What Is Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT)?
Oxygen, an element we take in with every breath, is more than just a life-sustaining force. It’s a powerful healing agent, capable of revitalizing our cells and amplifying the body’s natural healing processes. With Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, we harness this power to promote profound healing from within.
mHBOT is a therapeutic approach that enhances the body’s natural healing process through the inhalation of oxygen in a controlled, pressurized environment. By flooding the body with oxygen, we can promote enhanced cellular function, faster recovery, and increased detoxification.
This therapy is ideal for those looking to accelerate recovery, combat the symptoms of aging, or simply optimize their health. Whether you’re dealing with chronic conditions, recovering from an injury, or looking to enhance overall well-being, mHBOT might be the key to unlocking your health potential.
Primary Benefits of mHBOT
Optimized Cellular Regeneration: Boost the body’s capacity to generate new, healthy cells.
Accelerated Recovery: Improve recovery times from injuries, surgeries, and illnesses.
Enhanced Detoxification: Facilitate the body’s ability to rid itself of toxins and waste.
Improved Circulation: Increase oxygen levels in all organs, promoting optimal organ function.
Combat Aging: Address the inevitable signs of aging by rejuvenating tissues and cells.
Targeted Benefits of mHBOT
Improve cognitive and neurological function.
Strengthen immune function.
Decrease pain and inflammation.
Accelerate tissue repair from internal injuries or wounds.
Improve sports/athletic performance and endurance.
Pre/Post-surgery preparation and recovery.
Reduce stress and anxiety.
Assist in calming down fight or flight responses.
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The mild hyperbaric chamber is filled with compressed ambient air and pressurizes to 1.3 ATA. This is equivalent to 10 feet below sea level and an industry “go-to” for clients seeking a difference in accelerating their health journey.
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Air is made of a mixture of gases, mainly Nitrogen (79%) and Oxygen (21%). We love oxygen! The total pressure of the atmosphere depends on the altitude or distance you are from the earth's surface.
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At sea level (1 ATA), there is just enough pressure to saturate our red blood cells to 100%. As we are exposed to higher altitudes while air is still 21% oxygen, the pressure of oxygen is lower; therefore, the driving force for our body to absorb oxygen is lower. This is why when we exercise at high altitudes, it feels like it is harder to breathe. Think of stories of people running in Colorado.
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As we descend below earth’s surface, the opposite is true. Below the surface pressures continue to increase which creates a stronger driving force for our bodies to absorb oxygen. The more pressure there is, the oxygen becomes smaller to fit into its environment. As a result, the body can increase the amount of oxygen absorption it is capable of, even beyond 100% saturation.
Intro to Hyperbarics: It's all about the Science
We proudly offer the Oxy Health’s Vitaeris 320 chamber for our mHBOT sessions. This is a mild chamber that is FDA approved and reaches 10 feet below sea level (1.3 ATA) and can add additional % of oxygen with an oxygen concentrator. Used at more than 3000 facilities nationally, it is renowned for its spaciousness, effectiveness, and portability. This sizeable 32” diameter chamber allows for complete freedom of movement. This industry leader serves as the most popular chamber amongst parents, physicians, celebrities, and professional athletes.
More details available below:
Our Chambers
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Once you are inside the chamber and the pressure begins to build, the chamber expands, creating a spacious tube for you to lay down or sit up comfortably. We provide a clean pillow and blanket so you can stay cozy, nap, or read a book. Three client viewing windows illuminate the interior with available room light.
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As you pressurize and de-pressurize inside the chamber, you feel the sensation and need to pop your ears. Clear, or Pop, your ears as early and often as you can. It is important for you to be able to pop your ears, so you are not uncomfortable during and after the session. For people with issues popping their ears, we like to go low and slow to give you extra time. We also give you tips and tricks for easy ear-clearing. Most clients have described it like taking off and landing in an airplane.
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Plan about 80 minutes total for session time. This includes 10 minutes to get to pressure, 60 minutes at 1.3 ATA pressure for the actual therapy time, and 10 minutes to depressurize and end the session. Many clients make it a productive time reading while others relax.
