Best Cryotherapy Chambers and Machines for Clinics (2026): 6 Compared

For wellness clinic, med spa and recovery studio owners. Updated October 22, 2026 · Prepared by Prospyr. A cryotherapy chamber is the most visible piece of cold equipment a clinic can buy, and the choice comes down to how it is cooled (liquid nitrogen or electric), how many sessions a day it can run, and who will service it. This list covers the companies that sell whole-body cryotherapy chambers and localized cryo devices to clinics. It does not cover franchises; for those, see our list of cryotherapy and recovery franchises. Prospyr makes practice software, not cryotherapy equipment, and none of the companies below is a Prospyr product or partner. Each summary reflects what the company publishes on its own website, checked October 2026. This article makes no claim about what cryotherapy does for patients. Prices, specifications and regulatory status change, so confirm everything in a written quote before you buy.

What is a cryotherapy chamber, and is it FDA cleared?

A whole-body cryotherapy chamber is an enclosed cabin that exposes a standing person to air cooled far below freezing for a few minutes, either with vaporized liquid nitrogen or with an electric refrigeration system. In July 2016 the FDA published a consumer update, "Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC): A Cool Trend That Lacks Evidence, Poses Risks," stating that it had not cleared or approved any whole-body cryotherapy device for medical use and naming risks including asphyxiation, frostbite, burns and eye injury. Several makers on this list describe their chambers as non-medical or wellness equipment. Localized cold-air devices are different: some are FDA-cleared for narrow uses, such as Zimmer's Cryo 7 for skin cooling during laser and dermatological treatments. Market a chamber as a wellness service, not a treatment, unless the exact device carries a clearance for that use.

The 6 cryotherapy equipment makers at a glance

How we chose this list

We looked for manufacturers, not resellers or franchises, that sell cryotherapy equipment to clinics, med spas or recovery studios on their own websites. We kept companies that (1) describe a commercial or clinical buyer, (2) publish checkable details about cooling type, capacity, power or support, and (3) are currently selling. We checked localized devices against the FDA's 510(k) database. We left out companies whose sites were offline, sold only through franchise agreements, or bundled their own booking, point-of-sale or membership software with the machine. The order is our editorial view, not a measure of quality or results.

1CryoBuilt#

CryoBuilt in Sacramento, California, makes only electric cryotherapy equipment and states every system is "designed and crafted 100% in the USA." Its lineup runs from the Chillybox, a plug-and-play unit for homes and light commercial use, to the single-user Polaris, the Tundra, the multi-user Everest and the larger Nordic. It reports equipment in 600+ locations across 8+ countries and has a dedicated page for regenerative medicine, longevity, sports medicine and med spa practices.

What stands out:

• No nitrogen. All CryoBuilt equipment is electric, so there are no nitrogen deliveries or tank storage.
• Published specs. The Chillybox lists a standard 110V dedicated 20 amp circuit, one person per session, about 10 sessions a day and an estimated $5 to $10 a day to operate, with a listed price of $29,500 (shown as sold out when we checked). The Everest lists 1 to 2+ guests per session and 50 to 100 sessions a day by package.
• Service plan. CryoCare+ advertises 24/7 remote monitoring and a nationwide network of 3,000+ technicians.
• Financing. Product pages advertise financing from $2,000 a month.

Right for: clinics that want an electric chamber built and serviced in the US. Ask: the purchase price and electrical spec for the model you need, the CryoCare+ cost, and the lead time.

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2MECOTEC#

MECOTEC describes itself as a "specialist in industrial deep-cold technologies" and builds electric chambers in Germany, with a North America region on its site. Its lineup includes the CORE SERIES (cryo:one and cryo:one+), the NEO SERIES (1COOL and 2COOL), the cryoair multi walk-in chamber for groups, cryoair flex, and localized cold-air devices that reach down to about −60 °C at the nozzle.

What stands out:

• Group capacity. MECOTEC states a cryoair multi walk-in chamber can run 300 sessions a day, at −110 °C real room temperature.
• Honest price guidance. Its cost page cites outside industry price ranges of roughly EUR 20,000 to 50,000 for nitrogen cryosaunas and EUR 50,000 to 205,000 for electric whole-body chambers, and says it quotes per project.
• Electric only. It states its electric chambers need no gas and no oxygen monitoring.

