Impact Cryotherapy Named TAG Top 40 Innovative Technology Company

One of 40 Companies Honored By Technology Association of Georgia for Innovation and Contributions to the State’s Technology Community

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Impact Cryotherapy, the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems, announces that the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, has named it as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2015 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 25, 2015, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

The only company that engineers and manufactures whole body cryotherapy units in the United States, Impact Cryotherapy has redesigned the form and functionality of whole body cryotherapy to meet the new and emerging requirements for the ongoing evolution of cold therapies. Cryotherapy is used worldwide by athletes and others to maintain fitness and increase energy and is part of a holistic approach to improving overall athletic performance and promoting wellness.

TAG’S Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of Georgia’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.

“The 2015 Top 40 finalists are an elite group of innovators who represent the very best of Georgia’s Technology community,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “The 2015 Top 40 finalists are shining examples of what makes our State such a hotbed for technology and we applaud them for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community.”

This year’s Top 40 Companies were selected from among over 100 applications submitted by companies from across Georgia. Companies selected for the “Top 40” will be showcased in an exhibition at The 2015 Georgia Technology Summit.

Impact Cryotherapy Co-Founder and CEO Richard Otto said, “We are truly honored to be selected as one of the Top 40 winners, because it validates the commitment of our entire team to advancing the technology and user experience of whole body cryotherapy. While we have made great strides, we will continue to evolve the technology to bring the best possible solutions to our customers and to end-users.”

The 2015 Georgia Technology Summit is expected to draw a crowd of more than 1,300 C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community. In addition to presentations from some of the top technology influencers in the nation, the newest member of the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia will be inducted.

For more information about TAG and the Georgia Technology Summit and to register for the event, visit http://www.tagonline.org/events/georgia-technology-summit. Follow the conversation on Twitter through #TAGGTS.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 26,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia and Savannah. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides networking and educational programs; celebrates Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. TAG hosts over 200 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 34 professional societies. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. The company focuses on four key markets: professional and collegiate athletic facilities, whole body cryotherapy retail locations, health professionals and resorts and spas. The company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person units that are engineered and manufactured in the United States in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability. Learn more at www.impactcryotherapy.com.

TeleHealth Solutions Helps Advance Fast-Growing Telemedicine Industry with Comprehensive Services

TeleHealth Solutions serves as a trusted and knowledgeable resource for healthcare systems, hospitals, clinics and physician practices that are seeking the most effective and cost-efficient way to add or improve a telehealth program.

TeleHealth Solutions addresses every step involved in procuring or optimizing telehealth programs, including selection, assessment, review, implementation, integration and support. The company is vendor-agnostic, providing unbiased input that allows customers to leverage existing resources and identify appropriate new technologies, resulting in a successful integrated system that meets current and future needs.

“There are so many variables to consider with telehealth, and they are constantly shifting due to changes in technology and regulatory compliance,” says Ned Thurman, Chief Executive Officer of TeleHealth Solutions. “We bring an objective viewpoint supported by years of experience with a wide range of customers to help ensure satisfaction among all of an organization’s stakeholders.”

TeleHealth Solutions’ expertise delivers in-depth understanding of both workflow and technology, the two major components of a telemedicine system. Specialty practices require workflow and data entry solutions that fit their unique needs, which can create a challenge when one healthcare organization is supporting multiple specialties with telehealth.

“The rapid growth of the telemedicine industry has created confusion in the marketplace and makes it difficult to determine the best solution for a specific organization’s need,” states Ali Yallah, Ph.D., PMP, Chief Information Officer at River Edge Behavioral Health Center. “Not only does TeleHealth Solutions help decipher competing sales offerings so healthcare organizations can choose a cost effective, high-quality solution, but they are there to implement, integrate and support the system.”

Adds Yallah, “Telehealth Solutions is definitely a game changer in the industry. IT leaders and decision makers now have a one stop shop telehealth solution provider.”

