At Clinic 5C Functional Medicine, we use Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as a powerful, non-invasive tool to support healing, recovery, and overall cellular function.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, seeking cognitive clarity, or optimizing your performance and longevity, HBOT provides a gentle but potent way to flood your body with what it needs most, OXYGEN.

How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Works

During HBOT, you rest inside a specially designed chamber that gently increases atmospheric pressure around you. Our MA’s often describe it as feeling like you’re on an airplane.

As the pressure rises, your body absorbs more oxygen, which is far more than you would breathing normally. This concentrated oxygen is then delivered through your bloodstream to the tissues that need it most.

Oxygen plays a vital role in nearly every process in the body. By increasing how much oxygen your cells can access, HBOT may support:

• Tissue repair and wound healing
• Reduction in inflammation
• Improved cognitive performance
• Support for immune system function
• Increased energy and vitality

A typical session lasts around 60–90 minutes. You'll lie back, relax, and breathe normally while the chamber does the work. Most patients find the experience calming, and many use the time to meditate or rest. We often see patients bringing in a book to read or music to listen to.

Potential Benefits of HBOT

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been studied for a wide range of benefits across many different populations. At Clinic 5C, patients use HBOT as part of their broader functional medicine plan to help support:

• Recovery from injury or surgery
• Chronic fatigue or burnout
• Brain fog or cognitive changes
• Athletic performance and faster recovery
• Post-viral or immune-related fatigue
• Skin and tissue healing

Because oxygen affects the body at a cellular level, the impact can be widespread, touching everything from metabolism to mental clarity.

Who Can Benefit from HBOT?

HBOT may be a good fit for people who:

• Are recovering from orthopedic injuries, concussions, or surgery
• Struggle with long-term fatigue, sluggish healing, or inflammation
• Want to support brain health, clarity, or aging well
• Are interested in longevity and cellular optimization
• Prefer natural, non-pharmaceutical therapies to support wellness

While HBOT has roots in clinical wound care and emergency medicine, it’s increasingly used in high-performance wellness settings to support proactive, integrative healing too.

A Functional Medicine Approach to HBOT

At Clinic 5C, HBOT is offered as a standalone service, but it can also be integrated into a personalized plan designed by your provider, based on advanced diagnostics and your specific health goals.

We use HBOT in tandem with other therapies and modalities to amplify results and help your body heal from multiple angles. Whether you’re a high-performing individual looking to optimize your health or someone recovering from a long-term health issue, this modality can fit into the bigger picture of restoring and sustaining whole-body wellness.

Related Modalities to Explore

HBOT is often used alongside IV Nutrition Therapy, which delivers targeted vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream. Pairing the two can support tissue recovery, energy levels, and immune resilience.

Interested in neuro-supportive therapies? You might also explore PEMF Therapy, which uses pulsed electromagnetic fields to stimulate repair and circulation at the cellular level.

What to Expect During a Session

Your HBOT experience at Clinic 5C is designed to be peaceful, comfortable, and rejuvenating. Here's what to expect:

• Arrival: Our team will walk you through the process and help you feel at ease.If it’s your first time, you’ll fill out some paperwork to get started.
• Treatment: You’ll enter the chamber fully clothed, lie back on a cushioned bed, and breathe normally.
• Duration: Sessions typically last between 60–90 minutes. During this time, the chamber has to pressurize and de-pressurize.
• Post-Session: You may feel refreshed, energized, or deeply relaxed. There’s no downtime. You can resume your day right away.

Ready to Learn More?

If you're curious about how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can support your healing, performance, or long-term vitality, we’re here to help. Call the clinic to schedule a consultation or ask questions about our Longevity Membership, which includes access to our full suite of therapeutic modalities.

Explore more healing options in our Functional Medicine Modality Lineup and discover how our integrative approach can help you feel better in your body naturally.

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