This treatment is available for residents and overnight guests only. However, it can be booked as an extra as part of our Day Retreats.

Please note that up to 3 minutes is spent within the Cryotherapy Unit itself.

Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) is the stimulating use of extremely low temperatures below minus 80 degrees centigrade. The chamber works by cooling the entire skin surface of the body in order to stimulate defensive reflexes and reactions such as increase in blood circulation and help to stimulate the immune and central nervous systems.

How does it work?

The sympathetic nervous system is stimulated by the skin’s cold receptors, causing severe vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels), followed by rapid vasodilation (widening of blood vessels). Blood flow to the skin’s surface and extremities is redirected to protect vital organs and maintain core temperature. The body’s response to extreme cold activates a cascade of powerful adaptive (survival) mechanisms involving the body’s most crucial systems.

Clients enter the pod in a bathing suit/shorts and t-shirt and are supplied with socks, Thermal slippers, Thermal gloves, mouth and ear protection. During the treatment, the skin temperature never drops lower than 5 ⁰C, however, the core temperature remains unchanged.

The treatment triggers the release of endorphins and therefore induces natural pain relief in the body. The immediate effect of skin cooling and pain relief lasts for a few minutes; however, the release of endorphins can reduce pain and inflammation in patients for weeks.

Cancellation policy:
Day spas and treatments require full payment upon booking.
At least 7 days’ notice is required for cancelling Spa treatments or Spa Days. Treatments or Spa days cancelled with less than 7 days’ notice will not be refunded or transferred.
Any bookings made for spa treatments or activities by guests who are not owners or overnight guests will not be honoured and will not be refunded.
Please note this treatment is not suitable during pregnancy, please contact spa@thelakesbyyoo.com who will be able to advise on alternative treatments.