A hyperbaric room is a specialised device designed for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which involves breathing concentrated oxygen in a pressurised environment. This therapy has various medical applications, from diabetes to promoting wound healing, to anti-aging as it helps with skin rejuvenation and anti-aging benefits.
What started as a medical or health trend has now become a lifestyle trend. Those who have invested in a hyperbaric room are fitting them out with the things that they like to do. We have seen football-themed rooms with amazing seats and a full-wall flat-screen TV. Some have also turned the oxygen-rich environment into a yoga workout space.
“A home-based hyperbaric oxygen rooms have become increasingly popular. It has become an understated status symbol in many developed countries – it is part of the ‘health is your real wealth’ trend in the global elite looking to live longer and live better with the money that they have accumulated,” said Sayaka Misumi, the head of Japanese Healing, who has seen a rise in demand for this lifestyle trend.
Let’s understand some of the key elements to consider when moving forward with an investment of this kind into your current and future health requirements.
The function is critical. It can be a response to a medical condition or part of general lifestyle improvement. The therapeutic benefit of hyperbaric chambers is their ability to deliver concentrated oxygen under pressure. Research has shown that HBOT helps to address diabetes and recovery from issues related to the heart and other organs. Not to mention the effects on long COVID. In terms of beauty and aesthetics, HBOT has long been accepted as beneficial.
The size matters. Many people are unaware that chambers can be built to fit a certain space in the house. When it comes to size, there is now the option to build something with a bit more comfort. This allows for a certain amount of decoration or features to be included. The ability to put in flat-screen televisions and comfortable seating means it could become not just part of a health routine but as a “man cave” to watch your favourite football team. For those looking to integrate workouts, it can be set up with all your favourite equipment. This means that the time spent in the chamber is not downtime for therapy.
Budget is a factor. Looking at all these factors comes with the variable of cost. However, in Malaysia, the costs are considerably lower than what it costs to set up a similar facility in other countries. Coupled with the latest Japanese technology allows for the best option. The team at Japanese Healing will take a consultative approach to ensure that the best option is developed.
Type-A (for 1-2 pax) at Japanese Healing in Plaza Damas 3, Kuala Lumpur. | Photo by Japanese Healing / NHA File Photo
Who else is doing this? Big-name celebrities including Lady Gaga, Simon Cowell and Justin Bieber use it for stress relief, muscle recovery and improved vocal performance. Some apex-level athletes like Floyd Mayweather, Tom Brady, Tim Tebow and the late Kobe Bryant use it for muscle recovery and injury prevention.
Who will operate it? The best part about going to the Japanese Healing wellness centre in Plaza Damas, Kuala Lumpur is that there is a team of dedicated staff who make sure every detail is managed. If you have a chamber set up in the house, the question will be, who is going to operate this system? The fact is, it is easy to operate, and Japanese Healing will do the training for you or your staff to ensure that you can operate it effectively. The latest technology also has built-in safety features to ensure that the experience matches your high standards of safety.
“Beyond the status symbol, the good news for Malaysians is that the price is not that expensive compared to what some are paying in Hollywood, Tokyo or London. The technology and the lifestyle element have now come together to make the therapy part of the background and the activity that they are really interested in front of mind. That can be achieved with the rooms, because of the space,” explained Sayaka.
If you are curious about how the Japanese Healing team can get you started on your journey of feeling better, visit www.japanese-healing.com for more information. To book a session at their outlet in Plaza Damas 3 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, contact +6012 656 1388 or write to japanese.healing.kl@gmail.com. 
