Treatment

Why Seek Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a powerful tool that can allow life-changing healing and greater functioning for people dealing with a wide array of health challenges including (but not limited to):

What Happens During Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Treatment

• You and a trained staff member remain in control of the process at all times.
• Session are approximately an hour in length.
• Bring a book to read, or a mobile device.
• You can also meditate or sleep comfortably.
• Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled treatment time in order to check in with our staff and prepare for treatment.

Although we will always do our best to accommodate unforeseen events, please be aware that if you arrive late for an appointment your session may be shortened to ensure that others can be treated as scheduled.

We reserve the right to charge for missed sessions or cancellations with less than 24 hours notice.

Fees For Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

NOTE: The average cost for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Vermont is $400/hour. Donations to Hyperbaric Vermont, a 501c3 nonprofit, allow us to continue providing this crucial care at a reduced cost.

• Payment is due at the time of service.
• To make mild HBOT more affordable, we suggest you take advantage of our pre-pay discount plans below.
• Each pre-paid package includes a physician re-evaluation.
• These fees reflect time of service (one individual visit) and pre-paid discounts (packages). For other charges see below.
• Unused pre-paid treatments can be donated to our patient care fund, or to a specific patient, or may be kept on account for future use.
• Refunds on unused portions of pre-paid packages will be based on the dollar amount remaining after each used session has been calculated at the time of service rate.

You may be interested in checking out Lyme Financial Support, Education and Research Resources to apply for financial assistance.

For those with extreme need, we have limited funds that may be available. Read our Financial Aid Policy. Contact us for more information.

Pricing

INTAKE CONSULT & FIRST 60-MIN CHAMBER TREATMENT

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• Intake consult with prescription from our staff provider
• First 60-min chamber treatment 

$125

INTAKE CONSULT & FIRST 60-MIN CHAMBER TREATMENT

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• Intake consult with prescription from outside provider
• First 60-min chamber treatment

$115

TIME OF SERVICE CHARGE

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• Up to 60 minute session (pay per visit)

$90

TIME OF SERVICE CHARGE

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• Up to 90 minute session (pay per visit)

$125

Up To 60-MINUTE PRE-PAID PACKAGE DISCOUNTS

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• $835.00 for 10 sessions
• $1485.00 for 20 sessions
• $2035.00 for 30 sessions
• $2485.00 for 40 sessions

Up To 90-MINUTE PRE-PAID PACKAGE DISCOUNTS

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• $1085.00 for 10 sessions
• $1950.00 for 20 sessions
• $2650.00 for 30 sessions
• $3300.00 for 40 sessions

OTHER CHARGES

• Consult: $60.00 (15 minutes), $90.00 (30 minutes)
• Re-evaluation: $85.00
• Missed session with less than 24 hours notice: Value of the individual session in the pre-paid package.

PLEASE NOTE

While both our South Burlington and Montpelier offices are part of the same business, finances are tracked separately. So if you buy a package, you can treat at either South Burlington or Montpelier. You can’t go back and forth between the two. The one exception is if you’re paying for each treatment individually at our Time Of Service rate.

Intake & Consent

A prescription is required for mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy. We can provide this for you or you may request it from your primary care or treating physician.

We ask that you notify your treating physician that you are seeking hyperbaric treatment so as to allow for an integrated approach to your health care.

How To Prepare For Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Let us know about any changes in your medications and medical status.
• Empty your bladder just before your session.
• Please don’t bring any food or drinks into the chamber.
• However, if you have diabetes or are hypoglycemic, please bring a snack in case your blood sugar drops during treatment.
• No flammables or sharp items are allowed inside the chamber.
• Schedule your next appointment prior to leaving.

Side Effects Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy is painless and non-invasive.

However, one possible side effect that may occur at the beginning and/or end of treatment (during compression and decompression) is a sensation of fullness in your ears, much like what you feel when you take off or land in a plane.

This feeling can be alleviated by yawning, chewing gum, or pinching your nostrils shut and exhaling gently through your nose.

For folks who may be claustrophobic, let our staff know so they can help you with any discomfort. A portable electronic device can also provide some good distraction.

While high-pressure oxygen therapy entails managing the safety risk of using 100% oxygen and the possibility of oxygen toxicity, mild HBOT, which we use, offers the same physiological benefits with only minor, temporary potential side effects, which may include barotrauma (temporary ear pain), mild sinus discomfort, and, rarely, temporary myopia.

Seizure from oxygen toxicity is a risk related to pressures typically greater than 2.0 ATA and is unheard of below 1.5 ATA.

Contraindications For Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Please note the following conditions may prevent you from using mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy:

• Congenital Spherocytosis
• COPD/Emphysema with air trapping
• Untreated Pneumothorax
• Upper Respiratory Infections
  • URIs can make it difficult for you to clear your ears.
  • This can result in inflammation of sinuses, or sinus squeeze.

You should also avoid HBOT if you’re taking any of these medications:

• Cisplatin*—a chemotherapy agent
• Doxorubicin (Adriamycin®)—a chemotherapy agent
• Mafenide Acetate (Sulfamylon®)—a topical cream used to prevent and treat bacterial or fungal infections

*HBOT increases the effectiveness of Cisplatin, and some oncologists are comfortable using HBOT in conjunction with it in order to lower dosage and protect against some of Cisplatin’s side effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a whole list of frequently asked questions, with more information about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments.

Office Policies

We appreciate 24-hour notice of cancellation.

• We may charge you for appointments that are missed or canceled without proper notice.

We are a FRAGRANCE-FREE clinic. 

• Please refrain from using perfume, after-shave, fragranced hair products, or body lotions before your HBOT session.

Please arrive a few minutes early for your scheduled appointment.

• If you arrive late, we may choose to shorten your session. A shortened session will be charged the full fee.

For your convenience we accept cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard.

• Please note that all payments are due at the time services are rendered.
• Pre-paid packages must be paid in advance or at the time of service.

Federal law dictates that we are not allowed to share health care related information about you without your permission.

• We will not share information about your scheduled appointments or the number of visits you have left on a shared pre-pay package.
• This law also applies to your spouse/partner.
• If you would like us to be able to share this type of information with your spouse, partner, or anyone else, please ask for the Designation of Personal Representative form.

It is the policy of Hyperbaric Vermont not to discriminate, especially with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or disability.

The content and information provided here within is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a physician before pursuing any form of medical treatment, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy. No claims are made as to the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of specific conditions. Hyperbaric Vermont makes no express or implied warranty regarding any health benefits that may be derived from the use of a hyperbaric chamber. A portable hyperbaric oxygen chamber is a Class II Medical Device, and as such its use or purchase requires a physician’s prescription.

[1] Atmospheres Absolute (ATA in HBOT) .ATA refers to gauge pressure that is true regardless of location. This way, a standard depth can be reached whether located above or below sea level.