TeleHealth Solutions has been growing rapidly since its formation, recently adding Turner Taliaferro Smith as Vice President of Business Development. Smith has an extensive background in health IT and telemedicine. The company is also hiring managers for both implementation and support functions.

Telehealth, telemedicine and mHealth all leverage technology to provide patients with immediate, real-time access to clinicians regardless of location. According to the American Telemedicine Association, there currently are about 2,000 telemedicine networks with 3,500 services sites in the country. Telemedicine is expected to grow at a cumulative annual growth rate of more than 56 percent between 2013 and 2018, says global market research company IHS.

About TeleHealth Solutions
TeleHealth Solutions supports every aspect of adding or enhancing telemedicine programs for healthcare systems, hospitals, clinics and physician practices. The experts at TeleHealth Solutions serve as a vendor-agnostic collaborative partner for organizations implementing a new telehealth network, assessing opportunities, updating technology, leveraging existing technology or optimizing a current program. For more information, visit www.telehealthsolutions.us.

Impact Cryotherapy Announces Sports Medicine Leader James R. Andrews, M.D. as Chair of New National Advisory Board

Impact Cryotherapy announced today that James R. Andrews, M.D., a globally recognized leader in sports medicine and orthopaedics, will chair its new National Advisory Board, and that Troy C. Van Biezen, D.C., A.R.T. and J. Melvin Deese, Jr., M.D. will join the Board. Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems.

“The National Advisory Board will provide guidance and direction on matters related to Impact Cryotherapy’s whole body cryotherapy systems,” says Richard E. Otto, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are honored that Dr. Andrews has accepted the leadership role and that Doctors Van Biezen and Deese will add their expertise and experiences that will benefit our customers and those who experience a cryotherapy session. We expect to add more members to the Advisory Board later this year.”

Dr. Andrews co-founded the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), a non-profit institute dedicated to injury prevention, education and research in orthopaedic and sports medicine, and serves as its Chairman of the Board and Medical Director. He was a founding member of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama, as well as a founding partner and Medical Director of the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida. He is President and Chairman of the Board of the Andrews Research and Education Foundation, also dedicated to prevention, education and research at the Andrews Institute. He has mentored more than 314 orthopaedic/sports medicine Fellows and more than 84 primary care sports medicine Fellows who have trained under him through these Sports Medicine Fellowship Programs.

In the professional sports arena, Dr. Andrews is Senior Consultant for the Washington Redskins Professional Football Team and Orthopaedic Medical Director for the Tampa Bay Rays Professional Baseball Team. He is also the Medical Director of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, as well as on the Medical and Safety Advisory Committee of USA Baseball and the Board of Little League Baseball, Inc. Dr. Andrews serves as Medical Director and Orthopaedic Surgeon for Auburn University Intercollegiate Athletics and Senior Orthopaedic Consultant at the University of Alabama. He is recognized throughout the world for his scientific and clinical research contributions in knee, shoulder and elbow injuries, as well as his skill as an orthopaedic surgeon.

Dr. Van Biezen is the founder of ChiroSport Specialists of Dallas, Texas. Dr. Van Biezen’s extensive knowledge, combined with his experience as a professional athlete, provides his patients with the most comprehensive and integrative approach to evaluating, treating and rehabilitating from injuries and improvements in sports performance. Athletes throughout North America have sought Dr. Van Biezen’s expertise to help them recover from injury and improve their performance. He treats active individuals as well as professional athletes including athletes from the NFL, AFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, PGA and Web.com Tour. He also treats national and Olympic-ranked gymnasts and track and field athletes. Dr. Van Biezen served as Chiropractor for the PGA Tour Medical Staff for nine years, Dallas Desperados Professional Arena Football Team and Dallas Stars Hockey Team. Currently, Dr. Van Biezen travels exclusively with some of the top golfers in the world.

