Micko is the founder and driving force behind Primal Recovery, a Melbourne-based performance and wellness facility designed for people who refuse to settle for average. Built from the ground up with grit, passion, and purpose, Primal Recovery was created to bridge the gap between elite recovery science and everyday accessibility — a place where the warrior mindset meets evidence-backed regeneration.
After years of personal experimentation with recovery protocols, athletic training, and biohacking, Micko discovered that most wellness advice in the mainstream world was either watered down, profit-driven, or flat-out wrong. He decided to build something different — something that strips away the fluff and gets straight to results. Today, Primal Recovery has become a home for athletes, tradies, fighters, and high performers who want to perform better, heal faster, and reconnect with what the human body was built to do.
The facility offers a combination of modern and primal recovery methods: ice baths, infrared and steam saunas, red light therapy, compression boots, massage therapy, vibration platforms, grounding mats, inversion tables, and breathwork training. Each service is carefully sequenced to trigger the body’s natural recovery systems — from activating heat and cold shock proteins to boosting mitochondrial function, improving blood flow, and accelerating muscle repair. Clients leave not just relaxed, but rebuilt.
Micko’s philosophy is simple: comfort is the enemy of growth. True recovery isn’t about pampering yourself — it’s about pushing your body through controlled discomfort to restore balance and resilience. He often says, “Exercise pushes boundaries, ice training resets them.” That mindset shapes everything about Primal Recovery’s approach. It’s not a spa. It’s a reset station for the modern warrior.
Through both in-person sessions and online consultations, Micko helps clients build recovery systems that fit their lifestyle. Whether it’s designing personalised cold exposure routines, optimising recovery schedules for athletes, or advising on biohacking tools that can be safely used at home, his goal is always the same — build stronger humans who can handle more of life’s chaos without breaking down.
Beyond physical recovery, Micko also works with clients on mindset and performance psychology. Years of working with disciplined athletes and entrepreneurs have shown him that the body and mind can’t be separated — resilience is built through both. His coaching style is direct, grounded, and real. No trendy wellness talk. No meaningless motivation. Just structure, challenge, and accountability.
Primal Recovery isn’t just a business — it’s a movement. It’s a return to what works: heat, cold, breath, light, movement, and human connection. Under Micko’s leadership, the centre has become a community of people who push, recover, and grow together — redefining what wellness looks like for those who live life on the front foot.
Micko continues to expand Primal Recovery with new technologies and partnerships, including IV drip therapy, red light clinics, and a biohacker lounge where clients can train, recover, and work in an environment built for performance. Every new addition is carefully tested, refined, and integrated with the same standard: no bullshit, only what delivers results.
For online clients, Micko brings the same energy and expertise. His virtual sessions focus on recovery planning, lifestyle design, and resilience training. Whether it’s rebuilding energy after burnout, fine-tuning athletic recovery, or integrating breathwork and cold exposure into daily life, he helps people break free from chronic fatigue, overtraining, and the endless loop of “go hard, crash, repeat.”
In short: Micko’s work is about rebuilding the human system — physically, mentally, and biologically — through intelligent stress and structured recovery. His philosophy is primal, his methods are modern, and his results speak for themselves.
Trade weakness for greatness.
Service Overview
Primal Recovery isn’t your average wellness centre — it’s a training ground for resilience. Every element is designed to rebuild the body, sharpen the mind, and harden the spirit. This isn’t luxury; it’s longevity earned through discipline and discomfort.
We specialise in performance recovery — the science-backed process of restoring the body faster, stronger, and smarter after physical or mental stress. Our clients range from elite athletes and fighters to everyday people who want to function at a higher level. No fluff. No spa playlists. Just methods that work.
Core Modalities
Ice Baths
Cold immersion builds resilience from the inside out. Regular exposure activates brown fat, boosts dopamine, reduces inflammation, and increases blood flow. It’s one of the fastest ways to recover, reset, and refocus. When your body adapts to the cold, everything else feels easier.
Infrared & Steam Saunas
From detoxification and circulation to cardiovascular conditioning and pain relief — heat exposure is ancient, effective, and unmatched. We offer both infrared and steam to cover the full spectrum: deep cellular repair meets old-school sweat lodge intensity.
Red Light Therapy
Used by the UFC, NRL, and professional recovery clinics worldwide, red light therapy accelerates tissue repair, boosts collagen production, and stimulates mitochondrial energy. It’s a game-changer for muscle recovery, skin health, and hormonal balance — with zero downtime.
Compression Therapy
Our full-leg compression boots help flush lactic acid, improve circulation, and speed up muscle repair after heavy sessions. Ideal for athletes, runners, and anyone who’s ever pushed their limits and needed to bounce back faster.
Massage & Cupping
We blend traditional and modern bodywork techniques to break up adhesions, restore movement, and improve recovery time. From deep tissue massage to cupping therapy, our approach restores range of motion and resets the nervous system.
Breathwork & Mind Recovery
Physical strength means nothing without mental control. We teach breath control to regulate the nervous system, increase oxygen efficiency, and break stress loops. Breathwork isn’t meditation — it’s the remote control for your mind.
Vibration Platforms & Grounding
We use whole-body vibration platforms to activate stabiliser muscles, improve circulation, and stimulate lymphatic drainage. Combine that with grounding mats to rebalance electrical charge in the body and reduce inflammation — simple tools, massive effect.
Premium Add-Ons & Specialist Zones
Biohacker Lounge
A workspace for high performers who want to merge recovery and productivity. Walk while you work at our treadmill desks, enjoy red light exposure, or refuel with our Ministry of Macros café offering pre-made meals, protein shakes, and adaptogenic drinks.
Float Tanks (Coming Soon)
Zero gravity, zero distraction. Float therapy helps reset the nervous system, accelerate recovery, and enhance focus. It’s like meditation on steroids — your body finally stops fighting gravity and gets to heal.
IV Drip Therapy & Oxygen Systems (Coming Soon)
For those who want to take recovery deeper, IV drips deliver vitamins, minerals, and hydration directly into the bloodstream for immediate absorption. Combined with oxygen therapy, it’s elite-level restoration without the crash.
Membership & Access
We offer both casual sessions and membership options. Members gain access to the full facility, priority booking, and discounted upgrades for premium services like saunas, EWOT, and hydro massage. Non-members can book individual sessions at competitive rates — ideal for trial runs or targeted recovery blocks.
Each service can be combined into a structured recovery protocol, tailored to your training intensity and goals. Whether you’re preparing for competition, rebuilding after injury, or simply fighting burnout, Primal Recovery provides a complete system to get you back to full strength — physically and mentally.
Our Philosophy
We believe recovery is the forgotten half of performance. The stronger you recover, the harder you can live, train, and perform. Primal Recovery was built on this truth — that strength is earned through controlled struggle, not avoided through comfort.
Every client walks out with more than a refreshed body. They walk out with clarity, discipline, and momentum.
Website: https://primalrecovery.net.au/
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