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Taunton is a town I know well, having gone to school and then worked there for many years. Since those days, there have been many changes. One of which is the development around St James Street and the creation of the ‘independent quarter’. By all accounts, it has taken a little while to ‘take off’, but what were once empty commercial units are now being filled up by some very exciting new businesses, and one of those is Recover — a wellness studio like no other you will have seen, certainly not in this part of the country!

Recover was originally inspired by former professional rugby player Joe Snow, who experienced Australia’s thriving recovery culture firsthand during a stint playing Down Under. Alongside his brother, Charlie, he has turned his vision into reality in his home town.

From the outside, Recover feels like a statement: calm, contemporary and confident. Step inside, and that first impression deepens. The space is thoughtfully designed — clean lines, muted tones, and an atmosphere that immediately encourages you to slow down. It doesn’t feel intimidating or overly clinical. It feels welcoming.

But what struck me during my visit, and whilst chatting to Joe, was how this clearly isn’t just a facility for athletes. The mission is simple and refreshingly inclusive: recovery should be part of everyday life, not something reserved for elite sport.

The studio offers a carefully curated range of science-backed therapies — including both traditional and infrared saunas, ice baths and compression therapy. Having access to both types of sauna is a real strength: the traditional sauna delivers that intense, enveloping heat many of us associate with classic Nordic-style recovery, while the infrared option provides a gentler, deeper warmth that offers alternative benefits. It allows guests to choose what suits them and their goals.

There’s something powerful about deliberately carving out time to reset. Moving between the warmth of the sauna and the sharp clarity of the ice bath forces you to be present. You can’t scroll. You can’t rush it. You simply breathe and let your body do what it’s designed to do: recover.

What impressed me most was the intention behind it all. This isn’t a trend-driven space chasing the latest wellness buzzwords. Recover is clearly thinking long-term. Plans are already in place to introduce advanced modalities like red light therapy beds, hyperbaric chambers and magnesium pools — positioning the studio firmly within the UK’s growing recovery and longevity movement. It feels ambitious, but with clarity and simplicity.

The flexibility is another strength. Walk-ins are £25 per hour for the main wellness lounge, with private studio hire available at £75 per hour for up to two people. For those wanting to make recovery a regular habit, memberships start at £75 per month for unlimited main lounge and compression access, while the £95 premium option includes access to private spaces and additional guest passes. It’s structured in a way that removes barriers rather than creating them.

The digital side is equally seamless. Through the Recover UK app, you can book sessions, manage memberships and access exclusive offers — including a limited-time 10% walk-in discount in collaboration with us, available until Sunday 8th March.