Dr. Deese serves as the Medical Director of Impact Cryotherapy, and is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and foot and ankle specialist. Throughout his career as an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Deese has been committed to seeking new and innovative means to improve the health and lifestyles of patients and athletes at large. He is the founder of Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery and has extensive experience in treating sports injuries and rehabilitations. Dr. Deese has worked and trained with some of the most notable sports medicine specialists in the world and been honored to care for patients and treat sports injuries from the professional and collegiate ranks to high school and recreational athletes. His ground-breaking research on calcaneocuboid ligament sprain has drawn national and international attention.

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. The company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person chambers that are engineered and manufactured in the United States in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability. Learn more at www.impactcryotherapy.com.

Strategic Assessments from MedQuest Radiology Management Services Identify Actionable Radiology Improvements for Healthcare Organizations

Hospitals and healthcare systems are facing unprecedented threats to their bottom lines, challenging them to curtail costs, increase revenue and improve the delivery of efficient quality patient care. In this tumultuous environment, MedQuest Radiology Management Services, one of the country’s leading radiology management companies, is seeing greater demand for its assessment services that help healthcare organizations identify areas for improvement within their radiology operations.

MedQuest’s assessments range from comprehensive evaluations of all aspects of radiology operations to in-depth-examinations of a single function, such as sales and marketing, operations, scheduling, billing and denials, IT/system integration, and facility and equipment review. MedQuest is also often called upon to provide a market assessment focusing on referral patterns, referring physician feedback, radiology network strategies and future expansion opportunities.

“Drawing upon decades of our own hands-on imaging operations experience, MedQuest is uniquely qualified to identify and implement strategies proven to significantly increase revenue, optimize operations and enhance quality, safety and the patient experience,” said Todd W. Latz, MedQuest Chief Executive Officer. “MedQuest is more than just a consultant; we deliver a strategic blueprint with actionable recommendations and can provide extensive implementation support and guidance.”
Recent assessments include:

  • Healthcare system transformation – A multi-state integrated healthcare system was seeking to identify potential efficiencies, cost savings and revenue generating activities for radiology, while enhancing operations. MedQuest narrowed the focus to staffing and scheduling, which offered the greatest ROI within a tight timeline. Under MedQuest’s guidance, the healthcare system exceeded their goal of a $4 million impact on operating cash flow.
  • Medical center expansion – MedQuest was asked to help ensure the success of a medical center’s new location and increased scan volume 27% while maximizing the effectiveness of the system’s imaging network. MedQuest identified areas of opportunity to improve operational processes and workflow in scheduling, patient registration and modality patient flow, evaluated the management and staffing model and identified metrics for operational efficiency and management accountability.

The MedQuest assessment process begins with a data review that allows the team to identify potential opportunities and specific areas of focus prior to the onsite visit. While the team is onsite, they conduct interviews with staff, radiologists, and affiliated and independent referring physicians, and observe procedures and workflow. Following the visit, the team analyzes the information and develops specific and actionable recommendations based on industry and proprietary best practices. And finally, MedQuest presents its findings and recommendations to the healthcare organization, including a comprehensive review of the market, current operations and both near term and longer term improvement opportunities. 

About MedQuest Radiology Management Services
MedQuest provides comprehensive radiology management services to hospitals, imaging centers and physician practices that increase revenue, optimize operations and enhance quality, safety and the patient experience. MedQuest’s decades of management and operational experience, together with industry-leading proprietary systems and processes, create an unrivaled value proposition for customers. Visit www.mqradiology.com to learn more.

Campbell Named to InCharge Healthcare 2015 List of Industry Movers and Shakers

As published in Medical News, “Nashville healthcare insider Laura Campbell has more than two decades of experience in the local healthcare and venture capital industries and has assisted more than 250 ventures and existing businesses in their growth and development. Prior to launching her consulting firm in 1997, she was instrumental in founding the Nashville Health Care Council and served as Partner for Massey Burch Capital Corp. Earlier in her career, she directed investor relations and public relations for Wessex Corp., a publicly traded healthcare company.

