A heat-reflection tent has a body and a supporting member. The body has a covering cloth having two covering sheets and a zipper assembly. The zipper assembly is mounted on the covering cloth and has a front zipper and two bottom zippers. The front zipper is located between the two covering sheets. The two bottom zippers are respectively disposed below the two covering sheets. The supporting member is mounted on the body and is used to support the body for keeping a shape of the body. An opened range of the two covering sheets is increased by the bottom zippers for allowing a user to enter the body easily.

A system and method for automatically producing and monitoring a cryotherapy session within a chamber includes a plumbing system coupled to the chamber for cooling the chamber. A central controller may be coupled to the plumbing system. The central controller may be operable for: initiating the cryotherapy session within the chamber with a cryogenic gas flowing through the plumbing system for cooling the chamber to a first temperature; determining if the first temperature has been reached within the chamber; determining if a check-in command has been received for the cryotherapy session; and stopping the cryotherapy session after a predetermined period of time. The central controller may also monitor a cooling rate for the chamber and a heater associated with the cooling rate.

A portable spa is particularly suited for use by an individual. The portable spa includes a housing defining an interior having a pair of rear wheels disposed beneath a rear side edge of the base of the housing. A hinged door provides access to the interior while an aperture and circumferential seal is disposed upon an upper surface of the housing. This enables for a portion of the body of a user to be situated above and exterior to the housing. An adjustable seat, control panel, water reservoir, condensate pan, aromatherapy oil reservoir and electrical heating unit are secured within the housing. The spa also comprises an oven limit safety thermostat to prevent overheating. An exterior switch actuates the spa.

A semi-open bathing device (200) is provided, one aspect of which relates to multi-function showering device, comprising a chair assembly, a plurality of first dispensers (220/222), a supply assembly, a temperature regulator, and a waste water management assembly. In the semi-open bathing device (200), the chair assembly comprises a seat (202) with a hole (204) disposed in the center of the seat (202). A backrest (206) and two sidewalls (214) are coupled to the seat (202) respectively thereby forming a front opening for the chair assembly. The backrest (206) provides a support for the bather and the two sidewalls (214) are configured to contain the spillage of water. The plurality of first dispensers (220/222) is positioned onto the sidewalls (214) and/or the backrest (206) for dispensing water and/or air towards the bather. The supply assembly is located at backside of the backrest (206) for connecting to a water supply and an electricity supply.

The present invention is a device for transcutaneous application of CO.sub.2, which comprises: a therapeutic chamber comprising at least a portion to receive a part of a patient's body to which the carbon dioxide is to be applied, an inlet/outlet pipe connecting the chamber with a CO.sub.2 distribution system, the said pipe connecting the chamber with a CO.sub.2 distribution system, wherein a gate valve for sealing the chamber is installed in the chamber where the inlet/outlet pipe is installed; the CO.sub.2 distribution system comprising a housing where at least the following components are installed: a first pipe with a first valve for suction of air out of the chamber, a second pipe with a second valve for supplying CO.sub.2 from a tank; wherein the first and second pipe are combined into the inlet/outlet pipe upstream of the valves; at least one ventilator for ensuring air flow through the said valves and inlet/outlet pipe, an outlet pipe for leading the used air from the chamber through the wall to the external environment of the building where the device is installed; and at least one tank for storing CO.sub.2 suitably connected to the second pipe.

A heat-reflection tent has a body and a supporting member. The body has a covering cloth having two covering sheets and a zipper assembly. The zipper assembly is mounted on the covering cloth and has a front zipper and two bottom zippers. The front zipper is located between the two covering sheets. The two bottom zippers are respectively disposed below the two covering sheets. The supporting member is mounted on the body and is used to support the body for keeping a shape of the body. An opened range of the two covering sheets is increased by the bottom zippers for allowing a user to enter the body easily.

The apparatus according to the invention is adapted for transcutaneous treatment by gas. The apparatus (10) comprises a rigid-wall cabinet (20) and having an upper opening and at least one openable panel, wherein a seat (25) is arranged inside the cabinet (20), and the cabinet (20) comprises at least one gas concentration measurement unit (29a), and the cabinet (20) further comprises a gas inlet (30) for feeding the treatment gas and a gas outlet (31) for discharging the treatment gas; a gas supply unit (40) coupled to the gas inlet (30) of the cabinet (20) via a pipe (41) and through an interposed controllable valve (42); and a gas tank (50) connected to the gas supply unit (40). The apparatus further comprises a ventilation unit (60) connected to the gas outlet (31) of the cabinet (20) through an interposed controllable valve (63), said ventilation unit (60) being coupled via a further pipe (62) to a space (70) hermetically separated from the room containing the cabinet (20), and wherein said ventilation unit (60) is designed so that it can discharge the entire volume of the treatment gas from the inner space of the cabinet (20) within at most 5 seconds. The apparatus further comprises a control unit (80) for receiving the signals of the gas concentration measurement unit (29a) and for controlling operation of the valves (42, 63) and said ventilation unit (60) based on at least the signals of the gas concentration measurement unit (29a).

A method for a mobile therapy provider to provide mobile therapy to a patient is disclosed. The mobile therapy provider receives an authorized prescription to provide therapy services, such as water therapy services, to the patient. The mobile therapy provider also verifies that medical insurance is available to the patient to cover the cost of the therapy. An appointment is scheduled with the patient to provide the mobile therapy services at an agreed upon location. A mobile therapy vehicle having therapy equipment is dispatched to the location agreed upon with the patient. An attending therapist provides the patient with the required type and scope of therapy in the mobile therapy vehicle. The results of therapy session are sent by the mobile provider to the insurance provider for payment and to the licensed health care professional.

Vertical decompression relaxation device with vertical tank, with access ladders, with handrail and stairs for internal access, and adjustable tie rods attached to tie rods. mainly in the treatment of muscle and fascia stiffness.

Equipment and a process for creating an environment in which to conduct a successful psychotherapy session with a subject who has a chronic pain condition employing a water tank and a device for inducing alternating tactile or audible stimulation.