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TREATMENT OF THE MONTH Cryotherapy

Are freezing cold temperatures the answer to dropping a few kilos?

At first glance, cryotherapy sounds more like a form of torture than a spa treatment – how would you like to stand in a tubed-shaped chamber, pretty much naked, in temperatures of -110°C? Not tempted? What about if we told you it can improve your sleep, reduce inflammation after exercise and help you shed up to 800 calories in just three minutes?

Restart is the name of the company that wants to give you the chills. Restart’s promise of a quick fix will certainly lure in those of you short of time, but does it actually work? Cryo promises to do many things, including offering pain relief, combating insomnia, soothing eczema and improving your immune system and organ function. It helps boost circulation and increases energy levels by releasing endorphins by using a dry, nitrogen mist.

The treatment is non-invasive, although you can only wear a set of underwear and some special shoes, socks and mitts when you enter the machine. Not surprisingly, it gets more than a little chilly in there and towards the end of a session What’s On was fidgeting with discomfort from the cold – we recommend you get the therapist to distract you by talking to you for the three minutes, which seem to take an eternity to pass as you get colder and colder. We certainly felt like it reduced muscle stress and gave us a boost for the rest of the day, but we still need some convincing of its weight-loss benefits. a Restart, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, Dhs300 for one session, Dhs1,500 for five sessions. Tel: (050) 718 1874. @restartuae

NEW SUMMER PRICES AT SENSE, ROSEWOOD SPA

In celebration of Sense spa featuring in Forbes’ Travel Guide to Abu Dhabi 2022, its expert team has decided to celebrate by offering special summer prices on a selection of its finest luxury treatments. Enjoy special rates on the 90-minute version of the spa’s exceptionally popular ‘Fusion Massage’, which utilises various techniques from acupressure, Thai, Balinese, Swedish and ayurvedic massage practices, as well as special offers on the antioxidant-filled argan and honey hydration body wrap and many other facials, massages and revitalising rituals. The Summer Journeys are available to experience until August 31, and prices vary according to treatment. a Sense, Rosewood, Spa, daily 11am to 9pm. Tel: (0)2 813 5537. abudhabi.sensespa@rosewoodhotels.com