Fatigue that lingers
Low energy has many causes, so we look at sleep, health history and your wider care first. Once other causes are checked, HBOT can be wellness support alongside your other care, as part of support for fatigue that will not lift.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) means resting in a pressurized chamber while your lungs take in extra oxygen. Here it is always one part of a wider recovery plan.
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- About 60 minutes per session
Overview
Maybe you are coming back from an injury, training hard, or dealing with tiredness that will not lift. You have heard that time in a hyperbaric chamber helps, and you want to know what is real.
HBOT is one of the recovery options at our wellness center in Rancho Santa Fe. We explain what it can and cannot do, then decide with you whether it belongs in your plan.
What it is
What is Hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is time spent resting inside a pressurized chamber. The higher pressure lets your lungs take in more oxygen than they do at normal air pressure, and your blood carries it through the body. At True Performance, sessions last about 60 minutes in a one-person hard-shell chamber, such as our Fortius F420.
How it works
We review your health history and safety questions first.
You lie back in the chamber as the pressure rises slowly.
You rest and breathe normally, then the pressure comes back down.
What it helps with
- Recovery support alongside rehab after an injury
- Recovery between hard training blocks
- Fatigue that is part of a wider care plan
When it is not the right tool
- Emergencies such as carbon monoxide poisoning or diving illness: go to a hospital
- Replacing care your physician has prescribed
- Anyone who cannot rest in a closed chamber for an hour
The re-check
We check how you feel and function as sessions go on. If HBOT is not adding anything to your plan, we stop it.
What does the added pressure do?
Inside the chamber, the air pressure is raised above normal. That lets your lungs take in more oxygen, and your blood carries it to your tissues while you rest. Your ears may feel full as the pressure changes, much like on a plane.
Conditions
Goals Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can support
HBOT is never the whole plan here. These are the concerns it most often comes up with, always next to other care.
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Recovery after an injury
Some patients ask about HBOT while they rebuild movement and strength after an injury. It can be scheduled next to that work, never in place of it.
Hard training and competition
Athletes sometimes book sessions around practices and events. We plan them so they fit around your training and rehab.
Why here
Why Hyperbaric oxygen therapy at True Performance
We know the equipment closely
Dr. Jeff McWhorter, D.C., designs hyperbaric chambers, so we can walk you through each step before your first session. Want one at home? See hyperbaric chambers for sale.
Planned with the rest of your care
Sessions are timed around your rehab, training and work, so HBOT supports your plan instead of replacing it.
Clear about what HBOT is not
You hear which uses are accepted and which are not before you spend time or money.
Other options
Compare your options
| Option | What it involves | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital hyperbaric program | HBOT for accepted medical uses, usually by physician referral | Decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, some chronic wounds and other listed conditions |
| HBOT at True Performance | One-person chamber sessions of about 60 minutes, planned with your rehab | You want HBOT considered as one part of a wider recovery plan |
| Rehab without HBOT | Exercise, balance work, chiropractic care and other therapies | Most plans; HBOT is optional, never required |
If you have one of the accepted medical uses, a hospital program is the right place, and we will tell you so.
Is it for you
Is Hyperbaric oxygen therapy right for you?
A good fit if
- You are already working on recovery with a clear plan
- You can lie still in a closed chamber for about an hour
- You want to try HBOT knowing its limits
We check first if
- You have a lung condition or have had a collapsed lung
- You recently injured your ear or had ear surgery
- You have a cold or a fever
- You are pregnant
If anything on the second list applies, we wait or check with your physician before your first session.
Our screening questions follow the cautions in Cleveland Clinic's guide to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Your visits
What to expect
A 15-minute intro call
A complimentary call about your goals and whether HBOT is worth discussing.
Your comprehensive exam
About 90 minutes, plus data and history gathering. We go through your health history and safety questions before any session.
Getting ready
You change into cotton clothing and leave your phone, watch and other electronics outside. Oxygen raises fire risk, so the chamber rules are strict.
Your session
You lie back and breathe normally for about 60 minutes while the pressure rises and falls slowly.
Review and adjust
We check how you feel and function, then keep, change or stop HBOT in your plan.
The chamber rules follow the FDA letter on safe use of hyperbaric chambers.
Cost
Cost and insurance
Cost depends on how many sessions your plan includes and what else is in it. We explain it before you begin.
What your cost depends on
- The number of HBOT sessions in your plan
- How often sessions are scheduled
- Whether HBOT is paired with other services
- Whether you need a first exam or are already a patient
Ask us about cost and payment options on your intro call.
Booking policies
- Complimentary 15-minute intro call
- A card on file reserves your appointment
- A $25 fee applies to cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice
The clinic
Why choose True Performance
HBOT here sits inside a program built around neurological rehabilitation, spinal care and sports recovery. Dr. Jeff McWhorter, D.C., a chiropractor whose practice focuses on functional neurology, also designs hyperbaric chambers, so our team knows the equipment well.
You hear the limits before your first session, not after. HBOT is one part of our recovery-focused wellness services. Book a consultation to see whether it fits your plan.
Athletes and performance professionals we have worked with
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NFL Defensive End, Broncos, Texans, Titans, Bears, and Commanders
Christian McCaffrey
NFL running back, San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey / DJ Moore
NFL Athletes
Raquel Pennington
UFC World Champion
DeMarcus Walker
NFL Defensive End, Broncos, Texans, Titans, Bears, and Commanders
Juan Archuleta
Bellator Bantamweight World Champion and Rizin Bantamweight Champion
Curtis “Razor” Blaydes / TJ Dillashaw
#4 in the UFC Heavyweight Rankings / Ultimate Fighting Championship and UFC Bantamweight Champion
Corey Zalewski
Colombian National Team Snowboarder
Visit
Where to find Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
HBOT sessions take place at our Rancho Santa Fe office: 18029 Calle Ambiente, Suite 507, in Cielo Village, about two miles from Lake Hodges. Patients drive in from across North County San Diego and beyond. HBOT is also one of the services at our Newport Beach office.
The first step
Schedule Your Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Consultation
- 01Start with a complimentary 15-minute intro call
- 02We review your health history before any session
What is the downside of hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
The most common problem is ear or sinus pressure as the chamber pressure changes. Some people feel closed in, and oxygen raises fire risk, which is why electronics stay outside. We review your history first to lower these risks.
Is HBOT used for concussion, brain injury or stroke?
These are not on the accepted list of HBOT uses. If you are in rehab with us, you can ask how HBOT might sit alongside your program, and we coordinate with your physician. It never replaces your rehab or medical care.
Can I bring my phone into the hyperbaric chamber?
No. Phones, watches and other electrical or static-producing items stay outside, because they raise fire risk in an oxygen-rich chamber. We give you the full list before your first session.
How quickly does hyperbaric oxygen work?
There is no set timeline, and results vary from person to person. We review how you feel and function as sessions go on, and we stop if HBOT is not helping.
Does insurance cover hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
We explain cost and payment options on your intro call, before you book any sessions. Questions about your own coverage are best asked of your insurer.
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Find out whether HBOT fits your plan
Start with a complimentary 15-minute call with our team.