Selecting a Cryotherapy Chamber
Highlights from the Global Wellness Institute’s ‘Provider’s Guide to Whole Body Cryotherapy’ While cryotherapy is an umbrella term that includes any application of cold for therapeutic purposes, including ice baths, ice rooms or cryosauna, a chamber cooled by liquid nitrogen exposing the body to the cold but not the head. This article will focus on […]
A Spa Experience: Well Nest at Coolnest, Zillertal, Austria
Well Nest spa at the hip Coolnest Hotel in the Austrian alps offers an indulgent experience with great treatments and incredible mountain views. The rooftop pool, heated to 93°F (34°C), on the main terrace is a perfect way to start a day of wellness. This infinity pool faces the impressive Tyrolean mountains and can be […]
Cold Therapy
The use of cold therapy to treat injury and inflammation dates back to 2500 B.C. Used to soothe swelling and for an analgesic effect, it also became known as an effective treatment for neuralgia and migraines. The application of cold exerts various effects on the body: • Hemodynamic: by constricting the blood vessels in muscle […]
2023 TRENDS: The Future of Wellness Press Event
Held at Remedy place, a social wellness club in Chelsea, Manhattan, the GWS Trends for 2023 were eagerly awaited. Media from New York and press from around the country and internationally gathered to hear the latest trends that will shape the industry over the coming year. Susie Ellis gave a short introduction to the Global […]