Cryotherapy
Who should not participate in Whole Body Cryotherapy?
Untreated Hypertension; Heart Attack in the last 6 months; Decompensating diseases (edema) of the Cardiovascular & Respiratory System (COPD); Congestive Heart Failure; Unstable Angina Pectoris; Pacemaker; Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease; Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or known Circulatory Dysfunction; Severe Anemia; Cold Allergenic Phenomenon (known allergy to cold contactants); Bacterial and Viral Infections of the Skin; Wound healing disorders (open sores or discharging wound/skin conditions); Polyneuropathies; Raynaud’s Disease; Pregnancy; Vasculitis; Chilblains; Cold Urticarial (Cold allergy); Diabetes
** You may have other conditions that make our services inappropriate. Consult with your doctor or medical advisor if you have questions as to whether whole body cryotherapy is right for you.
What is Cryotherapy?
A Cylindrical Chamber that fills with nitrogen vapor to -220 degrees F. Treatment lasts 1-3 minutes
Why Try Cryotherapy?
It's fast, more comfortable than an ice bath, and super beneficial! You've been told many times to ice an injury or swollen area as ice relieves discomfort by constricting the blood flow to an injured area to reduce swelling and inflammation. While an ice bath is beneficial, to achieve the desired outcome, you have to sit in it for 20 minutes resulting in extreme discomfort. With Whole Body Cryotherapy, the air circulating is colder than an ice bath, but DRY, so it’s not nearly as excruciating as cold water.
How Does Cryotherapy Work?
Your skin surface drops to approx. 30 degrees F, causing your body to send signals to the brain to draw blood to your internal organs for protection. While the blood is in your core, it picks up oxygen and nutrients which stimulate your body’s natural healing process. As soon as treatment ends, your brain decides where it should send the oxygen and nutrient-rich blood first.
The Result
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Decreased soreness and pain from physical activity
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Fatigued muscles receive oxygen-rich blood for immediate recovery effects
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Decreased swelling and systemic inflammation
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Increased range of motion
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Improved sleep
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Improved mood due to increased endorphins
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Mitigates anxiety and depression
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Strengthened immune system
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Improved skin, reduced cellulite, reduced signs of aging
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Accelerated metabolism
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Relief from joint disorders, arthritis, rheumatoid diseases, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, chronic back pain