HBOT has many applications. It reduces inflammation and has helped, but is not limited to, the conditions listed below.

YES! The hyperbaric chamber uses filtered, ambient air, so there is no risk of oxygen toxicity to the body even with regular use. It is a non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical therapy with no dangerous side effects reported. While inside the chamber, both visual and verbal communication is possible with the outside. Most people report a comfortable, relaxing experience and emerge from the chamber feeling refreshed. Vitaeris, our soft shell chamber goes to 1.3 ATA or 11 ft below sea level. Our hard shell chamber "Big Blue" can reach up to 2.0 ATA or 33 ft below sea level.

The hyperbaric chamber is filled with compressed ambient air from 2 to 4.5 pounds per square inch. The increased pressure allows the blood plasma and other liquids of the body to absorb additional oxygen thus greatly increasing oxygen uptake by the cells, tissues, glands, organs, brain, and fluids of the body. The resulting uptake of oxygen allows for increased circulation to areas with swelling or inflammation. At the same time, the increased pressure decreases swelling and inflammation. Oxygen is then utilized by the body for vital cell functions, making cells, tissues and organs healthier.

Henry's Law of Physics:
An increase in atmospheric pressure allows for more gas to be dissolved into any given liquid. Oxygen is a gas at room temperature. The human body is composed almost completely of water. Gas...under pressure...dissolves into liquid.

No dangerous side effects have been reported with Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

• Some people experience a mild discomfort to the ears when pressurizing the chamber, not unlike during the ascending part of an airplane ride.
• Some people, following their first few sessions, experience slight fatigue or a detoxification reaction.
• It is advisable that you wear comfortable, loose clothing. Bring something to read, as the sessions last about 60 minutes. You may want to bring a favorite CD, DVD player, portable game, etc.
• Do not drink large amounts of fluids before entering the chamber.
• Do not wear perfume or cologne when you are coming for your session.

The chamber will seem smaller when deflated than it is when fully pressurized. Within a few minutes, the chamber will inflate completely, allowing enough room for an adult to sit upright or lie fully extended.

As the chamber inflates, it will begin to pressurize and you may experience pressure in your ears. The easiest way to relieve any discomfort this may cause is to equalize your ears using one or more of the following methods:

• Close your mouth and firmly clamp your nose shut with your fingers and thumb. Blow, as if you were blowing your nose, but keep nose and mouth closed.
• Yawn. Stretching your mouth as wide as possible, even stretching your tongue out. This will cause the sinus passages surrounding your ears to drain and relieve the pressure.
• Sit upright. Turn your head completely to the right, then completely to the left. Repeat earlier steps until the ears are cleared.
• Take sips of water.

Anywhere from one to two hours.

Listen to music, talk on your cell phone, play handheld games, watch movies on portable DVD player, work on laptop computer, read books or magazines.

Yes. You should NOT go into the chamber if you are inebriated (drunk), if you have ear canal problems or an ear infection, or if you are experiencing flu or cold symptoms. Also please do not enter the chamber wearing perfume or cologne. We do have individuals who are sensitive to chemicals that might enter the chamber after you.

We will make a recommendation for you based on your needs after an initial evaluation.