What Arctic Healing Cryo does

Arctic Healing Cryo is a privately held, boutique wellness studio operating from a single location at 6415 San Felipe St in Houston, Texas, serving the Memorial, Tanglewood, and Galleria neighborhoods since its founding in 2017 by Larissa. The business delivers non-invasive therapeutic and aesthetic treatments centered on cryotherapy and light-based technologies, including nitrogen-based whole-body cryotherapy (to -184°F), localized cryotherapy, NovoThor red light therapy (FDA-registered), Celluma LED light therapy (FDA-cleared), Cryoskin body contouring, and NormaTec compression therapy. It also offers European-origin manual therapies—buccal (intraoral) facial massage, neurosedative massage, lymphatic drainage, and lymphatic facial massage—performed by a European-trained specialist with 10+ years of clinical experience.

The studio operates a direct-to-consumer, retail wellness model with no enterprise contracts, franchise structure, or institutional investors. Revenue is generated through four streams: single-session sales ($25-$350), multi-session prepaid packages (3, 5, or 10 treatments, often shareable), recurring monthly memberships ($75-$399), and annual unlimited memberships ($2,400 individual, $4,500 couples). Distribution is in-person at the physical studio, with appointment booking available 24/7 via MindBody, plus phone and direct inquiries. Marketing is entirely organic—Instagram, Facebook, SEO, and word-of-mouth/referrals—with no evidence of paid advertising campaigns or formal content programs.

Customer targeting spans four primary segments: professional and amateur athletes (recovery and performance), chronic pain sufferers (drug-free inflammation management), wellness and longevity seekers (anti-aging and prevention), and stress/anxiety patients (nervous system regulation). The company was voted Best Cryotherapy Center by Memorial Readers' Choice in 2024 and has no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, patents, or regulatory actions.

Name

Arctic Healing Cryo

Legal name

Arctic Healing Cryo

Website

https://ahcryo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arctic Healing Cryo is a privately held, single-location boutique wellness studio in Houston, Texas, founded in 2017, offering non-invasive cryotherapy, red light therapy, body contouring, and European-inspired facial and body therapies to individual consumers in the Memorial/Tanglewood/Galleria area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness and Cryotherapy Services

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cryotherapy Services (HSADAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hot/Cold Therapy Services (Cryotherapy/Ice Baths) (HSALAFAH), Compression Therapy (Normatec/Pressotherapy) (HSADAKAH), Hydrotherapy & Thermal Spa Services (Sauna/Steam/Hot Tubs) (HSALAFAF), Reiki & Energy Healing (HSADAHAM)

Keywords

• Cryotherapy services
• Body contouring treatments
• Red light therapy
• Compression therapy
• Wellness spa services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Single Session Sales: One-time payment for individual treatments including cryotherapy, light therapy, compression therapy, facials, and massage services. Customers pay per visit with no commitment.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Recurring monthly memberships offering 4-8 treatments per month or unlimited daily treatments. Includes individual, couples, and combo (cryotherapy + light therapy) tiers. Auto-renews monthly unless cancelled.
3. Prepaid Packages: Multi-session packages purchased upfront at discounted rates (3, 5, 10 treatments) with expiration dates. Can be shared among multiple users to drive referrals and increase per-customer revenue.
4. Annual Memberships: Yearly unlimited membership plans offering one treatment per day with savings compared to monthly subscriptions. Higher upfront commitment with longer customer retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arctic Healing Cryo is a single-location Houston boutique wellness studio that delivers non-invasive cryotherapy, red light therapy, LED light therapy, body contouring, compression therapy, and European-inspired facial and body massage services to individual consumers. Treatments are sold as single sessions, multi-session packages, monthly memberships, and annual unlimited memberships, with cross-sellable package sharing across users.

