Compression Therapy at Release uses rhythmic, sequential pressure to support circulation, muscle recovery, tired legs, and full-body relaxation as part of a nervous-system-first recovery experience.
Passive, approachable, low-intensity recovery for athletes, parents, travelers, and anyone carrying the load.
Every day, your legs carry the load — workouts, long workdays, standing, travel, stress, and daily wear and tear.
Compression Therapy uses controlled, rhythmic pressure to help support circulation, reduce feelings of heaviness, and create a relaxing recovery experience.
Rhythmic pressure helps support healthy blood flow.
A relaxing way to support post-workout recovery routines.
Helpful after standing, travel, exercise, or long days.
A passive recovery experience that helps the body slow down.
Most recovery studios position Compression Therapy as a quick athletic recovery add-on.
Release uses compression as part of a more complete nervous-system-first recovery experience. Guests may use compression during or after the Breathe & Believe Reset™, pair it with Red Light Therapy, use it after Contrast Therapy or Cryotherapy, or combine it with hydration rituals from the Wellness Café.
The goal is not just lighter legs. The goal is helping the whole body move into recovery mode.
Compression should feel like the “sit back and recover” therapy — simple, comfortable, and immediately understandable.
Use after training, running, lifting, cycling, or sport.
Recover from standing, commuting, parenting, and long days.
Pair with breathwork or quiet time to help the body downshift.
Settle into the lounge and choose your pressure level.
Compression sleeves gently inflate and release in rhythmic cycles.
Pair with guided breathing, affirmations, or quiet recovery time.
Leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more refreshed.
For runners, lifters, cyclists, golfers, and active clients.
For heavy legs after long days, travel, or standing.
For nurses, teachers, parents, commuters, and busy professionals.
For guests wanting a passive recovery ritual.
For days when you want recovery without intensity.
For clients who sit often or travel frequently.
For recovery after cold or hot-cold sessions.
For pairing body relaxation with nervous system reset.
Compression Therapy is a relaxing recovery service that uses dynamic air compression to gently squeeze and release targeted areas of the body, typically the legs, hips, or arms.
During the session, specialized compression sleeves inflate and deflate in a rhythmic pattern. This creates a massage-like experience designed to support circulation, help move fluid, reduce feelings of heaviness, and support muscle recovery after workouts, long days on your feet, travel, or everyday stress on the body.
Compression Therapy uses intermittent pneumatic compression, which means controlled air pressure is applied in cycles. The sleeves gradually inflate and release, helping encourage blood flow, venous return, and lymphatic movement.
The experience is often described as a gentle “flush” for the body. By supporting circulation and fluid movement, compression may help reduce temporary soreness, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue while giving the body a calm, restorative recovery window.
Many guests use Compression Therapy as part of a routine focused on recovery, circulation, and feeling lighter in the body.
Common wellness goals include:
Individual experiences vary. Compression Therapy is best viewed as a supportive wellness and recovery tool, not a treatment for any medical condition.
Most guests describe Compression Therapy as calming, comfortable, and deeply relaxing. The sleeves gently tighten and release in waves, similar to a rhythmic massage.
You should feel pressure, but not pain. Many guests use the session to rest, breathe, meditate, listen to calming audio, or simply take a quiet reset. Afterward, some guests feel lighter, looser, and more refreshed.
A typical Compression Therapy session lasts approximately 20–30 minutes, depending on the area being treated and your recovery goals.
The session is passive, meaning you can sit back, relax, and let the compression system do the work. Our team will help you get comfortable, adjust the fit, and select an appropriate intensity level.
Compression Therapy is most commonly used for the legs, but depending on the available attachments, it may also be used for the hips or arms.
Leg compression is often used for lower-body recovery, tired legs, post-workout soreness, and travel-related heaviness. Hip attachments may support glutes, hips, and low-back-adjacent recovery. Arm attachments may support upper-body recovery after training or repetitive use.
Compression Therapy can be used consistently as part of a regular recovery routine. Many guests start with 1–3 sessions per week, depending on their activity level, recovery goals, travel schedule, and how their body responds.
Athletes or highly active guests may use it after hard workouts, long runs, races, or training blocks. Others may use it weekly to support circulation, relaxation, and general recovery. The right rhythm depends on your body and your goals.
No. Compression Therapy should feel firm and rhythmic, but it should not feel painful.
You may feel the sleeves tighten as they inflate, then release as the pressure decreases. If the pressure feels too intense, uncomfortable, numb, or painful, tell our team right away so we can adjust the setting or stop the session. The goal is recovery, not discomfort.
Compression Therapy is generally well tolerated when used appropriately, with proper screening, fit, pressure settings, and staff guidance.
Because compression affects circulation and fluid movement, safety matters. Our team helps select an appropriate intensity level and ensures the sleeves fit properly. Guests should not use Compression Therapy if they have a contraindication or have been advised against pneumatic compression by a healthcare provider.
You should check with your physician before using Compression Therapy if you have or may have a blood clot, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, severe circulation problems, severe peripheral vascular disease, acute infection, open wounds, skin lesions, recent surgery, uncontrolled heart failure, severe swelling of unknown cause, fractures, dislocations, or any serious or unstable medical condition.
If you are pregnant, under active medical care, taking blood thinners, or have a complex health history, we recommend medical clearance before starting.
Release offers Compression Therapy as a wellness and recovery service. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Intermittent pneumatic compression devices are used in medical settings for specific physician-directed purposes, including helping reduce the risk of blood clots in certain patients. Compression Therapy in a wellness setting is different and should be viewed as a supportive recovery experience, not a substitute for medical care.
Important Note
Compression Therapy is a wellness and recovery service. Individual experiences vary. Guests with blood clot concerns, circulation issues, heart conditions, pregnancy, recent surgery, wounds, skin conditions, unexplained swelling, or complex health histories should consult their healthcare provider before use.
One session may help you feel lighter and more relaxed. But the deeper value comes from making recovery, circulation support, and nervous system regulation part of your lifestyle.
Tell us how you want to feel and we’ll guide the right first experience.
