Before the session
You come in swimwear, with skin dry and free of creams and jewellery. Ears, hands, feet and mouth are protected. Before your first appointment we go through all health questions together.
The Cryotherapy Process
Process, safety and contraindications of whole-body Cryotherapy
Three minutes at -110 °C sounds extreme – in practice, the session is well tolerated thanks to the dry air and is supervised by trained staff.
In the chamber
The Cyclon eddy-current cooling distributes the cold evenly. You move slowly, breathe calmly, and stay in visual contact the whole time. After three minutes the session is over.
When the session is not suitable
Among others, for acute cardiovascular disease, untreated high blood pressure, severe circulatory disorders, cold allergy, acute infections with fever and during pregnancy. The complete list is on the Notices page.
Standard procedure
Before the first session we take a structured history covering pre-existing conditions, medication and cold tolerance; blood pressure is measured if needed. The session lasts two to three minutes at -110 °C with Cyclon eddy-current cooling – no nitrogen touches the skin. Staff stay in visual and verbal contact throughout and you can leave at any time.
Contraindications and side effects
Absolute contraindications include heart failure, recent heart attack or stroke, untreated hypertension above 160/100 mmHg, severe arrhythmias, peripheral arterial disease, Raynaud's syndrome, cold urticaria, acute febrile infections, thrombosis and pregnancy. Typical harmless reactions are a brief rise in blood pressure, goose bumps and skin redness.
- Dry cold – cools only the outermost skin layer
- Just 3 minutes of session time
- Continuous expert supervision
- Protection for ears, hands, feet and mouth
- Fixed online appointment booking without waiting time
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the session dangerous?
It's well tolerated when contraindications are observed and with expert supervision. The body's core doesn't cool down in three minutes.
What if I can't bear it?
You can leave the chamber at any time – you're never locked in and stay in contact with staff throughout.
Does nitrogen touch the skin during cryotherapy?
No. Our chamber cools circulating air with Cyclon eddy-current cooling.
You'll find detailed articles on individual conditions in our guide section.
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What can honestly be said about this topic
Cryotherapy (cryo) is not a replacement for medical treatment but an additional stimulus. Put in context: it may influence accompanying symptoms and support recovery, but it replaces neither diagnosis nor therapy.
What counts is the series, not the single application. We therefore suggest looking at a period of several weeks and simply documenting changes – sleep, pain perception and everyday resilience.
Complementary
Cryotherapy (cryo) complements existing treatment, it does not replace it.
Think in series
Look at several weeks instead of judging a single application.
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