Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Breathe Deeper. Recover Better.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) surrounds your body with gentle pressure while you breathe concentrated oxygen. Under pressure, oxygen dissolves directly into your blood plasma, not just your red blood cells, so more of it can reach tissues that are inflamed, injured or slow to heal.

At Beyond Health and Wellness in Oak Forest, our hard-shell chamber is pressurized to 1.5 atmospheres (ATA) and paired with an oxygen concentrator. It's quiet, roomy and comfortable. Most people relax, read or nap during their session. HBOT is available to our patients and through our spa.

Patients use hyperbaric oxygen therapy to support:

  • Post-surgical recovery

  • Sports injuries & muscle recovery

  • Chronic inflammation

  • Joint & back pain

  • Neuropathy & nerve health

  • Wound & tissue healing

  • Fatigue & low energy

  • Brain fog & mental clarity

  • Concussion recovery

  • Healthy aging

6 Ways Hyperbaric Oxygen Supports Your Body:

  • 1. More Oxygen Where You Need It: At 1.5 ATA, oxygen dissolves into your plasma and body fluids, so it can reach areas where blood flow is limited, like injured joints, damaged nerves and healing surgical sites.

  • 2. Calms Inflammation: Higher oxygen levels help your body regulate the inflammatory response and reduce swelling, which means less pain and stiffness.

  • 3. Supports Tissue Repair: Your cells use oxygen to make ATP, the energy that powers healing. More oxygen gives your body more fuel to rebuild tissue and form new blood vessels.

  • 4. Faster Recovery: Athletes, active adults and surgical patients use HBOT to bounce back from training, injury and procedures.

  • 5. Works With Your Care Plan: HBOT pairs well with MLS® Laser Therapy, our neuropathy program, functional medicine and spa services like the Super Sauna.

  • 6. Rest and Recharge: Each session is quiet time away from screens and stress, and many people leave feeling clear-headed and energized.

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) means breathing concentrated oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. The added pressure lets oxygen dissolve into your blood plasma and body fluids, so more of it reaches tissues that need to heal. It's non-invasive and drug-free.

  • ATA stands for atmospheres absolute. At sea level you're at 1 ATA. Our chamber goes to 1.5 ATA, which is about the pressure you'd feel roughly 16 feet under water. It's a gentle level that's comfortable for most people.

  • A hard-shell chamber has rigid walls instead of inflatable fabric, so it holds a steady pressure and feels roomier. Ours is paired with an oxygen concentrator so you breathe concentrated oxygen during your session.

  • As the chamber pressurizes, you'll feel fullness in your ears, like on an airplane. Swallowing or yawning clears it. Once you're at pressure, you simply relax and breathe. Many people read, listen to music or nap.

  • HBOT is well tolerated by most people, and the most common side effect is ear pressure. It isn't right for everyone, including people with certain lung conditions or ear and sinus problems, so we review your health history before your first session.

  • Patients use HBOT to support recovery after surgery or injury, chronic inflammation, joint and back pain, neuropathy, fatigue and brain fog. We'll talk through your goals and whether HBOT fits your care plan.

  • Yes. HBOT pairs well with MLS Laser Therapy, our neuropathy program, functional medicine and spa services like the Super Sauna. Ask us about building it into your plan.

  • It depends on your goals. Some people use HBOT for short-term recovery after an injury or procedure, while others come in regularly for overall wellness. We'll recommend a plan at your consultation.

  • Our office is at 15000 S Cicero Ave, Suite 100 in Oak Forest, a short drive from Tinley Park, Orland Park, Midlothian and Crestwood. Call (708) 907-0700 to schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Oak Forest, IL, serving patients from Tinley Park, Orland Park, Midlothian, Crestwood, and the south suburbs of Chicago. Call (708) 907-0700 to schedule.