Dave Wood
We’re proud to welcome Dave Wood to the Alpine Spas family. A specialist in stress control, recovery, and mental preparedness for anyone pursuing better health and performance. Dave mentors elite athletes across various sports right through to everyday people looking to improve their mental resilience.
"The most powerful form of recovery comes from your ability to control your physical and mental state"
Dave Wood brings a rare blend of frontline resilience and real-world wisdom to Alpine Spas. For over a decade he worked as an Intensive Care Paramedic and a professional ocean lifeguard - roles where calm-under-pressure and rapid recovery weren’t optional, they were lifesaving.
Now founder of Integrated Training, Dave translates that same urgency and clarity into elite human performance coaching - helping athletes, first responders and busy professionals alike understand how breathing, recovery and mindset shape peak performance.
As an Alpine Spas Ambassador, Dave brings a powerful message: it’s not just about pushing limits - it’s about recovery, reset, and building resilience from the inside out. Whether it’s a sauna to unwind or an ice bath to reset, Dave knows first-hand how to use recovery tools to recharge both body and mind.
Dave Wood's Products
Dave has three of our most popular Alpine Products, a Yukon Spa, Barrel Sauna & the Apollo XL Ice Bath. He loves how all 3 of his Alpine products blend so seamlessly into his Piha backyard.
Apollo XL Ice Bath
Dave chose the Apollo XL Ice Bath; he loves how spacious it is and that you can get it down to a cool 3 degrees in no time thanks to the powerful chill unit! Head to the product page to explore everything it offers.
Barrel Sauna
Dave loves his traditional Barrel Sauna; it fits perfectly in his backyard and is big enough to fit multiple friends & clients for their sauna sessions. Head to the product page to explore everything it offers.
Yukon Spa
The cedar-clad Yukon Spa was a no-brainer for Dave, with its powerful jets and multiple seating options, this is where Dave has his morning acai bowl every day! Head to the product page to explore everything it offers.
Dave's Favourites
Dave’s all about practical recovery that builds real resilience. From the deep heat of the Barrel Sauna to the instant reset of the Apollo XL Ice Bath, he uses contrast therapy to stay sharp, balanced and ready for whatever the day throws at him. And when it’s time to switch off, his Yukon Spa pool delivers the perfect end-of-day unwind. Explore Dave’s go-to recovery tools below.