Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in North Palm Beach

Palm Beach Integrative Medicine offers physician-supervised hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in North Palm Beach, near Jupiter and Juno Beach. Below, learn who may be a candidate, how long sessions last, and how we keep every treatment safe.

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HBOT is a treatment in which you breathe near 100% oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. At higher atmospheric pressure, more oxygen dissolves in your plasma, helping tissues receive oxygen in ways ordinary breathing alone may not. At our practice, HBOT is directed by Dr. John DeLuca, MD, who is certified in Hyperbaric Medicine and designs protocols that fit your history, goals, and overall plan of care.

Our goal is straightforward: help you heal faster, feel better, and live stronger, whether you are recovering from a recognized clinical indication or exploring research-backed emerging uses as part of an integrative plan. HBOT is not one-size-fits-all and is not a substitute for other medical care. A consultation is where we review your questions, precautions, and whether a course of therapy makes sense for you. Outcomes vary. We proudly serve North Palm Beach, Jupiter, Juno Beach, Singer Island, and nearby communities.

How HBOT works

In a typical session, you rest in a closed chamber while the pressure is raised under physician-directed protocols and you breathe a high concentration of oxygen. The combination of pressure + oxygen increases the amount of dissolved oxygen available to your tissues. In selected clinical settings, that increase may support tissue oxygenation, and HBOT is used as an adjunct alongside other appropriate wound, infection, or recovery care, not as a standalone cure.

Many sessions last about 60–90 minutes. Pressure, oxygen delivery, and the total number of visits are individualized; when a full course is appropriate, people often complete on the order of 20–40 sessions, with adjustments based on response and tolerance. Your physician sets the protocol, not a fixed menu.

HBOT does not replace imaging, specialty referral, surgery, antibiotics, physical therapy, or other care your physicians recommend. When it is used, it is one possible tool within a broader plan, sometimes alongside integrative options such as peptide therapy or NAD+ support when those are also clinically appropriate to discuss.

How HBOT may help

Candidacy is always a physician decision after a review of your history and records, not a website checklist. We group uses the way patients and clinicians often discuss them: established clinical indications, and emerging applications supported by growing research (still individualized, still not a guarantee).

Established clinical indications

In hyperbaric medicine, certain conditions are widely recognized indications for HBOT in appropriate settings. Established indications include:

• Non-healing diabetic ulcers and selected problem foot wounds
• Radiation tissue injury and delayed radiation damage
• Chronic bone infections (refractory osteomyelitis)
• Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (in selected protocols)
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Decompression illness
• Compromised grafts or flaps (when clinically indicated)

Whether any of these apply to you, and whether HBOT is the right adjunct, is determined in consultation.

Emerging applications (research-backed)

Beyond classic indications, many patients ask about HBOT for recovery, brain health, complex chronic illness, performance, and healthy aging. Research in these areas is evolving. It is often described as promising and investigational rather than “standard care,” and it is not the same as an FDA-approved claim for each use. At PBIM we still take these conversations seriously: we review the evidence honestly, set realistic expectations, and only proceed when a supervised protocol fits your case.

Neurological recovery and brain health

• Stroke recovery support (as an adjunct in selected plans)
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-concussion concerns
• Cognitive fog and cognitive dysfunction questions
• Longer-term neurological recovery goals, when clinically appropriate to discuss

Learn more about hyperbaric oxygen therapy and brain health and our approach to brain management.

Chronic pain and inflammation

• Fibromyalgia-related symptoms
• Chronic fatigue concerns
• Complex regional pain patterns, when part of a broader plan

Infections and post-exposure recovery

• Lyme disease (supportive, adjunct role; not a standalone cure)
• Mold-related illness concerns
• Selected chronic or treatment-resistant infections, when the physician agrees HBOT may help tissue oxygenation and recovery

Athletic performance and recovery

• Muscle recovery after training or injury stress
• Endurance and performance goals
• Return-to-activity support alongside rehab and sports medicine care

Age-related and metabolic health

• Cardiovascular and metabolic wellness goals
• Type 2 diabetes support as part of a wider plan (not a replacement for diabetes care)
• Longevity, vitality, and healthy-aging discussions, when HBOT fits the overall strategy

HBOT remains not for everyone. Untreated pneumothorax, certain lung diseases, uncontrolled seizures, inability to equalize ear pressure, unmanaged claustrophobia, pregnancy (in many elective contexts), and other factors may rule out treatment or require special precautions. Declining HBOT when risks outweigh plausible benefit is part of good care.

