Yes, certain conditions are covered by certain Irish private health insurance providers. We have listed below which conditions are covered by which providers. Please note, depending on your policy, you may need to be referred by a consultant for your treatment to be covered. Please have your policy details and referral with you when booking sessions.

Cover is allowed for the following:

arterial insufficiency – Tx to prevent amputation;

compromised skin grafts and flaps;

radiation necrosis, myoradionecrosis, osteoradionecrosis and other soft tissue radiation necrosis;

chronic refractory osteomyelitis;

and thermal burns including second- and third-degree burns.

Referrals must be from an Irish Life Health approved Hospital Consultant. Please check your policy details to confirm level of coverage.

At OxyGeneration, the state-of-the-art chamber accommodates up to 14 people per session. You can communicate with the team at all times and the sessions are always fully supervised by staff.

Oxygen is required to sustain life! Oxygen is used by cells to create energy to fuel and heal the body. Therefore boosting oxygen levels throughout the body will benefit everyone to some extent e.g. energy boost, increased sleep quality etc. However when there is a particular medical condition and/or injury, daily sessions of hyperbaric oxygenation must be attended to gain relief from symptoms.

The cumulative effect of daily sessions of hyperbaric oxygenation promote hugely beneficial responses from the body such as reduction in inflammation and swelling and a natural antibacterial effect. The body follows a consistent process when healing regardless of the underlying cause of injury. Oxygen plays a crucial role in each phase of healing as it helps to support and speed up the naturally occurring healing process. 

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) can be used as both a primary and adjunctive treatment for a wide range of health conditions. The powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial responses are hugely beneficial for reducing and/or eliminating symptoms from a wide range of ailments such as diabetic foot ulcers, post radiation damage, sport injuries, severe bacterial infections etc.

This varies widely depending on the specific condition being treated, the individual's overall health, and other factors. However there are indicated numbers of sessions for various medical conditions based on scientific studies that can give us a guideline. In some cases, people may experience relief or improvement after a few sessions of HBOT. For others, especially those with chronic conditions, it may take several weeks or months of regular sessions to see noticeable results. 

The most common side effect associated with HBOT is fullness to the ears and sinuses similar to that felt on an airplane. This can be relieved by ‘popping’ the ears, yawning or swallowing. Occasionally some people may experience changes in their vision during the treatment period. These changes are usually minor and temporary. A very rare side effect is oxygen toxicity which is caused by administering too much oxygen.

HBOT is an enjoyable, painless and non-invasive experience. Users generally feel calm and relaxed during treatment. Similar to being on an airplane, some people may experience temporary blocked ears. However this is nothing to be worried about and can be relieved by simply yawning or swallowing. There are very few contra indications.