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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Halifax

18 Sep 2026

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Halifax

What Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Actually Does

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Halifax, or HBOT, works by increasing air pressure beyond what you experience at sea level. Under that pressure, your lungs take in a significantly higher concentration of oxygen than normal breathing allows, and that oxygen is carried through the bloodstream to tissue that would otherwise be working with less. It’s the pressure, not just the oxygen, that makes the difference.

Settling In l Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Halifax

Once you’re in the chamber at our Brighouse studio, the pressure increases gradually over the first few minutes. Some people notice a feeling in their ears similar to a plane descending, which eases with a swallow or a yawn, the same as it would in the air. From there, most of a session is simply time spent lying back, breathing normally, while the chamber does the work.

What HBOT Is Used For At HICE

Our members use the chamber for a range of reasons: supporting recovery after hard training blocks, general fatigue, and as part of a broader wellness routine alongside the sauna and ice baths. Some come specifically for the HBOT session on its own, without pairing it with anything else that day, since the two work best on separate days rather than combined.

During The Session

Sessions run for a set period in a private chamber built for one, in a quiet room away from the rest of the studio. Most people find it genuinely relaxing rather than clinical. Bring nothing to do. It isn’t that kind of forty minutes. Book now

Frequently Asked Questions l Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Halifax l HICE HQ

Where can I get hyperbaric oxygen therapy near Halifax? HICE, based in Brighouse, currently ranks first in Halifax for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and runs a 1.5 ATA chamber on site.

Can I do HBOT and an ice bath on the same day? We generally recommend keeping them on separate days so each gets its own dedicated session.

Benefits of Contrast Therapy

Muscle Recovery & Reduced Soreness

Cold water immersion has been shown to significantly reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and improve post-exercise recovery.

Bleakley et al., 2012; Hohenauer et al., 2015

Improved Circulation & Vascular Function

Alternating between hot and cold enhances blood flow.

Wilcock et al., 2006

Reduced Inflammation

Research suggests cold exposure may reduce inflammatory markers and tissue swelling following intense physical activity.

Leeder et al., 2012

Cardiovascular Health Support

Regular sauna bathing has been associated with improved cardiovascular function and reduced risk of cardiovascular-related mortality.

Laukkanen et al., 2015

Mental Wellness & Stress Resilience

Cold exposure has been linked to improved mood. Sauna use has also been associated with reduced stress and enhanced psychological wellbeing.

Hirvonen et al., 2002; Laukkanen et al., 2018

Improved Sleep Quality

Passive heat exposure has been shown to support relaxation and improved sleep onset, contributing to overall wellbeing.

Haghayegh et al., 2019

Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Post-Stroke Recovery

Improved memory and brain activity. Studies have shown significant improvements in cognition, neurological function, and quality of life, even years after stroke. In a study of 162 chronic stroke patients, 86% achieved clinically significant cognitive improvement, with measurable gains across all cognitive domains and increased brain activity observed on imaging scans.

Efrati et al., 2013; Hadanny et al., 2020

Athletic Recovery

Supports and accelerates recovery by increasing oxygen delivery to tissues, helping reduce inflammation, muscle fatigue, and recovery time.

Ishii et al., 2005

Orthopaedics

Associated with improved healing rates, reduced swelling, and enhanced tissue repair following orthopaedic injuries and procedures.

Camporesi et al., 2010

Brain Injury / Concussion / TBI

HBOT was associated with significant improvements across all cognitive domains, including:

  • Memory: +8.1%
  • Attention: +6.8%
  • Significant improvements in quality of life and brain blood flow.
Boussi-Gross et al., 2013; Hadanny et al., 2018

ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Studies reported significant reductions in fatigue severity and improvements in quality of life after HBOT treatment, with benefits observed after as little as 15 sessions.

Akarsu et al., 2013

Crohn's Disease

Approximately 78% of patients showed clinical improvement, with reductions in inflammation, symptom severity, and disease activity.

Dulai et al., 2014

Long COVID

Patients demonstrated significant improvements in:

  • Fatigue
  • Sleep quality
  • Pain
  • Cognitive performance
  • Psychiatric symptoms

Benefits were maintained for up to 12 months following treatment.

Zilberman-Itskovich et al., 2022

General Wellness & Recovery

HBOT can increase oxygen dissolved within blood plasma by up to 20 times normal levels, helping support healing, recovery, circulation, and cellular repair.

Gill & Bell, 2004