Wellness Spaces for Your Business
Enhance your facility with dedicated wellness spaces designed to support mental and physical well-being, drive revenue and deliver premium experiences for your clients.
What is a Wellness Space?
A wellness space is a designated area within a facility that supports both physical recovery and mental well-being. These spaces are intentionally designed to help people recharge, reduce stress and maintain healthier lifestyles.
Wellness spaces often include amenities such as:
- Recovery tools like heated massage, cold plunges or stretching areas
- Relaxation zones with guided meditation, mindfulness tools or calming environments
- Other wellness amenities such as red light therapy, saunas or dedicated quiet rooms
Wellness spaces are typically self-service, compact and flexible. They can be tailored to fit the needs of gyms, offices, hotels, multifamily housing, universities and other environments where people seek convenient ways to relax and recover.
Wellness Space Ideas for Every Industry
Fitness & Health Clubs
Create a gym recovery room where members can relax after workouts and support recovery. Popular options include heated massage, hot and cold immersion, stretching zones or meditation pods for stress relief.
Chiropractic Clinics
Extend care beyond adjustments with a wellness space for recovery and relaxation. Help clients ease muscle tension and enjoy a more complete wellness experience.
Colleges & Universities
Support students with dedicated wellness rooms, combining physical recovery with mindfulness tools to promote well-being, performance and academic success.
Hospitality
Transform unused space into a wellness experience that supports relaxation after travel, recovery after workouts or stress relief during a stay. Premium recovery and relaxation amenities help properties boost guest satisfaction and loyalty.
Multi-Family Communities
Attract and retain residents by adding wellness spaces to your community. Self-service recovery equipment, meditation pods and calming environments for work or study create a unique resident perk.
Corporate Wellness
Give employees a place to recharge during the workday. Office wellness spaces with mindfulness pods, guided breathing or quick recovery treatments support productivity and mental health.
Spas & Salons
Complement your existing services with wellness spaces that let guests relax before or after treatments. Quick recovery or relaxation options add value, encourage longer visits and enhance the overall guest experience.
Wellness Space Design & Planning
Designing a wellness space doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require thoughtful planning. Here are some important things to consider during the process:
Both approaches work, and the right choice depends on your facility’s resources. Building a new room gives you full design control and allows for dedicated plumbing, electrical and layout decisions. However, many operators successfully convert underused areas like storage rooms or small meeting spaces into wellness spaces. This option saves on construction costs and turns wasted square footage into a profitable amenity. Start by evaluating your current floor plan to see where a wellness space could fit with minimal disruption.
The atmosphere of your wellness space should match both your audience’s expectations and your business goals. Think of it as designing the experience you want people to walk away with.
Some considerations include:
- Purpose of the space: Do you want it to be a quiet retreat that supports stress relief, or an active recovery lounge where members socialize while they recover?
- Target audience: Who will be using your space? Make sure it’s easy to navigate, inviting to enter and comfortable for a wide range of users.
- Length of stay: If you want people to spend longer in the space, prioritize comfort and privacy. If the goal is quick recovery between workouts or appointments, keep the layout simple and efficient.
- Integration with the facility: The design should feel consistent with the rest of your facility in terms of look, feel and quality. A cohesive atmosphere builds trust and reinforces your brand.
Self-service spaces are appealing because guests can access them on demand, and staff oversight is limited to basic check-ins or activation. That said, some facilities, particularly spas or healthcare environments, may prefer to combine self-service amenities with staffed treatments. Think about the level of personal interaction your members or guests expect and design accordingly.
Your revenue model shapes how you design and promote your wellness space. Some facilities include it in base memberships or guest stays to increase overall value. Others offer it as a premium add-on or package upgrade, which can generate additional income and create a sense of exclusivity. Consider how the space aligns with your pricing, your target audience and your retention goals. The right model can turn a wellness space from a cost center into a revenue driver.
The Business Impact of Wellness Spaces
Deliver Greater Member and Guest Satisfaction
By supporting recovery and reducing stress, wellness spaces make people feel valued, boosting satisfaction and driving referrals.
Generate New Revenue Opportunities
Wellness amenities can be packaged into premium memberships, day passes or paid sessions, giving facilities flexible ways to generate income.
Increase Retention and Loyalty
When clients know they can access recovery and relaxation in one place, they’re more likely to keep coming back. A wellness space helps you stand out in competitive markets.
Turn Underused Space Into Profitable Square Footage
Transforming unused or low-performing areas into a wellness space converts idle square footage into a revenue-generating asset.
Differentiate Your Brand With a Modern Amenity
Investing in a wellness space is a visible commitment to whole-person well-being, positioning your business as forward-thinking and client-focused
Solutions for Your Wellness Space
Every wellness space is unique, but the right amenities make it easy to deliver recovery, relaxation and stress relief in a way that fits your business model. Explore our premium solutions:
HydroMassage
A heated water massage system that provides quick, effective recovery for sore muscles, tension and minor aches. Sessions are self-service, fully clothed and completed in just minutes, making them convenient for both operators and clients.
CryoLounge+
CryoLounge+ combines targeted cold and soothing heat in a comfortable chair. Users can personalize their recovery for specific muscle groups, while operators enjoy a staff-free, low-maintenance solution.
RelaxSpace
A private, guided experience for mindfulness and relaxation. With options like meditation, breathing exercises, immersive nature videos and aromatherapy, the pod provides a mental wellness break that helps reduce stress and improve focus.
Resources
Get practical insights and ideas for creating wellness spaces that fit your business.
Top 10 Questions on Wellness Spaces Answered
Get answers to the top 10 questions on wellness spaces to help you get started on your journey to creating an area for total mind and body wellness.
The Impact of Wellness Spaces Transforming the Fitness Industry
Discover how top fitness pioneers built success by leading with recovery, and what your club can do to stay ahead.
Transforming Student Wellness at Indiana University
See how Indiana University’s new Wellness Studio boosted recovery, relaxation and campus well-being.
Hear from hotel executives who have successfully transformed underutilized areas, such as business centers, into profitable wellness spaces.
Creating the Ultimate Wellness Space Starts with Choosing the Right Recovery Amenities
Explore how choosing the right recovery amenities can elevate your wellness space and deliver high-impact, low-maintenance value for members and your bottom line.
Club Design with Wellness Spaces in Mind with Mike Feeney and Jacob Guajardo
Get expert insights on building wellness spaces in fitness clubs, including layout, logistics and common mistakes to avoid.
Get Started With Your Wellness Space
Wellness spaces are shaping the future of recovery and relaxation across industries. Whether you’re planning a new build or looking to repurpose unused space, the right solutions can help you deliver lasting value for your clients and your business.