for over 20 years
VIC 3012, Australia
Serving Melbourne
for over 30 years
35 Churchill Ave , Maidstone, VIC 3012, Australia
Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy — often shortened to mHBOT — involves resting comfortably inside a pressurised chamber while you breathe air at a slightly increased pressure.
At SpineWise in Maidstone, it’s one of the services we offer to people across Melbourne, and our team is happy to talk you through it so you can decide whether it’s something you’d like to try.
The air around us is roughly 21% oxygen, and the pressure we’re under affects how we take it in — which is part of why air feels “thinner” up at altitude.A hyperbaric chamber works in the other direction: it gently increases the pressure inside.
Our mild chamber raises the pressure to a light 4 psi — about 1.3 times normal atmospheric pressure, roughly what you’d feel a few metres underwater. The word “mild” refers to these comparatively low pressures.
Most people find it a calm, relaxing way to spend the time. You rest inside the chamber — many people read, listen to music, or simply close their eyes. As the pressure changes at the start and end of a session, you’ll feel your ears need to “pop” to equalise, much like the descent on a plane.
It takes some people a little practice, but most manage it comfortably, and our team will walk you through everything before you begin.
Whether mHBOT is suitable really depends on the individual, and it isn’t right for everyone — certain ear, sinus, chest or other health conditions can mean it’s not appropriate.
Before you start, we’ll have a chat about your circumstances, and if you have any health concerns we’d encourage you to check with your GP first. We won’t make promises about outcomes; what we will do is be honest with you and help you work out whether it’s something you’d like to try.
If you’d like to know more or arrange a time, give our friendly team a call on (03) 9318 7758, or CONTACT US and we’ll talk you through the process.
We are a natural health care center that provides chiropractic services. Known among the best chiropractors in Maidstone, our practitioners are trained in Applied Kinesiology and are focused on not just pain, but total health and well being for everyone from infants to professional athletes. We create individual programs based on thorough assessments empowering you to decide whether you just want to get out of pain or really improve the quality of your health and life.
Our practitioners are either certified or diplomates in Applied Kinesiology by the International College of Applied Kinesiology and are also nationally registered Chiropractors. The knowledge they have allows us to quickly identify problems of a structural and physiological nature allowing us to work with problems beyond what most people have classically associated with Chiropractic care.
The result is a level of care not experienced by many previously.
We understand the importance of first-class chiropractic treatment and do what it takes to offer high-quality yet affordable services so you can live your best life.
The team at Spinewise is passionate, committed, and caring, ready to serve patients across key areas in and around Melbourne.
We are a natural health care center that provides chiropractic services. Known among the best chiropractors in Maidstone, our practitioners are trained in Applied Kinesiology and are focused on not just pain, but total health and well being for everyone from infants to professional athletes. We create individual programs based on thorough assessments empowering you to decide whether you just want to get out of pain or really improve the quality of your health and life.
Our practitioners are either certified or diplomates in Applied Kinesiology by the International College of Applied Kinesiology and are also nationally registered Chiropractors. The knowledge they have allows us to quickly identify problems of a structural and physiological nature allowing us to work with problems beyond what most people have classically associated with Chiropractic care.
The result is a level of care not experienced by many previously.
We understand the importance of first-class chiropractic treatment and do what it takes to offer high-quality yet affordable services so you can live your best life.
The team at Spinewise is passionate, committed, and caring, ready to serve patients across key areas in and around Melbourne.
Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves sitting or lying inside a pressurised chamber where air pressure is increased slightly above normal atmospheric pressure. This allows the body to absorb more oxygen into the blood, tissues, and cells, which may support healing, recovery, and cellular function.
Our patients commonly use MHBOT to support recovery from:
• Concussion and brain injury
• Inflammation
• Sports recovery
• Sudden Sensorineural Hearing loss (SSNHL)
• Cognitive performance
• Migraines and headaches
• General recovery and wellness
At Spinewise we use MHBOT as part of a broader neurological heling and recovery strategy.
Yes. MHBOT uses much lower pressure than hospital hyperbaric chambers, making it a very safe therapy for most people. Like all forms of care, there are precautions and contraindications
Our chambers operate at 1.3 ATA, which is considered gentle and well tolerated. Our staff monitor every session to ensure safety and comfort.
Some people can describe it as a little uneasy at first, but most people generally find it quite relaxing and calming.
During inflation you may feel:
• Slight pressure in your ears (similar to an airplane)
• A feeling of relaxation
• Many people nap, read, or use their phone
Once pressurised, the experience is generally quite relaxing.
That really depends on your problem and treatment protocol, however, most sessions last 60 minutes.
The chamber takes a few minutes to pressurise and depressurise at the start and end of the session.
We don’t use 100% oxygen in our chambers meaning they are quite safe. During the session you can:
• Relax
• Read
• Sleep
Different people enjoy their time in the chamber in many different ways.
MHBOT may not be suitable for people with:
• A history of pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
• Certain ear conditions
• Some respiratory illnesses
Our team will always thoroughly screen you before any session.
Wear comfortable clothing. In can be quite warm in the chamber on hot days. We request people avoid the following:
We will give you full instructions before your first session.
Absolutely. MHBOT is an amazing therapy, but we always find combining it with various other programs leads to improved outcomes. We commonly combine it with:
• Neurorehabilitation
• Functional medicine
• Chiropractic care
• Red light therapy
• Specific exercise programs
At Spinewise we often integrate it into a broader neurological recovery strategy.
Some people feel improvements within 3–5 sessions, while others notice gradual benefits over 10–20 sessions.
Consistency is important.
We are a natural health care centre that provides Chiropractic and Natural Health services. Our practitioners are trained in Applied Kinesiology and are focused on not just pain, but total health and wellbeing for everyone from infants to professional athletes.
