LOCAL CRYO-THERAPY

 
 
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X°CRYO Local Cryotherapy

Only available at our Greenwood location.

The X°CRYO is an electric local cryotherapy and cryo facial device that offers a better and safer experience than liquid nitrogen-based units. Used for pain relief, athletic recovery, dermatology, and more. The X°Cryo provides a very efficient and precise method to produce thermal shock to an area without any risk of side effects.

Almost any part of the body can be treated with localized cryotherapy due to the unique design of the treatment applicators. 3-5 minutes of local cryo is comparable to hours of “icing,” and is much more powerful and efficient.

Areas like knees, ankles, wrists, necks and even faces can be treated extremely fast and efficiently.

Please note:

  • Each “session” is a 10-12 minute appointment and includes up to 3 treatment areas

  • Recommendations: 5-7 treatments/week for acute injuries. 2-3 treatments/week (or 10 in a month) for general maintenance

  • If we’re busy, be prepared to wait a few minutes as our float appointments take priority

 
 
 

What is local cryotherapy?

Whole body cryotherapy was originally developed in Japan in 1978 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and the benefits have been studied and refined in Europe since that time.

Local Cryotherapy reduces inflammation, expedites muscle recovery and re-energizes the targeted areas of the body in just 2-3 minutes, with air electrically cooled to -120°F.

The X°Cryo was developed by a Finnish company, Cryotech Nordic, in an effort to make cryotherapy more approachable and user-friendly. The electric cooling system is much easier and safer to use than units that need CO2 or liquid nitrogen.

The X°Cryo system treats many conditions associated with wellness, health, beauty, and sports detailed below.

 
 

Why have cryotherapy at a float center?

Good question! While floating will always be our main thing, we’ve been wanting to add additional healing modalities to our studios for a long time. Our mission is to help you live a happier and healthier life, and the complimentary benefits and user-friendly approach offered by the X°CRYO are a great fit. Greenwood is our test for this new offering, and we may decide to add it to our other studios in the near future.

Should I use cryo before or after a float?

Both are great! If you’re recovering from an injury or any chronic aches & pains, a treatment right before a float can help reduce inflammation and allow your body to relax more quickly during your float session. After a float, a cryo-facial and other treatments are an awesome pairing to reawaken your senses and liven you up for the rest of the day!

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X°CRYO APPLICATIONS & BENEFITS

 
 
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Facials

CRYO Facials are ideal for reducing puffiness, sagging skin and acne. The cold also promotes increased collagen production. Beyond that, it’s simply a great way to revive your senses and liven up your mood for the day!

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Reduced joint paint and inflammation

Using the cup applicator, the X°CRYO is very efficient at reducing swelling, liquid retention, joint pain, and inflammation, while also improving blood circulation

 
 
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Improved recovery and pain relief

Precision wand applicators are great for targeting specific areas to help you recover from injuries and medical operations. The X°CRYO is great for providing relief for chronic pain and arthritis.

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Athletic performance

Many athletes use cryotherapy to accelerate muscle recovery, reduce lactic acid and improve muscle mobility and overall elasticity. The X°Cryo helps with the healing of sports-related injuries such as sprains, strains, and soft tissue damage.

 
 
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Healthier Skin

Cold-shock therapy has been shown to help reverse signs of aging, promote healthy skin tone, reduce cellulite, increase collagen production, and even help heal a variety of skin disorders.


❄️ X°CRYO FAQ

🗓️ Appointment Cancellation Policy:

Guests and Members must give 12-hours notice for cancelling or rescheduling appointments to allow time for us to fill the vacancy. A fee of $10 will be charged for X°Cryo late-cancels or missed appointments, especially since we sometimes have a staff member on-hand just for you.

If you need to cancel or change your appointment time, PLEASE email guide@floatseattle.com or call (206) 673-5132, or do so online here*.

*Self-cancellation only available for early cancelling

  • The X°CRYO is an *electric local cryotherapy* and cryo facial device that offers a better and safer experience than liquid nitrogen-based units. Used for dermatology, sports medicine, and more. It targets specific areas of the skin to produce thermal shock with no risk of side effects and without affecting surrounding areas. With multiple head attachments, almost any part of the body can be treated (i.e. knees, ankles, wrists, neck, shoulders, face), and it’s incredibly user-friendly. A typical treatment is comparable to hours of “icing,” and is much more powerful and efficient.

