Cryotherapy Treatments

Cryotherapy exposes your body to extremely cold temperatures for a short period, typically between 2–4 minutes.

During the session, the body is rapidly cooled by cold air or nitrogen vapour. This triggers the body's natural recovery response.

As the body warms back up after treatment, blood vessels dilate and circulation increases, helping deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

It is known to help reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and accelerate recovery. It’s commonly used to support muscle repair and overall wellness, especially when combined with other treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy or infrared sauna sessions.

Typically, this therapy is used once you have finished exercising as it can support muscle recovery and reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

The ideal frequency depends on your goals. For general wellness, 1–2 sessions per week is common, while athletes or those in intensive training programmes may benefit from more frequent sessions alongside practices like yoga or Pilates.

Cryotherapy may support long-term health by reducing inflammation and improving circulation, both of which are linked to better ageing outcomes. When combined with personalised longevity medicine approaches, it can form part of a broader health optimisation plan.

For a cryotherapy session, very little preparation is required. You’ll typically be provided with protective gear such as gloves, socks, and slippers to keep extremities safe during the treatment. Most sessions are done in minimal, dry clothing (such as gym wear or undergarments), and it’s important that your skin is completely dry before entering the chamber.

Before your session, it’s best to:

• Avoid applying lotions or oils
• Remove any metal jewellery
• Stay hydrated

Many clients choose to combine cryotherapy with other treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy or a sauna session to enhance recovery and overall wellness benefits.

Cryotherapy doesn’t hurt, but it can feel intense at first. You’ll experience a very cold, dry air sensation (typically between -110°C to -140°C), which may feel surprising in the first few seconds. However, most people quickly adjust, and sessions only last around 2–3 minutes.

Rather than pain, clients often describe:

• A tingling or refreshing sensation
• A rush of endorphins
• Feeling energised afterwards

For many, it becomes an enjoyable part of their routine, especially when paired with recovery methods like ice baths or movement practices such as yoga and strength training.

Cryotherapy works by exposing your body to ultra-low temperatures, which cause your blood vessels to contract. As the body warms up again, the vessels get a rush of oxygen-rich blood.

The restriction of blood flow can aid pain management for conditions such as arthritis, while the blood flow increase that happens when warming up can help support recovery after exercise.

How whole-body crypotherapy works on the body is well researched. However, the benefits it can have is still ongoing. This means while we can definitively say this is how the therapy works, we can't guarantee it will ahve certain impacts on your body.

We recommend speaking to our team to learn more about the process and what to expect.

For your safety, whole-body cryotherapy sessions only last a few minutes

Typically, you will only be in the chamber for between two to four minutes. This allows for optimum results while keeping you safe.

Your session will be monitored by a supervisor to ensure you aren't in there for too long, and sessions may be adapted to help you achieve your goals.

Speak to our experts today if you want to learn more about the length of each session and how we work out how long you should be in the chamber.

Yes, cryotherapy is safe, as long as it is done with a qualified provider.

There are a number of risks that need to be considered before your sessions. These will be explained and taken into account in the consultation you have before your first session.

While research into the benefits of cryotherapy is still in its infancy, the use cases and popularity prove, so far, that this therapy type is safe for the majority of people.

If you are unsure about whether you can use a cryo chamber for full-body cryotherapy, we recommend getting in touch with our team, who can advise you and run through what to expect from a cryotherapy session.