Cryotherapy or Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC), is a process first utilized in Japan in 1978 where the body is exposed to ultra-low temperatures that range between -200°F and -256 °F as an alternative to ice packs and ice baths.
Clients who have undergone our Whole-Body Cryotherapy say they experience a multitude of benefits, including "feeling rejuvenated", “a feeling of wellbeing” “improvement in athletic performance” and having more energy”
ICE BATH vs WBC
ICE BATH
Involves the immersion of the body in ice water between 45F to 32F for 15 – 20 minutes.
At 15-20 minutes of exposure, the blood begins to cool as it reaches the peripherals. Muscle tissue congeals and sometimes frostbite or hypothermia results.
Wet + Cold is often difficult to tolerate.
Recovery time after an ice bath is needed for the for muscles to return to normal it takes time for it to return to normal functionality. An ice bath must, therefore, be scheduled at the end of a workout or participation in sport.
The body responds to the cold by warming the core and heating the peripherals to avoid hypothermia.
WHOLE BODY CRYOTHERAPY
The body is exposed to cold air at temperatures ranging from -200F to -256F for a period between one and a half to three minutes.
Skin’s temperature is reduced to a lower temperature at a much faster rate, resulting in better results without the risks of an ice bath.
Dry cold, although technically much colder, feels significantly more tolerable than wet cold.
Muscle tissue does not freeze and no recovery time is needed. Cryotherapy can, therefore be used before and after a workout or during sport.
Client Testimonial
As a devoted client of Cryohealthcare for over 10 years, I recently opted for a change by purchasing a cold plunge for my home and suspending my membership for Cryotherapy, PEMF Bemer, and Red Light LED.
However, after just one month, I found myself dissatisfied with the cold plunge experience. Not only was it noisy and left my house damp, but it also unexpectedly made me feel hungry and fatigued. Most notably, the pain relief I had come to rely on from Cryotherapy was notably absent.
The undeniable truth is, there's simply no comparison between a cold plunge and the real, transformative experience of Cryohtherapy.
Lesson learned: some investments in health are truly irreplaceable.
Thank you, Cryohealthcare, for being the gold standard in my wellness journey.
Diane S.