Georgia Tech is First to Offer State-of-the-Art Impact Cryotherapy to Student Athletes

Twenty minutes in a tub of ice water or three minutes in a whole body cryotherapy chamber – that’s now a choice for student athletes at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), thanks to the recent addition of a cryotherapy chamber from Atlanta-based Impact Cryotherapy.

Georgia Tech has become the first NCAA Division I athletic program to adopt Impact Cryotherapy’s state-of-the-art chamber. Cryotherapy is used worldwide by athletes and others to maintain fitness and increase energy. Athletes, ranging from professionals to weekend warriors, claim that whole body cryotherapy gives them an edge over competitors by allowing them to recover faster from workouts and train harder.

“We’re looking at it as a valuable recovery tool,” said Tech’s Director of Sports Medicine, Jay Shoop. “It reduces the temperature in the extremity tissues and drives blood to your core, and once you come out the blood starts coming back, creating something of a flushing process. It gets rid of lactic acid, but mostly post-game, post-workout soreness.” Shoop added that 30 to 40 student athletes a day are currently using the chamber.

“We try to stay on the cutting edge of our industry,” Shoop said. “If there is something innovative out there that is going to help our athletes get better quicker, recover quicker, or have any kind of advantage, Georgia Tech is going to do that.”

“We couldn’t be more pleased that our hometown team at Georgia Tech is the first to adopt the Impact Cryotherapy system,” said Richard E. Otto, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Impact Cryotherapy.

“Extreme cold has been used to treat inflammation for centuries; that’s the idea behind immersing the body in an ice bath,” said Otto. “In the 1970s in Japan, cryotherapy treatments were used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, and that spread to Europe, which developed the whole body cryotherapy systems in use today. Impact Cryotherapy is the only American-designed and American-manufactured system.”

The user stands inside the patent-pending, octagonal-shaped chamber during treatment on an adjustable platform, which ensures their head remains outside the chamber. The Impact Cryotherapy chamber is filled with nitrogen vapor, which drops the temperature to a range of (minus) -​140°C to -170°C and temporarily lowers the temperature of the skin’s top layer. This treatment lasts a maximum of three minutes. Once out of the chamber, the body immediately reheats.

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. The company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person chambers that are engineered and manufactured in the United States in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability. Learn more at www.impactcryo.com.

PatientFocus Eases Financial Stress in Healthcare Industry with Accounts Receivable Cleanup

Healthcare providers seeking to update their back office functions to comply with ongoing legislative reform are turning to PatientFocus, Inc. to help them clean up and reconcile their accounts receivable.

Providers are being pressed to integrate new EHR/EMR systems as required by meaningful use regulations. However, older legacy accounting systems are often not compatible with the newer EHR systems, leading to massive integration problems.  In many cases, providers are left with no option other than writing off the unpaid patient accounts within their former technology systems at a significant loss.

PatientFocus, a fast-growing and innovative healthcare billing company based in Nashville, Tenn., eases this process for providers and prevents them from needing to forgo valuable receivables. Leveraging its billing and customer service expertise, PatientFocus is able to assist providers with reconciling the old accounts, contacting patients, offering discounts and closing account balances.

“Assisting our clients by cleaning up and untangling their accounts receivable is becoming a major service line for our company,” said PatientFocus Founder and CEO David Frederiksen. “We provide a tremendous benefit to our clients as they go through the natural pains associated with upgrading their businesses.”

PatientFocus deals exclusively with patient-pay collections after insurance and before bad debt. Functioning as an extension of a client’s billing office, the company provides patients with flexible, interest-free payment options without a credit check. PatientFocus expertly manages 100 percent of patient communications, including statements, inbound and outbound telephone follow-up and online payment options.

“By helping our clients tackle this problem, without the need for write offs, we can take a lot of the sting out of complying with legislative reform,” said Frederiksen. 

