a luxury makeover with Brass Monkey
David Lloyd Trafford
"Ice Baths were the missing piece to our Spa"
A multimillion pound transformation
The Spa Retreat and Spa Garden at David Lloyd Manchester Trafford underwent a multimillion-pound transformation to become a leading wellness destination. As part of this upgrade, two Brass Monkey cold plunges were integrated into the spa’s thermal suite. Alongside a Himalayan Salt Sauna and a new steam room, the cold plunges play a vital role in delivering a modern wellness experience. Responding to the growing demand for cold water immersion and contrast therapy, the cold plunges provide members with cutting-edge recovery tools that support their fitness and wellbeing goals.
High-performance solutions tailored to fit
The club needed equipment that could maintain consistently low temperatures and handle heavy usage while blending seamlessly with the Spa Retreat’s luxurious aesthetic. Brass Monkey provided a tailored solution, ensuring the cold plunges were fully integrated into the plantroom and aligned with the overall design. The partnership also included ProCare, a comprehensive support package offering staff training, HALO remote monitoring, automatic software updates, and same-working-day acknowledgement of every support request, so the plunges perform at their best for years to come.
A new standard in recovery and wellbeing
The cold plunges have become an essential part of the Spa Retreat experience. Members use them after hard sessions and as part of contrast therapy cycles, moving between the heat and the cold. These additions not only meet member demand but also reflect David Lloyd’s commitment to staying at the forefront of wellness innovation.
“We’re really proud to be the first David Lloyd club to feature such an innovative product. It’s been a very collaborative approach, and having the people behind the product to help embed it into the company has been invaluable.”
Jake French, General Manager at David Lloyd Manchester Trafford