Started running a few years ago before the pandemic because I had an injury to shoulder from…read morekickboxing but wanted to stay active. In my first 6 months of running was able to run up to 90 min. After going to the US right when the pandemic started, I noticed over time my stamina dropped during running. Eventually was down to 2 miles then to 1 mile. It was a struggle to run just for 11 or 12 minutes. I saw a pulmonologist and got tested. I was put on additional asthma medication which did nothing. Worse yet I was accused of not taking my asthma medication properly. I have tried maybe around 15-20 supplements, some available in local stores, some not. Finally consulted a integrative medical doctor from the UK who was an elite triathlete who developed long Covid and was seriously debilitated until she received hyperbaric oxygen treatments. She developed her own treatment regimen which included diet and supplements (which are not cheap). I followed her recommendation of doing at least 3 hyperbaric sessions per week. I had 11 sessions and when I went back to Ontario found I was able to more than run for double the distance I was doing previously and last for over a half hour. My muscles weren't fatigued so quickly, my breathing was not as laboured. I was also taking supplements that help with microclots. As you can see from the photos the place is new and well-maintained. The chambers are cleaned after every session. Each client is given a plastic container to put things like cellphones and other electronics as anything with a battery is not allowed into the hyperbaric chamber. They have television sets and the audio is piped into the chamber. You have your choice of Youtube or Netflix. It really helps pass the time. If you are an older person like myself, I advise you not to have any fluids within 3-4 hours before having a session because you don't want to have to use the bathroom during a session. This is because it takes around 15 minutes or so to depressurize a chamber before you can exit and take care of business. You can have a blanket if you choose. The mask does not have to fit very snugly around your mouth and nose. I felt very supported by Santino and Dr. Joe in my healing journey. With the way they interact I felt that they genuinely care about my wellbeing. Dr. Joe told me that he wanted to help me get better with as few sessions as possible. I strongly recommend Vancouver Hyperbarics if you are dealing with any chronic issues whether it be asthma, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia or long Covid. Hyperbaric oxygen treatments took me farther than anything else I tried. It did the same for the doctor I consulted.

From the owner: Experience the healing power of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Vancouver. Contact us to book your…read morefree consultation.

Purchased an item from them founders Klaus Kellesoe and Sanja Savic Kellesoe and they blatantly…read morelied about the condition of the item, when trying very politely to return the item they were very rude and would not accept return, so basically cheated me out of money. Not sure that's the kind of person you would want in charge of looking after your health and well-being.

In February 2012 I had a ski accident and my left knees ligaments were twisted, sprined and almost…read moretourned. The doctors at the emergency suggested to put a cast, which would keep me off work for over 4 weeks. I called BaroMedical Clinic and book 5 appointments in 5 days. After the second appointment I was walking without any pain or discomfort. At same day my collegue had the same type injury and waited 6 months for the surgery - however it is never the same for him. For me, I was lucky to know Sanja and Klaus at BaroMedical and to get in for the tretment on time. Thank you!