Important: Emerging uses are discussed as research-informed options under physician guidance. They are not presented as FDA-approved indications for concussion, PTSD, anti-aging, athletic enhancement, or guaranteed cognitive outcomes. Results vary, and we will not promise cures.

Want a deeper look before your visit? Read our guide to HBOT candidacy, safety, and what a course of care looks like.

What to expect at your first HBOT session

Your first visit starts with a conversation, not the chamber. Here is how the process usually unfolds:

1. Consultation. Review your goals, medications, prior illnesses or surgeries, ear, sinus, and lung history, and questions with Dr. DeLuca and the care team.
2. Decision and plan. If HBOT is appropriate to pursue, the physician sets pressure, session length, frequency, and follow-up. Alternatives and risks are discussed so your consent is informed.
3. Your first session. You settle into the chamber and pressure is raised gradually. Our team explains what you will feel during pressurization and decompression and shows you how to equalize ear pressure. You rest and breathe oxygen for the prescribed interval, then pressure is returned to normal. You can pause a session if ear discomfort or anxiety becomes difficult to manage. Sessions are scheduled Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
4. Monitoring and adjustment. We check in about ear comfort, vision changes, fatigue, and other symptoms. Your plan may be refined when clinically appropriate.
5. Integration with other care. HBOT, when used, is coordinated with your existing physicians and therapies rather than replacing them.

Why Palm Beach Integrative Medicine

Care here is physician-directed, individualized, and communication-first. Dr. DeLuca brings his Hyperbaric Medicine certification into every consult, so pressure, protocol, and risk discussions stay clinical, not transactional. Learn more about Dr. DeLuca and our approach.

Palm Beach Integrative Medicine · 11951 US Highway 1 Ste 105, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 · Mon–Fri 10am–5pm · Serving North Palm Beach, Jupiter, Juno Beach, and Singer Island.

Safety and informed care

Common, usually mild effects can include ear or sinus pressure discomfort and temporary changes in vision (often related to lens refraction with prolonged oxygen exposure). Serious complications are uncommon when protocols and screening are followed, but they are real. Examples discussed in hyperbaric practice include barotrauma, oxygen toxicity in susceptible settings, and pulmonary concerns in at-risk patients. Your physician will review risks, precautions, and alternatives before treatment.

Tell the team about new symptoms, medication changes, recent diving or flying, upper-respiratory illness, or any other concern before a session. Pulmonary safety depends on appropriate patient selection and protocol; published safety data support careful, supervised use rather than casual or unsupervised exposure.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for general education only. It is not a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or guarantee of outcome. HBOT does not replace evaluation or care from your other healthcare professionals. Decisions about candidacy and protocol should be made with a qualified physician who knows your history.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if HBOT is right for me?

Start with a consultation. Dr. DeLuca reviews your goals, history, and other therapies before recommending, or declining, a course of care.

How long is an HBOT session?

Many sessions last about 60–90 minutes. When a full course is appropriate, people often complete on the order of 20–40 sessions, adjusted for response and tolerance. Sessions are scheduled Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Do you offer HBOT only for classic wound or diving indications?

No. We treat recognized clinical indications and also evaluate emerging, research-backed applications, including selected neurological, inflammatory, infection-related, athletic recovery, and healthy-aging goals, when a supervised protocol is appropriate. Established indications and emerging uses are discussed differently, and your consultation clarifies which framing fits you.

Is emerging or “off-label” HBOT experimental?

Much of the emerging research is promising but is not the same as a universal standard of care or an FDA-approved claim for each use. We use cautious, evidence-aware language, individualized protocols, and informed consent, never guaranteed results.

Can HBOT replace other medical care?

No. When used, HBOT is an adjunct, not a substitute for recommended evaluation, treatment, or follow-up.

What if I have ear or lung problems?

These issues often affect candidacy or require precautions. Disclose them at your consultation so the physician can assess your safety.