Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT) offers a range of potential benefits, including improved recovery from exercise and injuries, enhanced cognitive function, and reduced inflammation. It works by delivering pure oxygen under slightly elevated pressure, which can increase oxygen levels in the blood and tissues, supporting cellular regeneration and tissue repair.
The potential benefits of a Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy include:
Enhanced Recovery
- Muscle recovery: mHBOT can help accelerate recovery from workouts and muscle strains by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair, according to the Journal of Physiological Sciences.
- Injury recovery: mHBOT may aid in healing various injuries, including fractures and soft tissue damage, by increasing blood flow and oxygenation to the injured area.
- Surgical recovery: mHBOT can potentially speed up the healing process after surgery by enhancing tissue regeneration and reducing inflammation.
Cognitive Function
- Improved focus and clarity: mHBOT may enhance cognitive function by increasing cerebral blood flow and oxygenation, leading to better focus and mental clarity.
- Neuroprotection: Studies suggest that mHBOT may offer neuroprotective effects, potentially helping to manage conditions like traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke.
- Cognitive decline: mHBOT may slow down age-related cognitive decline by improving blood flow to the brain and protecting brain cells.
Reduced Inflammation
- Inflammation suppression: mHBOT can help reduce inflammation throughout the body, which is linked to a variety of health conditions, including chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, and heart disease.
- Wound healing: mHBOT may promote faster wound healing by reducing inflammation and swelling at the wound site.
Other Potential Benefits:
- Immune system support: mHBOT may strengthen the immune system by improving the function of white blood cells and enhancing the body’s ability to fight off infections.
- Tissue repair: mHBOT can stimulate cellular regeneration and tissue repair, potentially benefiting conditions like chronic wounds and skin grafts.
- Detoxification: mHBOT may help the body eliminate toxins by increasing blood flow and oxygenation, which can support the liver and kidneys in their detoxification functions.
Contraindications of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) generally has fewer contraindications than full-pressure HBOT, but some precautions still apply. One absolute contraindication is an untreated pneumothorax (collapsed lung). Relative contraindications may include upper respiratory infections, fever, chronic sinus conditions, and claustrophobia. Recent eye surgery or injury, and certain lung conditions like COPD or asthma, may also require careful consideration.
Prior to the therapeutic use of Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, a consult with your doctor is required. It is important to decide if this therapy is an option for you.
How to Book an Appointment
Give our team a call, or book online. Sessions do require approval from your health provider. Prior to a session, we recommend the Breathe Deep Training with Liz to empower you on proper use of the mHBOt. Sign up online for this training at – https://wellspringvitality.janeapp.com/locations/wellspring-vitality/book#/staff_member/25/treatment/287
At your session, please wear comfortable clothing, and feel free to bring a book, headphones, or other quiet entertainment while you experience mHBOT.
$85 – 60 Minute Session
$115 – 90 Minute Session
$750 – 10 session punchcard
