A modern temple for an old idea.
Asclepius Healing Center is a sanctuary for high-performance recovery in the heart of Altoona, PA — built on a 2,500-year-old idea about what real healing looks like.
Inspired by the legacy of Asclepius.
In ancient Greece, Asclepius was the god of healing — son of Apollo, mentor to physicians, the figure whose temples (the Asclepieia) functioned as the world's first wellness retreats. People traveled great distances to rest, recover, and restore themselves under the care of his priest-physicians.
His symbol — a serpent coiled around a wooden staff — is still the universal mark of medicine and healing today. You'll see it on ambulances, hospitals, and pharmacies around the world.
"Where there was illness, there could be healing. Where there was exhaustion, there could be rest. Where there was suffering, there could be relief."
That ancient idea — that healing is something you actively go to, not something that simply happens to you — is the foundation of what we've built in Altoona. We pair proven recovery technologies with a calm, restorative environment so the modern body and mind have a real place to recharge.
Hyperbaric oxygen, cryotherapy, IV nutrition, red light, PEMF, sensory deprivation float therapy — these aren't gimmicks or trends. They're the modern tools that help your body do what it was designed to do all along.
The technology has changed. The mission hasn't.
Four pillars guide everything we do.
The space, the technology, the staff, and the experience — all built around these principles.
Science First
Every modality we offer is backed by clinical research. No fads, no overpromises — just tools with measurable outcomes.
Calm by Design
Recovery requires the right environment. We've built our space to feel like a retreat — quiet, clean, and unrushed.
People Over Pitches
We don't upsell. Free consultations, honest recommendations, and protocols built around your goals — not our margins.
Built to Stack
The whole is greater than the sum. Our therapies are chosen to complement each other — so a visit can do more than one thing at a time.
Step inside.
Located inside The Gorilla House Gym at 3200 Fairway Dr in Altoona, our facility brings together every modality under one calm, well-designed roof.
The people behind your recovery.
A small, focused team that knows every modality inside and out — and treats every client like the only one in the room.
Tom Brusko
Safety Director · Lead TechnicianTom is the technician most clients meet first. He's responsible for the safe operation of every modality at Asclepius — from the hyperbaric chamber to the cryo unit — and he's the one walking you through your first session, answering your questions, and making sure everything runs the way it should. Clients consistently note his depth of knowledge across all of our therapies and his ability to explain how each one actually works.
Dr. Medapally Reddy
Medical DirectorAs Medical Director, Dr. Reddy oversees clinical protocols at Asclepius and ensures every service we offer meets clinical-grade standards. He brings extensive experience to the IV nutrition program and serves as the medical anchor for the broader practice. Dr. Reddy is also available to consult on protocol planning for clients with specific health goals or complicating conditions.
Mitchell Malone
Registered NurseMitchell is the registered nurse on staff and the primary administrator of our IV nutrient infusions. With a steady hand and an unhurried bedside manner, he makes the IV experience feel calm and well-cared-for from the first stick to the last drop. Clients frequently comment on how welcomed and unrushed they feel under his care.
Alexis Nagle
Administrative AssistantAlexis runs the front of house and keeps the entire operation moving — scheduling, client communication, follow-ups, and the small details that make a visit feel effortless. She's typically the friendly voice on the phone when you call to book, and she makes sure no one falls through the cracks between sessions.
"Where there was exhaustion, there could be rest."
We can't promise to fix everything. But we can promise you a space — and a team — that takes recovery seriously.
— Asclepius Healing Center
Come see for yourself.
Your first 30-minute consultation is free. No pressure, no upsell — just a real conversation about what you're working on and what might fit.
Visit us in Altoona.
Address
3200 Fairway Dr, Suite 3
Altoona, PA 16602
Inside The Gorilla House Gym
Hours
Mon – Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: by appointment
Sunday: closed