What the Ammortal Chamber Does
The Ammortal Chamber is a multi-system recovery device that combines five technologies at once: pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF), red and infrared light, molecular hydrogen to breathe in, vibroacoustic sound, and guided breathwork. Sessions run 15, 25, or 50 minutes.
You recline in a zero-gravity position based on NASA body-positioning research. There is no cold, no heat, no external physical stress on the body. The experience is calm and restorative. It doesn't give the sharp jolt that cold does. It's quieter: most people leave relaxed and rested, and notice more with regular visits.
Biohack Cryo + Wellness is the only Ammortal Chamber location in the San Fernando Valley. The previous closest location was in Santa Monica.
What Cryotherapy Does
Whole-body cryotherapy at Biohack means three minutes in a chamber chilled between -166 degrees F and -220 degrees F. The extreme cold triggers your body's fight-or-flight response: blood vessels in the skin tighten, and your body releases norepinephrine and endorphins. Most people step out energized, sharp and lighter.
Circulation picks up as your body rewarms, and the mood lift is quick. Clients often describe cryotherapy as a full reset in three minutes.
How They Compare Side by Side
The simplest comparison: cryotherapy activates and energizes. The Ammortal Chamber calms and restores. These are not competing outcomes; they are complementary, which is why a significant share of regular clients at Biohack use both.
Session Experience
Cryotherapy is intense and immediate: three minutes of extreme cold followed by a sharp energizing response that most clients feel within minutes of exiting. The Ammortal Chamber is calm and gradual: 25 minutes of simultaneous modalities producing a quieter, deeper restoration that often takes an hour to fully settle in. Cryotherapy feels like turning a dial up. The Ammortal Chamber feels like resetting the dial's baseline.
After a Workout
Both are popular for recovery, in different ways. Cryotherapy is fast: three minutes of cold, then the energizing rewarm. The Ammortal Chamber is a longer, restful session that many people use on lighter days between hard workouts.
Mental Clarity
Both produce mental clarity, again through different mechanisms. Cryotherapy delivers immediate cognitive sharpness through norepinephrine surge, a mechanism that kicks in within minutes of the session. The Ammortal Chamber helps many people think more clearly by slowing everything down with breathwork and sound. Cryo is the espresso. The chamber is the full night of sleep.
Best Use Cases
Cryotherapy tends to be the better fit for acute recovery after training, athletic performance days, quick resets before demanding schedules, and clients who want a measurable three-minute return. The Ammortal Chamber tends to be the better fit for winding down, stressful weeks, and people who want one restful session instead of several.
When to Book Cryotherapy First
- You just finished a hard training session, race or game.
- You want quick, sharp energy before a demanding day.
- You've never tried cold therapy and want to see what it feels like.
- You want a three-minute session that fits into a packed schedule.
When to Book the Ammortal Chamber First
- You've had a stressful stretch and want to slow down.
- You've tried red light or PEMF on their own and want to try them together with three more technologies.
- You want something genuinely different, not a colder or hotter version of something familiar.
- You have 25 minutes and want one restful, all-in-one session.
What About Using Both?
A significant share of regular clients at Biohack use both services. A common routine: cryotherapy on training days for a quick reset, and the Ammortal Chamber on lighter days or the evening before a hard session. Some clients do both in the same visit.
They're different experiences that fit well together. When you book both, we put them in the best order for you.
Biohack's Gift cards & packages page includes options for clients who want regular access to multiple services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do cryotherapy and the Ammortal Chamber on the same day?
Yes. Book them together and we put them in the best order for you.
Which is better for post-workout recovery, cryotherapy or the Ammortal Chamber?
Both are popular after workouts. Cryotherapy is quick, a good fit for the same day as training. The Ammortal Chamber is a longer, restful session many athletes use on lighter days.
Which is more expensive, cryotherapy or the Ammortal Chamber?
A 25-minute Ammortal Chamber session is $125, and a cryotherapy session is $50. Both services are available under membership and package options that reduce the per-session cost.
Where can I try the Ammortal Chamber near Calabasas?
Biohack Cryo + Wellness in Woodland Hills, CA is the only Ammortal Chamber location in the San Fernando Valley, serving Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, West Hills, Tarzana, Encino, and surrounding communities. Located at 5305 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Which should I try first?
If you want a quick energy boost, start with cryotherapy. If you want to unwind, start with the Ammortal Chamber. Many clients end up using both.
Ready to Try One or Both?
Both services are available at Biohack Cryo + Wellness in Woodland Hills, CA. Book online or contact the studio if you want help choosing the right starting point for your goals.
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