Question 1

Who Developed This Technology?

Accepted Answer

Whole Body Cryotherapy was originally developed in Japan in 1978 and has been used in Europe and Japan for more than three decades. Multiple research studies have been published in medical journals about the effects of whole body cryotherapy, and in many European countries, the treatments are covered by medical insurance policies.

Question 2

Is It Safe?

Accepted Answer

Single person and multi-person walk-in cryochambers similar to Cryohealtcare’s cryochambers have been used for over 40 years.
Problems only arise if a client steps into the machine with wet clothing, especially wet socks, as water will freeze immediately at these temperatures.
The nitrogen being used to cool these chambers is the same nitrogen that makes up the air we breathe (actually 78% of it).
In either type of chamber, the client breathes room-air. For added safety, chambers are also equipped with an oxygen monitor.  
In order to protect the more temperature sensitive tissues such as hands and feet, clients wear dry socks, slippers, and gloves, which we provide.  In the walk-in chambers, clients also have to wear a face-mask (to protect the nose and prevent the inhalation of cold air), as well as earmuffs or a hat covering the ears.

Question 3

Is It Comfortable?

Accepted Answer

Before entering the Cryosauna or Cryochamber, clients are required to dress in protective clothing composed of cotton socks, cotton underwear (for men), and gloves.
 
If you are using the walk-in chamber, you will also be provided with a cotton band to cover your ears and a disposable mask to cover your mouth.  
 
The treatment is of short duration (2-3 minutes), and the cold is 'dry', so it is very tolerable. Towards the end of the treatment, you may get a 'pins and needles' sensation, which disappears immediately after the treatment.

Question 4

How Do I Feel After The Treatment?

Accepted Answer

Our clients report that after each session, they feel good and energetic.

Question 5

What Are The Contraindications?

Accepted Answer

The following conditions are contraindications to whole body cryotherapy:
 
Pregnancy, severe Hypertension (BP> 180/100), acute or recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, VOVID-19, symptomatic cardiovascular disease, cardiac pacemaker, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, venous thrombosis, acute or recent cerebrovascular accident, uncontrolled seizures, Raynaud’s Syndrome, fever, tumor disease, symptomatic lung disorders, bleeding disorders, severe anemia, infection, claustrophobia, cold allergy, age less than 18 years (parental consent to treatment needed), acute kidney and urinary tract diseases.

Question 6

How Many Treatments Should I do?

Accepted Answer

A typical course is 5 – 10 treatments in close succession (separated by 1-2 days --- e.g. 3x/week.
After that you can take fewer treatments spaced further apart to maintain and improve results (e.g. once every week or two weeks).

Question 7

Can I Catch a Cold Because Of This Procedure?

Accepted Answer

No. The immediate cold impact of the Cryosession will raise the internal body temperature for a short period of time.

Question 8

I am Claustrophobic. May I Use WBC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you may. The door is never locked and you may step out at any moment. The session is continually monitored by a trained technician.

Question 9

Do I Have To Take A Shower Before Or After?

Accepted Answer

No, you don't. This procedure is absolutely dry and does not make your skin wet.

Question 10

What Are The Risks Of Whole Body Cryotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Whole body Cryohtherapy is very well tolerated, fluctuations in blood pressure during the procedure can change by 10 points (this effect reverses after the end of the procedure, as peripheral circulation returns to normal), allergic reaction to extreme cold (rare), claustrophobia, redness, and skin burns (only if exposed to low temperatures longer than recommended) have been reported.

Question 11

Female Clients: Can I Do Cryotherapy Treatments While On My Menstrual Cycle?

Accepted Answer

Yes, cryotherapy is safe to do while on your menstrual cycle.

Question 12

Do I Need To Bring My Own Socks And Safety Gear?

Accepted Answer

No, we provide all safety gear (socks, slippers, facemask, earmuffs/beanie, robe).

Question 13

Is It Safe To Do Cryotherapy Treatments While Sick?

Accepted Answer

Cryotherapy treatments should be avoided at the beginning of a cold, fever, and during an active infection or COVID-19 infection.

Question 14

Is It Safe To Enter a Cryochamber With Contact Lenses?

Accepted Answer

The cryochamber is safe to enter with contact lenses.

Question 15

Can I Do Cryotherapy Treatments With a Dialysis Shunt?

Accepted Answer

Cryotherapy treatments can be safely done with dialysis shunt as long a there is no metal exposed on the surface of the skin and the shunt can be covered.

Question 16

Do I Need An Appointment?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need an appointment for Whole Body Cryotherapy, Local Cryotherapy, Cryofacial, Vitamin Injection, LED, and PEMP Bemer Therapy.

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