I have been dealing with shortness of breath, fatigue, brain fog and insomnia for the past 2.5…read moreyears. I do have asthma but my shortness of breath cannot be accounted for by that. Pre-pandemic my asthma was under control with the medication I was on. I found myself feeling fatigued much of the day. Different blood tests and examinations came out normal, except my pulmonary function tests which showed a big decrease in lung capacity that they could not account for. Anyways after research I discovered hyperbaric oxygen treatment was helpful for my condition. I ran across Altitude Performance in my google search. What I found very attractive was that it was a fraction of the price of hyperbaric treatments. They do something called multibaric oxygen therapy here. It's great for inflammation and acceleration of healing. The first thing that happens when you walk in the door is that you are greeted by the friendly attendant (in my case it was Janna) and you sign in. Next you are asked to watch a 9-minute introductory video about safety measures and important things you need to do in order the equalize the pressure in your ears. This is important since the pressure changes are happening a few hundred times during the session. You then sign fill out a form saying that you watched the video and you agreed to the terms and conditions and it also included a waiver. There is a question regarding sinus congestion as it would be painful if you are unable to clear your ears in order the relieve the pressure. I did have some allergies but also took a decongestant before I went so my congestion wasn't bad. Janna then introduced me to the pod. There is a cupholder for water on the left and a green switch in case of emergency if you need to get out. This really isn't necessary as the attendant is always there and they give you a walkie talkie in case you are uncomfortable and need to get out. Janna explained to me what the readout on the machine by the pod was all about. There are different levels and tiers of pressure. For my first three sessions I stayed at level 1 and only on my fourth session did I try level 2. They are very accommodating and say you can try a higher level for 5 minutes and then go back to level 1 or else you can do 20 minutes of level 2 and then go back to level 1. It was a weird experience initially and although I'm not claustrophobic, there was part of me that thought, "what did I get myself into?" After the first twenty minutes I adjusted to all the swallowing that needed to be done. You are also provided with a basket of candy that you can pick and choose from in order to facilitate the equalization of pressure. When the session to end, the attendant lets you know and asks if you are able to clear your ears or not. If you are having problems she gives suggestions. I have done four sessions in two weeks now and not once did I experience any pain. Safety is a big thing for this company. Anyways, I am almost done my introductory package. It was $125 for 10 twenty minute sessions, so quite a steal! They recommend doing 40-minute sessions at a time so I have been doing two twenty minute sessions back to back. For the first session they ask you to book 60 minutes but the first 20 minutes is just introduction including watching the video so only two sessions are used instead of three. I will be purchasing another package and going a few times a week. After the first session I noticed my allergies and congestion were much better. Since around June my allergies got really bad and it typically happened at night where I would have terrible congestion and sneezing. I would take multiple medications as well as nasal sprays and it was frustrating especially when I was trying to sleep. It really helped my sleep. I typically wake up a few times a night but after my session I only woke up once and in the morning I felt refreshed after getting out of bed. Energy levels are way better. I no longer get fatigued during the day and I feel I have energy well into the evening which is very unusual. The people who work there including Janna have personal experience using the equipment. I wanted to go to a higher pressure sooner but Janna advised against it. It's best to be patient before increasing to the next level. She was right as I tried level two during my third session and it was a bit uncomfortable and I had quite the workout trying to clear my ears. I experienced some anxiety from going up too quickly, too soon. During my last session I handled level two much better. I'm so grateful to David and Melissa who brought this fabulous equipment to Canada. It's very effective and affordable. I hope others struggling with similar issues that I do will give this place a try.

I found out about Altitude pods from doing research on Diabetic Neuropathy and thought it was worth…read morea try. The owners cautioned me not to expect overnight miracles after buying a Groupon package. But i did experience almost immediate relief from hip pain that i had for more than a year. It took several treatments to help with the Neuropathy pain but it did calm down the shooting nerve pains in my feet and legs.I don't fully understand how the Pods work but there is an excellent YouTube video that explains the process.

Waste of time. More interested in booking appts to get paid rather than hearing my concerns. My…read morefirst and last appointment with him he didn't even ask me why I was coming to see him. And once I asked if we could go over the concerns I had he said we could do that next appointment.

Was charged $70 for missed appointment, when visits are 5 minuets and usually an hour wait due to…read moreoverbooking. Spend half my visits at the walk in clinic because of his unavailability with his frequent vacation time. Had booked me for three months of visits just to get a referral to a specialist. He booked the appointment in the last week of the 9 week wait. Told me my pain was not serious and I could wait it out. Was later diagnosed with Endometriosis with his delay. He has a demeanor of importance to be unsociable and brief.

This kind doctor had already gone through airport security, then volunteered to come and help my…read morehusband, who was unresponsive at the time. He was kind, calming, and enabled me to get a better grip on what was happening to my husband. I really appreciated his soothing attitude, and it allowed us to reassess what was going on around us. Thanks very much for your time and thoughtful consideration of what I was going through. Greatly appreciated. :-)