It is an exercise therapy that uses whole body vibrations to stimulate muscle fibers at a rate that is faster than yo can do alone.  This helps to expedite your rehabilitation process by allowing new tissue to build and grow.

Talk to your doctor before trying vibration therapy. They may advise you to avoid it if you:

are taking blood thinning medications

have advanced diabetes

have heart disease

are pregnant

Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points.

Acupuncture is a very old medical art, and there are many approaches to learning and practicing it. Medical acupuncture is the term used to describe acupuncture performed by a doctor trained and licensed in Western medicine who has also had thorough training in acupuncture as a specialty practice. Such a doctor can use one or the other approach, or a combination of both as the need arises, to treat an illness.

The number of treatments needed differs from person to person. For complex or long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week for several months may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, and for health.

People experience acupuncture needling differently. Most patients feel only minimal pain as the needles are inserted; some feel no pain at all. Once the needles are in place, there is no pain felt. Acupuncture needles are very thin and solid and are made from stainless steel. The point is smooth (not hollow with cutting edges like a hypodermic needle) and insertion through the skin is not as painful as injections or blood sampling. The risk of bruising and skin irritation is less than when using a hollow needle.

Because your doctor carefully sterilizes the needles using the same techniques as for surgical instruments, or uses disposable needles, there is no risk of infection from the treatments.

Usually not. As energy is redirected in the body, internal chemicals and hormones are stimulated and healing begins to take place. Occasionally the original symptoms worsen for a few days, or other general changes in appetite, sleep, bowel or urination patterns, or emotional state may be triggered. These should not cause concern, as they are simply indications that the acupuncture is starting to work. It is quite common with the first one or two treatments to have a sensation of deep relaxation or even mild disorientation immediately following the treatment. These pass within a short time, and never require anything more than a bit of rest to overcome.

Yes. In the past 2,000 years, more people have been successfully treated with acupuncture than with all other health modalities combined. Today acupuncture is practiced widely in Asia, the Soviet Union, and in Europe. It is now being used more and more in America by patients and physicians. Acupuncture treatments can be given at the same time other techniques are being used, such as conventional Western medicine, osteopathic or chiropractic adjustments, and homeopathic ornaturopathic prescriptions. It is important that your physician-acupuncturist know everything that you are doing, so he or she can help you get the most benefit from all your treatments.

Clients may undress to their comfort level. We suggest light or thin clothing to maximize the absorption of the IR heat. IR will easily penetrate thin or light clothing. We do have changing rooms available.

You may not sweat much during your first few sessions in the infrared sauna.  Don’t worry, this is normal.  Most people will sweat more on subsequent visits.

You will start your 30 min session at approximately 100°F. The sauna will reach approximately 130°F by the end of the session. The heat in an IR sauna is a comfortable dry heat and will not reach the extremely high temperatures like a more traditional sauna.

Each session is 10 to 30 minutes long, depending on what the client wants.

NormaTec Compression Therapy is most well-known among athletes for its superior rehabilitation capacity leading to a fast recovery and improved performance. But that doesn’t mean it’s only for athletes. Anyone who deals with poor circulation or who is standing on their feet all day at work can benefit from NormaTec Compression Therapy. Construction workers, nurses, and doctors who are on their feet most of the day often have poor circulation and can deal with chronic pain as a result. People with diabetes, varicose veins, and other poor

Cryo Wellness Spa offers three different compression therapy attachments: Hip, legs, and arms. The hip attachment treats the gluteal area, lower back and hip flexors; the leg attachments treat both legs from bottoms of the feet to tops of hamstrings/quads; and the arm attachments treat both arms from shoulders to hands. A single treatment is comprised of each attachment, except the arms which can only be done one at a time.

For safety reasons, only one area can be treated at a time.

All clothing must be dry. Additionally, it is best to wear fitted material, as opposed to baggy fabrics that may bunch up beneath the attachment.

• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Edema
• Thrombophlebitis
• Inflammatory skin condition such as Cellulitis or Erysipelas
• Ischemic Vascular Disease (Atherosclerosis)
• Severe Peripheral Neuropathy

Shockwave therapy helps to accelerate the body’s normal healing process. It helps speed up the recovery of injured joints and tissue while diminishing pain and discomfort.

Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy works in two ways, either through focused shockwaves or radial pressure waves.  Both methods are outpatient, and several treatments, usually around 5, may be required to treat your specific condition.  There is no need for anesthesia since the shockwave used is low energy.  The client lays down with affected area exposed.  The operator applies a special gel to the affected area, which helps deliver the impulses deeper into the skin.  Rapid impulses are then delivered to the patient.  treatment typically lasts about 5-10 minutes.  While the treatment can be uncomfortable for some, most do not experience any pain.  Clients should limit activity during treatment to allow the tissue to heal and improve results.  Treatments are performed every 5-7 days.  They are not performed more frequently to allow tissues sufficient time to recover between sessions.

