The Wonderful World of Cryofacials Many of us battle daily with wrinkles and blotchiness. Sometimes we go to extreme measures in order to achieve almost perfect skin. Some of us would rather achieve beautiful skin without having to use harsh treatments that could potentially ruin our skin even further. What if there was a way to achieve beautiful skin without having to abuse it? Let us introduce you to the world of Cryofacials. Cryofacials are a cryogenic treatment that use vaporized liquid nitrogen in order to lower the surface temperature of your face, neck and scalp. There are many benefits ..read more

Have you ever wondered how some athletes seem to recover faster than others? Well then wonder no more because the NormaTec recovery system is a popular system used by athletes all across the world to manage their recovery time. The NormaTec system basically keeps fluid going in the right direction by pulsing instead of squeezing and releasing. It doesn’t require the use of hot or cold treatments as it uses air to circulate throughout the attachment. The NormaTec can last up to thirty minutes per session or less depending on the clients’ needs. These boots, that can also be found in hip and arm ..read more

After booking an appointment for my first float experience, I was excited, but nervous at the same time. I did not know how I would react to being in complete darkness and without sound for over an hour. However, the experience went so much better than I expected! After arriving, the technician brought me into the float room and gave me a simple explanation of the process. For those that are nervous and might not be paying attention, instructions are also posted inside the room. After I undressed and put in my earplugs, I took a quick shower and prepared myself for the next hour and a half. St ..read more

According to the CDC, “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.”[1] As of today, there are no known cures for Autism Spectrum Disorder.[2] There are alternative treatments that can be taken into consideration though. The Gersh Academy at Cougar Mountain for Students on the Autism Spectrum in Issaquah, WA, is integrating a new alternative type of therapy into their curriculum and that is; float therapy.[3]   Float therapy incorporates the use of sensory deprivation tanks, developed in 1954 by medica ..read more

The Benefits of Sensory Deprivation for People with Anxiety Well for starters, Anxiety disorders are the single most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or about 18% of the population. Unfortunately that number continues to rapidly increase over the years. The general cost for anxiety disorders alone in the US is over $42 billion per year and makes up almost ⅓ of the entire mental health bill. They believe the rapid increase is due to the dramatically increased amount of time each person spends on digital technology per day.  Many Americans spend a majority ..read more

New Year, New You! It’s time to hit the gym and lose a few pounds! Did anyone else have the same mindset for the new year, but somehow February had already passed by them, and you have not been able to get around to the gym? Well, guess what, we have something definitely worth checking out. Whether you are looking to lose a few pounds or tone a certain part of your body, Cryoskin is here for you! To simplify let’s take the word Cryoskin apart, the Greek word “Krous” stands for ice, cold, or frost which we use when we target a specific part of your body or skin. The cold kills fat cells without ..read more

Cryotherapy A.K.A Cold Treatment Back hurting? Knees achey? Feeling overall like an 100 year old man/woman?  How about those extra few pounds that just seem to be holding on for dear life? Sound familiar? Stop wasting anymore time & get to your nearest GoPolar cryotherapy location TODAY! Standing in the whole body cryo machine, I cannot lie, is a little tough, we recommend marching in place & rubbing your arms, if that doesn’t help; sometimes holding your arms outside of the machine also helps. Its totally doable & your body will thank you for it, & your scale will too!  Cryoth ..read more

Are you one of those “lucky” gals who gets bad cramps during your period? Or PMS blues? Did you know that float therapy can help relieve those symptoms? Contrary to popular belief, it is actually encouraged for women to float while menstruating; it helps reduce inflammation and muscle tension; by relieving muscle tension, it helps reduce stress and pain associated with your time of the month discomforts. During floating a woman must wear a tampon or a feminine hygiene cup.  A hygiene cup is recommended due to the possibility of salt being absorbed into the tampon, which for some woman can caus ..read more

Floating for a Healthy Mind & Body 60 minutes with your own thoughts, floating in the complete silence & darkness sounds like a nightmare; before you try it.    After stripping down into your birthday suit & a quick shower to wash off the day, it`s time to step into the tank.  At first, you lay back trying to clear your mind, & not panic yourself by thinking about what might happen if your earplugs fall out (nothing will happen) & thinking about the possibility of “drowning” if you fall asleep (the salt in the tanks keeps you afloat and it is impossible to turn over while s ..read more