Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Indian Wells

More than oxygen and pressure.

At WellMax, you breathe 100% oxygen at up to 2.0 atmospheres, twice normal sea-level pressure, while you sit back in a spacious, power-reclining chair. Every treatment plan begins with an evaluation by a WellMax physician.

HBOT is a separate service at WellMax. A referral is not required. Pricing is set to be much less expensive than other clinics.

2.0 ATA

Medical-grade treatment pressure

100% oxygen

Delivered by protocol

Seated comfort

A reclining chair, not a narrow tube

Physician-led

Individual evaluation and oversight

Who Should Consider Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Brain and Neurologic Recovery
  • Post-concussion symptoms and traumatic brain injury (TBI)

  • Stroke recovery,

  • Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment

Wound and Tissue Healing
  • Selected diabetic and other nonhealing wounds
  • Tissue injury from past radiation treatment
  • Compromised skin grafts or flaps
Healthy Aging and Brain Performance
  • Age-related changes in memory, attention and mental processing speed
Recovery and Inflammation
  • Selected cases where inflammation, tissue injury or slow recovery is the underlying problem

A Hyperbaric Chamber Designed for Comfort

Sit back. Settle in. Breathe.

Many hyperbaric chambers require you to lie flat inside a narrow tube for the entire session. We chose our chamber for the opposite experience.

In the WellMax chamber, you sit in a large, power-reclining chair, much like your favorite recliner at home. Adjust your position whenever you like, then read, listen, or simply rest. The spacious interior means you never feel boxed in, and our team is right outside throughout your session.

  • Power-reclining chair · Sit upright or lean back at the touch of a button
  • Room to move · Space to shift, stretch and get comfortable
  • A view out · A porthole window keeps you connected to the room
  • Supervised every minute · A trained WellMax team member monitors every session

Dr. Doriana Cosgrove relaxing inside the chamber, seen through the porthole.

How HBOT works

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) means breathing 100% oxygen inside a chamber pressurized above normal air pressure. It works in two ways: it delivers far more oxygen to your body, and repeated sessions appear to change how your cells respond.

Under pressure, your lungs take in much more oxygen than they can at normal air pressure. That extra oxygen dissolves directly into your plasma, the liquid part of your blood. From there it can reach areas where circulation or tissue function may be impaired.

Research suggests the benefit may go beyond extra oxygen. When oxygen levels rise during a session and then return to normal afterward, cells seem to read that change as a signal. Scientists call this the hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox.

That signal has been linked to activity in genes involved in:

  • Growing new blood vessels
  • Calming inflammation
  • Strengthening antioxidant defenses
  • Supporting mitochondria, the energy centers of your cells
  • Repairing tissue

In short, HBOT may affect not only how much oxygen reaches your tissues, but how your cells respond to it.

Not all hyperbaric chambers are the same. Many soft-sided “mild” chambers operate at about 1.3 ATA. The WellMax chamber is a medical-grade chamber that reaches up to 2.0 ATA, the pressure used in several of the key published studies on stroke recovery and healthy brain aging.

Why We Brought Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to WellMax

We don’t add a treatment until we’ve seen it, studied it and experienced it ourselves

We Saw It in Action in Israel

Israel has become one of the world’s leading centers for hyperbaric research, thanks in large part to the pioneering work of Professor Shai Efrati and his team. In 2023, Dr. Doriana and I traveled to Tel Aviv to see this medicine firsthand.

At Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, one of Israel’s major academic hospitals, we toured a multiplace hyperbaric chamber with more than 20 seats. Every seat was filled. We left impressed by the scale of the program and its work with patients recovering from stroke and living with cognitive impairment.

We Studied the Research

Back home, we dug into the published studies: randomized trials in stroke and concussion, research on healthy aging, and new work on how HBOT changes gene expression. The findings were not uniform, and some questions remain open. But the overall direction was compelling enough that we wanted to offer this carefully to the right patients.

We Experienced It Ourselves

Before offering HBOT to patients, we completed sessions ourselves. That let us understand exactly what patients feel, from the pressure changes to the comfort of the chair.

Since then, we have seen some patients experience meaningful improvements, including the story below. Results vary from person to person, which is why every course of HBOT at WellMax starts with a physician evaluation.

Dr. Doriana Cosgrove with Dr. Dror Soffer beside the multiplace hyperbaric chamber at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

Sid with Jennifer and Natalie of the WellMax team.

Patient Story: Sid and Parkinson’s Disease

A change Sid felt, his wife saw, and his WellMax physicians witnessed firsthand.

Sid has been a WellMax patient for many years and lives with progressive Parkinson’s disease. Even with extensive medication and deep brain stimulation (DBS), his condition continued to affect his walking, balance and facial expression.

We offered physician-supervised HBOT alongside his established neurological care. Over the course of treatment, Sid’s walking and balance improved markedly. His face became less rigid, and his natural expressions returned.

Sid noticed the difference. His wife noticed it. We saw it in our clinic.

For Sid and his family, the change was dramatic and deeply meaningful.

This is one patient’s experience and does not predict how anyone else will respond. HBOT is investigational for Parkinson’s disease and does not replace neurological care.

What to Expect During HBOT Sessions

Before You Start

Your first step is a consultation with a WellMax physician. We review your health history, medications and goals.

During Each Session

You settle into the reclining chair, and the chamber slowly pressurizes. You’ll feel pressure in your ears, much like descending in an airplane, and we’ll show you easy ways to clear it. Once at treatment pressure, you breathe oxygen and relax.

After Your Session

Most people return to their normal day right away. A typical course is 20 to 40 sessions, and your physician tracks your progress along the way.

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Before You Start

Your first step is a consultation with a WellMax physician. We review your health history, medications and goals.

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During Each Session

You settle into the reclining chair, and the chamber slowly pressurizes. You’ll feel pressure in your ears, much like descending in an airplane, and we’ll show you easy ways to clear it. Once at treatment pressure, you breathe oxygen and relax.

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After Your Session

Most people return to their normal day right away. A typical course is 20 to 40 sessions, and your physician tracks your progress along the way.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy FAQs

It depends on your goals and condition. Many neurological research protocols used 20 to 40 sessions. Your physician will recommend a plan after your evaluation.

No. Some people feel ear pressure as the chamber pressurizes, similar to flying. We’ll show you how to relieve it.

Most patients don’t. Instead of lying in a narrow tube, you sit in a spacious chamber in a reclining chair, with a window and a team member nearby.

Soft-sided “mild” chambers typically reach about 1.3 ATA. Our medical-grade chamber reaches up to 2.0 ATA, the pressure used in several key published studies.

Insurance typically covers HBOT only for specific recognized indications. Most neurological, cognitive and wellness uses are self-pay. We’ll explain costs clearly before you begin.

Yes. HBOT is meant to complement your existing care, not replace medication, rehabilitation or other treatment.

No. HBOT is a separate service at WellMax. A referral is not required.

The Research Behind Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Want to go deeper? Our research page covers how HBOT influences gene expression and cell signaling, the key studies in stroke, concussion, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, and the limits of what we know today.

Schedule Your HBOT Consultation in Indian Wells

Find out whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy is right for you. Our physicians will review your history, walk you through the evidence and build a plan around your goals.

This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Off-label means a treatment is not FDA-cleared for that specific condition. Individual results vary, and no outcome is guaranteed. © 2026 WellMax. All rights reserved.