Safety Instructions

 

Whole Body Cryotherapy Safety Instructions and Contraindications

At MyCryo Wellness Centre we take safety seriously for all our patrons. Please read below safety information. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Mandatory Safety Instructions for Whole Body Cryotherapy (“WBC”)
  1. You must wear wool socks (and underwear for men) to minimize the potential of chilblain and other potential injuries from overexposure to cold temperatures;  
  2. Sessions are limited to 3 minutes per session to minimize the potential for such adverse effects from overexposure to cold temperatures
  3. During the session, you must ensure that your head remains above the level of, and avoid inhaling, gasiform air (the cloudy gas circulating in the cryochamber); while non-toxic, it is devoid of oxygen and may cause shortness of breath, fainting, or other conditions;
  4. You must immediately notify the staff and end the session if you at any time experience any physical or mental discomfort, problems, pain or anxiety
  5. Abnormal skin sensitivity to cold may be caused by certain foods, cosmetics, lotions, piercings, or medication, including but not limited to, tranquilizers and high blood pressure medication – do not use WBC if you have reason to believe you have come in contact with or ingested any such product;
  6. You are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  7. A person who is less than (16) years of age may not use whole body cryotherapy without written parental consent;
  8. A person who is less than (14) years of age may not use whole body cryotherapy even with parental consent.
Do NOT use whole body cryotherapy if you have or may have any of the following conditions: 
  • Pregnancy
  • Unstable angina pectoris
  • Arrhythmia
  • Cardiac pacemaker
  • Venous thrombosis
  • Uncontrolled seizures
  • Fever
  • Symptomatic lung disorders
  • Severe anemia
  • Claustrophobia
  • Cold allergy
  • Age less than 16 years (parental consent to session needed)
  • If you have any other injury, illness, or medical condition, you should consult your physician prior to using
  • Stage 2 Hypertension (BP> 160/100)
  • Acute or recent myocardial infarction
  • Symptomatic cardiovascular disease
  • Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
  • Acute or recent cerebrovascular accident
  • Raynaud’s Syndrome
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Infection
  • Acute kidney and urinary tract diseases
  • Tumor disease
Infrared Sauna Precautions Contraindications
Do NOT use Infrared Sauna if you have or may have any of the following conditions:
  • Medications:
    Diuretics, barbiturates, blood thinners and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics such as amitriptyline may inhibit sweating and can predispose individuals to heat rash or to a lesser extent heat stroke. Some over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may also cause the body to be more prone to heat stroke.
  • Pregnancy
  • Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Chronic Conditions/Diseases associated with reduced ability to sweat or perspire
  • Hemophiliacs: The use of infrared saunas should be avoided by anyone who is predisposed to bleeding
  • Fever
  • Joint Injury: If you have a recent (acute) joint injury, it should not be heated for the first 48 hours after an injury or until the swollen symptoms subside.
  • Implants: Metal pins, rods, artificial joints or any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system.
  • Pacemakers/Defibrillators
  • If you have any other injury, illness or medical condition, you should consult your physician prior to using Infrared Sauna
Infrared Sauna use agreement:
  • You will discontinue the use of the sauna if you experience any pain and/or discomfort, or feel light-headed, dizzy or heat exhausted
  • You are required to shower both before and after the sauna session
  • You are required to sit on a clean towel during the sauna session