Whole Body Cryotherapy Chamber

Yes. We use the market leading Mecotec chamber which is fully electric.

Mecotec have been in the industry for over 25 years developing the latest cryotherapy technology.

The Mecotec electric based cooling system allows head to toe coverage of the body which has been proven to have superior cooling effects to that of liquid Nitrogen.

At Aqua-Tox we strive to bring you the safest industry leading technology and the Mecotec cryotherapy chamber meets this standard and brings leading results.

No. Whilst whole body cryotherapy is used by many athletes to recover from muscle injury, pain and improve mobility, cryotherapy can also boost lymph drainage, blood circulation, reduce eczema and improve overall mobility. A session in the cryotherapy chamber boosts adrenaline and endorphins which can overall boost mood and help you experience deeper sleep.

On top of this cryotherapy has a myriad of skin benefits as it can boost collagen production which can help tighten skin, and provide a more youthful appearance.

A session of just 3 minutes is recommended.

Once inside the cryotherapy chamber your body will start to adapt to the cold. We recommend moving about (maybe doing some squats!) as this will help with the experience.

A therapist will be with you at all times and will ensure you are comfortable in the chamber.

No whole body cryotherapy doesn’t hurt. You might feel slightly uncomfortable as you adjust to the new sensation of the very cold air around your body.

We recommend going into the cryo chamber in some shorts & sports bra for women and shorts for men. We provide gloves, and shoes to make the experience more comfortable.

Yes. We recommend going into the chamber one at a time, but should more than one person want to use the chamber you can bring them with you in the room.

After the session you will feel the skin tingling as the blood rushes back to the surface. You will likely feel an endorphin rush after stepping out whilst adjusting back to normal temperature.

One session in the cryo chamber can provide great benefits in itself. If you are suffering from an injury or muscle soreness or want to continue to improve your overall wellness you can take more regular sessions of cryotherapy. We offer packages and memberships to make this option more cost effective.

Young people aged 13 and over can use our cryotherapy chamber as long as they go into the chamber accompanied by an adult. To enter the chamber alone you must be over 18. 

Our Mecotec chamber runs at around minus 87 degrees Celsius. It is dry cold with no moisture in the air, which is why it feels far more bearable than the number suggests. A session lasts three minutes, and most people find it easier than an ice bath.

A single three minute session is £45. A pack of five sessions is £180 and a pack of ten is £335. You can bring a friend to any booked session for £10. There are also bundles pairing cryotherapy with Normatec leg compression, infrared sauna or the hyperbaric chamber.

Clients use it for muscle recovery and soreness after training, joint and inflammatory pain, skin condition, sleep quality, mood and energy. The cold triggers a strong circulatory response and a release of endorphins. Benefits build with repeat sessions rather than arriving all at once.

For recovery during heavy training, two to three sessions a week is typical. For general wellbeing, once or twice a week works well. A single session is a good introduction, but the results people talk about come from regular use over several weeks rather than a one-off.

We screen everyone before a first session. Tell us if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, any heart or circulatory condition, Raynaud's, a cold allergy, or open wounds, as these need discussing before you book. Your practitioner will confirm whether the chamber is suitable for you.

They do similar things by different routes. A chamber takes three minutes rather than fifteen, uses dry cold so it is far more tolerable, and cools the skin surface quickly without dropping your core temperature. Plenty of athletes use both. The chamber is simply faster and easier to repeat.

Aqua-Tox is at Foxholes Farm, London Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 7NT, with parking available. We are one of very few clinics in the county with a whole body cryotherapy chamber, and we are in easy reach of Ware, Harlow, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield.