“This type of treatment is not trivial,” Vauglin emphasized.
Cryotherapy: Popular but Controversial
Whole-body cryotherapy involves exposing the body to extremely low temperatures—often below -148°F (-100°C)—for up to three minutes.
Proponents claim it helps with inflammation, muscle soreness, skin conditions, stress, and boosts the immune system. On Air gym had advertised these benefits on social media and promoted cryotherapy as a wellness solution.
Celebrities and athletes often use cryotherapy as an alternative to ice baths. However, many medical experts have expressed concern about its safety and effectiveness.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved whole-body cryotherapy as a medical treatment and urges caution.
A History of Cryotherapy Deaths
This tragic event in Paris echoes a similar incident in the United States. In 2015, a 24-year-old woman was found frozen to death in a cryotherapy chamber at a Las Vegas spa. She had reportedly used the chamber after business hours and was found the next day by a co-worker.
