FIRST IMPRESSION :
Coming in I had noooo idea what I was walking into. For all I knew I was going to do something a little "out of the norm," but nothing major. Walking in I was completely oblivious. Ignorant to what the heck I was about to do. Because I am very affected by the atmosphere, the minute I walked in I was trusting. The place was spotless, smelled like essential oils and peaceful things, and was warm and inviting. It felt as if I stepped right into a friends living room... yes, that cozy.
The woman at the front desk was SO KIND. She was absolutely inviting and supportive throughout the entire experience. Not once did I feel awkward / uncomfortable / confused / nervous because she was simply THAT good at what she does. She knew everything about everything and I didn't have to fear a single minute.
EXPERIENCE :
Alright.. I should've caught on when I saw what looked like smoke coming out of the top of the machine that this wasn't going to be a mental or physical "breeze." As I fearlessly took my robe off after stepping inside to a bit of a chilly machine, I had no idea what it would actually feel like being in -225 degree temperatures for 3 minutes. Thankfully, I had the lovely lady at the front desk being attentive to me if I needed it a few degrees warmer, and talking to me continuously throughout the whole 3 minutes. I'm so glad she was there otherwise I would've tapped out.
Let's face the obvious, it was cold.
No ...
Bone
Chilling
Cold.
What do you expect -225 degrees to feel like other than your bones turning into glass and freaking the f*** out.
Mid way through I wanted to run out of that place nude and unashamed, but decided I'd tough it out and not quit (which I'm glad for).
After it was all said and done, I stepped out trying to get my mind fixed on a warm fireplace and the very present excitement that I was still alive.
Now, that's just being honest, but here's the after math.
AFTER THOUGHT :
I feel elated.
My muscles feel better than they ever have, as if someone handed me a new set of bones to switch for my old groggy worn ones and a new shot of energy infused into my muscles.
I work out, hard.
6 day's a week I am pushing my body to its max (hence, a pulled groin.. great, perfect for cryotherapy though).
With that being said - I rarely feel a release and a feeling of replenishment like I did walking out.
I wasn't mentally prepared, BUT I was happy I did it. I truly can feel a quick difference of how it rejuvenated me and a very sobering reality of how bad I needed it.
Thank you west O cryotherapy for helping me in ways I didn't know I needed.
To your lovely staff and incredible vision, I am so very for you.
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