Hope is possible after a traumatic brain injury. Never give up. Carson Pierce’s recovery is an incredible reminder that healing doesn’t stop after leaving the hospital. After surviving a devastating car accident that caused a severe traumatic brain injury, Carson had to relearn how to walk, talk, eat, and care for himself. When he arrived […]
PTSD isn’t just psychological—it can also involve measurable changes in the brain. Published research has found that a specialized Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) program not only reduced PTSD symptoms in veterans but also showed measurable improvements in how different parts of the brain communicate with each other. In other words, participants didn’t just feel better—their […]
Retired Navy veteran Mike Reineke shares that neurofeedback helped improve his cognitive sharpness, memory, and mood stability, making a meaningful impact on his overall quality of life. For many veterans living with service-connected TBI and PTSD, neurofeedback can help support brain regulation, improve focus and sleep, reduce anxiety and stress responses, and help the nervous […]
First responders spend their careers running toward situations most people run from. Over time, repeated exposure to critical incidents, shift work, high-alert environments, and operational stress can take a real toll on the nervous system. These effects often appear gradually—poor sleep, brain fog, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, or difficulty “turning off” after shifts. The FLYT for […]
For the past couple of months, Bryce has been participating in the FLYT Experience — and his words say it best. “It’s absolutely amazing.” When Bryce talks about coming in for his sessions, he doesn’t just describe a therapy appointment. He describes a space. “It’s always very relaxing, very comforting, very grounding,” he shares. […]
Severe burns, swelling, and pain seemed insurmountable—until hyperbaric therapy offered a path to healing. This powerful story recounts a journey from second-degree burns and swelling to remarkable progress in just one session. Witness how daily treatments transformed pain into progress, restoring mobility and reducing swelling with each step. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy isn’t just about recovery—it’s […]
Dave’s story is one of unseen stress and unexpected crisis. He suffered a widowmaker heart attack while on the job — without warning. No biomarkers. No family history. The only explanation he and his doctors could find was the cumulative toll of chronic physical and emotional stress: 28 years of military service followed by 25 […]
The Body Hears What the Mind Forgets Close your eyes. The hum of sound around you — from your heartbeat to your breath — carries more healing power than you might think. Sound isn’t just something we hear; it’s something we feel. Each tone and vibration interacts with our nervous system, guiding the body back […]
Chronic anxiety disrupts the brain’s natural rhythms by keeping the nervous system stuck in a constant state of threat. Your brain is designed to shift fluidly between different brainwave patterns depending on what you’re doing—focused, relaxed, asleep, or alert. Anxiety interferes with this flexibility. Everyday Ways to Find Balance At FLYT, you will learn how […]
Facing a neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer diagnosis is overwhelming, but my journey led me to discover life-changing alternatives. At Brio Medical Clinic in Arizona, I learned about innovative cancer treatments like Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. When I returned home, I recreated the Brio experience and found a hyperbaric chamber in Norfolk. With over 200 dives, I’ve experienced […]
The Most Caring, Supportive Staff at Tier 1 Dave suffered a “widow maker” heart attack after a history of 40+ years combined service in military and law enforcement. Listen as he describes his phenomenal experience with not only hyperbaric oxygen therapy but also the staff at Tier 1 Therapy Center in Norfolk, VA. #tier1tc #hyperbaricoxygentherapy […]
When Your Body Speaks, It Speaks in Light When your energy feels low, your body isn’t just tired — your cells are asking for light and sound. At FLYT, Near Infrared Light (NIR) meets Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) to restore balance from the inside out. NIR gives your cells the signal to recharge, while VAT provides […]
“I am back in control of my body and my mind,” Cole said. Scars litter the arms of retired Navy Captain John Cole. The fresher ones are pink while the lighter ones had healed over the years. Dozens more are hidden beneath his clothing from the tops of this knees up the front of his […]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This therapy has gained attention for its benefits in post-surgery recovery, aiding in healing processes and reducing complications for patients undergoing various surgical procedures. HBOT involves the administration of 100% oxygen at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure. […]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Multiple Sclerosis: A Promising Adjunctive Treatment Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune condition affecting the central nervous system, leading to a range of debilitating symptoms. Although there is no cure for MS, various therapies aim to alleviate symptoms and slow disease progression. One such therapy that has garnered attention in […]
Mike’s HBOT Testimonial: Post Concussion Syndrome – Mike had been plagued with sleep issues after multiple concussions. He’s been through multiple sleep studies and his sleep quantity and quality is better than it’s been in years since completing 40 hyperbaric oxygen dives. Better sleep = more energy. As far as his chronic pain goes, Mike […]
Hyperbaric helped Terrance get his life back After suffering a severe ischemic stroke that left him in a coma for five days and temporarily paralyzed, Terrance faced the overwhelming challenge of rebuilding his life from the ground up. He lost his memory, mobility, confidence, and independence, and spent nearly a year in a wheelchair before […]
