Call Us - Hunt Club613-224-2077 Call Us - Kanata343-309-9654 Book Online Today Elysian Wellness Cold Plunge Therapy Get focused treatment today that makes you feel better tomorrow Book Online Today Elysian Wellness Ottawa Cold Plunge Therapy Get focused treatment today that makes you feel better tomorrow Book Online Today Invigorate Your Body & Your Mind Cold plunge therapy, otherwise referred to as cold water immersion or cold water therapy is an ancient practice that uses cold water to boost cardiovascular circulation to promote a variety of health benefits. People from many cultures have been submerging themselves in cold water to treat and prevent health conditions for millennia. Now, modern science is supporting the practice, with numerous studies touting the benefits of cold plunge therapy for our health. Cold plunge therapy is widely used by professional and elite athletes to improve performance and help reduce injuries. It’s long been seen as an effective method to reduce inflammation and speed up recovery from intense workouts or injury. Now you can practice cold plunge therapy at our Kanata location! Get Started With Elysian Wellness Today! Book Online Benefits of Cold Water Therapy Boosting your immune system Improving your circulation Reducing anxiety Deepening your sleep Spiking your energy levels Fighting and Reducing inflammation in your body Research revolving around cold water immersion has typically been focused on pain and injury prevention and recovery. However, there are many other potential health benefits as shown above. Using cold water therapy may also have long-term benefits if done on a regular basis. The great thing about cold plunge therapy is that you do it at home, in a lake, a fitness club, or a speciality wellness studio. Although, we do recommend doing cold water therapy under the guidance of a trained physical therapist for the best results. Contact our team to book an appointment! Why Do Cold Plunge Therapy? Strengthen your immune system & improve circulation Collapse If you suffer from poor circulation, not only is your blood flow compromised, but it can put immense stress on your heart. It can cause you to feel fatigue, headaches and regular muscle cramps. More alarmingly, it can cause high blood pressure leading to heart attack and stroke. Cold therapy helps ease inflammation by constricting the blood vessels in your body, bringing the blood flow closer to the vital organs and reducing swelling from excess fluid build-up. Some experts think that exposing the body to the shock of cold water forces it into survival mode, causing an increase in the amount of white blood cells produced by your bone marrow and enriching the blood in your body. After leaving the cold plunge tub, your blood vessels will expand to reinvigorate circulation and help to flush out parts of your immune system. This spurs your lymphatic system, a subsystem of the circulatory system with its own network of vessels, tissues, and organs. It helps defend the body against infection by supplying disease-fighting cells called lymphocytes, and collects excess fluid and particulate matter from your body’s tissues and deposits them in the bloodstream to be filtered. The promotion of lymphatic drainage by cold plunge therapy can have great implications for those suffering from autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), arthritis, lupus, and psoriasis. Improve sleep & athletic performance Expand The boost in endorphins provided by cold therapy can help improve sleep quality as well as athletic performance — as endorphins are known to reduce pain. Many people find quality sleep to be elusive. The benefits of improving your sleep on your physical and mental health are immense. Think of how an increase of physical and mental energy could boost all aspects of your life. Reduce anxiety Expand The temporary discomfort of exposure to the cold can bring benefits for your body and mind. If you're looking for ways to naturally enhance your mood or simply want to try something new, consider the benefits of cold plunge therapy. If you're suffering from anxiety or stress, taking a dip in icy water can help lower your levels of cortisol, which is a stress hormone. It also triggers the production of norepinephrine, a chemical that helps regulate alertness, attention, focus and energy. Studies have shown a link between a lack of norepinephrine as a possible cause of depression. Relief from arthritis & osteoporosis symptoms Expand Cold plunge therapy helps reduce pain and swelling, two primary symptoms of arthritis and osteoporosis. The cold plunge constricts blood vessels and decreases blood flow to your joints, helping reduce inflammation, relieve swelling and soothe pain. Cold plunge therapy can be a helpful tool to manage pain and swelling, and reduce your use of medications. Get Started With Elysian Wellness Today! Book Online How Does Cold Plunge Therapy Work? You've got this far, and you're thinking about doing some cold water therapy, but you're probably still wondering how it works. We're here to break it down for you. Exposing your body to cold water causes your blood vessels to narrow which directs blood to your vital organs like the heart, brain, and lungs. With more blood moving towards your major organs, it's able to gather more oxygen and additional nutrients. As soon as you get out of the cold water, those constricted blood vessels slowly start to expand. When that happens, the oxygen and nutrient-rich blood gets pumped back towards your muscle tissues - helping to reduce inflammation and reduce waste products like lactic acid. If you do cold water therapy on a regular basis, your blood vessel's ability to circulate blood throughout the body can improve! Just like how you can train your muscles by lifting weights and strengthening them, you can strengthen and train your blood vessels with cold plunge therapy. Cold Plunge Therapy FAQs What can I expect during a cold plunge session? Collapse Cold plunge therapy is a self-administered treatment that requires no supervision from a therapist or nurse. Cold plunge involves a dip in icy cold water at temperatures as low as 5–10 degrees celsius. All bookings are for 20 minutes. You’re allowed a maximum of 10 minutes cold time in the plunge, and 10 minutes for clean-up or to shower afterwards. All bookings and fees are for 20 minutes no matter how much time you spend in the cold plunge. Are there risks in taking a cold plunge? Expand Hypothermia is the main risk if someone stays in too long. That’s why there’s a maximum of only 10 minutes in the cold plunge. Cold plunge therapy isn’t recommended for anyone with cardiovascular issues such as arrhythmias, risk of cardiac arrest or risk of respiratory distress. Please consult with your doctor before booking an appointment. Is cold plunge therapy covered by insurance? Expand No, cold plunge therapy is typically not covered by insurance. Do you offer cold plunge therapy at both locations? Expand Cold plunge therapy is currently only available at our Kanata location. Contact us Today to Schedule an Appointment Experience the difference that our award-winning physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage, and other therapeutic services can make Name* Email* Phone* Select Service Requested*Help Me Get StartedPhysiotherapyChiropractorAcupunctureMassage TherapyDietitianYogaIV TherapyCold Plunge Your Message*