Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that delivers 100% pure oxygen to the body inside a pressurized chamber. This increased oxygen concentration helps the body heal by flooding the bloodstream and tissues with oxygen far beyond normal levels. At Mind Spa Denver, we use a 2.0 ATA hyperbaric chamber, offering therapeutic pressures proven to support neurological healing and reduce inflammation.
How Does It Work?
When you breathe pure oxygen under pressure, your red blood cells and plasma carry significantly more oxygen to the body, especially to areas affected by injury or inflammation. This oxygen surplus can:
- Reduce neuroinflammation
- Stimulate stem cell production and neurogenesis
- Enhance mitochondrial function and ATP production
- Support blood vessel growth (angiogenesis)
- Facilitate detoxification and immune response
For patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), HBOT helps restore function by accelerating the brain’s natural healing processes. Brain imaging studies even show structural and metabolic improvements in areas affected by trauma.
Who Is It For?
HBOT is ideal for individuals who have not responded to conventional treatments for:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Depression and Anxiety (especially when linked to brain injury or chronic stress)
It’s particularly effective for veterans, first responders, and athletes, but also for anyone experiencing lingering cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms after brain trauma.
What Is the Patient Experience Like?
Each session takes place in our comfortable, 2.0 ATA chamber. You’ll sit back, relax, and breathe normally while the chamber gradually pressurizes. Most patients describe the experience as peaceful, many nap or listen to music during treatment.
- Session Duration: ~60 minutes
- Treatment Plan: Typically 20–40 sessions depending on clinical needs
- Side Effects: Mild and rare, such as ear pressure or temporary fatigue
The treatment is non-invasive and requires no downtime. Patients can resume normal activities immediately after each session.
Expected Results
Backed by over a decade of clinical research, HBOT has shown powerful and lasting results for neurological recovery:
- Improved memory, focus, and mood
- Reduced anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances
- Enhanced emotional regulation and mental clarity
- Lower risk of long-term disability from TBI
Patients who complete a full course of HBOT, especially when combined with TMS, ketamine infusion therapy, and psychotherapy, patients often report full symptom remission within 2–3 weeks. For many, it’s the breakthrough they’ve been waiting for.
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Selected Clinical References:
- Harch & Fogarty, Medical Gas Research, 2018
- Boussi-Gross et al., PLoS ONE, 2013
- Hadanny & Efrati, Expert Rev Neurother, 2016
- Sackheim et al., Am J Psychiatry, 2022
- Tal et al., Frontiers in Psychology, 2021
