Dean Mandim posing with her horse

Dean Mandim is an accredited INSTANTCRYO™ therapist, here is her incredible story:

"Ice is magic... Cryo is the evolution of this. I no longer take any medications, I sleep well. My horse has had the same benefits."

I was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia at 37. Hypermobility at 39. I had always been an athlete.

As an athlete, I was taught that you don’t complain, that you don’t cry - that pain is weakness leaving the body, a representation of work well done.

I'm 43 and I've had 13 serious surgeries.

I have had a steel pin in my right femur, two screws in my knee, a screw in my hip. I have a plate in my left shoulder. I have been advised to put a cage in my neck to correct spinal stenosis. I have had bilateral complete hip replacements; I did both within 8 weeks so that my horse wouldn’t lose a full year of competing.

All these things have brought me to this moment ...

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INSTANTCRYO in use on horses leg

Dean is using the world's most efficient localised Cryotherapy Device

INSTANTCRYO™ is a portable device that has been ergonomically designed so that it is user friendly and convenient. The combination of high pressure and extreme cold temperature triggers a physiological thermic shock in the body reducing pain and inflammation and speeding up the natural recovery process. 

This device can be used on both horses and humans.

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Oils and Salves for Pain Relief

Dean: I highly recommend using these natural oils and salves for pain relief. Apply topically — simply rub them in to the inflamed area.

What is Cryotherapy and why is it so incredibly affective?

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Cryotherapy can treat:

    • Tendon and Ligament Disorders
    • Muscle Recuperation of Myalgia
    • Desmopathy / Ligament Disease
    • Frequent injuries of the anterior SDF
    • Bursitis and Synovitis
    • Traumatic Serous Arthritis (Carpus and Hock)
    • Hematomas
    • Acute Tendon Injuries
    • Myalgia / Muscle Pain Relief
    • Arthropathy / Joint Disease
INSTANTCRYO device in use on mans leg above the knee

Pain relief and Recovery for Athletes

Faster Recovery Rate and Significant Reduction in Pain and Inflammation.

Made with Light-weight Aluminium and High Precision Laser Technology.

Safe, Quick and Effective Localised Cryotherapy Treatments.

Skin Surface Temperature Reduced to 39°F (4°C) within 30 seconds.

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FAQs

Pricing

Travel expense at 0,99C/KM

FULL SCAN - 120€ (31 images)
Includes forelimbs, hindlimbs, neck, shoulder, barrel, hindquarters, stifle, back

FORELIMBS - 40€
(requires 8 images of your horse)

HINDLIMBS - 40€
(requires 8 images of your horse)

CHEST - 10€ 
(requires 1 image of your horse)

NECK - 20€ 
(requires 2 images of your horse)

BARREL - 40€ 
(requires 2 images of your horse)

SHOULDER - 20€ 
(requires 2 images of your horse)

BACK - 30€ 
(requires 2 images of your horse)

HINDQUARTERS - 30€ 
(requires 3 images of your horse)

STIFLE - 20€ 
(requires 2 images of your horse)

Does it hurt?

Not at all. It is intensely cold*, to some that might come as a shock but I find that both horse and human settle very quickly once they realise it is not painful.

* it comes out at -75’C at 50 bars of pressure, so its really cold and feels like quite a bit of pressure. Pressure can be controlled by administrator depending on distance. It is pain-free, but very cold.

 

How far do you travel for treatments?

I live and work in Miragaia and am prepared to travel to you, as far a 200km.

Please note that I charge for my travel costs:
15 euros per unit of gas

If you are in Spain and would like to book treatments, this can also be arranged. If you are at a yard where I can treat multiple horses, I will make the trip up, follow ups included.

I would like to book cryotherapy session(s) for my injury. Do I come to you? Where are you based?

I am based in Miragaia, Portugal. Yes, you would ideally come to me but if you prefer, I come to you because your injury is severe.

I am injured, can I send you a photo of the injury before I book a session?

If you are injured you are absolutely welcome to send me a picture. It only benefits both of us. Although it is not necessary. Please visit my contact page for more information.

How many sessions would I or my horse need?

That would depend on the injury but for less serious injuries, generally only 2 sessions are needed. 
I personally find that acute new injuries are best treated daily - we want to curb the heat and inflammation so that the injury does not become chronic.

If you or your horse have just had surgery, then definitely daily.

If you or your horse have an infection, daily treatment advised because the CO2 used in the device will starve bacteria of oxygen, and hence reduce infection.

If it’s more of a chronic injury, then weekly sessions are preferable.

Often the Cryo offers pain relief after one treatment, but it depends completely on the injury. Or the source of your or your horse's pain.

I am always available - you are welcome to chat to me before even starting. I might be able to estimate the frequency and amounts if I know the problem we are addressing.

If your horse needs numerous treatments, or treatments on an ongoing basis, I am also always prepared to workout packages that save. 

Addressing compensation:

What I have found the most beneficial part of the Cryo is that it addresses compensation - especially in horses.

Often the injury starts a snowball effect ‘sound wise’.

We want to address the pain and eliminate compensation.

My horse is injured, can I send you a photo of the injury before I book a session?

You are absolutely welcome to send me a picture beforehand. It helps me, that way I can plan your horse's treatment. 

Please visit my contact page for more information.

Do you sell the device as well as offer cryotherapy sessions?

I am the agent for the sale of the device in Portugal and Spain. So, I sell the device in both countries, as well as administer Cryotherapy sessions. It is not necessary to buy the InstantCryo device to receive therapy, neither is it necessary to have treatments from me if you buy the device.

Pricing:
First treatment: 30 euros per thermography session
Follow-up treatments: 10 euros per thermography session
Plus 15 euros per unit of gas (travel to you each time)

When I buy the device, do you show me how to use it?

If you buy a device you receive training, as well as documentation stating that you have been trained to use the device.

I will also always be available to you should any questions arise.