Whole-Body Cryotherapy

Dive into the Cold and Reclaim Your Vitality

Discover at the Centre for Alternative and Complementary Medicine of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie the benefits of whole-body cryotherapy — a natural, innovative, and scientifically validated approach to regenerate both body and mind.

🧬 Principle of Whole-Body Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy involves exposing the entire body (excluding the head) to extremely cold dry air, between −110 °C and −150 °C, for 2 to 3 minutes.

This thermal shock triggers a reflex vasoconstriction, followed by vasodilation upon exiting, stimulating:

Microcirculation
Nervous system
Endorphin release, the body’s natural “feel-good” hormones

This non-drug therapy promotes recovery, cellular regeneration, and body-mind balance.

🌿 Observed Benefits

🌬️ Reduced muscular and joint pain
🔥 Lower inflammation and oxidative stress
🏃‍♂️ Faster sports recovery
😴 Improved sleep, mood, and vitality
💧 Revitalizing effects on the skin and microcirculation
💪 Support for chronic conditions (fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, chronic stress, etc.)

🧊 Session Details

Exposure duration: 2–3 minutes in a dry-air chamber (−110 °C to −150 °C)
Total time: approx. 20 minutes, including preparation and post-session warming
Required attire: swimsuit, gloves, socks, headband, and breathing mask
Recommended frequency: 5–15 consecutive sessions for lasting effects (2–3 times/week initially)
Post-session: gentle warming and relaxation

💰 Price: €45 per session

⚠️ Contraindications

Certain conditions require prior medical advice:

Unstable heart disease
Raynaud’s syndrome or cryoglobulinemia
Pregnancy
Uncontrolled epilepsy

🔸 Cryotherapy must always be performed under medical supervision and with appropriate protective measures.

💎 Why Choose Our Centre?

🩺 Medical supervision throughout each session
🤖 Next-generation high-tech machine for uniform and controlled cooling
🌱 Natural and complementary approach, integrated into a holistic health program

📚 Recent Clinical Studies

Whole-body cryotherapy has a strong scientific backing. Selected studies include:

Lubkowska et al., J Clin Med 2024 → Decreased inflammation markers after 10 sessions
Hausswirth et al., Eur J Appl Physiol 2011 → Improved muscle recovery and sleep quality
Bettoni et al., Front Neurol 2023 → 40% reduction in chronic pain
Rivera et al., Rheumatol Int 2018 → Long-lasting pain reduction in fibromyalgia patients
Klemm et al., Adv Rheumatol 2020 → Confirmed benefits on pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia
Rymaszewska et al., Psychiatr Pol 2020 → 45% decrease in depression scores and improved sleep
Boehm et al., J Affect Disord 2023 → Significant positive effect on depressive disorders
Stanek et al., J Clin Med 2022 → Improved heart rate variability and reduced oxidative stress
Veron et al., Front Rehabil Sci 2024 → Enhanced post-COVID recovery and sleep

(and many more, confirming anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and neurovegetative effects of cryotherapy)

✨ Dive into the cold, recharge your energy, and reclaim your vitality.
Whole-body cryotherapy: harnessing the power of cold for your health.