Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

OxyOlomouc offers 60-minute hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) sessions in a soft-shell chamber pressurised to 1.5–1.8 ATA, with an oxygen concentrator raising the breathing-air oxygen concentration from the usual 21% to 96–97%. Breathing high-concentration oxygen under increased pressure raises the amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood plasma, which the studio associates with faster recovery, improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and better physical and cognitive performance. Each session runs through three phases — compression, isocompression, and decompression — and clients are advised to equalise mild ear pressure by yawning or swallowing during pressurisation. The studio recommends an initial course of 5–10 consecutive sessions, after which it advises on frequency and total session count. Sessions can be bought singly or in discounted packs of 5, 10, 15, or 20. OxyOlomouc is a wellness studio rather than a medical facility, and clients with existing conditions are advised to consult their physician before booking.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing oxygen-enriched air inside a sealed chamber held at a pressure higher than normal atmospheric pressure. At OxyOlomouc the chamber reaches 1.5–1.8 ATA (atmospheres absolute), and an oxygen concentrator filters ambient air to deliver 96–97% oxygen — up to 10 litres per minute — into the chamber. The physiological rationale rests on Henry's law: raising the partial pressure of oxygen increases the volume of oxygen physically dissolved in the blood plasma, extending oxygen delivery into tissues that may be poorly perfused or hypoxic. A second, mechanical effect is the compression of gas bubbles, historically relevant to decompression illness and air embolism. **The session:** Clients enter the chamber in comfortable, loose clothing. Once sealed, the concentrator and compressor pressurise the chamber. The procedure has three phases — compression (pressure rising, mild ear pressure, air warms by roughly 3–5 °C), isocompression (the target pressure is held for the main part of the session), and decompression (pressure is released back to atmospheric and the air cools slightly). A session lasts 60 minutes. During compression clients are advised to equalise ear pressure by yawning or swallowing. **Recommended course:** The studio recommends starting with at least 5–10 consecutive sessions, after which staff advise on the ongoing frequency and total number of sessions for an effective cycle. Multi-session packs (5, 10, 15, 20) reduce the per-session cost accordingly. **Who the studio caters to:** OxyOlomouc positions the therapy for athletes wanting faster muscle and soft-tissue recovery, seniors, people with chronic fatigue, and clients recovering from injury or surgery. It also describes use by clients with autism/ASD and various neurological and other conditions. These are the studio's own positioning statements and are not medical claims. **Important safety notes:** OxyOlomouc states clearly that it is not a medical facility, that its services are not classified as medical devices, and that the therapy does not replace medical care. The studio lists contraindications including serious respiratory disease or severe asthma, heavy cold or viral illness, epilepsy, heart and circulatory disease, hypertension above 160/110, a pacemaker, angina, pulmonary embolism, anaemia, and pregnancy. Flammable items (matches, lighters), alcohol-based products (disinfectants, cosmetics), oils, ointments, sprays, and sharp objects are not permitted in the chamber. Children under 12 may enter only when accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone with an existing health condition or taking medication should consult their physician before booking.