Recover the alternative way
Counselling, physiotherapy, a strength gym, stretch therapy, and hot and cold plunge under one roof. Work on how you feel and how you move in the same visit, with practitioners who talk to each other.
Six ways to get better
Book one on its own, or combine them. A physio session, a lift in the gym and a contrast plunge is a common day here. Not sure where to start? Message us and we'll suggest the right mix.
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Restore · Mind
Counselling
One-to-one sessions with a qualified counsellor for stress, burnout, anxiety, performance pressure and life transitions. Private and judgement-free.
50-min sessions · in person -
Rehab · Body
Physiotherapy
Assessment and treatment for sports injuries, back and neck pain, and post-surgery rehab, with a clear plan to get you back to training or work.
Assessment · treatment · rehab plan -
Reinforce · Strength
Alternative X Gym
A strength gym built for getting stronger and staying injury-free. Train on your own or with a coach, and move straight from rehab into real lifting.
Strength · conditioning · coached sessions -
Release · Body
Stretch therapy
Assisted stretching led by a therapist who moves you through positions you can't reach alone. Opens up tight hips, hamstrings, shoulders and back.
Assisted · full body or targeted -
Recover · Cold
Cold plunge
Short, controlled immersion in chilled water to calm inflammation after hard sessions and sharpen focus. Guided for first-timers.
4–10°C · 1–3 min -
Recover · Heat
Hot plunge
A warm soak that loosens muscles, raises circulation and settles the nervous system. On its own or paired with the cold plunge.
38–40°C · 10–15 min
Hot, cold, repeat
Moving between the hot and cold plunge makes blood vessels widen and narrow in turn. Most people come out feeling lighter, clearer and less sore. A typical round looks like this.
Warm up in the hot plunge. Breathe slowly and let the muscles relax.
Lower into the cold plunge. Long exhales. Get out when your guide says so.
Sit, drink water and let your body temperature settle.
Do two or three rounds. Finishing on cold leaves you more alert.
If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, are pregnant, or are unsure, check with your doctor before plunging. Our team will brief you on your first visit.
Four spaces, one ecosystem
Physio, strength, recovery and a quiet place to talk, side by side in one shophouse row. Finish a session, walk ten steps, and plunge.
Built by coaches, counsellors and physios
Alternative X brings together the teams behind FWCC athletics academy, Movement Mechanics physiotherapy and Alternative Minds counselling.
Athletes
Runners and sports teams who need faster recovery between sessions and a plan when something hurts.
Desk-bound
Stiff back, tight hips, tension headaches. Physio and stretch fix the body; the plunge resets the day.
Under pressure
Stress, burnout or a rough season. Talk it through with a counsellor and give your body a way to let go too.
Come in. Reset.
Message us on Instagram to book, ask about packages, or find the right mix for you.
- Where
- 5 & 7 Jalan Saudara Ku, Singapore
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- By appointment
- hello@alternativex.com.sg
- @alternativex_sg
- Services
- Counselling · Physiotherapy · Gym · Stretch therapy · Cold plunge · Hot plunge