CRYOTHERAPY - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You've got questions, we've got answers
IS NITROGEN GAS DANGEROUS?
No, nitrogen is a non toxic gas that is present in the air we breathe every day.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING A SESSION?
Each session is monitored and administered by a trained technician. The technician will show you to our private cryotherapy room where you will be educated on the process before you begin your session. Once ready, you will enter our Criomed Sauna, and your technician will monitor the session. The treatment will last a maximum of 3 minutes, however, you may exit the sauna at any time.
WHAT DO I WEAR DURING A SESSION?
Before entering the cryo sauna you will be provided with protective clothing comprised of knee high socks, slippers, and gloves. Men are required to wear undergarments. You will also be provided with a robe, which you will remove once you enter the sauna. Only your hands and face are visible to the technician while in the sauna, so as to preserve modesty during the treatment.
DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?
We do accommodate walk in sessions, however clients with appointments receive first priority.
ARE THERE LIMITATIONS TO USING CRYOTHERAPY?
Safety is our first and foremost priority at West Omaha Cryotherapy. For this reason we have some requirements potential clients must meet to be eligible for whole body cryotherapy treatments. Limitations are as follows:
Pregnancy, severe Hypertension (BP> 180/100), acute or recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, arrhythmia, symptomatic cardiovascular disease, cardiac pacemaker, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, venous thrombosis, acute or recent cerebrovascular accident, uncontrolled seizures, Raynaud’s Syndrome, fever, tumor disease, symptomatic lung disorders, bleeding disorders, severe anemia, infection, cold allergy, acute kidney and urinary tract diseases.
In addition, there is an age restriction of 13 years or older. However, if the child is ahead of the development curve we do allow younger. We require a legal guardians signature of a waiver for clients 18 years or younger.
Pregnancy, severe Hypertension (BP> 180/100), acute or recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, arrhythmia, symptomatic cardiovascular disease, cardiac pacemaker, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, venous thrombosis, acute or recent cerebrovascular accident, uncontrolled seizures, Raynaud’s Syndrome, fever, tumor disease, symptomatic lung disorders, bleeding disorders, severe anemia, infection, cold allergy, acute kidney and urinary tract diseases.
In addition, there is an age restriction of 13 years or older. However, if the child is ahead of the development curve we do allow younger. We require a legal guardians signature of a waiver for clients 18 years or younger.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I USE CRYOTHERAPY?
The frequency of treatment depends on the condition you are attempting to treat. Whole body cryotherapy treatments can be administered as frequently as twice in a single day. In general, 5 - 10 consecutive initial treatments will deliver the most profound results, followed by spaced out treatments to maintain and improve upon your initial results. Contact one of our knowledgeable technicians to detail a personalized treatment plan for your individual needs.
IS IT UNCOMFORTABLE?
It is a dry gaseous cold, which results in a more tolerable cold, even to those who consider themselves cold intolerant.