About PatientFocus

PatientFocus, Inc., based in Nashville, Tenn., is a medical billing company focused exclusively on self-pay and patient-pay accounts after insurance and before bad debt collections. Operating as a branded extension of clients’ internal billing offices, PatientFocus leverages the latest data analytics, proprietary software solutions and compassion for patients to facilitate the self-pay billing process for both providers and patients. With our real-time analytics and predictive payment algorithms, as well as industry-leading online payment tools and friendly, flexible approach to customer service, PatientFocus ensures increased cash collections and improves overall patient satisfaction.

MedQuest Radiology Management Services Expands Offerings that Increase Revenue, Optimize Operations and Enhance Quality

MedQuest Radiology Management Services, one of the country’s leading radiology management companies, has expanded its suite of services that assists hospitals, imaging centers and physician practices in optimizing their available imaging resources. A newly revamped website, www.mqradiology.com, provides insight into how the company’s management services can benefit imaging providers across the healthcare spectrum.

“Rising costs, authorization hurdles, reimbursement pressure and increased competition create a challenging operating environment for any healthcare organization providing radiology services,” said Todd W. Latz, Chief Executive Officer of MedQuest. “We draw upon decades of experience to create multifaceted, customized solutions that meet each customer’s specific needs and requirements.”

Latz continued, “MedQuest’s tested, radiology-specific best practices, as well as our proven metrics and performance standards, have repeatedly increased volume, optimized operations and maximized profitability. MedQuest clients have seen top-line growth of up to 20 percent from increased revenue and more focused and efficient operations.”

MedQuest can deliver services individually or as comprehensive day-to-day management of all radiology operations. These services include:

  • Data-Driven Sales and Marketing – grows the top line by training and managing a dedicated, onsite marketing staff that actively partners with providers to increase referral volume and satisfaction levels
  • Operational Enhancements – helps facilities leverage their staffing while optimizing scheduling to ensure maximum patient throughput and enhanced staff productivity
  • Revenue Cycle and Denial Management – captures more revenue faster and ensures full compensation for services provided
  • Quality, Safety and Patient Experience – uses leading-edge metrics to track and manage radiology-specific quality and safety measures and ensure a high-quality patient experience
  • Strategic Development and Network Management – leverages deep project management expertise and relationships across multiple disciplines to deliver high-ROI projects, as well as provides transformation consulting to identify network-wide improvement and growth opportunities

MedQuest, Inc. is one of the country’s leading radiology management companies, owning and operating or managing approximately 75 freestanding outpatient imaging centers, seven acute care hospital radiology departments and a fleet of mobile MRI units, mobile mammography units and mobile ultrasound units.

About MedQuest Radiology Management Services
MedQuest Radiology Management Services provides comprehensive radiology management services to hospitals, imaging centers and physician practices that increase revenue, optimize operations and enhance quality, safety and the patient experience. MedQuest’s decades of management and operational experience, together with industry-leading proprietary systems and processes, create an unrivaled value proposition for customers. Visit www.mqradiology.com to learn more.

PatientFocus Extends Agreement with Choice Medical

PatientFocus, an innovative medical billing company with enhanced patient billing services, today announced it has extended its agreement with Choice Medical, Inc., a specialty medical products distributor. The ongoing partnership will provide Choice Medical patients access to Patient Focus’ suite of patient-pay account management services.
Launched in 2002, Choice Medical is a specialty distributor in the orthopedic, neurosurgical and orthotic markets. The Knoxville, Tenn.-based company has experienced tremendous growth since its inception and boasts a broad client list representing 80 manufacturers in 10 states with more than 100 combined accounts including hospitals, physician offices and surgery centers.
Nashville, Tenn.-based PatientFocus deals exclusively with patient-pay collections after insurance and before bad debt. Functioning as an extension of a client’s billing office, the company provides patients with flexible, interest-free payment options without a credit check. PatientFocus manages 100 percent of patient communications, including statements, inbound and outbound telephone follow-up and online payment options.
“We continue to be impressed with Patient Focus’ emphasis on customer satisfaction during the billing process,” said Jennifer Monroe, Director of Billing Services of Choice Medical. “The continuation of our companies’ relationship is indicative of our shared goals of excellent customer experience through high quality service and convenient, flexible payment options.”
PatientFocus currently provides Choice Medical’s patients with access to its financial counselors and allows those patients to select payment plans online via their smartphone or computer. They can pay over time, interest-free, in a variety of ways, including check, credit card, bank draft and Health Savings Account.
“We enjoy working with Choice Medical because we share the same values: integrity, transparency and customer satisfaction,” said David E. Frederiksen, PatientFocus founder and CEO.“PatientFocus is thrilled to continue our partnership and remains committed to helping Choice Medical maintain its success by facilitating the billing and payment process.”
 