While the FDA has approved shockwave treatment therapy as a treatment for several conditions, very few insurance companies have yet incorporate this treatment to their plans.  You’ll need to check with your insurance company provider to determine whether shockwave therapy is covered for you.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is safe  for most people.  Still, some individuals do face

some side effects, either from improper use of the therapy treatment or otherwise.   The most common of adverse side effects are:

• Discomfort or pain during treatment
• Post-treatment pain
• Red skin
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Increased sensitivity (hyperesthesia)
• Nerve pain (neuralgia)
• Burning sensation (paresthesia)
• A reaction to the site of the treatment
• Sweating

Due to the nature of the treatment, the U.S. FDA also restricts the use of ESWT in certain cases.  Should any of the following being near of the area of treatment, the ESWT can’t be used:

• Malignant tumors
• An unborn child
• Lung tissue
• Brain
• Spine
• Epiphyseal plate
• Infection
• Prosthetic devices

Yes, the Cryo T-Shock is a safe, non-invasive treatment of adipose tissue to induce lipolysis—the breaking down of fat cells – to reduce body fat without damage to other tissues. It consists of a specially developed technique where warm and cold are used and applied directly to your skin.

The 30 – 60 minute treatments are executed manually through a slow massage over the selected area of the body. Each session will begin with clean skin followed by a light gel application. The treatment begins with heat or cold, alternating between the two at varying times and temperatures. It is a non-invasive and painless treatment that feels like a light massage.

Cryo T-Shock uses the technology of the Peltier cell by safely and quickly generating heat or cold. Each session starts with a warming phase followed by rapid cooling. The combined effect literally “shocks” the cells which has a far more profound effect on the results vs. using only warm or cold. Temperatures are pleasant and non-painful. Skin and fatty tissue are subjected to triple thermal shock (heat-cold-heat) or (cold-heat-cold) which optimizes results.

T-Shock Slim is best for your stomach, love handles, under arms, bra-line, glutes, double chin and inner or outer thighs. T-Shock Slimming treatments can be performed once every two weeks and T-Shock Tone treatments can be performed every 2-3 days. Use T-Shock Tone for your face, arms, legs, and stomach. T-Shock Slimming causes fat cell apoptosis or cell death of the fat cells alone. Beneficial cells are not affected. The dead cells are evacuated through the lymphatic system and will eventually pass through the kidneys. Waiting every two weeks ensures that the lymphatic system and kidneys are not overloaded.

There are generally no side effects apart from increased urination over several days following the treatment. In very few cases, there was localized redness that disappeared after a few hours and in rare cases, there was local pain that did not exceed 2 to 3 hours. There was some experience of delayed onset muscle soreness from treatments on the stomach due to unintentionally engaging the abdominals, which disappeared later that same day. Anyone with the following conditions should not receive Cryo T-Shock treatment: severe kidney disease or dialysis; active cancer / chemotherapy; severe Diabetes and pregnancy. Anyone with an open abdominal hernia should not receive a fat reduction in that area. Cosmetic injectable treatments should not be used up to four weeks in advance of facial treatments.

Each treatment time will vary between 30 and 60 minutes, depending upon body region and type of service provided.

The Cryo Wellness Spa provides every client with a robe, socks, slippers, and gloves for the purpose of protecting your extremities during treatment. Men are required to wear their own underwear or shorts. All clients must remove jewelry and exterior body piercings below the neck. Additionally, clients should not apply oils, lotions, or cologne prior to treatment.

A WBC treatment is two to three minutes in duration; however, you may end the session at any time.

The Cryosauna reaches temperatures between -225F and -250F, lowering the skin’s surface temperature by 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

The peak benefits of WBC are best enjoyed as a result of a regular routine. While clients may experience benefits from a single treatment, we recommend doing WBC three to five times a week for the first two weeks. This will induce cumulative effects in the body. After that, maintenance as needed to sustain benefits.

The benefits of a three-minute WBC treatment are equivalent to that of a twenty to thirty-minute ice bath. Unlike an ice bath, there is no downtime to cryotherapy.

There is no downtime because WBC does not cool the temperature of the body’s muscle tissue. Thus, allowing your body to achieve optimal results while warming up at a quicker rate.

The following conditions are contraindications to WBC: • Pregnancy • Heart Disease • High Blood Pressure >150 not controlled by medication • Cold-Activated Asthma • Severe Raynaud’s Syndrome Children under 18 must have written consent and a guardian present. Clients with severe medical conditions not listed above should get doctor’s consent before doing WBC.

Yes. Cryotherapy involves dry, hyper-cooled air flowing over the skin’s surface, so the process never freezes skin tissues, muscles or organs. The result is only a “feeling” of being cold. Towards the end of the treatment, you may get a “pins and needles” sensation like it is falling asleep which will dissipate as soon as the treatment ends.

Cryotherapy is a dry cold with no moisture and tolerable even to those who consider themselves cold intolerant. Cryotherapy improves circulation throughout the body and stimulates production of brown fat, so your future ability to tolerate cold should improve.

No. The immediate cold impact of cryotherapy will raise the internal body temperature for a short period of time. The stimulation of the immune system can help decrease the severity and frequency of future colds.

Yes. Your entire head remains exposed above the Cryosauna during your session. The door does not lock, and a staff member is there through the entire process until your session ends.

Showering is not necessary before or after cryotherapy. The entire procedure is dry and does not make your skin wet. Many clients come by during their lunch break since the entire treatment is only 3 minutes long.

No, nitrogen is a friendly, non-toxic gas. Nitrogen composes 78% of the air we breathe. The other components are 16% Oxygen, 1% Hydrogen and 5% other gases. Nitrogen is as common as Oxygen.