Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) uses pressurized, pure oxygen that may help accelerate injury recovery, reduce inflammation, and support healthier aging at the cellular level. Next Health offers a full-size, two-person hyperbaric chamber onsite, a setup still uncommon at most wellness and longevity clinics.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a clinical treatment in which you breathe 100% pure oxygen inside a pressurized chamber raised to approximately 2 to 2.5 times normal atmospheric pressure. This allows oxygen to dissolve directly into your blood plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and lymphatic tissue, reaching areas of the body with reduced circulation that standard breathing can’t access.
At Next Health, we use HBOT not as a standalone wellness amenity, but as a clinical tool integrated into personalized longevity protocols, supporting reduced inflammation, improved cognitive function, faster tissue repair, stronger immune response, and healthier skin structure.
A clinical study examining a structured three-month hyperbaric protocol found measurable improvements in skin structure among older adults – including fewer senescent cells, higher collagen density, and improved elastic fiber stability. In the study, participants completed 60 daily sessions of 100% oxygen at 2 ATA for 90 minutes, with air breaks every 20 minutes, over three months. These findings are promising, though skin-aging benefits of HBOT are considered an emerging, off-label application rather than an FDA-approved use. Read the full study.
Next Health has a full-size, two-person hyperbaric chamber onsite – a clinical-grade pressurized environment, not a personal soft-shell unit. Each session runs approximately 90 minutes. As the chamber pressurizes, you may notice mild ear pressure, similar to descending in an airplane, which typically resolves quickly. Most patients find the session relaxing and can rest or listen to audio throughout.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is FDA-approved for a specific set of medical conditions, including certain wounds, infections, and circulation-related emergencies, and is also used off-label to support recovery, inflammation, and wellness goals. At Next Health, patients commonly turn to HBOT for slower-than-usual recovery from stress, exercise, or illness; elevated inflammatory markers; athletic recovery; or as part of a broader longevity protocol. HBOT isn’t appropriate for everyone, certain lung conditions and medical histories require evaluation first, which is why every patient begins with a clinical assessment before treatment.
Under pressure, oxygen dissolves directly into blood plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and lymphatic tissue – reaching areas where circulation is reduced. This is believed to support reduced inflammation, new blood vessel formation, and cellular repair processes. Some patients notice a difference within their first few sessions, with cumulative effects building over a structured course of treatment.
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We take our time with you (an hour on average) because we know that only with a thorough assessment can we build an effective plan.
We use conventional (allopathic) technologies when needed. These tools help reveal issues which can help us devise a plan tailored for your needs.
We take all the info we gather during your consultation and, along with your lab results, develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
HBOT is FDA-approved for a specific list of conditions, and this approval means the treatment has undergone research and clinical trials confirming it’s safe and effective for those uses. Uses like recovery support, inflammation, and wellness are considered off-label applications, used widely in clinical settings but not yet FDA-approved for those specific purposes.
It depends on your goals and clinical picture. Some patients notice subjective changes, better sleep, more energy, and clearer thinking within three to five sessions. Measurable changes in inflammatory markers often take longer, closer to 10–20 sessions.
When administered in a properly equipped clinical setting by trained staff, HBOT has a well-established safety profile. The most common side effect is mild ear pressure during pressurization. Serious adverse events are rare and are minimized through proper patient screening.
Sessions take place in a full-size, two-person hyperbaric chamber and run approximately 90 minutes. Most patients find it relaxing and can rest or listen to audio throughout.
Certain lung conditions (like untreated pneumothorax) and specific medical histories require evaluation before starting. A clinical assessment is done for every patient before beginning treatment.
Insurance typically covers HBOT for FDA-approved indications when ordered by a qualified physician at an accredited facility. Off-label wellness use is generally not covered by insurance.
Yes. While our clinics are located in Ashburn, VA and Bethesda, MD, both locations are a short drive from Washington, DC, and we proudly serve patients throughout the DC metro area.
Ashburn, VA – 44121 Leesburg Pike, Suite #115, Ashburn, VA 20147 | 703-724-4000
Bethesda, MD – 5101 River Road, Suite #106, Bethesda, MD 20816 | 703-724-4000
Many of our hyperbaric oxygen therapy patients travel from DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland for onsite treatment.
