What is it?
Cryotherapy - the modern-day icepack – but so much better
· Clients stand in extremely dry, cold air… as it decreases from −130°F to −184°F for 2-3 minutes.
Pre- Cryo-Prep:
· No moisture…
- do not apply lotions or fragrance
- do not enter the chamber sweaty
* At -184 degrees Fahrenheit, any moisture will freeze… wherever it is! *
· Strip down… put on your complimentary robe & slippers
· Extremities must be protected:
· Everyone wears:
- special mittens and booties on hands and feet.
- Guys must wear briefs.
- Ladies…sports bra is optional
Chill Time
· Step up into the chamber and disrobe.
· A whoosh of liquid nitrogen gas envelopes you… no it is not toxic
· The tank temp is not yet at its coldest, but over the 120-180seconds, it gets colder… your skin temperature reduces by about 20 degrees, but vital organs stay at normal temperatures.
· With your head fully exposed your Wellness Coach talks to you… to distract you & make time fly!
· Your skin temperature begins to warm up… as soon as you exit the chamber.
Cryo-Pro tips:
Keep moving, bouncing & rotating!
Expect to be chattering and shivering!
All in the name of wellness...
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.
Benefits
How it works
Whole Body Cryotherapy is a therapeutic recovery procedure using gasiform nitrogen, by exposing the body to extremely cold and dry air for 2-3 minutes. The treatment releases endorphins, stimulating your body’s natural healing abilities to reduce chronic pain and inflammation.
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.