What is HBOT?
Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy is treatment of the entire body with highly concentrated or pure oxygen at greater than normal atmospheric pressure.
This allows extra oxygen to be transported via blood fluid (plasma) in addition to the amount delivered conventionally by haemoglobin in red blood cells. this increase in dissolved oxygen (normally only 2%) brings about a wide range of positive cellular, biochemical, and physiological effects
The therapy is proven effective in a variety of medical conditions, either as a primary health care or in addition to other medical treatments.
Our Chamber
Our chamber is the optimal choice for the majority of ailments. It’s modern design also allows for the use of electronic devices, so feel free to chill out on your tablet or phone while lounging on our memory foam mattress for the duration of the session.
Frequently asked questions
How does hyperbaric oxygen therapy feel?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is generally painless and without any discomfort.
At the beginning of the treatment, when the pressure is increased, as well as at the end when the pressure decreases, you will feel a pressure change in your ears similar to a flight take off and landing, other than this, you will feel no different inside the chamber.
What if i’m claustrophobic?
There is no escaping this with HBOT, However you will be in constant contact with a member of staff so if you wish to end the treatment, it will be easy to do so. You are not trapped inside the chamber, there is an emergency pressure relief valve inside, so you can let yourself out (however we don’t advise this). In saying this, in our experience, people who suffer with claustrophobia generally get used to the chamber in no time!
How many sessions do I need?
Some conditions might be treated in three to ten visits. Others, such as non-healing wounds or chronic illness’s may need 20 to 40 treatments. Most people see the best results after completing a treatment plan of one session a day, five days a week.
Is it safe?
There are very few possible side effects involved with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, it has been around for over 100 years, famously being used for decompression illness, it carry’s very low risks, and the risks reduce as you lower the pressure. Fortunately, extremely high pressure chambers are generally only needed for divers suffering from decompression illness, however upon arrival, we will run through a quick health check to make sure you don’t fall under any of the higher risk category’s, such as someone who has had collapsed lungs or a recent ear surgery.