Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Monoplace hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivered via a pressurised cocoon, breathing pure oxygen to accelerate recovery, improve sleep quality, and support anti-aging at a cellular level. Sessions typically last 60 minutes and benefit both acute recovery and long-term longevity goals.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) at The Clifford Clinic uses a monoplace pressurised cocoon in which the patient breathes 100% oxygen at pressures above atmospheric level. This combination causes blood plasma to become saturated with oxygen far beyond what breathing ambient air can achieve, flooding tissues — including areas with compromised blood flow — with the oxygen they need to heal and regenerate. The treatment has a well-established history in wound care and sports medicine, and The Clifford Clinic applies it across several longevity-focused use cases. For sleep and recovery, patients report improvements within the first few sessions as oxygen-rich blood supports nervous system regulation and cellular repair during rest. For athletes and active individuals, a course of ten sessions has been shown in clinical studies to reduce muscle damage markers and pain scores after intense training, with accelerated return to full performance. Anti-aging applications draw on HBOT's capacity to stimulate angiogenesis — the formation of new blood vessels — and mobilise stem cells, both of which contribute to tissue regeneration and skin quality. Brain health is another active area: peer-reviewed studies have documented measurable improvements in cognitive function in healthy older adults following a standardised HBOT protocol, and early research indicates benefits for vascular health relevant to Alzheimer's risk. Mitochondrial function, a core marker of biological age, is also enhanced, with studies showing increased glycolytic and oxidative energy metabolism following HBOT courses. Patients with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia have additionally benefited from the therapy's anti-inflammatory action, which rebalances inflammatory pathways rather than suppressing them broadly. At The Clifford Clinic, HBOT is integrated into the longevity division alongside metabolic testing, genetic screening, and gut microbiome analysis, allowing the treating physician to use it as part of a personalised healthspan programme. Sessions are supervised and patients are assessed at consultation to determine the appropriate number of sessions and pressure protocol. The monoplace format ensures a calm, private experience throughout.