Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Advanced Oxygen Therapy for Healing & Recovery
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that delivers 100% oxygen in a pressurized environment, allowing your body to absorb significantly more oxygen than normal.
This increase in oxygen supports:
- Cellular repair and regeneration
- Reduced inflammation
- Improved circulation and oxygen delivery
- Enhanced immune response
At our clinic, HBOT is used as part of a comprehensive functional health approach to support healing at the root level.
Our Approach
At Nutrition & Wellness of the Rockies, HBOT is integrated into a personalized care plan that may include:
- Functional lab testing
- Nutritional therapy
- Targeted supplementation
- Lifestyle and detox support
FDA-Approved (On-Label) Uses of HBOT
HBOT is FDA-cleared and widely accepted for the following conditions.
Acute & Emergency Conditions
- Decompression sickness (“the bends”)
- Air or gas embolism
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Cyanide poisoning
- Severe anemia (when transfusion not possible)
Wound Healing & Tissue Injury
- Diabetic foot ulcers (chronic, non-healing wounds)
- Radiation tissue damage (radiation necrosis)
- Compromised skin grafts and flaps
- Crush injuries and acute traumatic ischemia
Infections
- Necrotizing soft tissue infections
- Gas gangrene
Other Approved Uses
- Osteomyelitis (refractory bone infection)
- Thermal burns
Functional Health Perspective
While HBOT is traditionally used for acute medical conditions, its core mechanism—enhanced oxygen delivery—supports whole-body healing.
In functional health, we view HBOT as a tool to:
- Optimize mitochondrial function
- Reduce chronic inflammation
- Support detoxification pathways
- Improve tissue oxygenation in chronically stressed systems
Common Off-Label Uses of HBOT
Educational Information Only. The following uses are not FDA-approved but are commonly explored in integrative and clinical settings.
Neurological & Cognitive
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Post-concussion syndrome
- Stroke recovery
- Cognitive decline / memory support
Chronic Conditions
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Lyme disease (adjunctive support)
- Autoimmune conditions
Metabolic & Inflammatory
- Long COVID recovery
- Chronic inflammation
- Mitochondrial dysfunction
Performance & Recovery
- Athletic recovery
- Injury healing optimization
- Anti-aging / longevity support
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy FAQ's
Please reach us at office@rockieswellness.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
HBOT increases oxygen dissolved in the plasma, which allows oxygen to reach tissues that are:
- Inflamed
- Damaged
- Poorly circulated
This leads to:
- Increased ATP (energy production)
- Angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation)
- Reduced swelling and inflammation
- Enhanced stem cell mobilizationpersonalized nutrition plans that fit their individual needs and goals.
Research and clinical experience suggest HBOT may:
- Reduce inflammation and calm an overactive immune response
- Enhance tissue repair after injury, surgery, or radiation therapy
- Support brain health and cognitive function
- Improve circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues
- Boost energy and decrease fatigue
- Support detox pathways by aiding mitochondrial function
- Comfortable Experience – You’ll relax inside our pressurized chamber, breathing pure oxygen.
- Session Time – Most treatments last 60–90 minutes. You can rest, listen to music, or meditate.
- Safe & Monitored – Our team supervises every session, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Therapy Plan – Treatment frequency varies by individual needs. Many patients receive HBOT several times per week for the best results.
HBOT may be a good fit if you are:
- Recovering from injury or surgery
- Struggling with chronic inflammation
- Looking to optimize healing and performance
- Seeking advanced, non-invasive therapies
HBOT is generally safe and well-tolerated. Before starting, we review your medical history to ensure you are a good candidate. Certain conditions may require clearance before therapy.
Contraindications may include:
- Untreated pneumothorax
- Certain lung conditions
- Active infections of the ear/sinuses
- Some medications
All patients undergo a thorough evaluation prior to treatment.
We don’t just offer a chamber — we offer a whole-body approach to healing. Our team integrates HBOT into your personalized health plan, alongside nutrition, lifestyle, and other functional therapies, to maximize results.
- State-of-the-art hyperbaric chamber technology
- Highly trained staff with a focus on integrative care
- Personalized treatment protocols
- Calming, supportive environment
Nutrition & Wellness of the Rockies
110 East 3rd Street, Suite 213 Rifle, Colorado 81650
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