Rainer Bolsinger, Art of Cryo
/ photo: ART of CRYO
How has the industry evolved? Historically, cold therapies were overlooked because people didn’t know how pleasant they could be and cryotherapy wasn’t even heard of in the sector.
But consumers and operators alike are now realising that this non-invasive, gentle yet effective approach can help ease numerous health conditions and make you feel fresh and empowered.
How are customer’s needs changing? They’re not looking for treatments, but results and experiences. The demand for results has been the inspiration for numerous advancements in the field.
What innovations can you pinpoint? There are so many! AI-powered software can now be used to individualise cryotherapy sessions, for example, based on physical values such as a guest’s BMI, gender, training level and skin type.
This year has seen the introduction of 3D body scanning equipment before and after sessions. This can be used to create a millimetre-precise avatar of the body in just 40 seconds so people can see the physical impact of programmes.
Meanwhile, partnerships with wearables have led to users wearing smart rings during cold therapy sessions so they can track their vitals.
In addition, there’s been much integration with complementary therapies. Cabins can offer everything from light therapy (blue, green and red), ionised oxygen therapy, aromatherapy and long-wave heat therapy to intermittent vacuum therapy to stimulate vitality and the blood flow in the body, encourage recovery and deliver performance enhancement.
What’s been the most pivotal moment in your career? Working with L&R Kältetechnik, refrigeration tech specialists with a 30-year pedigree, to create its cryotherapy division. We’re blessed with the right staff, partners and customers.
What do you hope to accomplish? We have our sights set on further digital integration, real-time guest feedback on vital statistics and treatment optimisation.
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Rainer Bolsinger, Art of Cryo
/ photo: ART of CRYO
How has the industry evolved? Historically, cold therapies were overlooked because people didn’t know how pleasant they could be and cryotherapy wasn’t even heard of in the sector.
But consumers and operators alike are now realising that this non-invasive, gentle yet effective approach can help ease numerous health conditions and make you feel fresh and empowered.
How are customer’s needs changing? They’re not looking for treatments, but results and experiences. The demand for results has been the inspiration for numerous advancements in the field.
What innovations can you pinpoint? There are so many! AI-powered software can now be used to individualise cryotherapy sessions, for example, based on physical values such as a guest’s BMI, gender, training level and skin type.
This year has seen the introduction of 3D body scanning equipment before and after sessions. This can be used to create a millimetre-precise avatar of the body in just 40 seconds so people can see the physical impact of programmes.
Meanwhile, partnerships with wearables have led to users wearing smart rings during cold therapy sessions so they can track their vitals.
In addition, there’s been much integration with complementary therapies. Cabins can offer everything from light therapy (blue, green and red), ionised oxygen therapy, aromatherapy and long-wave heat therapy to intermittent vacuum therapy to stimulate vitality and the blood flow in the body, encourage recovery and deliver performance enhancement.
What’s been the most pivotal moment in your career? Working with L&R Kältetechnik, refrigeration tech specialists with a 30-year pedigree, to create its cryotherapy division. We’re blessed with the right staff, partners and customers.
What do you hope to accomplish? We have our sights set on further digital integration, real-time guest feedback on vital statistics and treatment optimisation.
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has revealed that almost half of participating respondents (46 per cent) are unaware that
cancer is a disability and guests with a cancer diagnosis must be given
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
Global Wellness Day, including a Temazcal ceremony at its Playa Grande Resort and Spa in Los
Cabos.
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at
Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, in 2029.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global Wellness Day
(GWD) agenda with activations rooted in nature and shaped by four pillars of Joy – in
alignment with the day’s theme #JoyMagenta.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Phuket, Thailand, later this year with the theme: The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness.
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with a
series of 30 tented eco-lodges and wellness hospitality operations by Lumina Wellbeing.
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions
that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once
complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK.
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The Sanctuary,
with the design and concept inspired by the Native American people that populated Florida’s
Southwest coast – the Calusa.
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
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