Cryotherapy: chambers, costs and safety
Whole-body cryotherapy exposes you to air colder than -150°F for two to three minutes. You'll mostly find it at gyms and wellness studios; home units start around $25,000.
Important: the FDA has not cleared or approved any whole-body cryotherapy device to treat any medical condition, and has warned about risks including oxygen loss from nitrogen vapor, frostbite and eye injury.
Equipment makers
| Brand | Based in | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CryoBuilt / Chillybox | California | From $25,500 | Electric home unit on a standard 110V outlet; reaches -165°F; no liquid nitrogen. |
| Impact Cryotherapy | Georgia area | Contact for pricing | US-made nitrogen cryosaunas for businesses. |
| Mecotec | Germany | Contact for pricing | Electric whole-body cryo rooms for clinics and gyms. |
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A practical alternative
For most people, a cold plunge gives a similar cold exposure for a fraction of the price, with more research behind it and no liquid nitrogen.
If you try a cryo session
- Use an electric chamber or one where your head stays above the nitrogen vapor.
- Keep hands and feet covered and skin dry.
- Never use a chamber alone.
- Skip it if you have heart disease, uncontrolled blood pressure or are pregnant.