Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is an evidence-based treatment used worldwide to support healing and recovery across a wide range of conditions. During your session in either our REVIVE Soft Shell Chamber or APEX Hard Shell Chamber, you’ll breathe concentrated oxygen (up to 97% with an optional mask) in a pressurised environment.

This unique combination of oxygen and pressure allows oxygen to dissolve directly into your plasma, spinal fluid, and lymph. As a result, oxygen can reach areas of the body that are often inaccessible under normal atmospheric conditions.

At sea level (1 ATA), the air contains about 21% oxygen, with the remainder mostly nitrogen. Inside the HBOT chamber, oxygen levels can be increased to nearly 100%. Under increased pressure (1.3 – 2.0 ATA) oxygen saturate both haemoglobin and blood plasma, significantly boosting the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells. This enhanced circulation improves oxygen delivery to tissues, muscles, and organs.

By increasing oxygen availability, HBOT helps cells repair more effectively, even in inflamed or oxygen-deprived areas. With repeated sessions, HBOT can stimulate long-term changes such as new blood vessel growth, stem cell activation, and tissue regeneration.

Benefits of HBOT

  1. Accelerated wound healing
    Stimulates angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) and fibroblast activity, supporting recovery from diabetic ulcers, surgical scars, and other slow-healing wounds.
  2. Fractures and crush injuries
    Enhances oxygen supply to bone tissue, promoting osteogenesis (new bone formation) and angiogenesis.
  3. Sports-related soft tissue recovery
    Speeds healing by delivering oxygen-rich plasma to damaged tissue, counteracting hypoxia
  4. Radiation and chemotherapy tissue support
    Restores oxygen flow to cells, helping repair tissue damaged by cancer treatments.
  5. Skin grafts and surgical flaps
    Improves survival of compromised grafts by reducing swelling, enhancing oxygen delivery, and promoting angiogenesis during recovery.
  6. Immune system support
    Reduces pro-inflammatory cells, strengthens leukocyte (white blood cell) function, and creates an oxygen-rich environment that inhibits harmful microbes.
  7. Stress reduction and better sleep
    Supports brain function and neuroplasticity, helping reduce stress and improve sleep quality
  8. Athletic recovery and performance
    Enhance endurance, focus, and recovery by increasing oxygen delivery to muscles and tissues.
  9. Skin rejuvenation and anti-aging
    Boosts collagen production, helping reduce signs of aging and promote radiant skin.

Our clients often report benefits such as:

  • Enhanced recovery and reduced inflammation
  • Increased energy and cellular repair
  • Support for athletic performance
  • Improved overall wellbeing and resilience

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is used around the world to treat many different illnesses and conditions. As Australia is currently behind in carrying out TGA testing, it is currently not TGA registered and therefore restricted in promotions within Australia. We recommend you do some research online to learn more and also consult your health professional to see if HBOT is the right treatment for you.

Explore our two different chambers!

We recommend wearing loose comfortable cotton clothing. Cotton is breathable and non- conductive, ensuring comfort in the pressurized environment. Some clients prefer to wear undergarments only; our chambers are spacious and private, allowing for this choice if it suits you, just let the reception know this is something you wanted to do so we can ensure you are comfortable.

While not mandatory, we offer a mask for $5 that can be used repeatedly during your sessions. With the mask you can ensure you are receiving the full 95% oxygen benefit, while without the mask you can only absorb around 65% of oxygen, the mask increases treatment efficacy.

Yes, HBOT therapy can be safe for children. However, we ask to get prior approval from a GP or health consultant to see if it is the right treatment for your child. Our chamber can comfortably fit an adult and a child. We can also provide you with a paediatric mask, just let us know prior to your booking so we can order it in advance for you.

HBOT packages are valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Please note that these credits are non-refundable and cannot be applied to other services within the clinic. But you can add a 60-minute HBOT session to any Thrive treatment for just $40.

Most clients find HBOT sessions relaxing. However, some may experience: Ear or sinus pressure: Similar to sensations felt during altitude changes like on a plane, which can be alleviated by swallowing or yawning, we also have minties available to chew on that can help and relieve some of the pressure. Fatigue: A common response post-session, typically short-lived and manageable with rest. If you have concerns about these or other potential side effects, please discuss them with our team prior to your session or with your GP.

Our chambers are spacious, however if this a concern for you let the reception know prior so we can make any necessary accommodations to ensure you are feeling comfortable. If you feel uneasy at any point, our staff can assist you promptly.

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