FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about our thermal therapy courses and services. Whether you’re a prospective student or an existing practitioner, we’re here to provide the information you need.
Qualified Status
Equipment alone doesn’t deliver results – expertise does. This qualification teaches you to understand injuries and inflammation, and to sequence, dose and structure cold and heat therapies into genuine, progressive programmes – the difference between operating a device and running a practice.
Built on 350+ referenced papers and real-world experience with wellness services, physical therapy and elite sports teams, it gives you CPD-accredited status, pricing power and the clinical skill to deliver outcomes your clients actually notice.
Because cold therapy is a clinical skill, not just operating devices. Real results – safe, consistent and effective – depend on understanding physiology, contraindications and how to apply cold therapy correctly, not just running one or two pieces of equipment.
This CPD-accredited qualification gives you that foundation, fast – covering Whole Body Cryotherapy, Localised Cryotherapy and cold compression, built on clinical evidence rather than sales strategies. It’s the quickest, most cost-effective way to become properly qualified, whether you’re an individual practitioner or a business training an entire team.
Courses
No. The two types of training are fundamentally different:
Manufacturer-led training primarily covers device specific equipment operation, ensuring safe and effective use, and often includes supporting theory and protocol guidance related to the therapy.
Similar to training as a physical therapist or personal trainer, the Thermal Recovery Specialist qualification is a specialist field of practice where practitioners integrate thermal interventions and evidence-based principles to assess and manage injury, recovery and client needs – delivering elite, individualised care.
- Access to your AdvancedCryo course, structured into self-paced sections.
- A final assessment is included to ensure participants are educated to the required standard.
- An accredited certification and unique verification ID upon course completion.
- Certified Thermal Recovery Specialist or CryoTherapist logo for professional use.
- Access to training materials and research papers.
- Access to the Thermal Recovery Practitioners Association.
AdvancedCryo courses offer a 3 month period from the moment of enrolment, allowing you to complete the course at your own pace.
Yes, absolutely. Upon successfully completing the end-of-course assessment, you will receive your certificate via email, complete with your unique verification ID.
Yes, all of our courses have undergone independent review and are accredited by the CPD Group. A verifiable accreditation logo is shown on every course information page.
Our CPD-accredited courses are internationally recognised, meaning that AdvancedCryo certifications are accepted in many countries and industries around the world including the UK, US and Australia. CPD-accredited learning is widely accepted by employers, regulators, professional bodies and professional development frameworks.
Training Services
The industry’s leading expert-led workshops are available in two specialised formats: Cryotherapy Workshops or Thermal Therapy Workshops.
The Cryotherapy Workshop delivers an engaging, in-depth live presentation covering the foundations of cold therapy, designed to empower and educate teams with essential knowledge, practical insights, and the confidence to apply Cryotherapy, cooling and cold water immersion safely and effectively.
The Thermal Therapy Workshop includes all content from the Cryotherapy Workshop, with the addition of sauna use and contrast therapy protocols, providing a comprehensive understanding of both hot and cold therapeutic applications.
Each session concludes with an interactive Q&A, offering tailored guidance to support your business. Duration: approximately 3 – 4 hours.
Yes, you may also request on-site Cryotherapy workshops and device training sessions for your team. Contact us for more information about pricing.
For wellness consultancy on-site collaboration is available, we begin with an online consultation to discuss your business objectives and gather key details. From there, we can schedule an in-person visit to your location for a more hands-on approach – reviewing your services, refining your setup and identifying opportunities to achieve the best outcomes.
Staff Training
Yes, we provide online training options including live workshops, webinars and comprehensive theoretical and practical training covering Localised or Whole Body and Partial Body Cryostimulation systems. On-site clinical training and workshops can be arranged.
We provide live clinical support calls and webinars for businesses, distributors and manufacturers seeking additional guidance on client management, protocols, safety and enhancing service quality and results.
Payment
We accept payment via PayPal, bank transfer and major debit and credit cards, with instalment options available such as AfterPay to help make costs more manageable.
Yes, of course. Each staff member must first create an account, after which the business can make a single payment. Once the payment has been processed, all students will receive access to the course and confirmation emails.