If you have ever flown in an airplane before, a hyperbaric chamber is very similar-- multiple ear pops and a noticeable increase in pressure. Clients simply breathe normal to deliver 100% oxygen to the body while relaxing, sleeping, or reading. A typical session lasts around 80 minutes.

Hyperbarics sessions are performed under close supervision for only certified technicians. Although there are minor risks, like all well-studied therapies, hyperbarics are extremely safe. The few risks will be discussed with you before you sign your consent form for therapy.

The most common side effect is barotrauma (pressure) to the ears and sinuses caused by the change in pressure. To minimize this, patients learn techniques 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 for multiple hours at a time. At Go2 Hyperbarics, we follow well-known treatment protocols to avoid any such issues.

Only clean, cotton clothing is allowed in the chamber. Patients should give up all tobacco and nicotine products, as they interfere with the body’s ability to transport oxygen.

• If you have cold or flu symptoms, fever, sinus or nasal congestion, or chest congestion.
• If there is a possibility that you may be pregnant.
• If there has been a change in any of your medications.
• If you are diabetic and did not take your insulin prior to treatment.
• If you have any concerns or anxiety regarding the chamber.

Clients are accepted either by self referral or by physician referral. Patients are evaluated by our staff and recommended specific protocols based on their specific needs.

This is the most commonly asked question. Each case is different and the doctor may regulate protocols, depending on a patient’s goals, prognosis and improvements through the course of therapy. Keep in mind that the "40-hour protocol" is the gold standard for many of the physiological benefits. Most of the benefits begin within the first few sessions of HBOT. It is well documented that the antioxidant and protective role of HBOT is immediate and demonstrated within 24 hours of one hyperbaric session.

Yes, hyperbarics yields wonderful results with children. In fact, research with children suffering from brain-injuries, genetic disorders, and autism, shows positive results and great promise.

Most definitely. Hyperbarics is great for those in their later years. There are signals in the research that HBOT is good for anti-aging, neurologic conditions, and overall health and wellbeing. In fact, new research points to elongating telomere length and slowing apoptosis.

Hyperbarics can ave profound benefits for certain individuals and no noticeable changes for others. If we are not seeing changes in the first 20-30 treatments, we will want to revisit the treatment plan and potentially seek out collaborative care with other clinicians