Cryotherapy

After all medical forms are filled out, your medical history is evaluated to determine if you are a candidate for Cryotherapy. Once you are cleared to do therapy a trained Technician will show you to the Cryotherapy room where you will be instructed on what to wear and to cover sensitive areas, you will be provided with Gloves and Boots. The therapy will last 1-3 minutes. The sauna will be filled with air created safely from Liquid Nitrogen. Clients express that it feels like when you first step into a cold swimming pool and the second visit is less shocking to the body because the body becomes adaptive to the therapy. The option to do a short duration of cardio vascular exercise to increase the effects is recommended and available to those who want to do It.

Once you have entered the sauna the cold air causes your body to recognize symptoms of hypothermia and began the process of protecting internal organs. Your body tries to maintain its core temperature as the surface temperature drops. Upon exiting the sauna the body recovers and returns to its normal surface temperature. This process is where the positive changes take place. The body’s natural anti-inflammatory reaction to the extremely cold environment results in pain reduction and the desired healing effects.

Yes, our cryotherapy saunas are produced by the leading manufacture in the cryosauna industry. During your session you breath room air while your body from your neck down is in gulped with air released from the liquid nitrogen. A trained operator is always present during the treatment to control the temperature levels and monitor your comfort.

Anyone who has a cardiac pacemaker, has deep vein thrombosis, anyone who is pregnant, has severe uncontrolled hypertension (BP> 180/100), is being treated for cancer, acute or recent myocardial infarction, fever, unstable angina pectoris, uncontrolled seizures, Raynaud’s syndrome, cold allergy, acute kidney and urinary tract diseases, open wounds or ulcers, and is under influence of drugs or alcohol.

The session last 1-3 minutes, the air circulating is a dry, cold air. The cold air in the sauna is very adaptable.

Each session last 1-3 minutes total. After your session you have the option to do a light cardio exercise to get the blood to return to the extremities to achieve the desired results sooner.

Do to the very low temperatures all personal property and Jewelry must be removed. Cotton or wool socks and gloves must be worn at all times. Cotton underwear and bras must be worn during sessions. Women can wear their bathing suits for protection.

After your first session you will notice a improvement right away in your mood due to the increase in the release of endorphins, the chemical that elevates your mood. You can expect this to last for several hours. If you are in good physical condition you may notice a decrease in inflammation in your joints and a decrease in muscle pain. Energy levels will increase for several hours to days. One looking to achieve results in body contouring may need to do several series of treatments.

Every session is getting immediate results, research has shown that you will get the best results when doing a minimum of 10 sessions , with in a two or three week period. After that you can decrease your number of weekly treatments to two to three sessions. Professional athletes are known to do two Cryotherapy session in one day. The professional athletes understand how important recovery is in making gains to keep them at the top in their sport. After the first ten treatments your body becomes adaptive to the chemical reaction that take place, this blocks the inflammation signaling that would normally take place causing your aches and pains.