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Wear your own clothes. There's nothing to change into.
Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen.
You sit in a pressurised chamber and breathe air with more oxygen than the room has, for forty-five minutes to an hour. Most people read, rest or sleep.
Soft-shell chamber · 1.3 ATA · Guided every session · From €80 · Clonmel
What a session feels like.
You keep your clothes on, sit in the chamber and breathe oxygen through a mask. As the pressure comes up over the first few minutes you'll feel it in your ears, like a plane landing. Swallowing clears it.
After that, most people read, rest or sleep. People often say they feel clear and settled afterwards.
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Bring a book if you want one. Electronics do not go into the chamber.
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A member of our team sets you up. You can talk to us at any time during the session.
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You can go straight back to work afterwards.
How it works.
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Session length
45–60 minutes
Including the few minutes it takes to come up to pressure and back down.
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How often
One or two a week
Keep this up for three or four weeks, then decide if it's working for you. One session on its own will not do much.
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Mostly booked for
Recovery and repair
People book it between hard training days, after a heavy week, and to sleep better.
At normal pressure, almost all the oxygen you breathe is carried by red blood cells, and they're nearly full already. Under pressure, extra oxygen dissolves into the plasma, the fluid the cells travel in, so your blood carries more of it further into tissue. The body uses oxygen to repair itself.
The effect builds over a course of sessions. Over a block of sessions, the body can also respond by growing new capillaries (the smallest blood vessels) and laying down more collagen.
Why people book it.
Hospitals use hyperbaric oxygen for a short list of medical conditions, at higher pressure and under a doctor. It is also being studied for many more. These are the reasons people come to us. Our chamber is a mild one, for wellness: we don’t diagnose or treat any of these, and on most of them the research is still early.
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Training recovery
Between hard training days and before a big event.
Hyperbaric oxygen is being studied in sport for recovery after hard sessions. Some book it on rest days, because it adds nothing to their training load.
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Surgery and injury
After an operation, a strain or a sprain.
Hospitals use hyperbaric oxygen to help some wounds heal, and it is being studied for recovery after surgery and soft-tissue injury. If you’ve had surgery in the last few months, check with your surgeon or GP before booking.
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Long COVID
Long COVID and post-viral fatigue.
Hyperbaric oxygen is being studied for long COVID, mostly in hospital chambers at higher pressure than ours. People with lingering fatigue after an illness book a block of sessions to see how they feel. Talk to your GP alongside it.
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Concussion
After a concussion or a knock to the head.
Hyperbaric oxygen is being studied after concussion, again mostly at higher pressure. If you’re still recovering from a head injury, get your doctor’s advice first and tell us before you book.
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Fatigue and burnout
A heavy few months, poor sleep, running on empty.
An hour of rest in the chamber, once or twice a week. People often say they sleep better and feel clearer afterwards.
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Skin and collagen
Skin that looks tired.
Over a block of sessions the body can lay down more collagen, which is why hyperbaric oxygen is being studied for skin. Some people pair it with our infrared skin sessions.
Our chamber.
Not all hyperbaric oxygen is the same. The type of chamber, the pressure it runs at and who looks after you all change what a session is.
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Chamber
Soft-shell
A sealed fabric chamber you sit up in, in your own clothes, with room for a book.
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Pressure
1.3 ATA
1.3 times normal air pressure, about what you’d feel three metres under water. Hospital chambers run higher, for medical treatment.
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Oxygen
Through a mask
A concentrator beside the chamber feeds oxygen to a soft mask, so you breathe more of it than the room has, under pressure.
Before
We ask about your health before your first session, and may ask for your GP’s go-ahead.
During
A member of our team sets you up, stays close by, and can bring the pressure down at any time.
Your ears
You’ll feel the pressure in your ears as it rises, like a plane landing. Swallowing clears it.
Not for everyone
Some conditions rule it out. The questions below list them, and we’ll go through them with you.
What people notice.
Overall wellness
- May support a clearer head
- Supports recovery from day-to-day fatigue or overexertion
- May support steadier energy through the day
- Many people say they feel more alert afterwards
Recovery and repair
- Supports recovery after training, without adding to your training load
- Encourages recovery after minor injuries or strains
- May support the body's own repair work
Focus and clarity
- May support focus and concentration through a long working day
- Can support mental recovery after stressful periods
- May help with brain fog after a bad night or a heavy week
Circulation and cardiovascular support
- May support circulation
- Over a run of sessions, may support the growth of new small blood vessels
- Supports healthy vascular function
Sleep, stress and longevity
- Often booked to support better sleep
- Supports stress reduction and overall relaxation
Common questions.
Is this a medical treatment?
No. Hospitals use higher-pressure hyperbaric oxygen for specific medical conditions, under a doctor's care. We offer mild hyperbaric oxygen for general wellness: energy, clarity, sleep and recovery. We don't diagnose or treat medical conditions.
Who is it suitable for?
Anyone who wants more energy, focus, better sleep or recovery. It suits busy professionals, parents, people who train and people who work at a desk. If you have a medical concern, speak to your GP first.
What if I feel claustrophobic?
We can arrange a trial sit-in with no pressure, so you can see the space and practise clearing your ears first. You can talk to us at any point once you're inside, and we can pause or depressurise.
What should I wear, and what can I bring in?
Wear comfortable everyday clothes, and arrive well hydrated. The air in the chamber is oxygen-rich, so don't put on oily lotions, hairspray or perfume just before your session.
You can bring a book. Electronics are not allowed in the chamber. That means no phone, headphones, tablet or e-reader.
For a first session, we'd suggest bringing nothing and just resting.
Will I notice anything after the first session?
It varies. Some people feel clearer after the first session. Others notice changes in sleep or energy after a few sessions. We check in with you on energy and sleep so you can judge whether it's working.
What should I do afterwards?
Drink water and carry on with your day. There's no downtime.
Is it safe, and are there side effects?
Mild hyperbaric oxygen is generally considered safe. Possible effects include temporary ear or sinus pressure and, occasionally, short-lived changes in vision. We supervise every session and stop or adjust if anything feels off.
Who should check with a GP before booking?
If you're pregnant or trying to conceive, have ear or sinus problems, difficulty equalising pressure, heart or respiratory conditions, implanted medical devices, recent surgery, or significant claustrophobia, please talk to your GP before using hyperbaric oxygen.
Are there people who should avoid it altogether?
If you've had a recent pneumothorax, certain ear surgeries, or have devices or conditions that aren't compatible with pressure changes, hyperbaric oxygen may not be suitable for you. Tell us your health history, and we may ask for GP clearance before going ahead.
Can I come while pregnant?
Please get advice from your GP. We don't proceed without appropriate clearance.
Can I come with a cold or sinus congestion?
Please reschedule. Congestion makes it uncomfortable to clear your ears. Wait until you're fully better, and check with your GP if you're unsure.
Can I train on the same day?
Yes. Many people book the chamber in the morning and train later, or train first and book infrared in the evening to wind down.
Can I combine it with the other therapies?
Yes. Most of our regular clients do. For example, some book hyperbaric oxygen in the morning, infrared in the evening, and HIFEM or a massage when they have time. Tell us what your week looks like and we'll help you space them out.
What is the best way to start?
Book a single session, or ring 083 867 2844 to talk it through first.
Prices.
One session
€8045–60 min
Five sessions
€350Block
Ten sessions
€600Block
Getting started
Not sure where to start?
Ring us and tell us why you’re thinking about it. We’ll tell you honestly whether the chamber suits you, and if it does, start with one session, then a block. The effect builds over a course of sessions.