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“Two days before the Joe Martin Stage Race started, I had a bad crash in training. Destroyed my helmet, briefly lost consciousness, some road rash and unfortunately started showing signs of a minor concussion. I started the road race for the team but had made the choice to pull out after the neutral (one of the hardest things I've ever done!) and not push my health this early in the season. Another week of rest, ice cream, chilling in the OxyNova tube (an oxygen style tent) and cheering my teammates on until I was home and cleared for a concussion by my doctor. Back to the grind!”
Maggie Coles-LysterCanadian professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Women's Continental Team DNA Pro Cycling
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“Back home, the boxer does not jump into bed. No. Instead, he is about to enter his 'space capsule' for a 60-minute journey. Under the supervision of your trainer or another person, it's time for hyperbaric diving.”
Eléider Álvarez BaytarColombian professional boxer, WBO light-heavyweight title (2018-2019)
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“I have a lot more energy, I am able to get through my day without resting. I have less muscle pain and my sleep is extremely restful. All thanks to my hyperbaric chamber.”
Sabrina RoyLyme disease super-fighter
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“After a few hours of treatment, we immediately noticed changes in Thomas. He now speaks more words and full sentences, he interacts more with his siblings, and he is more independent for certain tasks. Our speech therapist, who was not aware of the use of the hyperbaric chamber, saw the same progress as we did.”
Sandra GroleauThe mother of Thomas (who suffers from dyspraxia, a neurological disorder that affects his language)
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“It was an adjustment, but we are now accustomed to use the chamber. It's like a kind of big tent that you inflate and is pressurized, much like when you go scuba diving. After a few weeks of treatment, the results were already very encouraging.”
Hugo MurrayFather of Annie Murray (born with Down Syndrome, trisomy 21)
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“I am very happy to use the hyperbaric chamber. It improves my life. It lessens the tremors, it also helps my speech, and I salivate less.”
Vincent Labbé13 years old (cerebral paralysis)
“The first 20 days, I saw a lot of improvement. His behavior changed, he was much more present. One day I walked into the hyperbaric with him and I had my headphones on. I played music for him and he wanted to dance. I couldn't believe it. This is quite a change! Even though the costs surrounding this care are high, I’m considering buying a room soon. As a father, even if I improve my son's condition by a few percent, I will do it.”
Raymond PoitrasFather of Samuel Poitras (five years old, autistic)
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“At the age of 13, I was diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia. It is a neurological disease that affects the nervous system as well as all the muscles in the body, including the heart; which reduces life expectancy. I quickly saw my abilities diminish over time, until I had to use a wheelchair. Today, at 28, I speak of my journey with resilience.”
Audrey-Ann Bélanger28-year-old with Friedreich's ataxia
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“Suffering from a rare trisomy, Édouard spends an hour a day in his “rocket”. For two weeks, his seizures have stopped and he finally manages to sleep, much to our relief. HBOT sessions give him a boost to awaken his cells. He will always remain ill, but we want to bring him as far as possible. Before, he was like velcro with us. Now I can leave him in the living room and go to the kitchen without causing a seizure. He is taking naps for the first time in his life. But I want him to be able to enjoy life, ride a bike, go to the convenience store on his own. We started a fundraiser to buy our own hyperbaric chamber. Daily treatments can last for five or six years before reaching a plateau. Thus, the purchase becomes more economical than having to constantly rent.”
Cynthia St-LaurentMother of Édouard St-Laurent
