What To Expect
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First, you enter a chamber that is cooled with liquid nitrogen gas. The gas is inert certified medical grade N₂. The temperature in the chamber drops to a max -120°C (-184°F) over a period of 2-3 mins. The extreme dry cold sends electrical impulses to the central nervous system for the body to enter the fight or flight survival mode. The body's defence mechanism is activated and blood rushes to vital organs to protect them from extreme temperatures. Now that the blood has entered the core, it is enriched with oxygen, erythrocytes, collagen, and other beneficial nutrients during a hyper production period. After exiting the chamber, rapid vasodilation occurs to flood the nutrient dense blood to muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, and soft tissue. Your body is now privy to the release of these valuable naturally occurring molecules that are active in reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and increasing metabolism.
Initial
Consultation
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We will discuss your medical history to see if there is any contraindications and that you are sound to enter the chamber
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Your objectives and concerns will be addressed for treatment along with duration
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You will be asked to sign a waiver
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Will take you on a mini tour of facilities
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Entering
The Chamber
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Preparation How To
Guide
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Client enters private locked room
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Client removes all clothing (except trunks, underwear, shorts, and non-wire sports bra)
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Must remove all metal jewellery from neck down
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Skin and hair must be fully dry (moisture can freeze)
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Client puts on clean robe, dry socks, slippers, mitts, and gloves (all are provided but we encourage you to bring your own if possible)
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Client opens door when ready
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The height of the chamber is adjusted so that the head and neck are exposed (must keep your head up at all times during session)
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Enter chamber in robe, slippers, and mitts
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Door is closed
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Hand over robe to maximize skin exposure
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Lid is flipped down around head
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Liquid nitrogen enters chamber
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Duration lasts 2-3 mins
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Client asked to rotate 360° half way through
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When complete, client is handed robe inside chamber and exits
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Offered water or tea
Contraindications
Listed below are contraindications that make whole body cryotherapy a negative thing for the individual. Individuals that have these conditions should not use cryotherapy. The list is not exhaustive and you should seek a doctor prior to treatment.
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Raynauds Phenomenon
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Cold Hemoglobinuria
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Cold Erythema
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Cold Urticaria
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Cancer
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High Blood Pressure
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Heart Disease
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Anemia
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Seizures
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Pregnancy
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Anesthesia
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Arrhythmia
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Angina
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Rashes
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Healing Open Wounds