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You will receive your own oxygen mask that is stored for you at our center for future sessions. The air you are breathing now is about 21% oxygen saturation. During the mHBOT session, you will receive increased oxygen at 94% using an oxygen concentrator. This provides a safe and effective therapy with the added benefit of increased oxygen.
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We sanitize all our equipment after each use. Clean surfaces and fresh linens are priority #1 at Journey Health+Wellness.
Come Try it at Journey Health & Wellness
If you're new to mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy (mHBOT), your first step is to book our 15-Minute mHBOT Discovery Session
*This is a required first step for new clients before scheduling mHBOT sessions.
What’s Included in the Discovery Session:
✅ A brief 15-minute phone call with our team to walk you through the process.
✅ We’ll answer your questions and explain how the chamber works.
✅ After the call, you’ll receive a link to fill out a required safety screening form. This form is reviewed by Dr. Zayd Ratansi, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (drzayd.com), who assesses any risk for individuals using the chamber.
The Safety Assessment includes a one-time $50 fee. Once completed and cleared by Dr. Ratansi you can proceed with booking all appointments!
If you have a prescription from your doctor then you do not need to complete the Safety Assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Visit the link below to see studies completed for specific conditions.
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We do allow phones, headphones, and books. We do NOT allow weapons, shoes, pens or pencils, water bottles, lighters, keys, purses, gum etc. We also ask individuals to not wear heavy makeup, perfume, or hairspray. We have cubbies available for your belongings during the session. Remember this is a time for you to relax, decompress, and heal, so the less distractions the better.
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If you have an ear infection or your sinuses are heavily congested. Being congested can make it harder to clear your ears and can be uncomfortable. Wait for it to pass before scheduling.
Some medications can be flagged as contraindications. Your intake form will be reviewed by our medical safety advisor before you are admitted to the chamber.
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We are not using 100% oxygen, therefore there is less risk involved. We recommend spreading out at least 4 hours in between mild hyperbaric sessions and giving yourself 24 hours before flying in an airplane.
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This depends on your health goals. We believe that everyone should strive for the standard overall wellbeing protocol of 40 hours in the chamber. This is much easier and more cost effective with our 30, 60, or 90 day rental programs.
10 sessions: you will see a change in overall energy levels, sleep quality, and physical performance. This is also great for healing wounds and prepping for surgery.
20 Sessions: Full body accelerated healing, lowered inflammation levels, increased cognition, etc. Benefits become more prominent
40 Sessions: Deepest level of healing with long-lasting benefits. Recommended for full body balance and homeostasis.
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YES! The Vitaris 320 is an FDA register Class II medical device and is in service nationally at clinics, Spas and homes across America. The mild hyperbaric chamber is filled with ambient air and uses an oxygen concentrator for a boost of O2. There is no risk of oxygen toxicity. Strategically angled air-in ports and tamper-proof redundant pressure regulators maintain constant circulatory airflow within the chamber.
Our Certified technicians guide you throughout the whole session. These chambers are very popular among professional sports teams and actors. They are built to be completely autonomous. With confidence and orientation, a person easily learns how to begin a session and comfortably enter and exit the chamber on their own if they wish.
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We require a doctor’s approval before getting into the mHBOT if pregnant.
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Benefits can last a lifetime. However, if an inflammatory diet, lifestyle stressors, or toxins are never fully addressed then unwanted symptoms may eventually revert to their original state.
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There are few people who notice a difference after the first session. A combination of 3-5 sessions within the same week is optimal for noticing benefits. (See Primary Benefits)
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Hard-side chambers use 100% oxygen and go to deeper pressures. You may see quicker benefits but there is an additional risk with using 100% oxygen. Mild chambers use oxygen compressors and leverage a depth of 10 feet below sea level. There is considerably less risk involved and a clear path to reaching your wellness / performance goals.
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We recommend 5 days a week with 2 rest days built in for an optimal protocol. Many clients leverage our “package Programs to maximize the benefits.
