Cindy and Michael Graf were driven to launch N2 Cryotherapy in Billings after learning about the benefits of cold therapy in 2014 and later trying it for themselves. Cindy first heard about the treatments or "sessions" (the FDA does not allow practitioners offering the service to make health claims) on Glenn Beck's radio program where he described his experience with Cryotherapy as having made him him feel "ten years younger."

"After hearing his story I thought, 'Hey, I NEED that!'" Cindy said. "After attempts to locate the service in Billings, I came to the realization that no one here had any idea what I was talking about."

Having long suffered from chronic knee pain, Cindy was determined to try this technology that was beginning to pop up in the U.S. during an upcoming trip to Las Vegas. Unfortunately, in April of 2014, Cryotherapy had not yet made its way to Sin City. Finally, she and Michael made the journey to Dallas, Texas to experience the benefit of cold therapy for themselves. They were not disappointed.  "After much prayer and consultation, we decided to go into the Cryotherapy business and promote the industry in Montana and the Northwest."

The way Cryotherapy works is by tricking the body into thinking it is going into Hypothermia. The circulatory system reacts by sending blood to the core and cycling only through the vital organs while the client's bare skin is exposed to temperatures as low as -220F. Cindy explains, "While in the chamber for 2-3 minutes, your blood is being cleaned out of toxins, it is getting added oxygen and is beefing up your red blood cells which are your natural healers. When you step out, the warm clean blood rushes out thru your veins and capillaries and flushes all the white blood cells that were building up and causing inflammation, and therefore pain."

Professional and recreational athletes use Cryotherapy to shorten recovery times and heal from injuries, but they aren't the only ones finding the therapy beneficial.  "We have seen clients with Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis and many other debilitating pain problems become more active and most say they are experiencing less pain. In some cases, medication has been reduced," Cindy says. "Due to the release of Endorphins during the process, your body's natural feel good chemical, many clients with depression problems, PTSD and anxiety & stress are [also] achieving great results."

Cindy plans to utilize her first year at the Home and Health Expo as a way to get the word out about the still relatively unknown benefits of Cryotherapy. Attendees will find stacks of information and even videos that illustrate the "freezing" process at booth 657 inside the Montana Pavilion.  For more information on N2 Cryotherapy, visit www.n2cryo.com and for more about the MATE Show and Home and Health Expo, visit www.themateshow.com.