About Choice Medical
Choice Medical, Inc., based in Knoxville, Tenn., is a specialty distributor in the orthopedic, neurosurgical and orthotic market. Since its 2002 launch, Choice Medical has experienced tremendous growth in orthopedic products, durable medical equipment and third-party billing programs, and sports medicine bracing. The company represents more than 80 manufacturers in 10 states with over 100 combined accounts including hospitals, physician offices and surgery centers. Choice Medical is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. 
About PatientFocus
PatientFocus, Inc., based in Nashville, Tenn., is a medical billing company focused exclusively on self-pay and patient-pay accounts after insurance and before bad debt collections. The company functions as an outsourced extension of its clients’ billing offices, providing every patient flexible, interest-free payment options without a credit check. PatientFocus manages 100 percent of patient communications, including statements, inbound and outbound telephone follow-up and online payment options.

Impact Cryotherapy Formed to Meet Growing Demand for U.S.-Made Whole Body Cryotherapy Systems

Impact Cryotherapy has been launched in response to increasing requests for a whole body cryotherapy system designed and manufactured in the United States. The company, formed by veteran healthcare executives, is already filling orders for the systems from customers, including sports teams, physical therapy facilities, health clubs, retail locations, trainers and individuals.

Cryotherapy is used worldwide by athletes and others to maintain fitness and increase energy. Athletes, ranging from professionals to weekend warriors, claim that whole body cryotherapy gives them an edge over competitors by allowing them to recover faster from workouts and train harder. Other advocates of cryotherapy seek total body wellness or relief from inflammation.

“Whole body cryotherapy has a growing base of fans who believe strongly in its benefits,” says Richard E. Otto, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Impact Cryotherapy. “We saw that cryotherapy has growing adoption, but all systems were made overseas. It became apparent to us that there was an enormous demand for an American-designed and American-manufactured system.”

“We are pleased to have our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, where manufacturing of the systems is also taking place. We have already sold the cryotherapy systems to customers across the country. We also plan to open an Impact Cryotherapy retail facility during the next six months, which will augment our direct sales of equipment and allow more individuals to benefit from the advantages of cryotherapy,” Otto added.

Extreme cold has been used to treat inflammation for centuries, but modern applications began during the 1970s in Japan, where cryotherapy treatments were used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Since then, numerous clinical studies have been conducted in Europe, which developed the whole body cryotherapy systems in use today.

The user stands inside the patent-pending, octagonal-shaped chamber during treatment on an adjustable platform, which ensures their head remains outside the chamber. The Impact Cryotherapy chamber is filled with nitrogen vapor, which drops the temperature to a range of (minus) -​140°C to -170°C and temporarily lowers the temperature of the skin’s top layer. This treatment lasts a maximum of three minutes. During the process, the skin sends signals to the brain, which stimulates physical reactions and activates naturally occurring healing resources. Once out of the chamber, the body immediately reheats.

“The American-made Impact Cryotherapy whole body system represents the most advanced approach to the proven treatment of cold therapy and is clearly distinguishable from foreign-made units,” says Robert T. Atwood, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder.  “Additionally, the system offers an attractive return on investment because of its cost effectiveness and the rapid throughput, thanks to the very nature of cryotherapy treatments. The compact footprint makes it suitable for a variety of settings.”

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. The company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person chambers that are engineered and manufactured in the United States in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability.