The Recovery Room · The Movement Doc of Texas
Normatec Compression Boots in New Braunfels, TX
Air-powered compression boots that massage your legs in waves while you sit back and relax, with an infrared sauna and cold plunge in the same room. $45 for 60 minutes, $30 for 30.
- No physical therapy visit needed
- Sauna + cold plunge included
- Memberships from $119
Normatec boots are the recovery tool you see in pro locker rooms and at the finish line of big races. You zip in, sit back, and the boots do the work. They are one of three tools in our Recovery Room, and every session includes all three.
What It Is
Compression that moves.
Normatec is a dynamic air compression system. Chambers in each boot inflate in sequence from your feet upward, hold, and release, a pattern designed to mimic the way your muscles help move fluid out of your legs. It feels like a firm, rhythmic leg massage.
Studies on this kind of pneumatic compression are mixed on hard performance measures, but people consistently report legs that feel lighter and less sore, and it is an easy, relaxing way to spend 20 to 30 minutes after a long run, a leg day, or a day of travel.
What it will not do: compression helps legs feel better; it does not treat an injury. If a calf, knee or hip keeps flaring up, start with a physical therapy evaluation.
Commonly used for
- Heavy, tired legs after long runs
- Leg days and conditioning
- Race and tournament weekends
- Long drives and flights
- Relaxing between sauna and plunge
How It Works
How to use Normatec in a session
Zip in
Wear comfortable clothes. The boots fit over your legs from foot to upper thigh.
Set the pressure
Start on a lower pressure. It should feel firm and rhythmic, never painful or numb.
Sit back
Most people do 20 to 30 minutes. It is the most relaxing part of the session.
Pair it
A common approach: Normatec first, then alternate the sauna and cold plunge.
One Session, Three Tools
Every session includes all three
Book once and use any combination during your time. A common approach is to start with compression, then alternate the sauna and the cold plunge.
Infrared Sauna
Infrared heat warms your body directly instead of heating the air around you, so it runs cooler than a traditional sauna and most people can stay in comfortably for longer.
Learn more →Cold Plunge
A cold plunge is the simplest recovery tool there is: cold water and a few minutes of your attention.
Learn more →The Recovery Room
Pricing, memberships, what to bring and how a session works.
See the Recovery Room →Pricing
Simple, published pricing
Every price is published, like everything else we offer. No physical therapy appointment required. See the full pricing page.
60-Minute Session
$45
Time for the full circuit: sauna, cold plunge and Normatec.
Book 60 MinutesMemberships, every 4 weeks
- 4 visits $119
- 8 visits $189
- Unlimited $249
- Family, 12 shared $259
Safety
Is it right for you?
Heat, cold and compression are low-risk for most healthy adults, but they are not right for everyone. Start conservatively, stay hydrated, and stop if you feel unwell.
Recovering from an injury? The Recovery Room helps you feel better between sessions, but it does not replace a plan. Start with a 90-minute physical therapy evaluation and we will work out what is driving it.
Check with your doctor first if you
- Have, or may have, a blood clot (DVT) or thrombophlebitis
- Have heart failure or fluid in the lungs
- Have a leg fracture, open wound, or recent surgery on the leg
- Have severe circulation problems, diabetes-related nerve loss, or are pregnant
- Are under 18: call us before booking
FAQs
Common questions
What do Normatec boots do?
They use air chambers that inflate and release in waves from the feet upward, giving the legs a rhythmic compression massage. Most people use them to make tired, heavy legs feel lighter after training or travel.
How long should a Normatec session be?
Most people use the boots for 20 to 30 minutes. In a 60-minute Recovery Room session that leaves plenty of time for the sauna and cold plunge too.
Does Normatec hurt?
It should not. It feels like a firm squeeze that moves up the leg. Pressure is adjustable, so start low and turn it up only if it feels good.
How much does Normatec cost?
Normatec is part of a Recovery Room session: $45 for 60 minutes or $30 for 30 minutes, with the infrared sauna and cold plunge included. Memberships start at $119 for four 60-minute visits every 4 weeks.
Do I need to be a physical therapy patient?
No. Anyone can book a Recovery Room session online. No evaluation or referral is needed.
Ready to recover?
Normatec Compression, plus the rest of the Recovery Room, for $45 for 60 minutes or $30 for 30. No physical therapy appointment required.
“If you’re looking for somewhere that’s going to give you real performance data and get you where you want to be for sports, running, triathlons, etc, this is where you need to go.”
— Sierra G., Google review
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- No PT visit needed for the Recovery Room
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