Hyperbaric
Oxygen Therapy

 

Packages 

Gem & Tonic Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Programs

one month unlimited:

Includes one month of IN HOME Hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment

$777 / a month (use up to 3x a day per person)

$125 for Screening Consultation and Doctor’s Prescription 

(not included in week rental price)

We also have options for buying a chamber at a low cost to you.

Interested in the possibility of having your own chamber in the comfort of your home? We would be happy to discuss options to own a chamber. Setting the chamber up takes less than an hour (and is easier to set up than most ikea furniture!) Dr. Heidi would be happy to assist you through the process and make sure you have access to the care you need through in home treatments. Schedule a free consultation for more information on prescriptions and rental options.

Interested in the possibility of having your own chamber in the comfort of your home? We would be happy to discuss options to own a chamber. Setting the chamber up takes less than an hour (and is easier to set up than most ikea furniture!) Dr. Heidi would be happy to assist you through the process and make sure you have access to the care you need through in home treatments. Schedule a free consultation for more information.

 

Hyperbaric Oxygen

FAQ & Information

what do i need to get started with hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

  • You will need a hand written prescription from your primary care physician that is an MD, ND, or DO. Your prescription should have directions as to how many sessions are approved and how often you will need to seek treatment. The standard course of treatment is 40 sessions for one course of treatment. You can ask your physician about smaller or bigger treatment plans depending on severity.

IS IT SAFE?

  • YES! The hyperbaric chamber uses filtered ambient air, so there is no risk of oxygen toxicity to the body even with regular use.

  • The chamber can be depressurized and opened from the inside.

  • Once inside the chamber, both visual and verbal communication is possible with the outside, and we will teach you how to get out in case of an emergency.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

No dangerous side effects have been reported with Mild Hyperbaric Therapy. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when preparing for your first session in a chamber:

  • Some people experience a mild discomfort to the ears when pressurizing the chamber, not unlike during the ascending part of an airplane ride.

  • Some people following their first few sessions experience slight fatigue as the body sweeps itself clear of toxic debris that has built up in the body. This is safe and necessary.

  • It is advisable that you wear comfortable, loose clothing. (Pantyhose and other tight garments may contribute to feelings of claustrophobia.) Bring something to read, as the sessions last about 60 minutes. You may want to bring a favorite cd, dvd player, portable game, etc.

  • Please come hydrated for your session, and avoid drinking large amounts of fluids before entering the chamber. Water bottles will not be allowed in the chamber due to the pressure increase.

  • Please do not wear perfume or cologne when you are coming for your session.

   WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO HAPPEN DURING
MY SESSION?

  • The chamber will seem smaller when deflated than it is when fully pressurized. Within one minute the chamber will inflate completely, allowing enough room for an adult to sit upright or lie fully extended.

  • After the chamber inflates, it will begin to pressurize. This is the time when you may experience pressure in your ears. The easiest way to relieve any discomfort this may cause is to equalize your ears using one or more of the following methods:

  • Close your mouth and firmly clamp your nose shut with your fingers and thumb. Blow, as if you were blowing your nose, but keep nose and mouth closed. You will feel the air come out through your ears when you have done this procedure correctly, and this should relieve the pressure.

  • Yawn. Stretching your mouth as wide as possible, even stretching your tongue out. This will cause the sinus passages surrounding your ears to drain and relieve the pressure.

  • If you are the parent of a small child who is having trouble with their ears during pressurization, try massaging the area just below the ears and right behind the jaw. A baby still on the bottle or pacifier should be given either of these, but if your child is likely to spill drinks in the chamber please try to monitor them with liquids.

  • Sit upright. Turn your head completely to the right, then completely to the left. Repeat earlier steps until the ears are cleared.

   HOW LONG DOES A SESSION LAST?

The sessions last 60 minutes, plus 5-15 minutes for pressurizing, depending on how easy or difficult it is to clear the ears. The first time is usually the most difficult if there will be an issue clearing the ears, then it is streamlined with each session after.

 WHAT CAN I DO DURING MY
HYPERBARIC SESSION?

  • Listen to music on a portable device.

  • Read on your cell phone.

  • Play handheld games.

  • Watch movies on portable DVD player.

  • Read books or magazines

  • Take a nap

 ARE THERE ANY REASONS A PERSON SHOULD NOT GO INTo THE CHAMBER?

Yes. You should NOT go into the chamber if you are inebriated (drunk or high), if you have ear canal problems or an ear infection, or if you are experiencing flu or cold symptoms. Also please do not enter the chamber wearing perfume, cologne, essential oils. jewelry or sharp objects. We do have individuals who are sensitive to chemicals that might enter the chamber after you.

   HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD I SCHEDULE
MY SESSIONS?

We will make a recommendation for you based on your needs after an initial evaluation. Typically sessions work better when they are closer together, having a cumulative effect with oxygen going into the plasma and white blood cells, which goes deeper each time the sessions are closer together.

   HOW MUCH DO SESSIONS normally COST?

Sessions vary in cost but usually cost between $100-$300 each session in clinic. We will discuss the best option for you during your consultation so you can utilize your resources and get the care you need.

HBOT studies:

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907971/#:~:text=The%20symptoms%20of%20carbon%20monoxide,loss%20of%20consciousness%2C%20and%20seizures.

Traumatic Brain Injury:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3829860/

Post- Stroke:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7081098/

Infertility:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7192642/

Fibromyalgia:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4444341/

Improving deep chemical peels (cosmetic):

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6236503/

Improved Neuroplasticity:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6682324/

Mental health:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK253746/