GIVE THE GIFT OF CRYO

Exposing the body to intense cold for a short period activates a powerful survival mechanism that causes the blood vessels near the skin to contract (vasoconstriction) and re-route blood to major organs to maintain your core body temperature. During this process, your blood fills with oxygen, nutrients and healing enzymes. Following your treatment, the blood vessels dilate (vasodilation) and the enriched blood rushes back to the skin and muscle tissues. Oxygenated blood is circulated and anti-inflammatories released to help relieve pain and soothe swollen joints. In addition to anti-inflammatories, the release of ‘feel good’ endorphins means you will leave CRYO feeling positive, refreshed and relaxed.

When you arrive at CRYO you will be greeted by our friendly staff at reception and taken to your own change room to privately discuss your treatment goals, medical history and ask any questions you may have. You then have the opportunity to watch an introductory video to learn more about the CRYO experience and sign our waiver before preparing for your treatment. You will need to ensure you are wearing underwear (with no metal attached) and a pair of socks for your treatment. CRYO can provide you with ugg boots, gloves and a fluffy gown to wear. During your CRYO treatment, your highly trained CRYO Technician will be with you at all times. Your body will be briefly enveloped in a fine nitrogen mist and safely cooled to between -110 to -150 degrees for up to 3 minutes. Following your CRYO session, you can redress in your changeroom and relax at reception before moving on with your day!

Yes, we are very proud to be the first in Australia to have installed the safest and most technologically advanced cryotherapy machine on the market – the CryoCabin. The mist encircling your body inside the Cryocabin is nitrogen, a non-toxic gas that makes up over 70% of the air we breathe. Your head is above the top of the Cryocabin at all times and your hands and feet are well protected by insulating boots and gloves. A highly trained CRYO Technician stays with you throughout the session monitoring your body’s response. Oxygen monitors, alarms and other safe guards are also used to track your progress. You are able to leave the Cryocabin at any time. Rest assured, client safety is our highest priority.

This really depends on the reasons you are wanting to use CRYO and also dependant on how your body uniquely responds to the treatment. For this reason, we recommend that new clients trial CRYO over around 3 sessions. For general wellbeing, we recommend 1-2 sessions per week. For pain management, muscle repair and recovery and injury management, we recommend as often as your body feels you need the treatment. For skin rejuvenation, raising of the metabolism and accelerated injury recovery, we recommend 3 sessions per week.

Generally CRYO is a safe and effective treatment for most people, however it is not suitable for women who are pregnant or anyone who has:

• Raynauds
• A heart condition
• A pace maker
• High blood pressure (hypertension) and does not have their doctors written consent to undergo CRYO treatment
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy
• Cold allergies
• Cold activated asthma
• Vascular conditions
• Underactive thyroid and is not taking medication
• Active infection

Fat cells targeted in the desired treatment area are naturally metabolised out of the body for fat reduction which can be maintained with healthy eating and regular exercise.

Depending on the number of treatment handles applied, your treatment should normally take between 1.5 – 2 hours.

Depending on your specific goals and the amount of resistant fat, you may need anywhere between 1 – 3 sessions in total.

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