BOOST YOUR WELLNESS IN BASELCRYOTHERAPY

The body is exposed to very low temperatures (-110°C in the whole body chamber, -35°C in localised cryotherapy), with no risk of hypothermia or freezing (dry cold). All the necessary equipment is available on site.

To combat the cold (thermal shock), the body develops reflexes that have positive effects on a whole range of pathologies and traumas. Activating the body’s thermoregulatory systems has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oedematous and antioxidant effects, and stimulates the immune system and cell regeneration. The cold promotes good blood circulation and naturally drains the body’s tissues. This detoxifying effect allows muscles to relax and loosen up.

From the very first session, you’ll feel an immediate and intense sense of well-being. Each session releases large quantities of endorphins, the well-being hormone.

Examples of thermograms obtained immediately before (a, b) and after (c, d) a partial body cryostimulation session (A) and a whole body cryostimulation session (B). The black shapes represent the different body regions of interest for the front and back sides.

Before your session

• You must complete a confidential medical questionnaire, which will be certified as truthful, dated and signed
• If you are suitable, we will offer you the options of a subscription or an individual session, depending on your needs and requests.

The course of your session

• You should arrive rested (no sporting or physical activity for at least 30 minutes before the session)
• Sessions take place in a close-fitting swimming costume (no Bermuda shorts or loose underwear) and are perfectly dry: changing rooms are available.
• Your clothes must be perfectly dry (skin, hair system) and undamaged (no skin lesions, no waxing on the day of the session and no make-up, cosmetics or creams applied to the skin).
• Jewellery and watches of any kind must be removed, as must glasses, contact lenses and hearing aids.
• You will be equipped with protective gear provided by CryoCenter Basel, including a cap, gloves and slippers.
• The session is carried out under supervision throughout.
• A rest room with drinks is available at the end of the session.
• Treatments may include sessions several times a day (3 times a day maximum), with a minimum interval of 3 hours between each session, with a maximum of 10 sessions per week and a maximum of 20 sessions per month.

Safety

Members of the Cryocenter Basel team are specifically trained in the safety of people and facilities, fire safety, hygiene and the environment.

Please consult your doctor before starting treatment.

• At least 18 years of age
• At least 40 kg
• Open wounds
• Breast-feeding woman
• Untreated high blood pressure above 160/100 mmHg
• Infarction, coronary insufficiency, subcutaneous device, Pace-Maker
• Rhythm disorders, heart failure
• Arteriopathy, microangiopathy
• Deep vein thrombosis / phlebitis
• Polyneuropathy and sensitivity disorders
• Kidney and bladder disease
• Intercurrent condition not stabilised
• Myocardial infarction of less than 6 months, stroke, pulmonary embolism
• Respiratory condition (asthma, bronchopneumonia)
• Circulatory insufficiency (Raynaud’s syndrome)
• Angina pectoris
  Renal colic, hepatic colic
  Hyperuricemia (gout attack)
  Known pregnancy

The therapist will establish the best protocol for you and discuss it with you.