice.
I am a junior member (under 18). Can I book the recovery room?
No, the recovery room is not available to junior members, as several of the therapies available are not recommended for children.
How long is each session?
Each session is 25 minutes long; however, sessions can be booked consecutively or back-to-back for enhanced recovery.
What should I do if I’m running late?
If you are running late, please call the front desk at 617-859-7700. Unfortunately, we cannot extend your reservation time past the booked duration for late arrivals.
What is your cancellation policy?
All paid services in the club require a 24-hour notice for cancellation with refund. Giving less than 24 hours’ notice will cause you to lose your deposit, except for in cases of medical emergency.
Do you provide water?
Yes, we have water bottle refill stations throughout the club and bottles for purchase at the front desk.
Can I bring a friend/book the room for 2 people?
Our recovery room is single capacity, and only individual sessions are available at this time.
How hot does the PEMF mat/red light/sauna blanket get?
The PEMF mat has several preset temperatures but will not exceed 127°F. Red light therapy provides mild, pleasant heat. The sauna blanket has several preset temperatures but will not exceed 96°F.
Do the Normatec boots hurt?
No! During your treatment with the Normatec boots, you will feel moderate compression on your legs in different intervals. There are several settings for differing intensity, though none are painful. We recommend starting low and working your way up to discover the ideal intensity.
Do I have to use all the amenities?
No! We encourage you to use whatever amenities you are interested in.
What should I wear for my session?
You can wear comfortable clothing, and please remove your shoes for the Normatec boots.
Do I need to wear eye protection for the red-light therapy?
Eye protection is provided but not required. We ask to please never look directly into the panels due to this intensity.
Indications and Contraindications
Normatec Boots
Normatec boots are FDA approved for daily use and use up to two times daily. They use dynamic air compression to advance your wellness, recover faster, improve your training, and maximize your performance. Normatec’s patented precision pulse technology helps to increase circulation, revive muscles, and reduce swelling.
A cycle with the Normatec boots in the Healthworks recovery room is 15 minutes.
Please allow the boots to deflate before removing the boots.
The boots are wiped clean with disinfecting wipes between uses.
Do not use if you have any of the following conditions:
- Acute pulmonary edema
- Acute thrombophlebitis
- Acute congestive cardiac failure
- Acute infections
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Episodes of pulmonary embolism
- Wounds, lesions, infection, or tumors at or near the site of application
- Bone fractures or dislocations at or near the site of application
Source: Hyperice (manufacturer)
Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is the application of LED red light for pain relief, anti-aging, faster healing, and reduced inflammation.
Consult a doctor before use if you have any of the following conditions:
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Pregnancy
- Hyperthyroidism
- If you are taking medications that increase light sensitivity
- Tattooed skin (may cause fading or damage with prolonged and repeated use)
- Skin cancer
- Any degenerative eye disorder
- History of seizures
- Wounds, lesions, or infections
- Autoimmune disorder
Source: Cleveland Clinic and Platinum LED (manufacturer)
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can be used for pain, nausea, general well-being, anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia.
Do not use if you have any of the following conditions:
- Known allergies or sensitivities to essential oils
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- History or risk of epilepsy or seizures
- High or low blood pressure
Source: National Library of Medicine
PEMF Mat
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy (PEMF) is FDA approved since 1971 for speeding up muscle recovery, enhancing sleep, improving blood pressure and circulation, and reducing inflammation.
Do not use if you have any of the following conditions:
- Immune disorders
- Pregnancy
- Tuberculosis
- Mycosis
- Cardiopathy
- Juvenile diabetes
- Tumours
- Severe arrhythmias
- Organ transplants or those on immunosuppressive medications
- Magnetizable implants
- Active bleeding disorders
Source: HigherDose (manufacturer)
Infrared Sauna Mat
Like a traditional sauna, the mat supports muscle recovery and eases joint tension, with added benefits from infrared light. Layered with amethyst and tourmaline, the blanket emits negative ions to help calm the mind and lift your mood, while the infrared heat supports collagen production.
The sauna mat is set to 127 degrees.
Do not use if you have any of the following conditions:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Organ transplants
- Medical implants
- Haemophilia or bleeding disorders
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Taking medications that increase heat sensitivity
Source: HigherDose (manufacturer)
What to Expect
Sessions in our recovery room can be booked at the front desk. A session is 25 minutes long.
When you arrive for your session, our member service team will bring you to the recovery room and help to set up your experience. You can use some of, or all the amenities offered. We recommend comfortable clothing.
The member service team will set a timer in the room that shows the length of your session and will return at the end of the session. They will recommend a scented cold towel based on your desired experience, but you can choose any of our scents.
The sauna mat is set to degrees; this cannot be changed. Changes to the sauna mat temperature take an hour to reach. It is set at 95 degrees and uses infrared heat which warms from the inside out.
The PEMF mat is on a 20-minute cycle.
A cycle with the Normatec boots in the Healthworks recovery room is 15 minutes. Please allow the boots to deflate before removing the boots.
The red-light panels can be set for up to 20 minutes. Just let the Member Service Team know the length of time that you would like for your session. We provide eye protection.
During your session, you can listen to music or a podcast through headphones, read a book, or not! We provide a sound machine with white noise and nature sounds.
When your session is over, please exit the room with all your belongings and the member service team will return to change over the room.