Product overview

Arctic Healing Cryo is a boutique wellness studio offering a portfolio of non-invasive therapeutic treatments centered on cryotherapy and light therapy technologies. The core offerings include: Cryoskin (body contouring via controlled cooling for fat reduction and skin toning), Whole Body Cryotherapy (nitrogen-based cryosauna), Localized Cryotherapy (targeted cold therapy), NovoThor Red Light Therapy (full-body photobiomodulation pod), Celluma LED Light Therapy (FDA-cleared multi-wavelength skin treatment), Cryo Facial (nitrogen vapor facial), NormaTec Compression Therapy, and a range of facial massage services (Buccal Facial Massage, Lymphatic Facial Massage, Neurosedative Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage). Services are available as single sessions, multi-treatment packages, or recurring memberships. The studio combines European-inspired manual therapy techniques with modern cryotherapy and light therapy technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cryoskin (Body Contouring) Non-invasive body contouring service using controlled cooling (Peltier effect) to induce fat cell apoptosis in targeted areas; includes slimming, toning, and Cryoskin facial treatments. Sold to individual consumers seeking non-invasive body shaping and skin tightening.
• Whole Body Cryotherapy Nitrogen-based cryosauna exposing the body to ultra-cold temperatures (max -184°F) for 2-3 minutes with head outside the chamber, for inflammation reduction, pain relief, circulation boost, and recovery. Targeted at athletes, chronic pain sufferers, and wellness seekers.
• Localized Cryotherapy Targeted cold therapy using a handheld device administering chilled nitrogen gas (as low as -140°C) to specific body areas for 5-15 minutes; targeted at injury recovery, chronic pain, and post-workout relief.
• NovoThor Red Light Therapy FDA-registered whole-body photobiomodulation pod delivering red and near-infrared light wavelengths for cellular healing, tissue repair, pain relief, and circulation improvement. Includes mixed mode (red + NIR) and red-only settings. Targeted at athletes and recovery-focused consumers.
• Celluma LED Light Therapy FDA-cleared medical-grade LED device delivering blue, red, and near-infrared wavelengths for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, collagen stimulation, and pain relief. Targeted at wellness and aesthetic consumers.
• Cryo Facial 10-minute non-invasive nitrogen-based facial treatment applying vaporized nitrogen (as low as -130°C) to the face, scalp, and décolleté to improve skin texture, reduce pore size, and stimulate collagen. Targeted at anti-aging and skin health consumers.
• NormaTec Compression Therapy Pulsating compression therapy using multi-chambered sleeves with pulsing compression, gradient pressure, and distal release techniques to improve circulation, reduce soreness, flush toxins, and accelerate recovery. Targeted at athletes and active individuals.
• Buccal Facial Massage Advanced European-origin facial sculpting technique combining external deep-tissue massage with intraoral (buccal) massage to work through all facial muscle layers for contouring and tension release. Performed by Marina, a European-trained specialist with 10+ years of clinical experience. Targeted at anti-aging and facial rejuvenation consumers.
• Lymphatic Facial Massage Non-invasive therapy using light, rhythmic techniques to guide lymph fluid toward lymph nodes for facial detoxification, reduced swelling, improved circulation, and enhanced skin rejuvenation. Targeted at wellness and aesthetic consumers.
• Neurosedative Massage (Nervous System Reset) European-origin therapeutic massage technique using slow, rhythmic, continuous movements to regulate the autonomic nervous system and activate the parasympathetic response for stress, anxiety, and sleep improvement. Available in 60- and 90-minute sessions. Targeted at stress and anxiety-prone adults.
• Lymphatic Drainage Massage Gentle manual therapy using light, rhythmic movements to stimulate natural lymph flow throughout the body for detoxification, immune function, fluid balance, and inflammation reduction. Available in 60- and 90-minute sessions. Targeted at wellness and recovery-focused consumers.
• Monthly and Annual Memberships Recurring monthly and annual memberships offering tiers of 4, 8, 12, or unlimited treatments per month, including individual, couples, and combo plans (cryotherapy + light therapy). Annual unlimited memberships priced at $2,400 individual / $4,500 couples. Targeted at high-frequency local consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38% fat reduction in treated areas over 10 weeks with Cryoskin (based on European clinical trials)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MindBody OnlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party booking and scheduling software platform integrated into website. Clients book appointments and purchase sessions through MindBody platform. Provides online scheduling infrastructure for the studio's retail operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chill Cryotherapy: Cryotherapy studio chain offering whole body cryotherapy, localized cryotherapy, red light therapy, and compression therapy. Directly comparable core service stack with similar athlete/recovery positioning.
• Restore Hyper Wellness: National cryotherapy and wellness franchise offering whole body cryotherapy, IV therapy, compression, infrared sauna, and red light therapy. Most directly comparable peer due to overlapping core cryotherapy offering and similar multi-modality wellness positioning; differentiates by scale and franchise footprint.
• iCRYO: Cryotherapy and wellness franchise specializing in whole body cryotherapy, infrared sauna, compression therapy, and light therapy. Closely comparable in service mix (cryotherapy + light + compression) and target customer (athletes, wellness, longevity seekers).
• The Covery: Wellness studio franchise combining cryotherapy, infrared sauna, IV drip therapy, and recovery services in a boutique studio format. Closely comparable in member-based wellness studio model with multi-modality recovery offering.

Broad incumbents

• Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa: National franchise offering massage, facials, and skincare services through a membership model. Comparable in subscription-based wellness services, facial offerings, and Houston-area presence, though broader and less specialized in cryotherapy.
• Woodhouse Spa: Upscale day spa chain offering massage, facials, body treatments, and wellness services. Comparable in premium positioning, facial/body treatment bundling, and membership offerings, but with a broader spa portfolio rather than cryotherapy specialization.
• Massage Envy: Large national wellness franchise providing massage, skin care, and stretch services on a membership model. Comparable in subscription-driven wellness services and Houston metro presence, though it operates at much broader scale and does not specialize in cryotherapy.

Regional players

• Massage Heights: Houston-headquartered membership-based massage and wellness chain. Comparable as a regional, subscription-driven wellness service business serving the same Houston metro with recovery and relaxation services.

Others

• NovoThor (manufacturer parent brand): Manufacturer of the NovoThor red light therapy pod used by Arctic Healing Cryo. Relevant as an upstream equipment and franchise-network provider whose marketing, athlete endorsements (Olympic, MLB/NBA/NFL/NHL/MLS), and clinical claims elevate the credibility of studios in its network.

Emerging players

• Kryolife (or similar Houston cryotherapy boutique): Local Houston-area cryotherapy and recovery studios operating in the same metro. Comparable as nearby single-location boutique competitors that compete for the same Memorial/Galleria-area clientele.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ArcticHealingCryo
• Instagraminstagram.com/arctichealing
• Xx.com/arctichealing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arctic-healing-cryo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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