Everything people ask before their first freeze.

You’ll step into our cryo chamber for about three minutes wearing gloves, socks and protective slippers. The controlled cold air surrounds your body, and most guests describe it as invigorating rather than uncomfortable. Afterward you may feel a rush of energy, less muscle soreness, and an overall sense of refreshment.

Whole body cryotherapy was developed in Japan in 1978 and has been used in Europe and Japan for more than three decades. Multiple studies have been published in medical journals, and in many European countries treatments are covered by medical insurance.

Chambers like ours have been used for over 40 years. Problems only arise with wet clothing — water freezes immediately. The nitrogen cooling the chamber is the same nitrogen that makes up 78% of the air you breathe; you breathe room air, and every chamber has an oxygen monitor. Dry socks, slippers, gloves, a mask and ear cover protect sensitive tissue.

The treatment is short (2–3 minutes) and the cold is dry, so it is very tolerable. Toward the end you may feel pins and needles, which disappear immediately after.

Clients report feeling good and energetic after each session.

Pregnancy; severe hypertension (BP over 180/100); recent heart attack or unstable angina; symptomatic cardiovascular disease; pacemaker; peripheral arterial occlusive disease; venous thrombosis; recent stroke; uncontrolled seizures; Raynaud’s; fever; tumor disease; symptomatic lung disorders; bleeding disorders; severe anemia; infection; cold allergy; acute kidney or urinary tract disease; under 18 without parental consent.

A typical course is 5–10 treatments in close succession, 1–2 days apart (e.g. 3×/week). After that, fewer sessions spaced further apart — every week or two — maintain and improve results.

No. The immediate cold impact raises internal body temperature for a short period.

Yes. The door is never locked, you may step out at any moment, and a trained technician monitors every session.

No. The procedure is completely dry and does not wet your skin.

Very well tolerated. Blood pressure can shift by about 10 points during the procedure and reverses afterward. Rarely: allergic reaction to extreme cold, claustrophobia, redness, or skin burns if exposed longer than recommended.

Yes, it is safe.

No — we provide socks, slippers, face mask, earmuffs or beanie, and a robe.

Avoid treatments at the start of a cold, with a fever, or during an active infection, including COVID-19.

Contact lenses are fine. A dialysis shunt is fine as long as no metal is exposed on the skin and it can be covered.

For your first visit, call us at (310) 301-2540 — we’ll reserve your spot and set up your account when you arrive. After that you can book online any time, and returning clients are welcome to walk in for cryotherapy, Cryofacials®, injections, LED and BEMER when we have space. Physician-guided programs, medical weight loss and T-Shape always start with a consultation.