Wellness Centre
OPENING SOON
We're excited to announce our brand new, state-of-the-art Wellness Centre is opening soon! You can learn more about our new space at Pelican Park Recreation Centre below.
Infrared Saunas
Infrared saunas offer a gentle yet powerful recovery experience, using lightbased heat to penetrate deep into tissues and promote detoxification, circulation and relaxation. While generally safe for most users, it’s essential to follow best-practice guidelines to ensure comfort, prevent overheating and support inclusive access. This section outlines key safety considerations,contraindications and adjustments to help every member enjoy their session with confidence.
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Benefits of Infrared Sauna Use
Cardiovascular & Circulatory Health
- Promotes vasodilation, improving blood flow and heart rate response
- May help lower blood pressure over time with regular use
- Mimics light cardiovascular exercise, supporting overall heart health
- Eases tension and soreness by increasing circulation to fatigued muscles
- Supports recovery post-exercise or injury through deep tissue heat
- May reduce symptoms of joint pain, arthritis and fibromyalgia
- Activates the parasympathetic nervous system for deep relaxation
- Encourages mindfulness and breathwork during sessions
- Can improve sleep quality and reduce symptoms of chronic fatigue
- Induces a deep sweat that helps eliminate toxins and heavy metals
- Supports clearer, tighter skin by increasing blood flow to the surface
- May reduce inflammation and improve skin tone over time
Ice Baths
Ice baths, also known as cold water immersion, involve submerging the body in water cooled to approximately 10–15°C. This practice is widely used to reduce inflammation, ease muscle soreness and accelerate recovery
after intense physical activity. The cold triggers vasoconstriction, helping flush out metabolic waste and reduce swelling, while also stimulating the nervous system for enhanced mood and resilience. Though invigorating, ice
baths require careful setup and monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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Benefits of Ice Bath Use
- Reduces swelling and inflammation by constricting blood vessels
- Helps flush out lactic acid and metabolic waste post-exercise
- Eases soreness and accelerates recovery after intense training
- Activates the parasympathetic nervous system for calm and focus
- May improve sleep quality and reduce symptoms of fatigue
- Boosts mood and resilience through cold exposure adaptation
- Enhances blood flow during rewarming, supporting tissue repair
- Trains vascular flexibility and heart rate variability
- May help regulate blood pressure over time with consistent use
- Stimulates brown fat activation, supporting metabolism and thermoregulation
- May improve insulin sensitivity and cholesterol levels
- Supports immune response through controlled stress exposure
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Experience everything Pelican Park Recreation Centre has to offer!
Join Now - Wellness Concession $37.20 pw
Join Now - Wellness Staying Active $28.30 pw
If you're a current member and would like to upgrade your membership, please chat to one of our friendly Guest Experience Officers when you're in next.
As a Wellness member, you will also receive unlimited access to Yawa Aquatic Centre, Somerville Recreation Centre, Civic Reserve Recreation Centre and Crib Point Pool (seasonal).
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