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Heated plunge pool and ice bath at a wellness centre

Health & Wellness Facilities

Plunge and Recovery Pools for Wellness Facilities

Heated plunges, ice baths and contrast therapy pools for gyms, physio clinics and recovery centres, installed above ground, indoors and even removable.

High-Performance Spaces for Recovery, Rehabilitation and Fitness

Hot and cold immersion has become a centrepiece of modern gyms, physio clinics and recovery centres. The pools behind it need precise temperatures, constant daily use and a clean, premium look.

Compass pools are made for exactly this. Compact Express pools arrive ready to install fully above ground, with no excavation, so they suit fit-outs in existing buildings and leased premises. Pools can be designed as self-supporting and removable, giving you flexibility for future changes.

Paired with commercial chillers, heaters and spa jets, they deliver ice baths, heated plunges and full contrast therapy circuits. We have installed recovery pools for P3 Recovery across Australia and the USA, and for independent centres such as Haven Wellness.

Hot and cold recovery pools at P3 Recovery Hot and cold therapy pools in a gym Plunge pool with spa jets at Haven Wellness

Not Your Standard Fibreglass Pool

Wellness facilities use their pools all day, every day. Ceramic Core strengthens the whole structure of a Compass pool for durability under high-frequency use, and the smooth, non-porous surface is hygienic and easy to keep clean.

Compass pioneered above ground and out-of-ground fibreglass pools, so a recovery pool can go into an existing building, a leased tenancy or an upper floor without excavation.

Why fibreglass makes sense for wellness facilities

  • Hygienic, non-porous surface
  • Reinforced with Ceramic Core
  • Above ground, no excavation
  • Self-supporting and removable options
  • Pairs with commercial chillers and heaters
  • Spa jets for hydrotherapy
  • Consistent finish across multiple sites
  • Fast installation, short fit-out time
Self-supporting above ground recovery pool

Proven Wellness Pool Projects

From a single contrast therapy circuit to a multi-site recovery programme across two countries.

Heated plunge pool and ice bath at Haven Wellness Centre, Smeaton Grange NSW
Close-up of a Haven Wellness plunge pool with lights onTwo Express plunge pools side by side at Haven Wellness Centre

Health & wellness

Haven Wellness Centre

2 × Relax 5 m Express pools · Smeaton Grange NSW

The challenge
Two plunge pools, one heated and one ice bath, beside Haven’s existing sauna and steam room to create a complete contrast therapy offering. The ice bath needed reliable commercial-grade chilling and condensation management in an enclosed wellness space.
The solution
Two fully above ground Express pools with mineral water, six spa jets per pool and a Thermex 5 kW chiller for the ice bath. No excavation, and a clean fit-out suited to the contemporary wellness aesthetic.
The outcome
A complete contrast therapy circuit of heated plunge, ice bath, sauna and steam room, giving Haven Wellness a differentiated offering that competes with much larger facilities.
Recovery pools at a P3 Recovery wellness centre
Hot and cold fibreglass pools at P3 RecoverySelf-supporting above ground recovery pool at P3 Recovery

Health & wellness

P3 Recovery

2-person cold pods to 5 m hot and cold pools · Australia and USA

The challenge
High-performance recovery pools built for durability and constant day-to-day use. The cold pools had to be chilled to at least 6 degrees, which needed careful thought about insulation and condensation.
The solution
Numerous pools in P3 centres across Australia and the USA, from 2-person cold pods to 5 m hot and cold pools, designed to be self-supporting and removable to allow for future developments.
The outcome
A reliable, easy-to-maintain pool solution that supports the operational needs of a busy wellness facility while delivering a premium user experience.
Chilled and heated plunge pools in a wellness centre

We’ll Put You in Touch With the Right People

Recovery pools need the right chilling, heating, filtration and water treatment for your bather load and public health regulations. As the manufacturer of the pool structure, we do not design or supply these systems, but we work with your project team and can introduce trusted consultants and equipment providers.

Trusted partners

  • BERGS Commercial Chillers
  • Brauer Swim

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from gym owners, clinic operators and wellness centre planners.

Are fibreglass pools suitable for commercial wellness facilities?

Yes. The smooth, non-porous surface resists algae and bacterial build-up, which reduces day-to-day surface cleaning compared with concrete. Compass pools are also reinforced with Ceramic Core for the demands of high-frequency use. Water chemistry in commercial pools is regulated by state public-health authorities and managed through the facility’s water-treatment system.

Which Compass pools suit recovery and wellness centres?

Compact pools and plunge pools suit recovery best: small footprints, above ground capability and the right depth for immersion. Popular choices include Relax and Plunge Express pools, the Immersion Therapy Pod 2 and the X-Trainer Spa. The right specification depends on your space, usage and whether you need heating, chilling or hydrotherapy jets.

Can Compass pools be chilled for ice baths and cold immersion?

Yes. Compass pools can be paired with commercial-grade chillers for ice bath and cold immersion temperatures, including chilling to 6 degrees or below, as at P3 Recovery. Condensation in enclosed spaces should be planned during design, and our team can advise on suitable solutions.

Can recovery pools be installed indoors in an existing building?

Yes. Above ground and out-of-ground installations need no excavation, which suits indoor wellness centres and leased premises. Haven Wellness and P3 Recovery both use fully above ground pools, and P3’s are self-supporting and removable for future fit-out changes.

How are Compass pools different from standard fibreglass pools?

Every Compass shell includes Ceramic Core, a proprietary layer of vinyl ester resin and ceramic microspheres that adds strength and resists osmosis. Bi-Luminite colour is built into the shell rather than painted on, and Vantage self-cleaning is available on every shape.

How does fibreglass compare with concrete for day-to-day upkeep?

Fibreglass is generally easier to keep clean because the smooth surface resists algae and bacteria build-up, which reduces staff time on physical pool upkeep. Required treatment and dosing levels for commercial pools are set by state public-health authorities and apply regardless of pool surface.

Can a wellness pool go into a leased tenancy?

Often, yes. Self-supporting above ground pools need no excavation and can be designed to be removable, which suits leased premises. Check the fit-out with your landlord or building owner, and talk to our team about the right approach.

How do I start a wellness pool project?

Call our commercial team on 1300 286 620 or complete the enquiry form on this page. We will discuss your space, the therapies you want to offer and the equipment needed, and recommend the right pools and installation approach.

Plan Your Recovery Pools With Our Team

Tell us about your space and the therapies you want to offer. One of our commercial pool specialists will be in touch to recommend the right pools, equipment partners and installation approach.

Or call our commercial team1300 286 620

Your commercial pool team

  • Adam GallagherAdam GallagherBusiness Development Manager
  • Chris CorcoranChris CorcoranTechnical Supervisor
  • John LewisJohn LewisTechnical Supervisor
  • Jason PandolfoExternal Contract Engineers

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