Renew, Recover, Regenerate
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy gives your body extra oxygen under gentle pressure. Many people use it to support healing, energy, and recovery. We start with a simple safety check and a friendly walkthrough.
Address: 49 Bank Street • Timaru • Phone: 027 222 1199
Real‑world benefits people often look for
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a simple idea: more oxygen, under gentle pressure. Many people use it as supportive care alongside their GP or specialist. We don’t promise outcomes, but here’s what patients commonly hope to improve.
Faster healing
Extra oxygen can help the body lay down collagen and tiny new blood vessels. People with slow‑to‑heal wounds often try HBOT as an adjunct to their wound plan under clinical guidance.
- • Stalled wounds that need a nudge
- • Skin grafts or flaps under medical guidance
Clearer head after knocks
People with concussion or brain fog sometimes report steadier energy and focus over a block of sessions. Responses vary and should be coordinated with your clinician.
- • Headaches and mental fatigue after injury
- • Trouble concentrating or remembering
Calms inflammation
Pressurised oxygen may influence inflammatory signals and help with swelling (oedema). Some people notice easier movement over time.
- • Swollen, tender areas after strains
- • Warm, irritated tissues that need to settle
More day‑to‑day energy
By raising dissolved oxygen in the blood, HBOT can support the cells that make your energy (mitochondria). Some people feel steadier through the day.
- • Afternoon crashes
- • Long post‑illness slumps
Support for infections care
Under specialist guidance, HBOT can be used alongside standard care in situations where extra oxygen helps the body’s defences, including some anaerobic infections.
- • Discuss with your doctor first
- • Always used with standard medical care
Recovery for busy bodies
Athletes and weekend warriors sometimes use HBOT between hard blocks of training to help their body bounce back.
- • Heavy training weeks
- • Back‑to‑back comps or events
Who it may suit
- • You want a supervised, low‑risk supportive therapy
- • You’re already working with a GP/specialist
- • You can commit to a block of sessions for best chance of noticing change
Who should not use HBOT
- • Certain lung/ear conditions or recent surgery
- • Some medicines may conflict
- • We screen everyone first for safety
HBOT is supportive care and not a cure. Results vary person to person. Always work with your healthcare team.
How a session works
You sit in a comfortable pressurised chamber and breathe high‑flow oxygen. Most people bring a book, a podcast, or just rest.
More oxygen to your tissues
Pressure helps dissolve more oxygen into your blood plasma so it can reach areas that need a boost.
Back‑up for repair
Extra oxygen supports the cells that build and tidy tissues during healing.
Gentle and supervised
Our team runs every session and checks your fit first. You can talk to us at any time.
Clinic Features
Built for safety, comfort, and consistent supervision.
Modern pressurised chamber
Gentle pressurisation with clear communication throughout.
Trained technicians
Sessions supervised by trained staff with referral links to clinicians.
HBOT only
No green light therapy. No IHHT. Clear, single‑service focus.
Learn from researchers and reviews
Educational content only. Discuss with your clinician.
Outcomes vary. HBOT may not suit everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HBOT right for everyone?
No. Suitability depends on health status and medications. Screening is required and care should be coordinated with your healthcare provider.
Will HBOT cure my condition?
No specific outcomes are guaranteed. HBOT may provide supportive benefits depending on individual circumstances.
Do I need a referral?
A referral helps but is not required. We encourage discussion with your GP or specialist.
How many sessions do people do?
Varies by case. We often plan blocks so you can evaluate changes over time.
We avoid testimonials and outcome guarantees in accordance with NZ health advertising guidance.
Find Us & Parking
We’re located at 49 Bank Street, Timaru. Street parking is available nearby.
Phone: 027 222 1199
Session Price
Simple, transparent pricing.
Single Casual Session
Pay‑as‑you‑go option. Screening included.
$200 + GST
Call to bookNo green light therapy. No IHHT.
The Timaru Hyperbaric 2 ATA hard shell chamber, can provide a session for one person at a time.
Oxygen is essential for healing because it fuels the energy production required for cell repair and immune function. In many conditions, increasing oxygen availability can accelerate recovery.
