What is it?
Cryotherapy - the modern-day icepack, but so much better.
Invented in 1978 by Dr. Yamaguchi, a Japanese rheumatologist to help his patients with arthritis, Cryotherapy releases endorphins which stimulate your body’s natural healing abilities to reduce pain and inflammation from injury and chronic disease.
You will stand in extremely dry, cold air as it drops between −130°F to −184°F for 2-3 minutes.
The cryotherapy tank encapsulates your body from neck down and pumps gasiform nitrogen into the tank. You may see some "smoke" coming from the top during a cryo session- this just means that the tank is doing it's thing.
Cold therapy has been used to treat pain since 2500 BCE and traces back to the ancient Egyptians. Experience it for yourself today!
Benefits
Increases energy levels.
Reduces delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
Decreases joint and muscle inflammation .
Accelerates metabolism and caloric burn.
Increases collagen production, important for healthy joints, hair, skin, and nails.
Improves hormones that can help reduce depression and boost mood for 3 hours after cryotherapy.
Boosts immune function, lymphatic drainage, and blood circulation.
Decreases injury recovery time.
Helps to regulate your central nervous system.
How it works
Cryotherapy is a well loved tool by pro athletes to reduce joint pain and swelling, speed up recovery time from injuries, and get energized before a big game.
Yes. No severe adverse reactions have been recorded over the last 30 years with proper cryotherapy use. Clients must be completely dry, as water will freeze immediately at these temperatures. The nitrogen being used to cool these chambers is the same nitrogen that makes up about 78% of the air we breathe. You don’t want to breathe liquid nitrogen for extended periods of time, as this can lead to oxygen deficiency. The operator will raise the platform you stand on so that your head remains above the heavier nitrogen vapors and you can breathe fresh air. In order to protect the more temperature sensitive areas such as your hands and feet, clients are required to wear dry socks, slippers, and gloves, which we provide.
No jewelry can be worn below the neck. You will only be wearing socks, slippers and gloves, which will be provided and men also wear briefs. This allows for approximately 90% of your skin to be exposed to the extremely cool air.
No. During your 2-3 minutes session, the stimulation of the immune system can actually help decrease the severity and frequency of future colds.
Cryotherapy is very well tolerated and has minimal risks. Protective clothing (socks, gloves, undergarments) must be dry in order to avoid frostbite. Fluctuations in blood pressure may occur during the procedure by up to 10 points systolically and reverse after the procedure as peripheral circulation returns to normal.
Claustrophobia is the fear of confined locations or even certain people, like: o Elevators, tunnels, airplanes…even bullies… • the common thread is lack of control…which is the complete opposite of floating o Your Wellness Coach will walk you through every step…before you begin o You are in control…One Hundred Percent (emoji100%)…and can end your float at any time. • In the safety of the tank…anxiety melts away and complete relaxation begins o The tank door has: • No locks and No latches…you can even prop the door open with a towel for extra light o The glow from the room will help you adjust… you decide if you want to close the door for complete sensory deprivation. o Does music help calm you?...Listen to music on your phone…or use underwater headphones (do you have any?) o Breathing exercises can help your mind let go…try inhaling “one,” exhale… “two” o Start at your feet and mentally scan your body for aches… release clenched muscles…feel your body harmonize with the water
The following conditions are contraindicated for cryotherapy: Pregnancy, Severe uncontrolled hypertension (BP> 180/100) Acute or recent myocardial infarction (heart attack within 6 months) Narrowing of valves, Crescent-shaped aorta and mitral valve, Unstable angina pectoris, Arrhythmias, Symptomatic cardiovascular disease, Cardiac pacemaker, Peripheral arterial occlusive disease,Venous thrombosis, Acute or recent cerebrovascular accident (stroke: must be cleared for exercise), Uncontrolled seizures, Raynaud's syndrome, Fever, Tumor disease, Symptomatic lung disorders, Bleeding disorders, Severe anemia, Infection, Claustrophobia, Cold allergy, Acute kidney and urinary tract diseases, Incontinence, Age less than 18 years (parental consent required). If in doubt, always consult your doctor.