Step into the R3 Flow.
Step out renewed

Activate | Detox | Awaken | Relax | Restore

The R3 Flow

Activate | Detox | Awaken | Relax | Restore

The R3 Flow

One Seamless Recovery Experience.

Each phase builds on the last, guiding your body through activation, detox, challenge, release, and restoration. The sequence is intentional, scientifically and emotionally, to leave you lighter, clearer, and fully rebalanced.

The R3 Flow is purposefully designed with these 5 treatments as one continuous experience that is designed to reset the body and renew the mind.

Watch The Full R3 Flow

Start to Finish

Step inside and see how compression, heat, cold, and red light come together in one guided experience.

Compression Therapy

Prepare and Activate

Prepare and Activate
Duration: 15 minutes

Your R3 Flow begins with activation. Compression therapy uses dynamic air pressure to stimulate circulation, reduce muscle soreness, and speeds up recovery. By promoting lymphatic drainage, it helps the body remove toxins and primes your system for what comes next.

You feel it instantly, a rhythmic pulse that massages your body and releases tension. This gentle, guided start sets the tone: relief, readiness, and renewal.

Man in a black tshirt sitting in a chair wearing Normatec compression legs with two thumbs up at R3

Infrared Sauna

Deep Heat for Sweat and Detox

Deep Heat For Sweat And Detox
Duration: 15 minutes

Once your circulation is awakened, the body is ready to release. The next step in the Flow draws you inward, into warmth.

Infrared penetrates deeply beneath the skin, raising core temperature and promoting detoxification at the cellular level. This process eases joint pain, enhances cardiovascular health, and supports immune function. This helps the body let go of built-up stress and fatigue.

As the heat surrounds you, muscles relax and breathing steadies. The tension from your day dissolves, replaced by a calm focus. You can feel your body shifting into balance, preparing you for the contrast ahead.

Man in black trunks and black flip flops sitting in a hot sauna at R3

Cold Plunge Therapy

Invigoration for Mind & Body

Invigoration for Mind & Body
Duration: 3 minutes

After the warmth of the sauna, you enter the cold plunge. Heat expansion gives way to the sharp, awakening rush of renewal.

Cold immersion causes rapid vasoconstriction, forcing blood toward the body’s core, triggering a surge of dopamine and endorphins. This deliberate shock reduces inflammation, accelerates muscle recovery, and sharpens mental acuity.

The first seconds are intense, a full-body surrender. Then, breath by breath, calm returns. You emerge alert, empowered, and feeling more alive. The contrast reignites focus and steadiness of mind.

Man in a cold plunge tub at R3

Hot Plunge Therapy

Restore, Loosen, and Let Go

Restore, Loosen, and Let Go
Duration: 10 minutes

Emerging from the cold plunge, reward yourself by allowing your body to relax in the warm waters, easing tension and discomfort.

The hot plunge therapy expands blood vessels and restores full circulation, easing joints and relieving muscle tension. In combination with the cold immersion, it helps flush lactic acid, stabilize core temperature, and train the nervous system to adapt smoothly under stress.

The warmth feels earned. A deep, rewarding comfort that floods through your body. Muscles loosen, breath deepens, and your mind softens into peace. You feel harmony returning

Man in green shorts stepping into a hot plunge treatment tub at R3

After this stage, the body is fully open, relaxed, and oxygenated. An optional brief return to the cold plunge completes the circulatory cycle, sealing in the vascular and muscular benefits before finishing with red light therapy for cellular energy repair and recovery.

Why a Second Cold Plunge Matters

After the hot plunge, the body is warm, relaxed, and fully open. An optional 1-3 return to the cold plunge seals the benefits of the R3 Flow by re-engaging circulation and locking in tone. This final step helps reset the skin’s vascular response, reduce any lingering inflammation, and bring the body back into a state of calm alertness.

Red Light Therapy

Heal and Recharge from Within

Heal and Recharge from Within
Duration: 15 minutes

With your body fully relaxed and circulation optimized, the final step in the R3 Flow shifts from contrast and circulation work to body and mind restoration.

Red and near-infrared wavelengths penetrate skin and muscle tissue to stimulate mitochondrial repair and boost ATP energy production. This therapy supports collagen synthesis, reduces inflammation, and promotes hormonal balance for restorative sleep and radiant health.

You’re immersed in a quiet glow of warmth, enhanced by red light. It’s peaceful, meditative, and rejuvenating. Your body feels recharged. Your mind is still and clear.

Woman in a black swimsuit inside a Red Light booth at R3

The R3 Experience

Relax. Recover. Revive.
Step into the R3 Flow.

Step out renewed.

FAQ

Have a question about the R3 Flow, packages, memberships, or your first visit?

Everything you need to know before your first R3 Flow. Here are the most common questions about the experience, how it works, and what to expect so you can arrive confident and ready to recover.

What Is The R3 Flow?

The R3 Flow is a guided, one hour recovery sequence that combines compression, heat, cold, and light in a specific order. Each session follows the same structure to support circulation, nervous system regulation, and full body recovery without guesswork.

Do I choose my treatments during a session?

No. Every visit follows the full R3 Flow. The order and timing are intentional and designed to work together. You do not need to decide what to do or how long to stay. We guide the entire experience.

Is R3 only for athletes?

No. R3 is built for anyone who wants to feel better, think clearly, and recover efficiently. Our members include athletes, professionals, and people managing daily stress who want a structured recovery routine.

