Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Reduce inflammation, accelerate recovery, and unlock the regenerative benefits of medical-grade oxygen.
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
What are the Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Clinically Proven Recovery
Clinically Proven Healing & Recovery
- Increases oxygen delivery to underperforming tissues
- Accelerates healing and post-surgical recovery
- Reduces inflammation and infection risk
- Supports brain and nerve function
- Improves outcomes in chronic or hard-to-heal wounds
Performance Optimization
Performance + Longevity Optimization
- Enhances athletic recovery and endurance
- Boosts cognitive function, focus, and energy
- Stimulates vascular growth and collagen production
- May lengthen telomeres and slow biological aging
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Extension Health
Expert-Guided, Comfort-Driven, and Exceptionally Safe
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FDA-cleared, hard-shell two-person chamber
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Supervised, in-session monitoring
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Sessions last 90–120 minutes
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Minimal prep and no downtime afterward
- Located in the West Village, NYC
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 sessions at our NYC clinic start at $300. We also offer discounted packages, as the benefits of HBOT typically increase with consistent, repeated sessions.
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 Oxygen Therapy is not recommended for individuals with certain conditions, including:
– Collapsed lung
– Ear injuries or conditions
– Active cold or fever
– Emphysema or pneumothorax
Additionally, you should avoid flying within 24 hours before or after a session.
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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