Book a one-off session or series of treatments, or join one of our group sessions to learn all about the benefits. Combine an Ice Bath with our Infrared Sauna treatment to experience the benefits of Fire & Ice.
Cold Water Immersion Therapy, also known as Hydrotherapy, is where you move from sitting in the cold of an ice bath to standing in the heat of a hot shower.
You may spend up to a couple of minutes in the ice bath before moving to the hot shower to warm the body up again, which encourages the natural recovery process of the body, enabling the relief of many medical conditions and physical ailments.
The ice bath therapy then works by dilating the blood vessels in the heat and then constricting them in the cold. This results in alternating the blood from flowing to the internal organs and extremities. For this reason, many athletes use cold baths and other forms of cold therapy to speed up recovery after physical exercise.
Besides the many wonderful physical benefits that cold water therapy boasts, cold water immersion also greatly supports mental wellbeing. Submerging your body in 15 degrees celsius water requires steady, conscious and deep breathing. This is something that in day to day life, we do not typically practise. Breathing in this way, floods our cells with fresh energy, lowers our heart rate and encourages relaxation.
Furthermore, frequent sessions in the cold water bath, builds resilience and mental discipline which can be harnessed in everyday life, to tackle tough situations and personal challenges.
View Ice Bath Terms & Conditions and Health & Safety
We ask that you please wait to schedule your ice bath if you have:
Research has shown that there are multiple benefits to cold immersion therapy:
Check with your Physician before booking your cold immersion therapy if you have:
How long should I spend in the ice bath, my first time?
When it is the first time, you should limit your time to a maximum of 5 minutes in the ice bath.
What is the longest I should spend in the ice bath?
When receiving an ice bath therapy treatment, you do run the risk of hypothermia if you submerge in the bath for too long. It is your responsibility to listen to your body and not submerge for longer than 15 minutes.
What do I do after the ice bath?
Ensure that you rise out of the bath very gradually and slowly to avoid any light headedness or slipping. Then make your way to the hot shower to warm the body and feel the “tingly” sensation of the cold immersion therapy working.
How soon after exercise should I book in for cold immersion therapy?
Any time after 24 hours is recommended, however, if you can time it so that you are using the ice bath as soon after exercise as possible, that will have the greatest benefits.
Who is the ice bath not suitable for?
Cold Immersion Therapy at Nadi is not suitable for those who are currently:
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Yoga Studio, Massage, Salt Floats, Infrared Saunas & Ice Bath
55 Gorge Road, Queenstown
Tel. 0274 426 161
There are physical conditions and health problems that it is not advised to receive an ice bath therapy treatment as it may be unsafe. If you have any of the conditions listed below, we advise you consult a doctor/physician before booking in your ice bath therapy treatment or services. If you do have any of the following conditions and it is unsafe for you to have the ice bath therapy treatment, we reserve the right to ask you to leave without receiving your service and reserve the right to refuse a refund.
– High blood pressure
– Low blood pressure
– Epilepsy/Seizure disorder
– Currently experiencing Diarrhoea/Incontinence
– Open wounds or skin ulcers
– Heart conditions
– Sensitivity to Chlorine, Bromine, Sulfate or Magnesium
– Mobility issues
– Circulatory system problems
– Diabetes Type 1
– Diabetes Type 2
– Skin insensitivity to temperature
– Skin hypersensitivity to temperature
When receiving an ice bath therapy treatment, you do run the risk of hypothermia if you submerge in the bath for too long. It is your responsibility to listen to your body and not submerge for longer than 15 minutes.
If any of the following apply to you, we ask that you do not book your ice bath therapy treatment until the appropriate length of time has passed. If you do have any of the following, we reserve the right to ask you to leave without receiving your service and reserve the right to refuse a refund. If you do receive the treatment and cause additional cleaning/maintenance to the ice bath, you will be charged an additional $200 cleaning and equipment maintenance fee.
– Under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or illicit/illegal substances
– Contagious Disease/Fever/Cold/Flu Symptoms
– Had your hair coloured in the last 2 weeks
– Had a keratin treatment to your hair in the last 4 weeks
– Had a spray tan in the last 2 weeks
– Currently have henna colouring in your hair
The minimum age for an ice bath treatment is 16 years of age. If you are under 18 years of age, a legal guardian must sign your waiver as consent on your behalf.
Please shower and rinse off the full body before using the ice bath.
You are welcome to go between a hot shower and the ice bath as many times as you would like throughout the duration of your appointment. Please be aware that the floor may be slippery when wet.
Please try to vacate the room within 10 minutes at the end of your treatment, as we have to prepare for the next client. A timer will be set for you to keep you aware of when to exit the room.
If you are currently menstruating, we ask that you please reschedule your ice bath therapy session to a different stage in your cycle.
Cancellations and rescheduling appointments must be made 24 hours before the start of your appointment and must be made no later than 5.00pm the day before your treatment. If booked directly with us there is a 5% non-refundable credit card fee (included in all our prices as shown), this is non-refundable even when cancelled within the cancellation time-frame. When cancelled or no-show within the cancellation time, no refunds are possible.
Finally, it is forbidden to initiate or participate in any sexual activity at Nadi. If you do, you will be asked to leave and will not receive a refund. Additionally, you may be fined $200 and reported to the authorities for any inappropriate sexual advances or behaviour.
