About Us

My name is Mitch, and I play hockey for a living. After suffering a concussion during my second year playing professionally, I struggled to get back to 100%. Even after the headaches and dizziness subsided, I found myself fighting to generate the energy necessary to compete at a top level. Through one of the neurologists helping me in recovery, I discovered the relationship between anxiety and physical performance – specifically, the roles of the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous systems in our bodies. I had never thought of myself as an anxious person, but I was taught to recognize some of my subconscious behaviors - which had a greater impact than I could have imagined. These systems that regulate our bodies are governed by our perception of the surroundings in our lives, regardless of whether that perception is correct or not. For example, even in a seemingly relaxed setting, I could trigger my body into a sympathetic response through my subconscious thoughts without knowing. This takes a large toll on our bodies and is not sustainable. I found myself in a chronic sympathetic state. Because of this, when I went to go exert high levels of energy while playing my sport, my body was burnt out, and I couldn’t produce the energy necessary to perform. This chronic sympathetic state could result in many, many symptoms, depending on the person.

 Obviously, there is a large mental component to this issue. I needed to learn how to relax. But there was something else important to understand. These systems that regulate our bodies are governed by our thoughts and mental state, but the inverse is true as well. Our body’s functionality and regulation can impact our mental health. They have a synergistic relationship, and there is a feedback loop.

Through my doctor’s prescribing, I began frequently taking ice baths and saunas. This was intended to retrain my body to transition between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems properly by activating the sympathetic nervous system in an ice bath or sauna, and then relaxing through breathing for 5 minutes immediately following to engage the parasympathetic nervous system. Within two weeks of this practice, I noticed a drastic change in the way I felt, not just within the context of playing a sport at a high level, but my overall well-being. I noticed brain fog, drowsiness, and a fidgety unrest in my body dissipate. I felt more present and mentally focused. Through this therapy, which I have practiced since, I have become very passionate about sharing this knowledge with anyone who I believe could reap the same benefits I have.

Cold Plunges, Saunas, and Massage Chairs are not cheap items. However, outside of the life-changing effects they can have on someone’s well-being, I learned that investing in one of these items will pay for itself within a year or two if you were to spend the same amount of money using these services at a dedicated spa. And that is how the inception of Home Recovery Spa came about. I wanted to help bridge the gap between someone’s desire for long term wellness and what I believe is the most practical way of achieving this, your own personal, home recovery spa. We provide top level products to fit your exact needs at the best prices available with dedicated and personal customer service. Give us a call!