About Cryotherapy

What is  Whole Body Cryotherapy 

Whole Body Cryotherapy(WBC) is the exposure of the entire body to subzero temperatures for 2-3 minutes in order to force the body to withdraw blood from the skin to the core. The subzero temperatures cause the body to believe the core temperature is in danger and draws blood to the core in order to maintain a safe body temperature. This is known as Vasoconstriction.During this process blood is able to absorb vital nutrients, enzymes and oxygen as it runs through the cardiovascular system. This cycle continues through the duration of the session. Once you step out of the Cryotherapy chamber enriched blood  returns to body tissues giving you an invigorating feeling.

Cryotherapy Session
During Cryotherapy Session, client will disrobe and only be wearing socks, provided slippers and gloves. Males must wear briefs. Machine is cooled to a temperature of -166℉ to ensure efficiency. Once cooled, client will step into the chamber and close magnetic door. Client is then raised to appropriate level. Session begins and chamber begins to cool to the ideal -238℉. During the session the client is asked to do quarter turns every 15 sec to avoid overexposure. Once the session is over chamber is aired out as the client is lowered back down. Client is then able to exit chamber and get dressed.

Whole Body Cryotherapy vs Ice Bath

Whole Body Cryotherapy causes a systemic response allowing the body to create an illusion that the body is freezing while in an Ice Bath the body tissue begins to freeze. In WBC the temperature can reach -289°F while in an Ice Bath the temperature can only reach 45°F. The time of exposure to each is different as well as in WBC is 3 minutes while an Ice Bath lasts for 20 minutes. Participants can feel immediate warmth in their muscles after WBC, while Ice Bath participants require a resting period after in order for muscles tissue to return to normal.