Session Information and Instructions:
Length:
Sessions typically last 45 to 50 minutes. However, they can be shorter, depending on individual needs and sensitivities, or lengthened for an additional fee.
Number and Frequency:
People vary as to the number and frequency of sessions they choose to have. The medical office that provides your hyperbaric therapy will prescribe the number of sessions for you to have.
When seeking help with a medical condition, or optimal health, a frequency of 3 or 4 times per week or more is beneficial to maintain high oxygen levels on a consistent basis throughout the course of treatment. However, just one session a week, or on occasion, is very beneficial for stress reduction.
Preparing for your session:
What to eat or drink:
- To ensure that your session is uninterrupted, do not drink beverages for one hour beforehand,. Time used for deflation and re-inflation of the chamber and use of the bathroom during a session hour will be lost to you.
- Eat a meal one to two hours prior to HBOT, or have a small snack just prior to treatment, to support adequate blood sugar levels.
- Do not smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol or take narcotics within 4 hours of your session.
- If you have sinus congestion it is advisable to take an decongestant 60 minutes prior to your session to enable you to tolerate the pressurized environment of the hyperbaric chamber.
What to wear:
- Wear light, comfortable clothing, and socks. It tends to get warm inside the chamber.
- Do not wear scented body products such as cosmetics, lotions, perfumes, hair care products or oils.
What to bring:
- Download and complete these client forms and bring them with you.
- Bring a bottle of water with you so that you may hydrate immediately after the session.
- For your enjoyment, we suggest bringing a CD player or I-Pod with headphones.
What not to bring:
- Do not bring any sharp objects with you.
- Please leave your valuables at home.