How often should I do the R3 Flow?

Most people feel benefits after their first session. Long term results come from consistency. Weekly or multi weekly visits allow recovery to become a routine rather than a reset, which is why memberships and packs are designed to support repeat visits.

What should I bring or wear?

Swimsuits, swim trunks, or bathing suits are required in all plunge pools. No pants, t-shirts, or workout gear are allowed in the tubs. Please remove lotions, oils, and tanning products before your session. Towels, water, changing rooms and guidance are all provided.

Do I need experience with cold plunges or saunas?

No. The R3 Flow is guided from start to finish. Our team helps you move through each phase safely and comfortably, even if it is your first time.

What is the difference between the 3 Day Trial, Single Session, Session Packs, and Unlimited Membership?

The 3 Day Trial is designed for new guests to experience the R3 Flow on consecutive days and feel the impact of consistent recovery. A Single Session is a one time R3 Flow experience that introduces the full recovery sequence. Session Packs offer multiple R3 Flow sessions to use on your own schedule without a monthly commitment. Unlimited Membership is for those who want recovery fully integrated into their lifestyle, with ongoing access and priority scheduling so recovery becomes a ritual, not an occasional visit.

How do I book my first session?

First time guests will be prompted to create a Mindbody profile when booking. This makes scheduling faster and smoother for future visits. You can also call us directly to book. Once scheduled, you will receive a reminder text before your session.

What Our Community Is Saying!

clotilde Q.
20:29 19 Mar 26
Great recovery and relaxing experience, It is a paradise
Nelson M.
17:27 17 Mar 26
Went in today for the first time after a big swim in the ocean just looking for a sauna , this facility is really badass and they had quite a bit more . Sammy at the front desk was very nice and friendly and explained everything to me and my buddy and brought us through the whole wellness routine from compression to sauna to cold plunge hot tub to red light room. Left feeling like I had just hit a speedball , totally relaxed but also refreshed and energized for the day. In the zone 100%. . Will be returning for sure . Not even a review guy typically but was such an excellent experience I felt I had to leave one .
Mike L.
05:43 12 Mar 26
This place is hands-down the best investment I can make. It relaxes me so much and gets me ready for my busy day. Sammy at the front desk is so helpful and nice, And very knowledgeable about all the different modalities. They offer compression on hips, arms, and legs (I recommend legs and arms at the same time, feels so good!) And then you go to the sauna, then cold plunge (There are two cold plunges one is colder than the other, but both are very cold still) And finish with medical grade red light therapy. The facilities are immaculate and beautifully designed. Highly recommend!
Alison H.
18:41 11 Mar 26
The facility was clean and thoughtfully designed. The staff was welcoming and coached me through my first cold plunge. 10/10 no notes
Angela A.
18:45 24 Jan 26
Such an amazing way to spend my birthday. The recovery studio was clean, calming, and so well set up with the sauna, hot tub, and cold plunges. Natalie was incredibly helpful walking me through everything and making the experience feel easy and welcoming. Left feeling refreshed, relaxed, and already excited to come back.
Elizabeth D.
19:21 13 Nov 25
R3 Recovery Center is where it’s at! Living in a restless, fast paced society, rest and recovery are a huge component in having a balanced life and thriving in it. I love the structure and the entire experience at R3, the staff is so friendly and made sure I was comfortable. If you aren’t resting and recovering, you gotta start here at R3, they have every healing modality from compression, sauna, cold plunge, jacuzzi and red light therapy. The eye cream and moisturizers were a nice touch! Thank you Kara, Sami and team!
Dr. Bo C.
23:17 16 Oct 25
My new favorite recovery spot! The owners Jason and Kara did an amazing job creating a holistic wellness routine with a lot of thought and work put into creating a unique experience. As a health care profession I am always looking for ways to optimize my health - R3 recovery has all the tools you need to help your body heal and energize your mitochondria! Thank you again couldn’t recommend R3 more!!
Kiana M.
17:24 22 Sep 25
had an amazing recovery session at R3! I left feeling relaxed, re-centered, and glowing! The owner, Jason was very kind and knowledgeable about all the equipment. The wellness center is beautifully curated and the equipment is top of the line! Can’t wait to be back!
John J.
00:43 22 Aug 25
This studio is amazing. Very clean, staff is super friendly and professional. It is a great way to recover. I was a little concerned about the cold plunge but Kara coached me through it and now I am hooked. Such a great feeling! Definitely leave feeling lighter and ready for the next workout. Pro tip: this is also a great way to prepare for a long flight. I did this before leaving for a business trip to Europe and felt great! If only they had on in Heathrow for my layover!
Carolyn A.
18:50 08 Aug 25
R3 is such a gem! I came here after getting back from a girls trip to Mexico and this was the exact reset I needed after traveling. I started my flow with the compression boots, then sauna, cold plunge, hot tub, cold plunge again and ended with red light therapy. I love that they have two cold plunges at different temperatures, so you can choose your level of intensity or alternate between the two like I did.

The space itself is absolutely beautiful and tranquil, every detail feels intentional and calming. The location is also great and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. This has quickly become one of my favorite wellness spots in San Diego!
Trio of images. Man getting into cold plunge treatment tub with the help of an R3 employee. Man in hot sauna and woman in a cold plunge tub with the R3 logo in neon above her