Right for: larger recovery or longevity clinics planning a room-style chamber for groups. Ask: where US service technicians are based, parts lead times, and power requirements for the US model.

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3CRYONiQ#

CRYONiQ lists a US entity, Cryoniq Inc., in Wilmington, Delaware, and reports over 500 installations worldwide. It sells the CRYO XC and CRYO XC Plus nitrogen whole-body chambers, the CRYO LC liquid-nitrogen localized device, and lists Taiga and Taiga Pro electric chambers and the CO₂-cooled Rivis portable device as available for pre-order.

What stands out:

• Buyer guides. Its site publishes pages on room requirements, safety features, liquid nitrogen suppliers, insurance, licenses and permits, and operating costs.
• Price ranges. Its cost page gives category ranges in euros, for example about €30,000 to €55,000 for a nitrogen open-top cryosauna and €55,000 to €80,000 for a light-commercial electric chamber, without assigning prices to its own models.
• Training and support. It lists operator training, installation, maintenance and a warranty page for each product.

Right for: clinics comfortable with nitrogen that want detailed planning material before the sales call. Ask: the US price and delivery date for the model you want, nitrogen supply in your area, and US service coverage.

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4Cryomed#

Cryomed, based in Hul, Slovakia, states it has made whole-body cryotherapy machines since 2002 and installed over 1,800 cryosaunas in more than 70 countries. Its lineup includes nitrogen cryosaunas (Cryomed Pro Ultra, Pro, Basic, One Ultra, One and Mini), electric and nitrogen cryochambers including the CryoMe e-IceChill, CF-04 and CF-05 localized cryofans that it says operate from −80 °C to −120 °C, a mobile cryosauna and equine units.

What stands out:

• Range. Few makers sell this many nitrogen formats, from compact cabins to mobile units for events.
• Regulatory clarity. Cryomed says its whole-body and local devices are CE-certified and that most of its machines are sold as non-medical equipment.
• Business services. It lists financing, marketing support, operator training and technical support.

Right for: clinics that want a nitrogen cryosauna or a mobile unit and are comfortable buying from a European maker. Ask: who installs and services units in the US, the warranty, and lead time to your state.

Visit Cryomed →

5Vacuactivus#

Vacuactivus states it has headquarters in Los Angeles, California, with European production, and 21 years of experience. It sells both electric and nitrogen chambers under the Antarctica name (Antarctica Electric, Antarctica WBC Electric, Antarctica Nitrogen and Antarctica WBC Nitrogen), plus the Antarctica Barrel, CryoStar and Iceberg localized units.

What stands out:

• Both cooling types. One supplier for nitrogen and electric lets you compare running costs side by side.
• Published warranty. A standard one-year manufacturer's warranty covering the body, motors and parts, with an optional extension of up to three years if chosen within 10 days of purchase.

Right for: clinics weighing nitrogen against electric that want both quotes from one company. Ask: pricing, US service response times, and whether the extended warranty covers labor and travel.

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6Zimmer MedizinSystems (Cryo 7)#

Zimmer MedizinSystems sells localized cold-air devices, not whole-body chambers. Its Cryo 7 delivers cold air as low as −30 °C, and Zimmer reports more than 60,000 Cryo units sold. Zimmer states its Cryo systems are intended to minimize pain and thermal injury during laser and dermatological treatments, and for temporary topical anesthetic relief with injections. The FDA database lists Cryo 7 under K220020 (February 2022), which references the indications cleared for the Cryo 6 under K060395. Zimmer notes it is not affiliated with Zimmer Biomet.

What stands out:

• Fits the laser room. Zimmer states the device cools the skin before, during and after laser energy without interfering with the beam.
• Three models and trade-ins. Cryo 7, Cryo 6 and Cryo Mini, plus a trade-in program for older Cryo units.
• Service. Its A to Z Service program covers maintenance and device registration.

