Healing Brainwaves HBOT Program

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): During HBOT, a patient is placed in a pressurized chamber and breathes in pure oxygen, which increases the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream. This increase in oxygen levels can have several beneficial effects on the brain:

  1. Promotes angiogenesis: HBOT promotes the growth of new blood vessels, which can improve blood flow and supply of oxygen to damaged brain areas.

  2. Reduces inflammation: HBOT has been shown to reduce inflammation in the brain, which can help prevent further damage and support healing.

  3. Mobilizes stem cells: HBOT mobilizes stem cells, which can differentiate into different types of cells in the body and contribute to tissue repair.

Our Program: Our goal is to provide same-day treatment to the Mavericks community during swells with our portable chamber located in El Granada. When Mavericks is not breaking, the chamber will be located in Santa Cruz for longer-term use. To start, we will provide our community with a sliding scale price; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Ideally, with enough fundraising, our goal is to offer free treatment to everyone.

Why: We hope to offset the development of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in the surfing community. To learn about brain injuries and surfing, click here; the password is waves.

Click here To pre-register for the program

Our HBOT Program will be offered to the greater community, but priority goes to the Mavericks Community when a swell hits Mavericks