Transcend Sports Recovery Mallorca | Wellness & Recovery Centre
Nicole Santos is a Brazilian-born, Australian-raised former yachtie and founder of Transcend Health, Mallorca’s first dedicated sports recovery and wellness centre.
What started as a simple backpacking trip turned into yacht work, the most practical way to stay on the island Nicole had fallen in love with. She joined a 35-metre yacht based in Palma, and for the first time, found herself in a crew that felt like family. Life onboard taught her far more than just service and seamanship. Nicole says:
“I learned tender driving, silver service, the fundamentals of deck work, and even the basics of engineering, thanks largely to Charlie, the boat’s chief engineer. Charlie is the most capable person I’ve ever met when it comes to anything mechanical. I don’t think I’ve ever heard him say, ‘I don’t know.’ His ability to fix just about anything had a profound influence on me. I honestly don’t think I could have built Transcend without the foundational skills and knowledge I gained from him. When you run a centre full of high-tech wellness equipment, something is always breaking, it’s Charlie’s voice I still hear when problem-solving.”
Prior to yachtie life, Nicole was a passionate sports massage therapist, never without a massage table setup no matter where she lived, even if it was just in a spare bedroom. “I never stopped treating clients. Over time, even while working on boats, I started building a loyal client base in Palma. Opening my own practice had always been in the plan.” In March 2022, Nicole made the leap and opened Mallorca Sports Massage, operating from home and offering mobile treatments. Within a year, the business had grown substantially, and then the opportunity for something bigger came along. It was around that time Nicole experienced a cold plunge for the first time, and it left a lasting impression.
“I’ve always loved saunas, but that contrast between hot and cold was something else entirely. The idea for Transcend was born: a centre that combined hands-on therapy with powerful modalities like contrast therapy, floatation, red light, and strength training.”
After many years, Nicole started to notice a common thread among clients. Most pain and injury came from muscle weakness or poor biomechanics. As someone who’s lived the yachtie life, Nicole knows the physical and mental toll it takes. Transcend’s services are tailored to help crew recover from long charters, sleep deprivation, overuse injuries, and the demands of constant travel. From targeted massage to contrast therapy and compression, helping yachties feel human again, and perform better in their roles.
“Whether someone is a yachtie, high-level athlete or just dealing with everyday stress, recovery matters. And that’s exactly what Transcend is about, creating a sanctuary where people can reset, recharge, and improve their wellbeing in all areas.”
Of course, Transcend is also the perfect place for yacht owners, charter guests, and VIPs visiting Mallorca. Transcend offers a premium experience with the coldest plunge in the Balearics, state-of-the-art infrared saunas, a floatation tank, red light therapy, compression boots, and expert manual therapy. Every element of Transcend—from the equipment to the calibre of the professional team—is designed to meet the standards of high-performance individuals. The team consists of deeply experienced therapists, trainers, and health professionals who are not only qualified but passionate about what they do. Whether you’re stepping off a long flight, recovering from time at sea, or simply want to feel your best on holiday, Transcend provides the ultimate wellness reset—discreet, professional, and results-driven.
“Born from a simple dream, one massage table in a spare room, has evolved into Mallorca’s first dedicated sports and recovery centre. And we’re just getting started.”
– Nicole Santos, Founder, Transcend Sports Recovery & Wellness Centre
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