Benefits of Cryotherapy
By NOLA Chill Team · Updated September 5, 2026 · Reviewed by NOLA Chill Team
People usually search for the benefits of cryotherapy because they want a practical answer, not a pile of wellness fluff. They want to know what it can actually help with, how it feels, and whether it is worth fitting into their week.
At NOLA Chill, Whole Body Cryotherapy is a brief, staff-guided cold-air experience. Clients book for many personal reasons, including after workouts, long days, travel, or demanding weeks. Individual experiences vary, and the service is not presented as treatment for soreness, inflammation, fatigue, or a medical condition.
Why Clients Choose Cryotherapy
Whole Body Cryotherapy at NOLA Chill is a brief, staff-guided cold-air session. Clients often book after workouts, travel, long shifts, or demanding weeks, but no particular result is guaranteed.
- Brief appointment: The chamber portion lasts 3 to 5 minutes.
- Staff guidance: A team member explains the process and stays present.
- Clear choice: New clients can try one session before deciding whether it fits their routine.
What Evidence Can and Cannot Establish
People also research cryotherapy in relation to soreness and inflammation. Studies use different protocols and report mixed results, so NOLA Chill does not promise a medical or performance outcome.
What the studio can promise is a short, supervised cold-air experience and clear pricing. Some clients describe feeling lighter or more alert afterward; individual experiences vary.
If you have persistent pain, swelling, or another medical concern, speak with a qualified medical professional rather than relying on a wellness service.
Cold exposure, brown fat and metabolism
Cold can activate brown fat, a type of tissue that uses energy to make heat. Human studies have found encouraging changes in brown-fat activity, glucose handling and, in some protocols, measured body fat. The amount and duration of cold exposure matter when interpreting those results.
Positive findings from sustained mild cold
- Two hours daily for six weeks: A small randomized study assigned 22 healthy young men to 17°C cold exposure or their usual lifestyle. The cold group increased brown-fat activity and lost about 0.7 kg of estimated fat mass on average, compared with essentially no change in controls. Body weight did not change significantly. This was a repeated mild-cold protocol, not a brief cryotherapy visit. Read the 2013 study.
- A month of cool nights: In a five-person study, spending at least 10 hours nightly at 19°C increased measured brown-fat volume and improved some measures of insulin sensitivity under the study conditions. Body composition did not change, and the brown-fat response reversed with rewarming. Read the 2014 study.
What studies of brief whole-body cryotherapy found
- Promising early observations: A 2020 study of 37 menopausal women reported modest changes in weight, fat mass and waist measurements after 20 whole-body cryotherapy sessions over four weeks. Everyone received cryotherapy, so there was no untreated comparison group to establish that the sessions caused those changes. Brown-fat activation was not measured directly. Read the 2020 study.
- A controlled test: A small study published in 2025 compared lifestyle treatment with and without 28 planned whole-body cryotherapy sessions over 16 weeks in 19 adults with obesity. Both groups lost weight; adding cryotherapy did not produce a significant additional change in weight loss, fat mass or brown-fat activity. Read the controlled study.
These are different protocols and populations. Brown-fat activation, glucose handling and lasting fat loss are separate outcomes. The research gives us a reason to keep studying cold exposure; it does not establish a calorie-burn or weight-loss result from a NOLA Chill session.
Try the experience, with a clear starting price
NOLA Chill offers a staff-guided, dry cold-air experience in an electric chamber. The chamber portion lasts 3 to 5 minutes; allow additional time for check-in, preparation and screening. That brief format differs from spending hours in mild cold. Staff can explain the experience and help you decide whether it fits your preferences and screening requirements.
Eligible new clients: your first Whole Body Cryotherapy session is $25. This introductory price applies only to first whole body cryotherapy. The regular single-session price is $50.
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What Do Clients Say About Alertness?
Some clients tell us they feel more awake or alert after the cold session; others notice little or no change. That is a client-reported experience, not a guaranteed effect or treatment claim.
If fatigue is persistent or concerning, speak with a qualified medical professional.
Other Reasons People Choose Cryotherapy
- Dry cold: The experience differs from sitting in cold water.
- Short format: The chamber portion lasts only a few minutes.
- Flexible visit: You can book cryotherapy alone or ask staff about adding another service.
- Transparent pricing: Single-session, package, and membership prices are published.
What Cryotherapy Feels Like
If you have never done it before, the idea can sound more intense than the experience. Sessions are brief, guided, and designed to be manageable. Our team walks first-time clients through the process, answers questions, and makes sure you know what to expect.
The first-session guidance is designed to make the process clear and predictable before you decide whether to return.
Who Uses Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is not just for athletes. At NOLA Chill, we see athletes, busy professionals, service-industry workers, active adults, and people who are simply trying to feel better in their body from week to week.
Clients arrive with different goals and preferences. NOLA Chill explains the session, its limits, and the current price without promising a particular physical or medical result.
Choosing a Schedule or Pairing
There is no universal cryotherapy schedule. Start with one session, then decide whether another visit fits your preferences, budget, and any guidance from your healthcare professional.
If you want a longer visit, staff can explain these combinations without promising an added outcome:
- Cryotherapy + infrared sauna: brief cold-air and private dry-heat sessions in one visit
- Cryotherapy + compression: cold-air followed by seated pneumatic compression
- Cryotherapy + hydromassage: cold-air followed by a warm, fully clothed water-jet massage bed
Try Cryotherapy at NOLA Chill
If you are researching cryotherapy benefits, start with the experience facts, the limits of the evidence, and the safety considerations. NOLA Chill makes it easy to try one staff-guided session without promising a particular outcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main benefits of cryotherapy?
Many clients book cryotherapy after physically demanding days or workouts because the brief session feels fast and practical. Individual experiences vary.
Can cryotherapy help boost energy?
Some clients report feeling more alert after a session, while others do not. Individual experiences vary.
Can cryotherapy help with inflammation?
Some studies report short-term changes in selected soreness or inflammation measures, but results vary by protocol and outcome. NOLA Chill does not present cryotherapy as medical treatment.
Does cryotherapy activate brown fat or help with fat loss?
Cold can activate brown fat, and small human studies of sustained mild-cold exposure have reported increased brown-fat activity and reduced measured fat mass. Those studies used hours of cold exposure, not a brief chamber session. Evidence for fat loss from short whole-body cryotherapy sessions remains limited and mixed; a small controlled trial did not detect a significant added benefit for weight loss or brown-fat activity. NOLA Chill offers a brief cold-air experience without a calorie-burn or weight-loss promise.
How often should I do cryotherapy?
There is no universal schedule. Start with one session, consider your goals and budget, and ask a healthcare professional if a medical condition affects whether cold exposure is appropriate.
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