Hyperbaric Oxygen  Therapy - Extension Health

hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Reduce inflammation, accelerate recovery, and unlock the regenerative benefits of pure oxygen.

The benefits

Boost your energy and cognition

Enhance energy and mental clarity by increasing oxygen flow to tissues, stimulating new blood vessel growth, and revitalizing cells.

Accelerate your recovery

Accelerate healing by reducing inflammation and promoting new blood vessel growth for faster recovery from injury or strain.

Slow your biological age

Slow aging by boosting tissue oxygenation, which extends telomere length and reduces cellular degeneration.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) harnesses the healing powers of oxygen in a pressurized chamber, helping to enhance oxygen absorption and circulation.

By significantly increasing oxygen delivery to cells throughout the body, HBOT accelerates tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and combats infections.

Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy right for you?

Whether you are managing an existing health condition or looking to take control of your healthspan, HBOT may be an efficient option for accelerating recovery and enhancing cellular function.

Health considerations

HBOT may support*:

Longevity goals

HBOT may help:

*Evidence regarding the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in treating chronic wounds, infections, and brain injury is still emerging. And more research is needed to fully understand the full scope of this treatment’s potential.

Common questions

How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy work?

Typically, the air we breathe is only 21% oxygen, but hyperbaric chambers create an environment that is close to 100% oxygen.

The chambers also increase the air pressure up to 1.5—3X higher than normal atmospheric levels.

By increasing the pressure, hyperbaric chambers allow the lungs to take in more oxygen than they can under typical conditions. And this improved oxygenation increases oxygen delivery to tissues throughout the body to promote cellular repair and healing.

How much does hyperbaric oxygen therapy cost?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at our NYC clinic costs $300 per session.

Can hyperbaric oxygen therapy help long-covid?

Initial studies demonstrate that hyperbaric therapy may improve neurocognitive symptoms associated with Long-COVID. Patients involved in studies have noted improvements in sleep, energy, brain fog, and attention span. Though these initial results are promising, more research is needed.

Who should not book a hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment?

Hyperbaric therapy is not recommended for anyone with the following conditions:
– collapsed lung
– ear condition or injury
– current cold or fever
– emphysema and pneumothorax

How do I prepare for treatment?

– Wear loose-fitting clothing
– Avoid make-up, hair products, perfumes and lotions (as they may be flammable in the chamber)
– Have a light meal 1-2 hours before your treatment
– Do not consume alcohol for 8-12 hours prior to treatment
– Avoid tobacco products for 4-6 hours prior to treatment

Do the oxygen levels in the chamber stay the same during a hyperbaric therapy session?

We follow a hyperemic-hypoxic paradox (HHP) protocol, which helps promote the anti-aging benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy by alternating between elevated and normal oxygen levels. To adhere to this protocol you will be asked to remove your oxygen mask for a 5 minute period every 20 minutes.

What does sitting in the hyperbaric chamber feel like?

You will be seated in our chamber while it is filled with compressed air. As the chamber pressurizes, you may begin to feel a fullness/pressure building up in your ears, similar to when you fly on an airplane. Our staff will review multiple maneuvers, such as yawning, swallowing, or chewing gum, with you prior to entering the chamber that can help reduce the “full” ear sensation you will experience. Once the chamber is fully pressurized, this sensation should stop and you will not need to adjust your ears until depressurization. Then you can sleep, meditate, read, relax, watch a movie or listen to music during your session.

Will I experience any side effects?

The most common side effect is barotrauma to the ears and sinuses caused by the change in pressure. To minimize this risk, patients learn techniques from our staff to clear their ears during compression. Occasionally, some patients may experience changes in their vision during their treatment period. These changes are usually minor and temporary. A rare side effect is oxygen toxicity, which is caused by administering too much oxygen.

What is recovery after treatment like?

There is typically no downtime after hyperbaric oxygen therapy and most patients immediately return to their daily activities.

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Not sure which treatment is right for you?

Book a consult with one of our experienced team members and they will help you get started.

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