Ruku Wellness Studio is a private recovery and wellness studio in shop 4, 60 McLean Street, Waitara, New Plymouth. It offers full-body red light therapy, infrared sauna, cold plunge and compression boots, either as single sessions or in combined packages. The website says the red light session lasts 20 minutes, and recommends three to five sessions a week for best results. Calming music and aromatherapy are part of the setting. For the cold plunge, the website advises entering gradually, and asking staff for guidance if you are new to cold therapy. Bookings are made through the website.
Customers describe a calm, lush and welcoming space where they feel relaxed and at ease. One visited for a 45-minute sauna with a partner, and found it great value with friendly staff. Another says they left feeling refreshed and will return. Reviewers mention the relaxed atmosphere and recovery. Our pick in Waitara for a calm, private recovery session after training.