What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
HBOT is a powerful, non-invasive therapy that involves breathing 100 percent oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This treatment significantly increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in your blood, helping your body heal from the inside out.
Most people associate hyperbaric oxygen therapy with treating decompression sickness, often referred to as “the bends.” But its impact reaches far beyond that. Today, HBOT is used to support healing in conditions once thought to be untreatable. While modern medicine has achieved great strides, many diseases still have no cure or leave patients with lasting damage. HBOT has the potential to bridge those gaps.
How Does It Work?
During a session, patients breathe pure oxygen at elevated atmospheric pressure. This pressure mimics the experience of being deep underwater and significantly increases the amount of oxygen your body can absorb. It goes far beyond what a standard hospital oxygen mask or ventilator can provide.
Here’s the difference: under normal conditions, oxygen saturates the red blood cells. In HBOT, oxygen dissolves directly into the plasma, which is the liquid part of your blood. This unique mechanism allows for greater oxygen delivery to tissues, especially beneficial for patients with anemia, lung disease, or circulation issues. The result is a state known as “hyperoxia,” followed by a return to normal oxygen levels. This dynamic shift stimulates healing in several ways:
- Reduces inflammation
- Activates your immune system
- Energizes your cells
- Awakens dormant stem cells
- Encourages the production and growth of new stem cells
Unlike traditional regenerative medicine, HBOT can increase the number of stem cells in your body. This process leads to faster healing of wounds and infections, both on the surface and deep within the body.
Who Can Benefit?
HBOT supports healing and recovery for a wide variety of conditions:
- Radiation and chemotherapy damage
- Autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions
- Surgical wounds and post-operative recovery
- Neurological conditions previously considered irreversible
- Long COVID symptoms and fatigue
- Traumatic injuries and complex wounds
- Sports injuries and athletic recovery
And for high-performance athletes, HBOT is not just about healing. It is also about optimization. Many top-tier athletes use HBOT to gain a competitive edge, improve stamina, and support peak physical condition.
Integrated Care with a Personal Touch
At NOAH Clinics, we believe in working with, not replacing, your medical team. Our treatments are coordinated with your primary care physician and specialists. Every patient receives a thorough consultation to determine if HBOT is appropriate. During treatment, you can relax in our state-of-the-art chamber while enjoying your favorite video or music. Throughout the process, your progress is monitored by experienced staff dedicated to your care.
We operate as a concierge practice. This means we are fully committed to individualized, high-touch support for every patient. From start to finish, your experience is guided by comfort, professionalism, and results.
Ready to Experience the Benefits of HBOT?
Come visit our facility and speak with our team about how hyperbaric oxygen therapy can support your health journey. Whether you are managing a medical condition, recovering from surgery, or striving for peak performance, we are here to help.
At NOAH Clinics, we pick up where the rest of medicine leaves off.
Written by Elias Tzanides, MD, FACP