Sergio’s Story: Sergio was to be promoted to Warrant Officer in the SEAL Teams on May 9, 2014. Many family members were headed to Virginia Beach to attend the ceremony and congratulate their loved one. One day prior on May 8, Sergio was participating in the command Navy SEAL fitness test, which he has completed […]
Greg’s Story: Greg had sudden-onset peripheral neuropathy out of the blue. He was otherwise healthy. It was debilitating and he was unable to walk. He had no coordination in his legs and feet. The Mayo Clinic defines peripheral neuropathy as happening “when the nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral […]
Terry came to Hampton Roads Hyperbaric seeking to improve her cognition associated with Attention Deficit Disorder and relief from chronic pain. Prior to treatment, Terry had chest pains hourly. After 40 sessions she stopped having chest pains completely. Terry has gained her focus and short term memory back. HBOT works to treat ADD naturally by […]
May had COVID in September of 2022 and has not been feeling her normal energy level ever since then. A few days into the acute symptom phase, her pulse oxygen level got down to 77 and she felt like she couldn’t breath. May is a personal trainer and considers herself a healthy person, works out […]
More than 450,000 veterans and active duty military have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury since 2000. Travis suffered two traumatic brain injuries while on active duty and now suffers from post concussion syndrome. Travis says it has caused a tremendous amount of turmoil in his life between aggression, concentration and memory issues, as well […]
Joyce developed sudden neuropathic pain and numbness after being prescribed medication. With no prior history of neuropathy, Joyce was unable to drive, go anywhere alone, and she has difficulty standing and walking. After being told her side effects would most likely be permanent, Joyce decided to seek alternative treatment and found hyperbaric oxygen. Watch her […]
Shirly had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 1995 and had tried all of the traditional treatment options, changing her diet, taking a hand-full of medications with side effects. She was faced with the news that she’d soon have to be in a wheelchair. Shirley came into Hampton Roads Hyperbaric struggling with speech and balance. […]
Sabrina was in a motor vehicle accident, causing a traumatic brain injury. Since the crash Sabrina couldn’t focus well and her memory was impaired. After 40 hyperbaric treatments, Sabrina gained her memory back, was able to have a conversation without having to pause and think about her next words and processing the information she received. […]
Sherry suffered reef cuts while surfing in Maui. After five weeks of failed antibiotics and seeing three different doctors, Sherry saw no real change in her infection. Her daughter-in-law in Australia sent her a link to Hampton Roads Hyperbaric Therapy (now Tier I Therapy Centers). Sherry was able to get into the chamber quickly, underwent […]
5.5 million military and veteran caregivers suffer untreated compassion fatigue, a serious clinical issue defined as emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others. Compassion fatigue creates health challenges that manifest as burnout, lack of empathy, detachment, anxiety, depression and physical/mental fatigue. Especially vulnerable are our Special […]
Traumatic Brain Injury: The “Signature Injury” of members of the U.S. Armed Forces Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are two of the most prevalent injuries suffered by members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center reported total cases of mTBI between 2000 and 2021 […]
Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans have a stroke. One in 6 people will have a stroke in their lifetime. Stroke is the leading cause of death for Americans and the leading cause of serious long-term disability.1 A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is stopped either by a blockage (ischemic […]
Whether you are a marathon runner, softball player, football player or avid golfer, you are always at risk of injury. You want to be on top of the game and are constantly pushing harder and faster, but what happens when you get injured? How long are you stuck out of the game? Concussions, sprains, breaks […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) involves chronic inflammation to the digestive and intestinal tract. The two main types of IBD are Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD). Ulcerative Colitis causes inflammation in the digestive tract and Crohn’s Disease affects the lining of the digestive tract. Both can lead to severe, painful symptoms. […]
THE PROBLEM: First Responders are Suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress and Injury. First responders suffer multiple injuries and are exposed to primary and secondary trauma throughout their careers. Repeated exposure to trauma results in psychological distress similar to the traumatized victims. Preliminary results released in May 2022 by the Virginia Association of Chiefs […]
Long-Haul COVID wreaks havoc on millions of Americans. SARS-CoV-2 can attack the body in a variety of ways and cause long term damage to lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, nervous system and other organs. The acute phase lasts a few days to a few weeks but reports from doctors around the country state that only a […]
News Channel 3 Features Brock Peterson’s Road to Recovery That Includes Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Click the link below to watch the news story. News Channel 3, WTKR features Brock Peterson’s Story Sometimes life throws us a curve ball. We’ve all experienced it! Brock Peterson has recently had to deal with quite a curve ball after […]
We are excited to now offer Neurotherapy as part of the suite of services you can find at Hampton Roads Hyperbaric What is Neurotherapy Neurotherapy consists of first performing a Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG) using a cranial cap with 19 nodes to detect and document the signaling in the brain. The data recorded is then […]
