Sara G.
Yelp
I had heard about this place when it first opened and was curious about whether or not it worked, but never got around to trying it. This month, I noticed CryoBar had partnered with my gym to provide a discount for any services and that was the final push I needed. You can book an appointment online or just walk in. I went without an appointment on a Tuesday night and it was pretty empty--I didn't have to wait at all.
I wanted to try the full-body therapy. Basically, you sign the waiver and are shown to a changing room where you remove your clothes and put on a provided robe, pair of socks and slippers. Warning--the robe is a bit small, so be prepared to show a bit of thigh as you walk from the changing room to the cryo chamber, but it's just a short 5-10 foot walk, so not a big deal--just imagine you're Angelina Jolie at the 2012 Oscars and rock it.
The employee opens the chamber and a rush of chilled fog comes out, but you step in in the robe and the door is closed. You remove your robe and pass it to the employee, who trades it for a pair of mittens. And then...you just stand there for three minutes while the cold air circles you and the cold works its magic. I definitely felt the cold, but despite it getting as low as -250°, I never shivered. The employee chatted with me the whole time about the process and how it worked, which made the time go by quickly--though it did feel strange to be totally naked with her right there, even though it's not like she could see anything. There's also a tv you can watch if you'd prefer to enjoy the treatment in silence. Once the three minutes pass, you're handed back the robe, and when you're ready, the employee opens the chamber and you go back and change into your clothes.
The entire visit only lasted about 15 minutes and I did feel the endorphins right away and for several hours afterwards. I'm an avid spinner and frequently wake up sore, so I am excited to see how my body responds to the treatment. I did notice that they have a 'Happy Hour' special on Friday afternoons where the full body cryo is 50% off and that is definitely a deal I'll take them up on if this works!