Sit or recline inside a comfortable chamber while breathing concentrated oxygen at slightly elevated atmospheric pressure — designed to support cellular recovery, oxygen delivery, and the body’s repair systems.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is sitting or reclining inside a chamber at slightly elevated atmospheric pressure while breathing concentrated oxygen. The wellness version typically operates at 1.3–1.5 atmospheres absolute (ATA), sometimes called “mild HBOT” — distinguished from medical HBOT, which operates at 2.0–3.0 ATA in hospital settings for specific clinical indications.
The point of the elevated pressure is simple: at higher atmospheric pressure, oxygen dissolves into blood plasma at substantially higher levels than is normally possible. That extra dissolved oxygen reaches tissues that may be receiving less than they need, including areas affected by inflammation or reduced circulation.
At normal atmospheric pressure, the oxygen you breathe is largely carried by hemoglobin in red blood cells. There’s a ceiling on how much oxygen blood can carry that way. Under elevated pressure, additional oxygen dissolves directly into plasma, which can reach tissues red blood cells can’t fully access — areas of compressed circulation, inflammation, or compromised perfusion.
Beyond oxygen delivery, time spent in a pressurized chamber has been studied for its effects on stem cell mobilization, mitochondrial function, and cellular repair. The session itself is quiet and comfortable; many people read, listen to music, meditate, or simply rest. The work happens at the cellular level while you do something gentle.
Inflammation can compromise circulation in affected tissues, which means the oxygen those tissues need to repair doesn’t always arrive in adequate amounts. Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy supports oxygen delivery in ways that may help tissues do their repair work — making it a complementary tool to other recovery therapies. As with everything at Release, HBOT works best as part of a broader routine.
One session helps. A routine changes the trajectory. Memberships at Release are built so the practices that drive long-term health become part of how you live, not something you mean to do.
This therapy is not appropriate for everyone. Certain medical conditions — including pregnancy, recent surgery, and certain cardiovascular and other conditions — may require physician clearance or rule out this therapy entirely. If you have any health condition you’re uncertain about, consult your physician before booking.
Quiet and surprisingly comfortable. You’ll feel mild ear pressure during the initial pressurization, similar to airplane takeoff — yawning or swallowing equalizes it. Once at pressure, the chamber is calm and unremarkable. Most clients read, rest, or listen to something during the session and leave feeling restored.
It depends on the severity. Our chambers are larger than many people expect, and we can talk through the session before you book. If you have significant claustrophobia, this may not be the right therapy — we’ll never push you into something that increases your anxiety. Try a shorter intro session first if you’re uncertain.
Hospital HBOT typically operates at 2.0–3.0 atmospheres absolute (ATA) and is used for specific medical indications like decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and certain wound healing applications. The wellness version, sometimes called mild HBOT, operates at 1.3–1.5 ATA and is used for general recovery and wellness support. Different pressure levels, different applications. We are not a medical provider.
Many wellness-focused clients do 1–2 sessions per week. Athletes recovering from injury or heavy training sometimes go more frequently for shorter periods. The right cadence depends on your goals.
Whatever’s most restorative for you. Many clients read, listen to music or a podcast, do guided meditation, or simply rest. The chamber is quiet enough for any of these.
Yes. HBOT is not appropriate for people with an untreated pneumothorax (collapsed lung), and there are several relative contraindications including pregnancy, certain lung conditions, recent ear surgery, and significant claustrophobia. Please review our medical disclaimer for the full list and consult your physician if anything applies to you.
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