Whether you just finished a hard day on the slopes in Vail, crushed a long trail run, or pushed through a tough training session, your body needs more than rest to bounce back fast. At Eagle River Recovery, we bring three of the most effective recovery modalities directly to your hotel or condo — infrared sauna therapy, PEMF therapy, and compression therapy. Here’s what the science says about each one.
Infrared Sauna: Deep Heat That Actually Works
Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air around you, infrared saunas use far-infrared wavelengths to penetrate 2–3 inches directly into muscle tissue. This deep heat increases circulation, relaxes tight muscles, and accelerates the removal of lactic acid and metabolic waste — the stuff that makes you sore the day after a big effort.
Regular infrared sauna sessions have been shown to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), improve cardiovascular function, and promote the release of heat shock proteins that help repair damaged tissue. Our HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket also includes a PEMF layer and amethyst crystals for amplified benefits.
PEMF Therapy: Recharging Your Cells
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy works at the cellular level. Every cell in your body operates on electrical charge — and after intense activity, that charge gets depleted. PEMF delivers low-frequency electromagnetic pulses that essentially recharge your cells, restoring their ability to absorb nutrients, expel waste, and repair themselves.
Athletes and physical therapists have used PEMF for decades to speed recovery from injuries, reduce inflammation, and improve sleep quality. NASA even uses PEMF technology to keep astronauts healthy during long missions. Our Bemer device is one of the most clinically researched PEMF systems available.
Compression Therapy: Flushing Out What’s Holding You Back
After a hard effort, your lymphatic system works overtime to clear out metabolic waste, inflammation, and fluid buildup in your muscles and joints. Compression therapy uses sequential pneumatic pressure — think of a deep, rhythmic massage from your feet up — to dramatically speed up that process.
The result is faster reduction in swelling, less next-day soreness, and improved range of motion. It’s a staple in the recovery programs of professional sports teams, endurance athletes, and post-surgical rehab clinics. Our NormaTec compression system is the gold standard in the industry.
Why Combine All Three?
Each modality works through a different mechanism, which means they stack. Infrared heat loosens tissue and drives circulation. PEMF restores cellular function and reduces inflammation at the source. Compression flushes everything out and moves fresh blood back in. Together, they create a recovery environment your body has never experienced — and the results speak for themselves.
Recover Where You Are
You don’t need to leave your hotel or condo to access elite recovery. Eagle River Recovery brings everything to you in the Vail Valley. Book a session today and feel the difference.