Dartmouth Opens First-Ever Skinletics Recovery Zone

Skinletics is proud to announce the opening of the first official Recovery Zone at Dartmouth College, located inside the Lewinstein Athletic Center. This dedicated wellness space is the result of our new partnership with Dartmouth Athletics and Recreation, and it represents a major step forward in enhancing student-athlete performance, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.

A New Standard for Athlete Recovery at Dartmouth

The Recovery Zone is built to help Dartmouth’s student-athletes recover as hard as they train. Featuring Skinletics’ science-backed light therapy devices, the space provides athletes with access to solutions that reduce inflammation, accelerate muscle repair, and improve overall resilience.

At the heart of the Recovery Zone is the Skinletics Light Therapy Lounger, a full-body red light therapy experience designed for complete recovery. Student-athletes will also find our portable devices, including the Light Therapy Recovery Patch and Light Therapy Yoga Mat, so they can integrate recovery into their daily routines both on campus and on the road.

Supporting Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2)

This partnership complements Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2), the program dedicated to maximizing the physical, intellectual, and personal development of Big Green student-athletes.

Mike Harrity, Dartmouth’s Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, shared:

“This collaboration will enhance our ability to support student-athlete recovery and overall wellbeing, supporting their ability to perform at their best on the field, in the classroom and beyond.”

A Personal Connection to Dartmouth

For Skinletics CEO John Abraham (Class of 2016), this partnership is deeply personal. As a former Dartmouth student-athlete in both track and field and rugby, Abraham experienced firsthand the demands of balancing academics, athletics, and recovery.

“Being able to play a role in enhancing the student-athlete experience is something we’re really proud of at Skinletics. The pressure today’s student-athletes are facing is unprecedented; our goal in partnering with Dartmouth on this recovery room is to create an opportunity for them to relax and recover in the midst of their increasingly busy schedules and demands.”

Co-founder Denise van Gulik added:

“We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with one of the most beautiful Ivy League campuses. The fact that Dartmouth created a dedicated space for Skinletics shows their real commitment to helping student-athletes recover at their best.”

Why Recovery Matters for Student-Athletes

Athletic success isn’t only about training, it’s also about recovery. Without the right recovery protocols, athletes risk fatigue, injury, and burnout. With Skinletics’ red light therapy technology now integrated into the Dartmouth ecosystem, Big Green athletes gain:

Faster muscle recovery after training and competition
Reduced inflammation and soreness
Improved circulation and cellular repair
Enhanced sleep quality and overall wellbeing

Looking Ahead

The Skinletics Recovery Zone at Dartmouth is the first of its kind in the Ivy League but it’s only the beginning. Together, Skinletics and Dartmouth are setting a new standard for athlete-centered recovery spaces, ensuring today’s student-athletes have the tools they need to perform at their peak and recover with intention.

Read official press release here.