THE RECOVERY ROOM

Vertical Cold Plunge in Cookeville, TN

Step into a private, upright cold plunge. Short, guided immersions help cut soreness, boost alertness, and speed recovery. Clean rooms and easy online booking.

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Essential recovery membership

$109 /

4 CREDIT(S)

Standard Recovery ⎯ 4 Credits / 30 Days

Float, Red Light, Sauna, Contrast, Cold Plunge

4 credits each month to use at The Recovery Room (Cookeville): Float (2 credits), Infrared Sauna (1), Vertical Cold Plunge (1), or Contrast (1). 1 session/day. No rollovers. Private suites + easy online booking.

Float = 2 credits; everything else = 1 credit.

vertical cold plunge

$99 /

3 CREDIT(S)

Starter Recovery — 3 Credits / 30 Days

Float, Red Light, Sauna, Contrast, Cold Plunge

$99/month. 3 credits to use at The Recovery Room in Cookeville: Float (2 credits), Infrared Sauna (1), Vertical Cold Plunge (1), or Contrast (1). 1 session/day. No rollovers. Private suites + easy online booking.

Float = 2 credits; everything else = 1 credit.

Vertical cold plunge

What Is Vertical Cold Plunge?

Cold immersion, also called cold therapy or ice bath–style recovery, uses a vertical (upright) plunge filled with chilled, filtered water. You stand comfortably, control your breath, and take brief rounds that wake the body and clear the mind. Many guests in Cookeville pair plunges with infrared sauna or float therapy for a complete reset.

How Vertical Cold Plunge Works

Cold water triggers vasoconstriction and a quick rise in norepinephrine, which sharpens focus and reduces perceived soreness. When you step out, vessels reopen and circulation rebounds. Controlled breathing keeps you calm while your body adapts. 

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Benefits of Vertical Cold Plunge

Short immersions in our vertical cold plunge deliver the fastest bodily reset in Cookeville. Stand comfortably, control your breath, and leave feeling sharper, calmer, and ready to recover. Pair with infrared sauna for classic contrast therapy.

Speed Recovery

Cold immersion triggers a quick constrict-then-reopen cycle in vessels so tissues flush and bounce back.

Sharper Focus & Energy

The jolt of cold lifts alertness and mental clarity—you walk out clear-headed and energized.

Better Mood & Stress Resilience

Breath-led rounds train your nervous system to stay calm; many people report a brighter mood.

Ease Post Workout Soreness

Cooling after training helps reduce muscle soreness and swelling in tight, overworked areas.

Circulation Reset

Vessels tighten in the cold, then open wide on exit—hands and feet warm as flow rebounds.

Better Sleep Quality

A quick daytime plunge helps the body unwind later, supporting deeper, more restful sleep.

Ways to Elevate Your Plunge

Contrast Therapy

Warm up in the infrared sauna, then take 2–4 cold rounds. The hot–cold cycle boosts circulation, eases soreness, and speeds recovery.

Timed Rounds

Choose 30–90 second rounds with rests between. Track time and progress so you build tolerance.

STACK SERVICES. RECOVER FASTER.

Float, Sweat, Chill

Infrared heat loosens tight muscles. A quick cold plunge wakes your brain and helps your body bounce back. Floating drops you into deep parasympathetic calm so sleep comes easier.

Float

Float in weightless stillness. Clear your mind, decompress joints, and release tight muscles for deep reset.

Sweat

Prime your float with infrared heat. Loosen tight muscles, boost circulation, and melt stress in minutes.

Chill

End with our unique vertical cold plunge that reduces inflammation, lifts mood, and sharpens focus.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Plunge With Confidence

Everything you need to know before your first plunge. Still have questions? Please fill out our quick Contact Us form and we will respond shortly.

A vertical cold plunge is an upright, ice-bath–style cold therapy session. You stand in chilled, filtered water and take short, coached rounds to reset mood, focus, and recovery.

We set the plunge between 45–55°F and adjust by season and experience. First-timers start warmer; regulars can go colder.

Start with 30–60 seconds per round. Build toward 2–3 minutes per round with rest between. Most guests do 2–4 rounds (total cold time 5–10 minutes).

Yes— breathe slow and follow the cues. Our team explains setup, pacing, and exit before your first round.

Wear a swimsuit. Remove jewelry and heavy lotions. We provide towels; hydrate before and after.

Many guests feel great with 2–4 sessions per week. Athletes may stack plunges around hard training days. Listen to your body.

Cold exposure can reduce  soreness and swelling after tough workouts. It supports healthy recovery habits but doesn’t replace sleep, nutrition, or medical care.

Many people feel a quick lift in alertness and a calmer mood after short, steady rounds and controlled breathing.

Skip cold exposure if you’re pregnant, have heart or uncontrolled blood-pressure issues, Raynaud’s, open wounds, fever, or if a clinician advises against it. When in doubt, ask your provider first.

Plan 20–30 minutes total: check-in, coaching, cold rounds, and a gentle warm-up after.

Our system uses continuous filtration plus sanitation (ozone/UV or equivalent) and routine checks. We refresh water on a set schedule and clean the private area between guests.

Yes. Bring a friend for $10 at checkout and cheer each other on. 

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Book a private session, float, sweat, or plunge, to cut soreness, calm stress, and sleep better. Enjoy private, clean rooms and easy online booking.