For centuries, cold therapy has been used to assist in the treatment of pain and inflammation. Those living with pain whether chronic, arthritic or injury based will know the impact it can have on being able to do the things you love every day.
CRYO has been used over the past 4 decades to reduce inflammation, promote rapid healing, improve joint function and flexibility and minimise acute pain in a similar way to an ice pack but treatment takes just 3 minutes and the results can be immediate, powerful and lasting.
Regularly used by elite athletes and endorsed by renowned motivational speaker,
Anthony Robbins, Whole Body Cryotherapy may help to:
Boost metabolism
to help burn
calories for longer
Increase endorphins
for elevated physical
and mental wellbeing
Flush toxins from
the skin and
muscle tissue
Relieve and
soothe joint pain
and inflammation
Improve
muscle repair
and recovery
Prior to your treatment, you will meet with one of our friendly and professional CRYO staff 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 in your own private change room before preparing for your treatment.
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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.
| Whole Body Cryotherapy | Ice Bath | |
| Treatment Delivery | Extreme Cold Air (-110 degrees – 150 degrees) | Cold water (7 – 15 degrees) |
| Resulting Skin Temp | 0 degrees – 2 degrees | 7 degrees – 15 degrees |
| Treatment Time | 1.5 mins – 3 mins | 15 – 20 mins |
| Level of Comfort | High | Low |
| Response from Body | Vasodilation; Internal Blood Cycle | Warmed blood to peripherals |
| Enriches Blood | YES | NO |
| Increases Hemoglobin | YES | NO |
| Blood Temperature Change | Increased | Decreased |
| Improves Blood Circulation | YES | NO |
| Improves Immune System | YES | NO |
| Risk of Hyperthermia | NO | YES |
| Release of Endorphins | YES | NO |
| Time to Return to Exercise | Immediately | 12 to 24 hours |
| Improves Skin Health | YES | NO |
| Increases Collagen Production | YES | NO |
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:
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