I Tried Cryotherapy for the First Time at Le Rêve !

In Granada Hills, CA, just a 30-minute drive north of Hollywood, Tucked away lies an incredible pocket of peace; Le Rêve Salon and Spa. They have everything. Whether you need a fresh mani-pedi, need to get rid of all of those kinks in your neck, or have the itch to try out cryotherapy for the first time.

Le Rêve Salon and Spa have everything you could ever want and need for the perfect self-care day. It had been a while since I had gotten to treat myself to a massage, so I greatly anticipated visiting Le Rêve Salon and Spa.

I requested a 60-minute Swedish Massage, and what I got felt like so much more! As soon as I walked into the salon, I was greeted by a very welcoming host eager to tell me about their all-new cryotherapy service.

I had only heard of cryotherapy a couple of times from YouTubers I’ve watched do it and didn’t know what to expect when they offered to add in this spa experience before my massage.

However, any nerves or hesitations were quickly diminished once the host hit me with the facts and incredible benefits of their cryotherapy experience. Le Rêve Salon and Spa’s Cryotherapy is a whole-body experience, where you enter a freezing chamber that’s anywhere between -140F to -175F for up to 3 minutes and 30 seconds.

The benefits of cryotherapy are expansive, including boosting immunity, reducing stress & increasing mood, pain management & muscle recovery, supporting weight loss, anti-aging, and much more.

Once I heard that list of benefits, I was totally in! I slipped into my chamber outfit (a thin top, shorts, slippers, and gloves), then was given a pair of over-the-ear headphones appropriately programmed to play “Never Give Up” by Sia once I started my cryo session.

Of course, the chamber itself was FREEZING, so much so that my baby hairs and gloves were covered in frost by the time I was done! But, I was impressed with myself and how well I handled their Beginner level of cold.

The music helped me reach a zen state and took the focus off of the frigid air and on the benefits I was bound to have once I lasted the entire session. When the time was up, I put on my robe, stepped out of the chamber, and felt more alive than I had in weeks!

My entire body felt alert, and I felt a new sense of lightness. I was completely re-energized! I was so amazed by how good I felt after just a few minutes - it made me want to sign up to do more sessions, which Le Rêve Salon and Spa offers with their membership.

After my cryotherapy session, I went straight to the next room for my hour-long Swedish Massage with a masseuse that had hands made by the gods. She was an incredible masseuse who made me feel comfortable, gave the perfect amount of pressure, and helped my body completely relax.

She also used eucalyptus essential oils that sent me to another level of calm! After visiting Le Rêve Salon and Spa for the first time, I emerged as a new, relaxed, and recovered person! I can’t wait to go back for more!