Cryotherapy in SF Bay: Safe & Effective Cryogenic Chambers

Cryotherapy, or cryogenic therapy, is any form of treatment using freezing or near-freezing temperatures to achieve therapeutic results. What does extreme cold mean? Our chambers are set to -124 degrees F (-86.6 C). The coldest recorded temperature on earth was -128 F (-89 C) in Vostok Antarctica. While most cryo chambers use liquid nitrogen for cooling, our Mecotec chambers are nitrogen-free, using fans to circulate cold air to keep the entire chamber equally cold, delivering a safer, gentle and efficient experience. 

Quick and frigid, our chambers provide brief exposure of the entire body to extremely cold air creating a thermal shock effect. The circulatory system will naturally respond by prioritizing blood flow to the interior organs. The skin tightens and constricts as the body makes a vital effort to survive a thermal challenge. Cold shock proteins are released by the body, which aid in decreasing inflammation, boosting collagen production, and accelerating metabolism. 

Exiting the chamber after 3 minutes or less, your cardiovascular system rapidly pushes fresh blood to the skin as it seeks to warm your skin and extremities, sending freshly oxygenated blood from your core for a rejuvenating effect. The endorphin release and energy boost make cryotherapy an everyday favorite.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING MY VISIT

A cryo session lasts anywhere from 1-5 minutes depending on your preference and tolerance. Always attended by one of our health tech hosts, you are free to exit the chamber at any time, regardless of the elapsed time.
Prior to entering the chamber, our health tech host will provide you with an ear warmer, gloves, socks, slippers and a surgical mask to protect your extremities during your session. They will then measure and record your body temp by using a specialized thermometer on your tricep. What you wear in the chamber is your choice, but the more skin that is exposed, the greater the benefit. Upon exiting the chamber, we will record your temperature again to measure the net temperature loss. To achieve maximum benefit, we look for a temperature loss of at least 25-30 degrees. 

RESEARCH

Cryostimulation for Post-exercise Recovery in Athletes: A Consensus and Position PaperDecreased Lipid profile and and oxidative stress with WBC and subsequent kinesiotherapy