FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The quantity of sessions required depends upon the specific condition being addressed. Most physiological benefits will begin within the first few sessions of HBOT. Acute conditions typically require fewer sessions, whereas chronic conditions may require 20 to 40 sessions or even more. Our technician will assess your needs during the consultation to establish the appropriate number of sessions for you. ​ From our data, here is a general summary: 1-5 sessions: Improve cellular energy and during this time tissue functioning may be optimized. Those with residual carbon monoxide (ie smokers) or with mild anemia can show immediate benefits with cellular energy. Inflammatory markers can go down considerably and mark the beginning of a natural repair process. 5-10 sessions: Typically used for acute injuries with soft tissue damage, particularly if there is pain involved. 10-20 sessions: More serious acute injuries or chronic injuries. 20-40 sessions: Commonly used for major tissue damages and when new tissue is required (through HBOT’s regenerative stem cell properties)

HBOT may not be appropriate for individuals with specific lung conditions, such as untreated pneumothorax, inability to clear one's ears, and pregnant women.

During a session, you will be breathing pure oxygen while relaxing in a pressurized chamber. Each session generally lasts between 60 to 90 minutes and provides a comfortable and tranquil environment.

While the majority of these devices are compatible with HBOT, providing a complete medical history will ensure your safety during the treatment.

HBOT can aid in recovery from injuries, support post-surgical healing, reduce inflammation, and improve conditions like chronic fatigue, arthritis, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

Mitochondria are essential for generating cellular energy in the form of ATP, which powers all organs, glands, and systems within the body. Oxygen serves as the primary fuel for these organelles. During hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), mitochondria can absorb up to 15 times more oxygen, resulting in an immediate boost in energy production. Over time, this increased oxygen availability not only enhances the size and number of mitochondria but also significantly improves overall energy output throughout the body. Additionally, HBOT helps reduce inflammation that can harm and destroy healthy mitochondria. Chronic inflammation is linked to diminished energy production and various long-term health issues.

No. Most research studies typically use 60 – 90 minute sessions and the majority have reported positive benefits. However, shorter duration sessions (i.e. 20 to 30 min) are getting great feedback from clients undergoing HBOT. Moreover, the lower pressures seem to fare better with this shorter duration protocol. Ultimately it depends on the age of the patient and severity of the condition.

It is not generally advised to undergo hyperbaric therapy if you are pregnant. Some people feel that there is benefit, quoting research done in Russia. However, until further safety studies are performed, it is not advisable to be inside a hyperbaric chamber during pregnancy.

Just like any medication or procedure, yes and this is known as “oxygen toxicity”, (which can effect the central nervous system and/or the lungs). The main 2 variables leading to oxygen toxicity are ‘pressure’ and ‘time’. If the pressure is kept below 2.0 ATA and the time is kept to 60 min, then the risk of oxygen toxicity is extremely low. A skilled hyperbaric therapist should be able to limit this risk if dosages are used above 2.0 ATA and for longer than 60 minutes.

No. actually it is the pressure that plays the most critical role in the effective dosage of HBOT. This is because the extra oxygen is dissolved in the blood plasma, which, alongside the added pressure, can travel to deeper areas in the body where blood flow and oxygen levels have been limited. An oxygen bar only delivers higher oxygen concentrations and does not pressurize the oxygen. Therefore, it cannot deliver the same effects as you can experience through hyperbaric oxygen therapy — only HBOT will be able to force significantly more oxygen into the blood plasma!

Every person is different and some will see immediate benefits and others may not notice them at all until completion of their series of hyperbaric sessions. In terms of the ’40 hour protocol’, it is not uncommon for the majority of the benefits to be reported up to 4 weeks following its completion!