Serving Houston & surrounding Texas

Cold & compression therapy,
delivered.

Premium NICE 1 recovery rentals for post-surgical patients and athletes. Delivered to your door before surgery. Picked up when you're done.

For Patients

How it works

Three steps from order to recovery — we handle the rest.

1

Order online

Sign the quick rental agreement, pick your length, share your surgery date and address, and pay securely. Takes about 3 minutes.

2

Delivered before surgery

Your NICE 1 unit and pad arrive at your door 1–2 days before your procedure, with a clear setup guide.

3

Recover, then we pick up

Use it as long as your rental covers, then we arrange a free pickup or return label. No store runs, no hassle.

What's Included

Everything you need to recover at home

Every rental ships ready-to-use with the unit, pad, and support you need — no surprise add-ons, no return-shipping hassle.

NICE 1 cold & compression unit

Pro-grade portable therapy unit, fully sanitized and tested before every rental.

Body-specific therapy pad

The right pad for your surgery — knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, back, and more.

Doorstep delivery before surgery

Arrives 1–2 days before your procedure, in time to set up before you leave for the OR.

Free at-home pickup

When your rental's done, we come to you — no boxing, no shipping label, no UPS Store run.

Quick-start setup guide

Plain-English walkthrough so you (or a family member) can set up in five minutes.

Recovery tips by text

Optional check-ins and timing tips so you get the most out of cold & compression therapy.

Ready to order?

Sign the quick rental agreement to see package options and pricing.

Start rental agreement →
For Clinicians & Trainers

Better recoveries.
Happier patients.
Zero work for your front desk.

We supply your practice with a free NICE 1 demo unit and a tabletop QR code. When a patient is interested, they scan, order, and pay — directly with us. You stay focused on care.

  • Faster, more comfortable recoveries. Cold & compression beats ice packs for swelling and pain.
  • No billing, no insurance. Cash-pay rental — your office never touches an invoice.
  • Branded for your practice. Each clinic gets a unique QR so you see which referrals drive orders.
  • Free demo unit. No purchase, no contract. Keep it as long as it's useful.

Want a demo unit at your practice?

15-minute intro call. We'll deliver a NICE 1 unit and tabletop sign within a week.

Book an intro call →
FAQ

Common questions

Don't see yours? Send us a note — we usually reply same day.

What is the NICE 1?

The NICE 1 is a portable cold & compression therapy unit used for post-surgical recovery and serious athletic injuries. It circulates chilled water through a pad on your knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, or other affected area, while applying gentle compression — significantly reducing swelling and pain compared to traditional ice packs.

How much does a rental cost?

Our packages and pricing are shown right after you complete the quick rental agreement — it takes about 60 seconds. Start the rental agreement →

Will my insurance cover the rental?

Cold & compression rentals are typically not covered by insurance. We're a cash-pay service, which keeps things simple and lets us deliver next-day in most cases. Save your receipt — many HSA/FSA accounts will reimburse.

How fast can I get a unit?

If you order at least 3 days before your surgery date, we guarantee delivery before your procedure. For local Houston-area orders we can often do same-day or next-day. Contact us for rush requests.

What's included in the rental?

You get the NICE 1 control unit, the appropriate pad for your body area (knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, etc.), all hoses and connectors, a power adapter, a clear setup guide, and free pickup or return shipping at the end of your rental.

How do I set up and use the NICE 1?

It's simple — plug in the unit, connect the wrap for your body area, and choose your cold level on the touchscreen. The manufacturer, NICE, has short how-to videos covering setup and how to apply each wrap. Watch the NICE how-to-use videos →

What if I need it longer than I rented?

Just let us know. We'll extend the rental at a prorated daily rate and never auto-charge surprise extensions.

Is there a deposit?

No deposit for standard rentals. We do collect billing details so we can charge for damaged or unreturned equipment, but in practice this almost never happens — patients are great about returning units on time.

Can my surgeon's office stock these?

Yes — we'll deliver a free demo unit and tabletop QR code to any qualifying ortho or sports-med practice. See our clinician program.

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Carter Kessel

Founder, Texas Cold & Compression Therapy

About

Built for Texans recovering at home.

We started Texas Cold & Compression Therapy because too many Texans come home from surgery with a bag of frozen peas and a prescription for ibuprofen. Cold & compression therapy is the standard of care in pro sports recovery rooms — it should be accessible to anyone recovering from surgery or a serious sprain.

Every rental is delivered, checked, and picked up by our team. No middlemen. No insurance paperwork. Just a faster, more comfortable recovery, on your timeline.

Contact

Get in touch

Patients can order directly. For clinicians, partnerships, and general questions, reach out below.

Reach out directly

We respond to most messages within a few hours during business days.

carter@texascct.com Email — fastest way to reach us
(713) 542-9600 Phone & text
Houston, Texas Service area: Houston & surrounding Texas

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