Who has come through our doors
People try Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for many different reasons. We do not claim cures, but can share the kinds of health challenges people have brought into our clinic. Every person is carefully screened first and outcomes vary.
Long COVID
Some visitors hoped for support with fatigue, brain fog, and energy crashes after infection.
Memory loss
Clients explored HBOT while working with their doctors on forgetfulness or mental clarity.
Parkinson’s symptoms
We’ve seen people looking for extra support with movement and daily function, alongside standard care.
Diabetic wounds
Slow‑healing foot ulcers are one of the more common uses for HBOT worldwide.
Stroke recovery
Some patients have explored HBOT during rehabilitation to complement physiotherapy and rehab work.
Cancer recovery
People post‑treatment sometimes want extra support for energy and healing. Always with oncology team oversight.
Concussion
We have worked with individuals seeking help after knocks to the head and ongoing symptoms.
Chronic pain & fibromyalgia
Some clients come looking for relief from long‑term, hard‑to‑manage pain conditions.
Radiation wounds
Internationally HBOT is recognised as an adjunctive therapy for certain radiation‑related tissue injuries.
PTSD
A number of people with post‑traumatic stress have attended, looking for calmer sleep and better resilience. Always in conjunction with mental health professionals.
This list reflects conditions people have explored with HBOT at our clinic. It is not advertising a cure. Every person must be screened for safety, and we encourage open discussion with your healthcare team.
Why oxygen + pressure matters for your cells
Here’s a plain-English look at what happens inside your body when oxygen and gentle pressure combine. This is pitched for curious minds who want to connect the science to recovery.
ATP – your body’s battery
ATP is the molecule that powers nearly every cell process. With more oxygen available, your mitochondria can make ATP more efficiently – meaning more energy for healing and daily life.
Krebs cycle boost
The Krebs cycle is the step‑by‑step process that turns food into energy. Extra oxygen makes this cycle run smoother, helping your cells squeeze out more fuel from the same nutrients.
Mitochondrial tune‑up
Mitochondria are like mini engines in each cell. Under higher oxygen and pressure, they can work more cleanly and productively, with less stress and waste.
Cell voltage
Healthy cells maintain a natural electrical charge across their membranes. Oxygen helps keep this voltage strong, which supports signalling and proper function across tissues.
Stem cell activity
Research suggests that oxygen and pressure together may encourage the release and activity of stem cells – your body’s own repair squad.
From cells to recovery
When cells make more energy and repair more effectively, the knock‑on effects can show up as faster healing, steadier energy, and clearer thinking. This is why HBOT is explored in so many recovery paths.
This section is for education only. It connects the dots between oxygen, mitochondria, and recovery – not a guarantee of outcomes. Always discuss your health plan with a professional.
Disclaimer and Compliance Statement
Timaru Hyperbarics provides hyperbaric oxygen sessions as a wellness and recovery service.
Our chamber and protocols are operated under strict safety guidelines. However, it is important to clarify the scope and limits of our services:
Non-Medical Service
Our services are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Hyperbaric oxygen sessions offered at Wellington Hyperbarics are provided for general wellbeing, sports recovery, and vitality support only.
Individual Results
Responses to hyperbaric oxygen vary.
No specific outcome or benefit can be guaranteed.
Some individuals may experience noticeable improvements in energy, recovery, or focus, while others may not.
Medical Advice
Clients should continue to seek advice and treatment from their general practitioner or medical specialist for any health-related conditions.
Hyperbaric oxygen sessions are complementary and should not replace existing medical care.
If you have a medical condition, recent surgery, or are on prescription medication, you should consult your doctor before undertaking sessions.
Safety Protocols
All sessions are supervised in accordance with clinic protocols and New Zealand safety standards for pressure equipment and oxygen handling.
Clients must disclose relevant health history before commencing sessions.
Participation is voluntary and clients may stop sessions at any time.
Regulatory Compliance
Our chambers meet international CE safety standards for pressure vessels and electrical systems under wellness classification.
We operate under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ) and comply with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) codes to ensure claims are limited to wellness, recovery, and oxygen support.