Right for: med spas and plastic surgery practices that run lasers or IPL and want an FDA-cleared skin cooling device, rather than a recovery chamber. Ask: price, which model fits the number of laser rooms you run, and the trade-in value of your current cooler.

Visit Zimmer MedizinSystems (Cryo 7) →

Nitrogen vs. electric cryotherapy chambers

Nitrogen cryosaunas are usually open-top cabins with the head outside. They cost less to buy, but every session uses liquid nitrogen, so you need a supplier, tank storage and ventilation, and CRYONiQ's guide estimates 5 to 8 litres per typical session. Electric chambers are closed rooms or cabins cooled by refrigeration. They cost more up front, need a dedicated circuit and space for the cooling system, and remove nitrogen handling. Run both options through our equipment ROI calculator using your expected sessions a day, and compare financing with the lease vs. buy calculator.

Questions to ask any cryotherapy equipment maker

1. What is the regulatory status in writing? For a whole-body chamber, expect the answer to be that it is not FDA-cleared. For a localized device, get the 510(k) number and cleared indication and check it in the FDA database.
2. What safety features are built in? Ask about oxygen monitoring (for nitrogen units), emergency stops, door release, session timers and operator controls.
3. What does the room need? Get electrical, ventilation, floor space and ceiling height specs, and for nitrogen, tank size and delivery access.
4. What does it cost per session? Ask for nitrogen or electricity cost per session and annual maintenance.
5. Who services it, and how fast? Ask where the nearest technician is and whether remote monitoring is included.
6. What training comes with it? Ask who on your team is trained, and what screening and consent process the maker recommends. Confirm screening with your medical director.
7. What does the warranty cover? Get length, parts, labor and travel in writing.

Where Prospyr fits

Cryotherapy earns its keep through frequency, so most clinics sell it as packages or a monthly membership and book it as a room alongside other services. Prospyr handles online scheduling for wellness clinics, stores intake forms and consent in the patient's chart, and shows session volume in analytics, on one patient record with charting and payments. For other recovery equipment, see our list of wellness equipment for clinics, or book a practice demo.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cryotherapy chamber cost?

Few makers publish prices. CryoBuilt lists its entry Chillybox at $29,500. MECOTEC cites industry ranges of roughly EUR 20,000 to 50,000 for nitrogen cryosaunas and EUR 50,000 to 205,000 for electric whole-body chambers, and CRYONiQ publishes similar euro ranges. Ask each maker for a written quote that includes delivery, installation, training and the first year of service.

Are cryotherapy chambers FDA approved?

No whole-body cryotherapy chamber is FDA-cleared or approved for medical use, according to the FDA's 2016 consumer update. Some localized cold-air devices are cleared for narrow uses, such as skin cooling during laser treatments. Keep your marketing to the wellness experience unless your exact device has a clearance.

Is an electric or nitrogen cryotherapy chamber better for a clinic?

Electric chambers cost more to buy but remove nitrogen deliveries, storage and the related ventilation needs. Nitrogen cryosaunas cost less up front but carry a per-session gas cost. Your session volume, room and local nitrogen prices decide which pays back faster.

What is localized cryotherapy?

Localized cryotherapy directs cold air or nitrogen vapor at one area through a handheld nozzle instead of cooling the whole body. Med spas often use cleared skin cooling devices such as Zimmer's Cryo line during laser treatments.

Should I buy a chamber or a cryotherapy franchise?

Buying equipment lets you add cryotherapy to an existing clinic under your own brand. A franchise sells a full studio model with a brand and fees. See our list of cryotherapy and recovery franchises to compare.

Want your company considered?

We review this list quarterly. Companies that make cryotherapy chambers or localized cryo devices for clinics can send their website and what they offer practices to info@prospyrmed.com. Inclusion is editorial and not paid.

Editorial scope

This list is based on each company's public website, the FDA's 510(k) database and the FDA's 2016 consumer update on whole-body cryotherapy, checked October 2026 with AI-assisted research. Companies did not review this article before publication. It is not medical advice, a guarantee of results, or a substitute for checking references, regulatory status and your state's rules. Read our methodology or report a correction.