A cryotherapy chamber for a spa is usually a single-guest electric cryosauna or walk-in chamber that runs 2–3 minute sessions at −90 to −110 °C (−130 to −166 °F). Entry electric cryosaunas on the market cost about $25,000–30,000, and head-in walk-in chambers like our Cryo X1 sit in the $65,000–100,000 band. Spas add cryo to the menu as an upsell to facials, massage and body treatments. Med spas often use a head-in chamber as a signature service.
Why spas add cryotherapy
Spas sell time. A 60-minute massage ties up a room and a therapist for more than an hour. A cryo session ties up a small room for about 10 minutes, including changing, and one attendant can run it.
That changes the math on a spa floor:
- High revenue per square foot. A 2 × 2 m room can take up to 8–10 guests an hour at peak.
- Easy add-on. Guests already in a robe can add three minutes of cold before or after a treatment.
- Low labor. Sessions are short and supervised, not hands-on.
- A reason to come back. Cold sessions suit a weekly routine, which is what memberships need.
Guests use cryo as part of recovery and wellness routines. The research on whole-body cryotherapy is ongoing and mixed, so sell the experience, not a medical outcome.
Which model fits a spa
| Format | Typical price | Room | Power | Running cost / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryo X1: electric walk-in, head in | $69,900 | 2.0 × 2.0 m, 2.5 m ceiling | Three-phase | $140–200 |
| Electric cryosauna, head out (market) | $25,000–30,000 | Small treatment room | Often single-phase | Electricity only |
| Nitrogen cryosauna, head out (market) | $25,000–30,000 | Ventilated room + dewar | Standard outlet | $3,000–5,000 in nitrogen |
Cryo X1: the signature service, available now. A head-in, whole-body chamber is what guests picture when they hear “cryotherapy”. Med spas and larger day spas use it as a premium menu item. It holds −110 °C (−166 °F) on electricity alone, costs about $140–200 a month to run and fits a 2 × 2 m room. It needs a three-phase circuit, so check your panel early.
Head-out cryosaunas: a smaller first step. Some spa guests prefer to keep their head out and talk to the attendant face to face. Cryosaunas cost less, around $25,000–30,000 for entry electric units, but they are partial-body. Our cryosaunas buyer guide explains the trade-offs.
Nitrogen: only if it already makes sense. Nitrogen cryosaunas are cheap to buy, but liquid nitrogen runs about $3,000–5,000 a month at clinic volume and needs ventilation and an oxygen monitor. For most spas an electric unit costs less within the first year. See electric vs nitrogen and cryosauna vs chamber.
Planning the room inside a spa
Put the cryo room near the changing area and away from quiet treatment rooms. Electric units have a compressor that makes a steady hum, like a large fridge.
- Floor space. The X1 needs a 2 × 2 m (6.5 × 6.5 ft) room with a 2.5 m ceiling.
- Heat. Electric units reject heat into the room. Plan for extra cooling or an exhaust so the room stays comfortable.
- Humidity. Spas are humid. Keep the cryo room away from steam rooms and wet areas and aim for normal indoor humidity.
- Access. Check doors and corridors from the loading point to the room.
We review your floor plan and electrical panel before you order. Full details are in room and power requirements.
Menu and pricing ideas
Sessions across the market commonly sell for $40–90. How you package cryo matters more than the single price.
| Menu item | Example price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single session | $50–90 | Stand-alone booking |
| Add-on to facial or massage | $25–45 | Sold at booking or check-in |
| 5- or 10-session pack | $200–600 | Prepaid, moves guests into a routine |
| Monthly cryo membership | $150–300 | Set number of sessions or unlimited |
| Spa membership tier upgrade | +$50–100 / mo | Cryo included with existing membership |
These are illustrative ranges. Set your own prices against your local market.
Some pairings that fit a spa menu:
- Cold before heat. Cryo, then sauna or a warm body treatment.
- Post-massage cool-down. A short cold session after deep-tissue work.
- Pre-event package. Cryo plus a facial for guests before weddings or events.
Staffing and training
A trained operator must be present for every session. That does not need to be a licensed therapist. Spa attendants and front-desk staff can run sessions.
Delivery of the X1 includes one day of on-site training. It covers:
- Screening guests before their first session
- Starting, watching and ending a session
- Dry clothing, gloves, socks and footwear rules
- What to do if a guest wants to stop early
- Daily checks, cleaning and basic troubleshooting
Guest experience
The session is short, so the details around it make the experience.
- Robes and towels. Guests change into dry underwear or shorts, then a robe to walk to the chamber. Towels for anyone who has just come from a wet area.
- Protective items. Dry socks, gloves and slippers or clogs. A headband or ear cover for head-in chambers.
- Screening. A short health questionnaire and signed waiver before the first session. Common exclusions include pregnancy, uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart conditions and cold sensitivity. Our safety guide lists them.
- Music and talk. The attendant talks guests through the session. Playlists help first-timers.
Revenue math (illustrative)
Here is a round-number example, not a promise. Your prices and bookings decide the result.
Illustrative example: day spa with a Cryo X1
- 12 sessions a day, 26 days a month = 312 sessions
- Average $50 a session (mix of add-ons, singles and packs)
- Monthly cryo revenue: about $15,600
- Electricity: about $140–200 a month
- Lease: about $1,450 a month, or $69,900 upfront
At those numbers, a cash purchase pays back in about five months before staff costs. At half the bookings it still pays back within a year. The market range for operators is $15,000–25,000 a month in cryo revenue, with a payback of 6–14 months. Run your own numbers in the calculator on the X1 page, and see the operating cost guide for staffing and maintenance.
Install timeline
A typical spa project looks like this:
- Week 1: floor plan and electrical review, quote.
- Weeks 2–6: your electrician adds the dedicated three-phase circuit; you prepare the room.
- Delivery week: delivery, installation and commissioning. An X1 install takes one to two days.
- Training: on site, on the day of commissioning or the day after.
Delivery, installation, commissioning and staff training are included in the price in the contiguous US. Warranty is two years parts and labor. Leasing is available; see financing and installation.
Superhuman Cryo X1
Whole-body cold, no nitrogen bill.
- Guests
- 1
- Cabin air
- −110 °C
- Cooling
- Electric
- Footprint
- 1.6 × 1.4 m
Ready to plan your room? Contact us with your floor plan and we will confirm fit, power and price.
