Cryotherapy

The coldest our cryotherapy chamber can go is -85°C.

Cryotherapy involves exposure to cold temperatures which might feel uncomfortable but the more you move during the session, the warmer you’ll feel. (So if you’re feeling nervous, you might choose an upbeat tempo song to listen to and have a bit of dance in the chamber.)

Each cryotherapy session takes up to three minutes although you’re free to exit the chamber at any time.

No, your cryotherapy session will be fully supervised by our staff member.

Yes, our cryochamber can fit up to two people. You’re welcome to bring a friend for just $30 extra, payable at the studio on the day.

We recommend you wear sports shorts (men) and sports shorts and a sports bra (women). We provide complimentary gloves, a mask, headband, socks, slip ons and headphones.

Whole body cryotherapy stimulates the body to release endorphins—the ‘feel good’ hormones that make you feel energised and alert. Some clients also report that their sleep quality improves.

Cryotherapy isn’t suitable for:

• hypertension (blood pressure above 160/110 mmHG)
• organ dysfunction or failure
• chronic diseases including diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke or respiratory disease
• infectious diseases or virus
• pregnancy or breastfeeding
• vasculitis, arteritis, Raynaud’s disease or other blood clotting or blood flow irregularities
• claustrophobia
• cryoglobulinemia
• cold allergy

16-18 year olds require written parental consent and presence to do cryotherapy.

If you’re unsure whether cryotherapy is for you, please consult your doctor before booking.

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​​No, cryotherapy doesn’t cause colds. The session is very short, and the cold exposure actually stimulates your body rather than weakening it.

Cryotherapy uses dry, cold air in a chamber cooled to -85°C for up to three minutes. Ice baths/cold plunges involve sitting in a bath of water cooled to 4-6°C, often for longer periods. Both activate similar physiological responses.

At Chill Wellness we use an electric cryochamber which cools the air using an exchange of heat between a compressor, a condenser, a liquid separator and an evaporator (similar to a walk-in freezer). Nitrogen cryotherapy chambers, on the other hand, cool by vaporising liquid nitrogen.

Cryotherapy can also be used to describe the medical procedure of ‘cryoablation’ which uses liquid nitrogen or argon gas to treat abnormal tissue and other conditions. Our electric cryotherapy does not use liquid nitrogen or argon gas and while it can support skin health by stimulating circulation and collagen production, it isn’t a medical procedure.

No, our electric cryotherapy chamber does not freeze fat cells. Cryolipolysis or ‘CoolSculpting’ is a different process which reduces fat using controlled cooling over longer periods. Our cryotherapy is designed to energise, refresh, and support your body’s natural processes — not as a fat-loss treatment.