Our Story
Recover.
Rebuild.
Perform.
There's something pretty special about putting an Everest certificate on the wall.
When you train that intensely, for that long, for one very specific goal, it can feel strange when the goal is suddenly behind you. Over the years I've been lucky enough to climb in some of the most remote places in the world and meet incredible people along the way. But you spend so long building your life around one objective that, when it's done, you're left asking: what next?
Summit Recovery is my answer. This project gave me something to focus on again, and I've loved every part of it: creating the space, choosing the equipment, and obsessing over every detail to build a wellness space that really has it all.
And, in fairness, I've always just really liked the toys.
what we believe
We've built Summit Recovery around one simple idea: world-class recovery, clinically led.
From the everyday person looking to feel better, to the elite athlete chasing the next level, to medical professionals and healthcare teams supporting their patients, Summit Recovery brings everyone together under one roof. Every visit is designed to feel considered, professional and personal.
Every detail has been selected with clinical leadership from a doctor, alongside a network of people across healthcare, sport, business and our local community.
Sourced from around the world
We searched the globe for the best in recovery
Cryotherapy,
from Finland
Red Light Therapy,
from Europe
Salt Room,
from Nepal
Salt Baths,
from Japan
Hyperbaric Oxygen,
from USA
It takes a village
Recover. Rebuild. Perform.
This is bigger than the mountains. From medical professionals and therapists to tradespeople, suppliers, partners, staff and the New You Dental community, the network behind Summit Recovery grows every day. It really does take a whole village.
FOR ALL YOUR EVERESTS SUMMIT THEM ALL
Dr Sarah Armstrong
Founder
Dr. Sarah Armstrong has built a life defined by ambition, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Her athletic achievements span from representing Ireland as a National Netball Captain and competing in county GAA, to completing the grueling Marathon des Sables (MDS) ultramarathon.
Driven by a passion for endurance, human performance, and adventure, Sarah has pushed her limits in some of the world’s most demanding environments. She is a Mount Everest Summiteer becoming the 10th Irish woman in history to stand on the peak and holds the record for the quickest Irish ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Alongside her elite sporting and mountaineering career, Sarah is a qualified dentist and medical professional. She uniquely combines clinical expertise with first-hand knowledge of the intense physical and mental demands of peak performance, endurance, and recovery. This is backed by over 15 years of experience in gym instruction and personal training, including founding and operating her own facility, Strong Fitness Crossmaglen.