How does INSTANTCRYO™ Cryotherapy work?

Cryotheraphy FAQs

Pricing

Treatments:

First treatment/visit: 50€
(Including a Themography scan of suspected problem area)

Follow up treatments/visits: 15€ per unit of (cryo) gas

(A unit of gas is a 60sec treatment, most injuries I treat twice a session/visit.)

For each visit, I charge for my travel costs from Caldas Da Rainha, or Miragaia: 0,99c/km with the first 20kms free.

I am also able to take Thermographs of your entire horse, or problem areas, and to keep on record. Please look at Thermography charges.

I often like to see horses under saddle if possible, especially if the horse will be added to my rotation. I will then take videos, and store those as well.

All information is confidential.


Device:
If you are interested in purchasing the device, please contact me directly.

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?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.