WHOLE BODY CRYO

Cryotherapy can be an effective treatment for conditions such as:

Sciatica
Back pain
Inflammation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Depression & Anxiety
Atopic Dermatitis

*You should always consult your doctor before stopping any other medications or therapies

HOW CRYOTHERAPY WORKS:

Cryotherapy is the application of extreme cold, also know as ‘cold therapy’. Thankfully, the days of ice baths are over! Using our cutting edge Cryosauna we are able to provide maximum results with minimal treatment time. The cryo sauna quickly and efficiently lowers temperature using a “dry ice” environment where nitrogen gas at -180 to -264 degrees Fahrenheit envelops the body. Your skin will be lowered to temperatures between 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

When your skin temperature drops, your body is triggered into ‘survival mode’. This puts several mechanisms into action:

Endorphins, adrenaline and noradrenaline are released, improving mood.
Lowering tissue temperature slows down what scientists call ‘secondary injury’, the blood collecting in tissues. It can limit the amount of bleeding and may help with bruising.
Sudden cold therapy triggers rapid circulation of the bodies blood flow. Your blood is pulled inwards to protect your vital organs and when you exit the chamber, your body sends your ‘super charged’ or oxygenated blood back outwards towards your extremities again, providing an improved state of healing and recovery.
Capillaries expand up to four times the normal amount. This enables white blood cells to access and heal injuries faster.
Regular extreme cold exposure promotes increased concentrations of cytokines in peripheral blood, providing a local and systemic anti-inflammatory effect and also relief from itching.

THE TREATMENT ITSELF:

Before entering the cryo chamber, you will be asked to remove all clothing (except underwear) and you’ll be given mittens, socks and shoes to protect your extremities. The chamber cannot be locked and your head is always above the enclosed part of the chamber. A trained Cryo Myst technician monitors you for the whole three minute treatment.

After the treatment, we encourage you to enjoy complimentary oxygen therapy in our Cryo Lounge and ride the stationary bike; engaging in moderate cardiovascular exercise stimulates blood flow and enhances the treatment.

BENEFITS:

One 3 minute treatment delivers the equivalent inflammation reduction of a one hour full body ice bath
Muscle soreness, fatigue, stiffness and joint pain are alleviated thereby increasing mobility
After a treatment, clients generally experience a deep, sound sleep as the body has been required to do “extra work”
Your body works extremley hard to try and regulate your core temperature during the treament, which encourages a metabolism boost and can burn up to 800 calories per session!
The treatment can enhance mood by helping combat depression, anxiety, and alleviating stress.

FAQ’S:

1.How does whole body Cryotherapy work?

See above ‘How Cryotherapy Works’

2. Is cryotherapy dangerous?
Cryotherapy treatments are not dangerous, the liquid nitrogen that is used as a chilling agent does not come into contact with your skin. A trained operator is always present during the treatment so to control the temperature levels and monitor your comfort.

3. Are there any reasons why i shouldn’t do a cryotherapy session?
Anyone who has unmanaged hypertension or a pacemaker, history of or is being treated for cancer, deep vein thrombosis, cold allergy, or is pregnant should not use cryotherapy. If you have questions about whether you have any risk, you should ask your doctor before using a Cryo Sauna.

4. Is it comfortable?
Treatments are limited to 3 minutes, this gives you the optimal level of exposure to see maximum impact. It is cold but painless. The best way to describe the feeling of a Cryo Sauna treatment is like standing in front of a freezer cooler naked.

5. I’m claustrophobic. Can I still use the Cryo Sauna?
The Cryo Sauna is open at the top and your head sticks out. The height can be adjusted depending on each individual. The Cryo Sauna is also equipped with a door that is closed but not locked.

6. What do I wear during the treatment?
Undergarments must be worn to protect intimate body parts. All other clothing and jewelry is removed leaving the cooling air to penetrate the skin.

7. Is 1 Cryo Treatment enough?
While every Cryo session can be beneficial, we recommend our clients consider one of our packages containing 10 sessions. We suggest frequent visits until you have managed your condition, then once weekly as a maintenance program. Professional athletes will often do a session a day to achieve peak performance. For general health and boosting mood, once or twice a week is perfect.