Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers for Wellness Centres: A Straight-Talking Guide

A hyperbaric oxygen chamber is a sealed cabin that can be pressurised above normal atmospheric pressure. The user sits or lies inside while the cabin is pressurised with filtered air and an oxygen generator supplies oxygen-enriched air to breathe.

Pressure is measured in ATA (atmospheres absolute). Normal air pressure at sea level is 1.0 ATA. The chambers in our range are rated at 1.5 or 2.0 ATA depending on the model, and the cabin pressure is raised and lowered gradually at controlled rates.

A chamber is really a small system of parts working together:

This is the section to read twice. Hyperbaric equipment must only be installed and operated in line with the regulations where you are, by a trained operator following the supplied safety procedures. Requirements vary by country and sometimes by state, so we ask every buyer to confirm them before an order is placed.

A chamber is not suitable for everyone, and a medical professional should confirm a person is suitable before any session. Reputable centres screen clients and keep records.

We do not claim that hyperbaric sessions treat or cure any condition. We supply equipment for use in appropriately regulated wellness settings.

Capacity and footprint drive most decisions. The Oxa Cube Solo (1,900 × 900 × 1,950 mm) is a single-user chamber, while the Oxa Cube Duo (2,000 × 1,800 × 1,900 mm) seats two. The Oxa Mini is a compact single-user unit at 1,500 × 900 × 1,950 mm. The Oxy 1 and Oxy 2 give you a choice of 1.5 or 2.0 ATA and optional red-light versions.

We break down the trade-offs in single vs double vs portable chambers.

A hyperbaric chamber is a serious purchase, so interview your supplier the way you would a contractor.

The answers tell you more about the supplier than any brochure. Our guide to buying, installation and support expands on these questions.

A chamber is a quiet, appointment-based service with a clear operator role. It sits well beside other low-impact recovery services such as compression and infrared, and many centres schedule it in blocks to make the most of staff time.

Be honest in your marketing. Describe the experience and the equipment, avoid medical claims and make screening a visible part of your process. For the wider business plan, see how to start a recovery lounge, and for clinics, equipping a physio or chiropractic clinic.

These chambers are designed for comfort as well as function. The cabin interior includes wall panels, a sofa and interior upholstery, lighting and an intelligent control panel, with internal noise of 45 dB or less and an intercom for communication with the operator.

Treat the experience as part of the service: greeting, briefing, a calm room and an unhurried exit. Clients return to places that made them feel looked after.

A chamber is a facility project, not just a delivery. You need space, power, ventilation, a safe place for the oxygen generator and a clear emergency plan. Read our guide to setting up a hyperbaric oxygen room safely.

If this is part of a bigger wellness menu, see how to start a recovery lounge and our Recover & Restore solutions. You can also browse the full Air & Oxygen range, or ask about a combo that includes it.