Cryotherapy

The Performance Lab cryosauna is operated and monitored by a trained staff member at all times. Although it is very safe for most people, there are a few medical conditions that may prohibit you from using our cryosauna, such as severe high blood pressure, severe Raynaud's disease, active cancers, and cardiac implants (such as a defibrillator or pacemaker). Your first visit will be with a clinical practitioner who will evaluate your medical history and discuss any issues that may affect the safety of the procedure. There is no need to speak with your MD prior to your visit, as our staff is fully trained to evaluate you to determine if this treatment is right for you.

Inside the cryosauna, women do not need to wear anything, although most choose to wear a sports bra (no underwire) and underwear or a bathing suit and men must wear boxer briefs or a bathing suit to protect the genital region. You will be provided a place to change, and given a robe for privacy until you enter the chamber. You will also be given protective footwear and gloves. No metal can be worn in the chamber. Though we provide a place to put all of your valuables during your session, we encourage our clients to leave their jewelry at home. We also ask that you avoid putting on any lotion or working out directly prior to your session. You can NOT enter the machine with any moisture on you, so it is recommended to leave at least 1 hour after exercise and 3-4 hours after lotion application before your scheduled appointment time. 

Most people are a little anxious prior to entering the chamber for the first time, so don't be alarmed if you start to get the pre-freeze jitters. As scary as it sounds, everybody says “it wasn't as bad as I thought” after they are done. The session itself is pretty quick and most people notice an immediate increase in energy and decrease in some localized aches and pains, even after just one session.

During your first session, the procedure will be thoroughly explained and you will have plenty of opportunities to ask any questions you may have. Your medical history will be reviewed and vitals assessed to ensure you are a good candidate for the therapy.  Once you  have been given the “all clear,” we will ask you to change into your “cryosauna attire” and robe, while we prep the machine to reach its ideal temperature for maximum therapeutic benefit. After you and the machine are ready, it will be time to go!

Once you are inside the chamber,  we will have you remove the robe and start your session. A member of our staff will stay with you the entire time, we will monitor how you are feeling and even play trivia with you to help pass the time. We can easily stop your session at any point if you wish to do so. Most people are in the chamber for 3 minutes, varying based on tolerance and body composition. We recommend scheduling your cryosauna visit in conjunction with your dry needling and mobility sessions for best results.