Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is the therapeutic use of oxygen in a pressurized environment (chamber) to treat a variety of health conditions and diseases. HBOT combines increased pressure and oxygen levels to greatly increase the level of oxygen in the body, assisting healing and drastically reducing inflammation. Side effects are rare and minimal. HBOT is extremely safe with a proven track record spanning decades.

HBOT is approved by the FDA for 14 conditions in the U.S. Insurance providers will cover the cost in some situations. Many more conditions are being researched and effectively treated all over the world. HBOT improves the body's natural healing process by giving cells the oxygen they need to function, repair, heal and regenerate. HBOT has been shown to enhance vascular health through the growth of new blood vessels, and promote healing by regulating inflammation.

HBOT is done by inhaling 93% oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Every cell in the body needs oxygen to function. Tissues that are hypoxic, or lacking oxygen, are susceptible to damage, dysfunction, disease, and even death (necrosis). If red blood cells, the normal carriers of oxygen in the body, can’t deliver -- problems can arise. HBOT supercharges healing by dissolving oxygen into the liquid part of the blood (plasma) and increasing tissue tension. This means oxygen saturates the body, reaching deeper into tissue than normal. After prolonged exposure (frequent sessions in a series), the body actually grows a new network of blood vessels, delivering oxygen better after treatment is complete. HBOT creates permanent changes in the body that improve health outcomes. The process promotes systemic healing, cell function, stem cell production, anti-inflammatory responses, new vessel growth, brain health, immune functioning, and accelerated healing, among other effects.

During a session, you may notice a gentle popping or clearing sensation in your ears (similar to being on an airplane or driving to elevation) as your ears equalize the pressure. This is normal and desired. Otherwise it should be unnoticeable. To equalize the pressure and avoid the feeling of fullness in your ears, you will need to clear your ears by chewing gum, swallowing, yawning; During the pressurization of the chamber, your mouth may become dry. Once the chamber is fully pressurized, your salivation will return to normal. Beyond that, you won't notice the changes in atmospheric pressure when inside the chamber.

In terms of effects, everyone responds differently to HBOT. Over a course of treatments, patients have reported shortened recovery and healing periods, reduction of pain, increased energy, decreased fatigue and brain fog, and mood enhancement. Concussion cases and other traumatic brain injury patients have reported a significant reduction or complete elimination of symptoms. We've also been informed by our patients that it decreases their pain, neuropathy, and arthritis symptoms, and helps skin conditions. Many report feeling rejuvenated and looking younger as well. Our individual case reports have been corroborated by a large body of general scientific studies on HBOT for various conditions.

We’ll ask a few quick questions to make sure you’re cleared for HBOT. Since 93% O2 is not considered a drug you do not need a prescription.

Absolutely. Almost anyone can benefit from HBOT, even if they don’t have a health condition. Cells in the body depend on oxygen to survive, repair, and function. We already breathe oxygen at 21% normally (urban areas can be as low as 15%). But our red blood cells, which transport it from the lungs to the rest of the body, are mostly saturated with O2 at normal pressure already. They can only carry so much. With HBOT, you breathe 93% oxygen, which dissolves into the plasma (water) of the blood. The increased air pressure means your body gets approximately 1200% of normal oxygen level.

Absolutely! Hyperbaric yields positive results with children. In fact, research with children suffering from autism, brain-injuries and ADHD have shown positive results and great promise. We recommend that children under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult inside the chamber. Children should always be monitored inside a chamber.

Completely. HBOT has a very good safety track record, particularly when compared to other invasive therapies, surgeries, and drugs. Our main concern is ear discomfort, which may affect some patients in the pressurized environment. It is typically easy to clear and most patients adjust to the pressure changes without issue. Some conditions such as collapsed lung, sinus or heart surgery, and others are contraindicated (not advised). We will go over everything in your initial phone consultation and ensure you’re clear to receive therapy.

The most common side effect is discomfort to the ears caused by pressure changes. To minimize the risk, users learn to promote the adequate clearing of ears during pressurization. Some users may feel tired and dizzy after using hyperbaric chamber for the first time. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy does speed up the metabolism of our body. This can be an indication that detoxification is occurring.