Frequently asked questions
Are all the listed businesses dedicated cryotherapy clinics?
No. The selection includes wellness centres, float facilities, a skin clinic, a medical spa, an alternative medicine practitioner and a body-contouring clinic. Wellness @ Wilston specifically lists cryotherapy, while other businesses focus on contrast, sauna, float, massage or related treatments.
What can I combine with a recovery session?
Options vary. Inside Out Active Recovery combines compression, lymphatic boots, infrared sauna and hot-and-cold plunges. TH7 West End offers contrast pools, sauna, steam and compression, while City Cave centres combine float therapy with sauna or massage.
Is float therapy the same as cryotherapy?
No. Float therapy uses warm magnesium water in a low-sensory environment, whereas cryotherapy is a cold-based treatment. City Cave Ipswich, Mt Gravatt and Clayfield are relevant for floating, while Wellness @ Wilston specifically lists cryotherapy.
Should first-time visitors ask for an explanation?
Yes, particularly when the treatment is unfamiliar. Wellness @ Wilston describes appointments that explain the process and allow questions, and ICE Sculpting Clinic describes treatment consultations before sessions. Ask what will happen and how to prepare.