Cold Core Cryo, Thousand Oaks

Cryotherapy may sound like a breakthrough treatment or a sign that science is finally catching up to sci-fi, but in reality, cold therapy is a tried-and-true method of aiding muscle recovery and easing pain. It's been around for thousands of years, with ancient medical texts dating back to 3,500 B.C. referencing its use. And yet, despite its long history, cold therapy takes on a new-age, technological edge at Cold Core Cryo.

Here, customers step into an octagonal-shaped capsule, with their head exposed from an opening in the top of the chamber. A trained technician then fills the closed unit with nitrogen vapor, which drops the temperature to somewhere between -110°C and -170°C. The treatment takes mere minutes, after which customers exit and allow their body temperature to slowly rise. This often results in a refreshed, energized feeling, as well as muscles that are better able to recover and jump back into high-performance activities.