After treating hundreds of warriors and their families suffering from mild traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress, Hampton Roads Hyperbaric has joined forces with Dr. Gregory J. O’Shanick to provide an integrative, comprehensive program unlike any other in the area for our Special Operations Forces (SOF) suffering from ‘Operator Syndrome”. Dr. O’Shanick is a […]
Neurotherapy is being used across the world to treat many different physiological and psychological issues. At Hampton Roads Hyperbaric, we use neurotherapy, including neurofeedback and biofeedback, to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTS, ASD and cognitive decline. A recently published article sites the benefit of neurofeedback to reduce depressive symptoms. Click on the […]
Nikki experienced chronic fatigue for quite sometime, then she was diagnosed with Hoshimoto’s Thyroid Disease. She tried changes in diet, exercise but nothing seemed to provide any lasting relief. After being frustrated and disappointed, Nikki, turned to online research to find alternative treatment options. She started reading about HBOT and how it is effective in […]
Dale had a positive attitude when he arrived at Hampton Roads Hyperbaric despite the long list of health issues he needed to address. He had been living with these ailments for years, not unlike many other veterans today. Dale dealt with the fall-out from mild traumatic brain injury and other service-related issues. He had constant […]
Chris suffered from burns to his feet that created terrible nerve pain. He as unable to stand on his feet, experienced constant pain and was unable to go back to work. Chris tried many therapies but nothing seemed to work. After refusing to believe that he would have to live in constant pain, he found […]
May is a personal trainer focused on living a healthy life and helping others do the same. Several weeks ago she got COVID and it stopped her in her tracks. She found herself in a scary position. She could not breath normally and got winded with any movement. Her the saturation of oxygen in her […]
After doing a lot of research and consulting with multiple experts, Emily and Ray sought out hyperbaric oxygen therapy to help with Emily’s Parkinson’s symptoms. Being the amazing caregiver that Ray was (and is), he knew he’d be undergoing treatment right along side of Emily to provide her with love and support. What he didn’t […]
HBOT is helping people find relief during and after COVID Tessa was dealing with the fall-out from contracting COVID for a year. She had difficulty breathing, chronic fatigue, weakness. Her symptoms prevented her from living her “normal” life. She stayed home, had limited activity and was not enjoying life as she used to. She […]
Pedro Barata, Mariana Cervaens, Rita Resende, O ́scar Camacho and Frankim Marques Abstract: In the last decade, competitive sports have taken on a whole new meaning, where intensity has increased together with the incidence of injuries to the athletes. Therefore, there is a strong need to develop better and faster treatments that allow the injured […]
In recent years, professional and college teams have started using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to treat sports injuries. From muscle contusions and ankle sprains to delayed-onset muscle soreness, HBOT has been used to facilitate soft-tissue healing . To minimize the time between injury and HBOT treatment, some professional sports teams have on-site centers. Because of […]
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY FOR CEREBRAL PALSY CHILDREN Philip James MB ChB, DIH, PhD, FFOM, Wolfson Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, The University of Dundee, Ninewells Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY. [<philip@drphilipbjames.freeserve.co.uk>, <p.b.james@dundee.ac.uk>] To significantly increase the delivery of oxygen delivery to the tissues requires the use of hyperbaric conditions, that is, pressures greater than normal sea level […]
Cerebral Palsy- New Study demonstrates effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in treating neurological and motor dysfunction By TomFox | Posted May 1, 2014 | Montreal Quebec Montreal Quebec, April 22, 2014 – A new study published in the current issue of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Journal demonstrates the beneficial effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy […]
Title: Hyperbaric Therapy-Based Multimode Therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy Author: Dr. Arun Mukherjee, MD Director, UDAAN for the Differently Abled, A-59 Kailash Colony, New Delhi, India INTRODUCTION Cerebral Palsy (CP): Abnormalities of tone are an integral component of many chronic motor disorders of childhood. These disorders result from dysgenesis or injury to developing motor […]
An entry from K.K. Jain’s Textbook Of Hyperbaric Medicine Cerebral palsy is a chronic neurological disorder that can be due to several causes of brain damage in utero, in the perinatal period, or postnatally. Hyperbaric oxygen has been shown to be useful in treating children with cerebral palsy. This topic is discussed under following headings: […]
In just two months and 40 hyperbaric sessions later my life has changed and I no longer have migraines or pain from Fibromyalgia. Below is a testimonial from Elena Rosario, who was treated in 2016 at Hampton Roads Hyperbaric Therapy. She is the son of another patient who was successfully treated for mild traumatic brain […]
Download File: https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://tier1tc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/journal.pone_.0127012_fibromyalgia-and-hbot.pdf&hl=en_US Citation: Efrati S, Golan H, Bechor Y, Faran Y, Daphna-Tekoah S, Sekler G, et al. (2015) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Can Diminish Fibromyalgia Syndrome – Prospective Clinical Trial. PLoS ONE 10(5): e0127012. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0127012 Academic Editor: Mario D. Cordero, University of Sevilla, SPAIN Received: April 11, 2014 Accepted: April 8, 2015 Published: May 26, […]