What to expect on your first Visit

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STEP 1 - CONSULTATION

We invite you to call or stop by for a personalized consultation with one of our specialists.  We want to know what your needs and desires are for Health and Wellness, and how we can best serve you.  Some people are facing life-threatening issues, others want to build their immune systems.  Athletes want that extra competitive edge, and the most rapid return to peak condition after

extreme training or events.  And some people just come in for general health or to take a mini-refresher treatment.   

STEP 2  - WAIVER

After determining the most suitable treatment, catering to your specific needs, you will be asked to complete a waiver and a brief questionnaire.  This along with the consultation helps us understand if Hyperbaric is right for you.

STEP 3 - TREATMENT TIME

A Treatment takes 1.5-2 hours. Unlike some clinics, our fees are based only on the time you spend at your Target Pressure.  It usually takes 10-30 minutes to reach your Target Pressure.  You will spend 60 minutes there.  You will then return to the level of atmospheric pressure we experience every day, which is 

1 Atmosphere (approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch, at sea level.)

EATING AND DRINKING

It is fine to eat or drink before you come, but we ask you to limit it to smaller amounts. We have found that this is most comfortable.

RESTROOM

Just before your treatment begins, we will suggest a visit to the restroom, so that you can remain relaxed during your treatment time.

SCRUBS AND SAFETY

Because safety is a primary concern, we will ask you to exchange your clothing for a set of 100% CottonScrubs, which we provide. Because you are breathing Medical Grade Oxygen, we adhere strictly to a special Safety Code. 

We ask you to wear only the items we give you.

There is a dressing room with baskets for clothing and personal items. 

For security, we ask you to leave valuables at home.

EARS AND PRESSURE

Before taking  a treatment we will make sure that you are familiar with procedures for clearing your ears of pressure.  As a general rule, anyone who can fly in an airplane can receive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Each person will receive his/her own oxygen mask, 

which we label, clean, and store for you after each treatment.

CLAUSTROPHOBIA, COMMUNICATION AND COMFORT

We welcome questions. One of the most common questions is about Claustrophobia. Since November 1, 2016, we have only had about 12 people who were unable to receive treatments due to Claustrophobia.  

Several factors make it much easier to take an oxygen treatment 

than it is to take a CT scan or an MRI. 

First, the chambers are clear, roomy and comfortable.

Second, it is not necessary to lie still in the chamber, 

and it is not required to lie on your back. You can change positions. 

Most people read, take a nap or watch something on the video screen.

Third, if it necessary for you to communicate with someone during your treatment, the chamber operator can relay the messages between you and your caller, via the 2-way communication equipment in each chamber.

Fourth, and most important, The Chamber Operator is in the treatment area during every part of your session 

to insure your safety and comfort during each part of the process.

PRESSURIZATION AND DE-PRESSURIZATION 

Once the door is closed and the chamber is turned on, you will hear the sound of air moving in the chamber. Also, you will hear oxygen flowing through your mask. The bag attached to your mask will inflate. Within a few moments you will begin to feel a small amount of pressure in your ears. This is the time to begin clearing your ears. If you clear them every time you begin to feel the pressure change you can have the best possible experience. 

If you have an issue with ear clearing, we will stop until they are clear, 

and then we will go to your specific therapeutic  pressure. 

We call the treatment a “dive” because 

there are several similarities to scuba diving. 

Good News! No sand and no sharks! 

As soon as the chambers is de-pressurized, 

we will open the door and slide you out.

AFTER TREATMENT

How you feel over the next few hours and/or days will often depend on the condition you are treating. This is something we will cover with you during the initial consultation.  Also, it is important for us to know that you are receiving the very best benefit possible.  Each individual will receive the treatment pressure and time necessary to produce the greatest amount of improvement available in that session.  The number of sessions, and the frequency are determined by what you tell us about your wellness goals and/or about your conditions and your symptoms.  We have the clinic phone with us at all times, and we encourage you to call us with questions at any time.

ADJUNCT THERAPY

At Cleburne Hyperbarics, LLC, we are delighted to include your physician in this part of your healthcare plan. More and more doctors are aware of the benefits of oxygen therapy - not just for the conditions that hospitals already treat with HBOT - but also for the dozens of other conditions that are currently being treated at hospitals and clinics around the world.  

We believe education is part of the reason we are here. 

It is important to us that you are able to make properly informed decisions about this and your other wellness choices.