Altitude Training (IHHT)

An intermittent hypoxic-hyperoxic therapy (IHHT) session that alternates between low-oxygen and high-oxygen breathing intervals to stimulate mitochondrial adaptation. The protocol is designed to support mitochondrial regeneration, improve oxygen utilisation efficiency, and enhance cellular energy production. Sessions are conducted while resting comfortably with a breathing mask.

Intermittent hypoxic-hyperoxic therapy (IHHT) at Wellspring alternates periods of reduced-oxygen breathing (hypoxia, simulating altitude conditions) with intervals of enriched-oxygen breathing (hyperoxia). This contrast places cyclical stress on mitochondria, the energy-producing organelles within cells. Research suggests that this controlled stress may stimulate the selective removal of damaged or inefficient mitochondria (mitophagy) while promoting the biogenesis of new, functional mitochondria. During a session, the client rests comfortably -- typically seated or reclined -- while breathing through a mask connected to a device that regulates the oxygen concentration in the inhaled air. The hypoxic intervals typically reduce oxygen to levels equivalent to an altitude of 3,000 to 6,000 metres, while the hyperoxic intervals provide oxygen concentrations above normal atmospheric levels. Heart rate and blood oxygen saturation are monitored throughout. IHHT has been studied in the context of athletic performance, metabolic health, cognitive function, and healthy ageing. The therapy is associated with improved oxygen utilisation efficiency, enhanced exercise capacity, and potential benefits for blood sugar regulation. Wellspring offers altitude training as part of its broader longevity technology suite, and it may be combined with other modalities such as cryotherapy and photobiomodulation within a single visit.