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Hyperbaric oxygen and mental clarity

A hyperbaric session is forty-five to sixty minutes in a pressurised chamber, breathing air with more oxygen in it than the air in the room. Here's what a session is like, and what people tell us afterwards.

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A client seated in the open hyperbaric chamber, looking away from the camera

When people book it

People often book it after a few weeks of late finishes and poor sleep, when they feel slow and everything takes longer than usual.

What a session is like

You sit in the chamber and breathe through a soft mask. The air in the mask has more oxygen in it than the air in the room. The pressure rises slowly over the first few minutes. Your ears may feel a little full, as they do when a plane lands. Swallowing clears them. Most people read, rest or doze off.

Why the pressure matters

At normal pressure, almost all the oxygen you breathe is carried by your red blood cells. They are already nearly full, so breathing harder doesn't add much. Under pressure, oxygen also dissolves into the plasma. This means your blood carries more oxygen, further into tissue. Your body uses oxygen to repair itself.

What people tell us

Clients most often tell us they feel clearer and steadier afterwards, and that their energy holds up through the afternoon. This is what clients report. We can't promise the same for you.

How many sessions

One session on its own won't do much. Over a course of sessions, the body can also grow new capillaries (the smallest blood vessels) and lay down stronger collagen. Most people try it for a few weeks before deciding.

Before you book

This is not a medical treatment, and we don't diagnose anything. If you think something is wrong, see your doctor first. If you have a diagnosed condition, tell us before you book.

The session

Forty-five to sixty minutes, fully clothed.

€80 a session, €350 for five, €600 for ten. You don't need to change, and there's no recovery time afterwards.

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