Cryotherapy Treatments

Contraindications for Localized Cryotherapy:

  • Pregnant women, children, people with severe high blood pressure, and people with heart conditions should not try cryotherapy.

Contraindications for Toning and Slimming through Cryotherapy:

  • Active Cancer or individuals taking post-cancer drugs
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Lymphatic Disorders or removed lymph nodes
  • Severe Diabetes (unmanageable by medication)
  • Varicose Veins
  • Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
  • Severe Kidney or Liver Disease and including those undergoing dialysis
  • Severe Raynaud’s Syndrome
  • Severe Allergy to Cold
  • Progressive Diseases (MS, ALS, Parkinson’s)
  • Irremovable body piercing(s) in treatment area
  • Implants in treatment area

Timing Considerations for Cryo Facial Treatments:

  • Facial applications should not be used on clients who have had Botox treatments within 14 days or Filler treatments within 30 days

HOCATT

  • Fever
  • Pregnancy
  • Transplanted organ (ozone is known to stimulate the immune system which could lead to a rejection of the foreign organ)
  • Active Bleeding
  • Menses
  • Recent Heart Attack 
  • Thrombosis 
  • Elevated Drug/Alcohol Level 
  • Epilepsy
  • Not recommended for children under 12

Infrared Sauna 


Medical Conditions - If any of the below apply to you, consult your physician prior to sauna use:

  • Cardiovascular Issues, Obesity or Diabetes – Individuals suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory problems or diabetes should consult a physician prior to use. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow in an effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by thirty (30) beats per minute for each degree increase in core body temperature.
  • Medications – Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician since some medications may induce drowsiness, while others may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation. Diuretics, barbiturates and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics such as amitryptaline may inhibit sweating and can predispose individuals to heat rash or to a lesser extent, heat stroke. Some over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may also cause the body to be more prone to heat stroke.
  • Alcohol & Drug Abuse – Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “sweat out” a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person’s judgment; therefore, he/she may not realize when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress. The use of alcohol, drugs or medications prior to a sauna session may lead to unconsciousness.
  • Elderly – The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in order to maintain core body temperature. If elderly, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.
  • Children – The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults. This occurs due to a higher metabolic rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increased cardiac demands and the inability to regulate body temperature by sweating. When using with a child, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.
  • Chronic Conditions / Diseases Associated With Reduced Ability To Sweat Or Perspire – Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors and Diabetes with Neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating. Consult a physician.
  • Hemophiliacs / Individuals Prone To Bleeding – The use of infrared saunas should be avoided by anyone who is predisposed to bleeding.
  • Fever & Insensitivity to Heat – Individuals with insensitivity to heat or who have a fever should not use the sauna until the fever subsides.
  • Pregnancy – Pregnant women should not use an infrared sauna.
    Menstruation – Heating of the low back area of women during the menstrual period may temporarily increase menstrual flow. This should not preclude sauna use.
  • Joint Injury – Recent (acute) joint injury should not be heated for the first 48 hours or until the swollen symptoms subside. Joints that are chronically hot and swollen may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind.
  • Implants – Metal pins, rods, artificial joints or any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system. Nevertheless, you should consult your physician prior to using.
  • Pacemakers / Defibrillators – The magnets used to assemble our saunas can interrupt the pacing and inhibit the output of pacemakers. Please discuss with your doctor the possible risks this may cause.

    In the rare event that you experience pain or discomfort, immediately discontinue sauna use.

