Meet the startup turning empty office space into recovery pods

This article is a part of Startup Spotlight, a series that features young, up-and-coming startups.

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Ray Ardiansyah battled years of a chronic autoimmune condition and running-induced burnout. She relied heavily on contrast therapy to manage her health and performance. 

The fragmented and expensive nature of existing facilities pushed her to launch Core, a modular recovery ecosystem that makes recovery as simple as getting a coffee after a run.

😟 Problem

Everyday athletes lack accessible recovery infrastructure. Survey data shows 78% of gym members prioritize recovery services over lower fees. Despite this demand, only 25% of commercial gyms offer any recovery technology. 

Most effective tools remain locked behind luxury price points or require a US$200 spa visit. In Southeast Asia, the gap is big. Wellness culture is accelerating, but recovery infrastructure hasn’t kept pace.

💡 Solution

Core builds modular contrast therapy units for deployment in sports centers, residential buildings, and offices. Users book the unmanned pods through an app for a complete 45-minute routine without any membership.

The system offers several key features, including: 

• Integrates ice baths and infrared saunas into a single compact footprint.
• Provides AI-guided breathing exercises and hot-cold contrast cycles via mobile app.
• Operates entirely self-serve without requiring on-site staff.

Illustrative image credit: Core

📊 Market size

Singapore alone holds over one million people who train regularly. Commercial real estate operators are actively seeking premium amenities that generate revenue without increasing operational burdens. 

Each deployed pod can serve up to 300 users monthly, allowing the pods to scale across locations without adding headcount

🤝 Team

Ray Ardiansyah. Founder and CEO. She brings a background in consumer and brand-building.

🚀 Traction

🏆 Competition

💰 Financials

🚩 Risks