The Cold Chamber Process

Process, safety and contraindications of whole-body cold therapy

Three minutes at -110 °C sounds extreme – in practice, the session is well tolerated thanks to the dry air and is supervised by trained staff.

Before the session

You come in swimwear, with skin dry and free of creams and jewellery. Ears, hands, feet and mouth are protected. Before your first appointment we go through all health questions together.

In the chamber

The Cyclon eddy-current cooling distributes the cold evenly. You move slowly, breathe calmly, and stay in visual contact the whole time. After three minutes the session is over.

When the session is not suitable

Among others, for acute cardiovascular disease, untreated high blood pressure, severe circulatory disorders, cold allergy, acute infections with fever and during pregnancy. The complete list is on the Notices page.

Your first visit step by step

We take time for you: a short health questionnaire, a calm explanation and room for questions. Then you change into dry sportswear or swimwear plus gloves, socks and shoes. In the chamber you move gently while we accompany you for the full three minutes. Afterwards you warm up briefly and usually feel a pleasant warmth spreading through your body.

When it's better to wait

Postpone your appointment if you have a fever, an acute cold, are pregnant or don't feel well. With heart or circulation problems, severe high blood pressure or cold allergy, please consult your doctor first. You can end the session at any time – the door is never locked.

  • Dry cold – cools only the outermost skin layer
  • Just 3 minutes of session time
  • Continuous expert supervision
  • Protection for ears, hands, feet and mouth
  • Fixed online appointment booking without waiting time

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the session dangerous?

It's well tolerated when contraindications are observed and with expert supervision. The body's core doesn't cool down in three minutes.

What if I can't bear it?

You can leave the chamber at any time – you're never locked in and stay in contact with staff throughout.

How long does the first appointment take?

Allow about 20 to 30 minutes including questionnaire, explanation, changing and three minutes in the cold.

You'll find detailed articles on individual conditions in our guide section.

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From our practice in Memmingen

How we support this topic in the cold chamber

In practice almost everything starts with a conversation: what is your goal, what does your week look like, how much experience with cold do you have? From that comes a rhythm you can actually sustain – which matters more than perfect theory.

We accompany every session, watch how you react to the cold and adjust the duration. Many guests start shorter and build up to the full three minutes within the first two weeks.

  • Personal start

    Consultation, short briefing, first session at your pace.

  • Finding a rhythm

    Two to three appointments a week, matched to your everyday life.

Same location, partner website: kryotherapie-memmingen.de