Infrared biomat

  1. If you have the following conditions, do not use the Bio-mat.
    • Person with organ transplants
    • High fever
    • Cognitive disability
    • Skin problems on the area of use
    • Acute disease, tumor, the visually impaired, and any heart problems
  2. If you have the following conditions, do not use the Bio-mat unless directed by a physician.
    • Immobility
    • Internal pacemaker/defibrillator
    • Adrenal Suppression Disorders, Addison's Disease, Adrenal Insufficiency, Systematic Lupus Erythematosus, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
    • Bypass surgery
    • Diabetes
    • High blood pressure (hypertension)
    • Infants
    • Pregnant
    • Recently received radiation/chemotherapy
    • Surgical or silicone implants
  3. If you have the following conditions, use the Bio-mat with caution (no heat/negative ions only).
    • Fever
    • Joint injuries
    • Insensitivity to heat

Kloud PEMF Mat

  • Dr. approval required if you have a pacemaker
  • If you have the following conditions you should not use the Kloud mat
    • Insulin or pain pump
    • Organ transplant and on immunosuppressant drugs
    • Preganancy
    • Activiely receiving IV chemotherapy

Salt Therapy

Clients who have serious health conditions or women who are pregnant should always seek proper medical advice from a doctor first.

Be advised, guests with the following conditions are not to use the salt rooms:

  • Infections associated with a fever
  • Contagious diseases
  • Cancer
  • Tuberculosis
  • Cardiac disease patients
  • Acute respiratory disease
  • Severe hypertension
  • Chronic obstructive lung diseases
  • Intoxication

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NuCalm

  • Children under the age of five

  • A pacemaker

  • A VAD (ventricular assist device)

  • Other electrical implants

  • If you have claustrophobia please do not use the eye mask

We recommend you consult with a medical professional with any medical questions or concerns

Massage & Compression Chairs

All users are eligible to use the massage and compression chairs EXCEPT for anyone with a pacemaker.  The electromagnetic function of the chair can interfere with a pacemaker. 

Thai Reflexology

Thai hand and foot massage should not be carried out if these conditions exist:

  • High temperature or fever
  • Cold or flu
  • Infectious skin disorders
  • Broken skin
  • Acute inflammation or swelling
  • Ulceration or thrombosis of the lower leg
  • Severe varicose veins
  • Open sores, oozing, cracks
  • Athlete's foot
  • Fractures
  • Sprains

Whole Body Vibration

Be aware that whole-body vibration (WBV) is a new concept to many medical professionals. If your providers are not familiar with the modality, we advise that you pass this information along to them so that you can determine together if whole-body vibration is suitable from a safety standpoint.

Certain issues are absolute contraindications (retinal detachment, DVT/PE blood clots), some are relative contraindications (surgery, recently implanted pacemaker) in that they require that a certain amount of time passes before trying whole-body vibration, and some are precautions (kidney or gallstones, joint replacement surgery).

Whole Body Vibration Contraindications:

  • Pregnancy
  • DVT/PE (deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism)
  • Retinal detachment
  • Epilepsy/seizures
  • Untreated orthostatic hypotension
  • Open wounds/new incisions
  • Recently placed IUD or mesh sling
  • Complex regional pain syndrome/RSD
  • Recently placed pacemaker/stent/valve/shunt
  • Severe cardiac conditions/disease (heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia)
  • Soft tissue implants (corneal, cochlear)
  • Acute hernia
  • Acute inflammation
  • Acute migraine
  • Acute dizziness
  • Recent surgery
  • Malignant tumors
  • Severe osteoporosis
  • Severe diabetes
  • Acute spinal disc herniation

*Some of these issues are relative contraindications depending on the time frame or the severity of the condition (i.e. recent surgery, heart conditions). Whole body vibration may be permitted in certain cases with clearance from the physician.

Precautions should be taken for these issues:

  • Joint replacement (considered safe to implement 2-3 months post-surgery with uncomplicated healing- clear with MD/surgeon)
  • Fracture (considered safe to implement 2-3 months post-injury/surgery with uncomplicated healing, clear with MD/surgeon)
  • Kidney stones/gallstones (clear with MD)
  • Vertigo (clear with MD)

Vibroacoustic

Persons with the following should not use Vibroacoustic therapy

  • Pacemakers  -  there are magnets in the transducers
  • Recent surgery or open wound 
  • Acute Inflammatory conditions
  • Hypotension
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Pregnancy (clear with MD)

 

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