    • **Wellness:** reduces swelling, liquid retention, joint pain, inflammations, and improves blood circulation.

    • **Health:** accelerates recovery from injuries and medical operations. Relief for chronic pains and arthritis.

    • **Beauty:** reverses signs of aging, promotes even skin tone, reduces cellulite, increases collagen production and provides efficient treatment of variety of skin disorders. Cryo facials are also ideal for reducing puffiness, sagging skin and acne.

    • **Sports:** accelerates muscle recovery, reduces lactic acid and improves muscle mobility and overall elasticity. Helps with all sports injuries, back, neck and shoulder pains, sprains, strains and other soft tissue pains.

  • The type of cryotherapy you should use is based on what you are hoping to achieve. Local cryotherapy is ideal for providing efficient treatment to a specific area, while whole body cryotherapy is beneficial for stimulating systems in the entire body. At Float Seattle Greenwood, we only have local cryotherapy, but can certainly recommend some places to go for whole-body treatments.

  • We currently have an X°CRYO Machine at our **Greenwood** location only.

  • A typical Local Cryo treatment lasts 2-3 minutes, depending on the area of focus and the individual’s tolerance for cold.

    You can book a CryoFacial only, OR a full X°Cryo Appointment gets you up to 3 treatment areas (ex: Cryofacial, wrist, lower back).

  • The X°Cryo is booked for 15 minutes schedule blocks and you may use it for up 1-3 different treatment areas during that time.

  • Our staff are fully trained and prioritize safety. During a local cryotherapy session, the temperature of the air blown on the skin may reach as low as -120°F. The vapor is very cold, but it is definitely bearable and not as intense as liquid nitrogen. We monitor you during your session to ensure maximum results without risking frostbite. We make sure your skin temperature does not go below 40°F.

  • No special preparation is needed prior to arriving. However, we do ask that you do not apply any lotion or moisturizer to your skin an hour before your session. If you are coming from a workout or game and are covered in perspiration, we will provide you with a towel.

    Please let us know in the appointment notes what you would like treated.

    It’s recommended to wear athletic clothing to hike up pants, etc. for harder-to-reach areas of the body. If you need privacy for any reason, please call to arrange a time.

  • You can get a local cryotherapy treatment as often as once a day! However, the frequency of your sessions is very dependent on what you are using cryotherapy for. Depending on the condition of treatment, it’s recommended to do **around 10 treatments in the first month to maximize your results.** After that you can take fewer treatments spaced further apart to maintain and improve on your results (e.g. once or twice every week).

    For acute injuries, it’s recommended to do 5-7 treatments in the first week, and then taper off to 2-3/week afterwards.

  • We do, but it is not guaranteed. We're typically booked up the day of, especially on the weekends. We prefer that you call in to book, or check out the schedule below. **If we have a busy schedule, our guests with float appointment bookings are our priority and you may have to wait.** (206) 673-5132, ext 3

  • There are not many contraindications for local cryotherapy treatments. However, if you have open wounds, allergies to cold, or Raynaud’s disease, do NOT use cryotherapy.

  • Whole body cryotherapy was originally developed in Japan in 1978 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and the benefits have been studied and refined in Europe since that time.

    The X°Cryo was developed by a Finnish company, Cryotech Nordic, in an effort to make cryotherapy more approachable, safe, and user-friendly. The electric cooling system is much easier to use than units that need CO2 or liquid nitrogen.

  • Good question! While floating will always be our main thing, we’ve been wanting to add additional healing modalities to our studios for a long time. Our mission is to help you live a happier and healthier life, and the complimentary benefits and user-friendly approach offered by the X°CRYO are a great fit. Greenwood is our test for this new offering, and we may decide to add it to our other studios in the near future.

  • Absolutely! If you’re recovering from an injury or any chronic aches & pains, a treatment right before a float can help reduce inflammation and allow your body to relax more quickly during your float session.

    After a float, a cryo facial is an awesome pairing to reawaken your senses and liven you up for the rest of the day!