Most recovery tools work on the whole body. Targeted cryotherapy works on the one place that’s been bothering you.
A trained staff member guides a concentrated stream of therapeutic cold directly to the specific muscle group, joint, or injury site that needs it – delivering the anti-inflammatory and pain-relief benefits of cold therapy with surgical precision, at a fraction of the exposure time of a full cold plunge.
The experience is intense in the best possible way. Most people feel the relief before the session ends.
Cold therapy’s primary mechanisms are well established: vasoconstriction reduces local blood flow and inflammation, numbs pain signals at the site, and as the cold withdraws, fresh oxygenated blood floods back in – flushing out inflammatory byproducts and jumpstarting the body’s repair process.
What makes targeted cryotherapy distinct is precision. Rather than exposing your entire body to cold to treat one problem area, targeted cryo concentrates that entire effect on a specific site – a swollen knee, a tight shoulder, an inflamed hip flexor, a recurring achilles issue – delivering a stronger, more focused intervention in five to ten minutes.
It’s the difference between icing a sprain with a bag of frozen peas and treating it with a calibrated clinical tool.
You'll come in, identify the target area with our staff member, and position comfortably so the treatment site is accessible. The session itself runs 5–10 minutes - a trained team member guides a concentrated cold applicator directly over your target area with consistent, controlled movement throughout.
The cold is intense. That's the point. But it is controlled and our staff member monitors your response throughout, and you direct the session. Most people are surprised by how manageable and quickly relieving it feels. The apprehension going in rarely survives the first 60 seconds.
As the cold withdraws, blood flow returns rapidly to the treated area. You'll feel warmth, a reduction in tension, and in most cases, noticeably improved mobility within minutes. The anti-inflammatory effects continue working for several hours after the session ends.
Comfortable, accessible clothing that allows exposure to the target area. No special gear required; our staff will position and guide the treatment throughout.
Water supports your body's circulatory recovery response.
Application
High training loads produce site-specific damage - the same shoulder, the same knee, the same achilles - that accumulates faster than general recovery tools can address. Targeted cryo treats the problem where it lives. For athletes managing overuse, in-season soreness, or the aftermath of a particularly hard effort, this is the fastest, most precise recovery tool in the studio.
The neck that locks up by Wednesday. The lower back that tightens after a long flight. The shoulders that hold every stressful meeting of the week. Targeted cryotherapy addresses chronic tension patterns at the source - delivering relief that passive rest and stretching alone don't consistently produce.
Targeted cryotherapy delivers concentrated anti-inflammatory intervention to specific injury sites - supporting the body's own healing process without the systemic exposure of a cold plunge or the mechanical pressure of compression. Particularly effective for soft tissue injuries, tendinitis, and post-surgical recovery (cleared by a physician).
Knees, hips, ankles, elbows, wrists - targeted cryo reduces localized inflammation in specific joints without requiring full-body cold exposure. For members managing recurring joint issues or arthritis-adjacent discomfort, regular targeted sessions can produce meaningful, cumulative improvement over time.
Targeted cryotherapy is safe for most healthy adults and is intended for general wellness and recovery support - not as a medical treatment. If you have cardiovascular conditions, cold sensitivity or Raynaud's disease, nerve damage, open wounds at the treatment site, or are pregnant, please consult your physician before booking. Our staff is happy to discuss whether this session is appropriate for you before your first visit.
The most complete post-training recovery sequence for a specific problem area. Cryotherapy reduces localized inflammation and flushes the initial inflammatory response; compression then actively moves the remaining metabolic waste and excess fluid through the lymphatic system, clearing the treated area more thoroughly than either delivers alone. Book cryo first; let the cold do its work, then let compression clear the field.
Alternating concentrated cold with deep penetrating heat amplifies the circulatory benefits of both modalities. The cryo drives vasoconstriction and reduces inflammation at the target site; the infrared sauna then opens circulation systemically, flooding the treated tissue with fresh blood and accelerating the repair process. The contrast effect – practiced in elite sports recovery for decades – is now available in one visit. Cryo first, sauna second. The circulatory rebound in the sauna after cryo is one of the most effective recovery moments in the studio.
Cold therapy reduces pain signals and local inflammation – making the tissue in the treated area more receptive to deep stretching work that follows. If you have a problem area that’s both sore and restricted, this sequence addresses both dimensions: cryo clears the pain and inflammation, stretching restores the range of motion that inflammation was mechanically preventing. Cryo first, stretching second. Particularly effective for hip flexors, hamstrings, rotator cuff, and lower back.
Targeted cryotherapy at Body Reset Recovery is available in Clinton, MD – serving Prince George’s County, Charles County, and the greater Southern Maryland area.
Once only available in DC or Northern Virginia, professional-grade targeted cryotherapy is now right here in Southern Maryland.
Q: What is targeted cryotherapy?
A: Targeted cryotherapy – also called localized cryotherapy – is the application of concentrated cold to a specific muscle group, joint, or injury site. Unlike a cold plunge, which exposes the entire body to cold water, targeted cryo uses a precision applicator guided by a trained staff member to deliver intense cold therapy directly where the body needs it. Sessions run 5–10 minutes and results are typically felt immediately.
Q: How is targeted cryotherapy different from a cold plunge?
A: Cold plunge is a systemic, whole-body treatment. Targeted cryotherapy is site-specific – it concentrates the full anti-inflammatory and pain-relief effect of cold therapy on one particular area, such as a swollen knee, tight shoulder, inflamed hip flexor, or recurring achilles issue. For site-specific problems, targeted cryo is more precise and more efficient than full-body immersion.
Q: Does targeted cryotherapy hurt?
A: The cold is intense and that’s what makes it effective. But it is controlled throughout by a trained staff member who monitors your response and adjusts accordingly. Most people are surprised by how manageable it feels. The apprehension before the session rarely survives the first 60 seconds. Most clients describe the immediate post-session feeling as noticeably relieving.
Q: How long is a targeted cryotherapy session?
A: Sessions run 5–10 minutes. This is one of the fastest recovery treatments available delivering concentrated benefits in a fraction of the time of traditional cold therapy approaches.
Q: What conditions is targeted cryotherapy good for?
A: Targeted cryotherapy is effective for post-exercise muscle soreness, acute joint inflammation, chronic overuse injuries, tendinitis, post-surgical recovery (physician-cleared), and general joint discomfort in areas like knees, hips, ankles, elbows, and shoulders. It is intended for general wellness and recovery support; not as a medical treatment.
Q: How much does targeted cryotherapy cost at Body Reset?
A: Targeted cryotherapy is available as a standalone add-on session for $49. It is not included in base memberships but Renew members receive 30% off every booking. It is also available as part of a Day Pass combination.
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