Sydney’s CBD is levelling up. Recently, Martin Place rebranded as – well – a place, uniting cultural institutions, restaurants and bars under a new precinct: MP District. And if you’re on the hunt for rest and recovery instead of drinks and dancing, we’ve got just the spot. In the heart of Sydney’s CBD, steps from Martin Place, you’ll find RCVRI: a super high-spec wellness space on a mission to redefine self-care.
“Whether you’re a high-performing athlete or a CEO, everyone just wants to be the best version of themselves,” explains Annabel Cheeseman, manager of RCVRI Martin Place.
The huge new wellness zone is the fourth outpost of Coogee-born wellness brand RCVRI (pronounced ‘recovery’), which aims to boost mental and physical health through cutting-edge technologies. The Coogee outpost launched in 2019, with Manly and Cronulla sites opening four years later. Now, the flagship site has opened its doors in the heart of the city, and it’s a space for social connection as well as self-care.
“The city is losing its third place. People don’t want to drink as much, but they don’t know where to go when they’re not drinking,” Annabel tells me — and she’s got a point. Social saunas and bathhouses are booming right now in Sydney, but RCVRI offers so much more than contrast therapy and a place to connect.
Alongside the four saunas (they vary in size — one fits up to 16 people, and the two semi-private saunas fit two people each) and four plunge pools, you’ll find two hyperbaric chambers (specialised enclosures believed to speed up cell renewal, heal torn tendons and fractures, help with concussion, and improve sleep and focus) and 10 sets of Normatec boots (lymphatic drainage boots that help improve circulation and speed up muscle recovery).
Memberships, casual passes and group bookings are all available to book over here. Keen to get involved while it’s cold outside? The Ultimate Intro Offer will score you two weeks of access for $99.
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