Cryofit Gig Harbor

What is cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is the use of extreme cold for medical treatment. The use of cold dates back as early as 2500 BC, when the Egyptians used it to treat injuries and inflammation. In Europe and Asia, the practice of using cryotherapy to promote athletic recovery and enhance performance began decodes ago.

Whole body cryotherapy
With Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) the body is exposed to ultra-low temperatures (-200 to -240 F) in a cryogenic chamber. A person is placed in the Cryochamber for a short duration of 1.5-3 minutes where their skin’s surface temperature is significantly lowered through the use of liquid nitrogen which stimulates receptors producing various medical benefits.

-Sports Therapy

Inhibits inflammation
Decreases injury recovery time
Reduces delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
Allows you to intensify training due to reduced inflammation
Enhances energy and endorphin release

-Pain Relief/Injury

Reduces chronic pain
Reduces chronic inflammation
Improves postoperative recovery
Improves muscular fatigue
Decreases muscle spasticity and spastic paresis
Pain relief from joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis & fibromyalgia

-Beauty

Increases collagen production
Reduces signs of ageing
Improves skin condition
Improves condition of hair & nails
Reduces cellulite
Increases metabolism (studies suggest between 500-800 calories can be burnt as a response from one WBC session).

-Mental Health

Improves mood and experience of wellbeing
Reduces stress levels
Decreases depression
Benefits seen in sleeping disorders