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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Reduce inflammation, accelerate recovery, and unlock the regenerative benefits of medical-grade oxygen.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Benefits

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) delivers 100% oxygen at up to three times normal atmospheric pressure. This increased pressure allows oxygen to dissolve more effectively into your bloodstream, reaching damaged or under-oxygenated tissues and accelerating the body’s natural healing processes.

It’s a powerful tool for recovery from surgery, injury, and inflammation-related conditions—and it also supports long-term cellular health and resilience.

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.

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.

HBOT may support*:

  • + 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

*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.

HBOT may help:

  • + Enhances athletic recovery and endurance
  • + Boosts cognitive function, focus, and energy
  • + Stimulates vascular growth and collagen production
  • + May lengthen telomeres and slow biological aging

Patient Testimonials

“I brought my laptop, caught up on emails, and left feeling like I just meditated for two hours. HBOT at Extension is next-level recovery.”
—Julia
"It was my lucky day when I came across this clinic, and have had nothing but the best experiences here for the past three years. This is why I have brought three family members for health visits as well. The doctors here are way ahead of the curve in every way. They have my respect and gratitude!"
—Theodora
“Post-training soreness used to linger for days. HBOT definitely speeds that up, and I always sleep amazingly the night after a session.”
—Evan

"It was my lucky day when I came across this clinic, and have had nothing but the best experiences here for the past three years. This is why I have brought three family members for health visits as well. The doctors here are way ahead of the curve in every way. They have my respect and gratitude!"

—Theodora

“Post-training soreness used to linger for days. HBOT definitely speeds that up, and I always sleep amazingly the night after a session.”

—Evan

“I brought my laptop, caught up on emails, and left feeling like I just meditated for two hours. HBOT at Extension is next-level recovery.”

—Julia

HBOT at Extension Health

Medically cleared by Extension Health’s clinical staff, your treatment takes place in a comfortable, private environment with entertainment options to help you relax.

  • + FDA-cleared, hard-shell two-person chamber
  • + Supervised, in-session monitoring
  • + Sessions last 90–120 minutes
  • + Minimal prep and no downtime afterward
  • Located in the West Village, NYC

Meet Dr. Jonathann Kuo, MD

Extension Health Founder & Chief Medical Officer

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4.8 Stars out of 5

Based on 154 Reviews

For over 15 years, Dr. Kuo has harnessed cutting-edge clinical advancements to help 50,000+ patients improve their quality of life.

He built Extension Health to bring longevity breakthroughs to the forefront of modern medicine, giving patients the chance to take control of their health and longevity through diagnostics, personalized protocols, and cellular-optimizing therapies.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy FAQs

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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.

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.

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.

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.

– 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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