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Formally known as Hampton Roads Hyperbaric, we provide the best hyperbaric oxygen therapy We are located in downtown Norfolk, VA.

Hampton Roads Hyperbaric Therapy specializes in treating standard as well as “off-label” conditions such as nerve damage, Traumatic brain injury, concussion and post concussion syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, autoimmune disorders, post covid, and more. International studies and research have shown hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) often produces results when other treatments fail. We offer profe

ssional and comfortable treatments under the supervision of our medical director, Dr. Gail Steckler. Our highly trained staff is eager to offer a free tour of our state-of-the-art facility and answer any questions you may have.

17/07/2025

😫 Chronic Stress Isn’t Just in Your Head — It’s in Your Body Too 💥

When stress becomes chronic, it takes a serious toll on your brain 🧠, immune system 🛡️, sleep 😴, and even your ability to focus and heal. Over time, your body gets stuck in "fight or flight" mode, leaving you exhausted, anxious, and inflamed.

That’s where Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) comes in 💨.

Inside the chamber, your body is flooded with pure oxygen under pressure, reducing inflammation 🔥, calming the nervous system 🧘‍♀️, and enhancing your body’s natural healing response. Many patients report better sleep, clearer thinking, and a noticeable drop in stress levels — often after just a few sessions ✨.

If you're feeling burned out, foggy 😶‍🌫️ or stuck in survival mode… it’s time to breathe deep and reset 🌬️. Call 757-452-3934 to schedule a consultation with our patient care coordinator. Knowledge is Power! 💪

16/07/2025

🔥🦶 From Burn Pain to Breakthrough: Chris’s Healing Journey with HBOT 💨💪

Chris suffered severe burns to his feet, leading to intense nerve pain 😖. He couldn’t stand, lived with constant discomfort, and was unable to return to work 💼. Despite trying various therapies, nothing brought relief — but Chris refused to accept that pain would be his new normal 🙅‍♂️.

That determination led him to Tier 1 Therapy Centers 🌊💨. After being cleared by Dr. Steckler, Chris began 40 sessions of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Around session 22, he began to feel real relief 🎉 — and by the end of treatment, his pain had nearly vanished ✨. "No one believed it was going to work...I went out on a limb by myself. I did all the research and it worked."

Today, Chris is back on his feet — and back to work! 👟🏃‍♂️💼 Call 757-452-3934 to learn if HBOT might be right for your pain management!

14/07/2025

🧘 MONDAY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE:🌿 Barefoot Grounding (Earthing) 🌿

👣 Stand or sit with bare feet on grass, sand, or dirt.
🌱 Focus on the sensations where your body contacts the earth 🌍
🌬️ Breathe slowly and visualize stress draining downward ☮️

Direct contact with the earth 🌍 helps shift your body from a "fight or flight" 💪 (sympathetic) state into a more relaxed "rest and digest" 😌 (parasympathetic) state—calming the nervous system 🧠 and lowering stress levels 💆‍♀️

11/07/2025

FRIDAY FUN FACT: 🌬️ A Brief History of the Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber

The idea 💡 of using pressure for healing goes back over 350 years—long before oxygen was even discovered. 🧠💨

1662: British physician Nathaniel Henshaw built the first hyperbaric chamber to treat lung conditions using pressurized air. 🏥

1861: U.S. neurologist Dr. James Leonard Corning created the first American chamber in New York to explore neurological treatments. 🧪🇺🇸

1917: German inventors Bernhard and Heinrich Dräger were the first to use pressurized oxygen to treat decompression sickness in divers (pictured). 🌊

1930s–1950s: HBOT helped treat carbon monoxide poisoning and battlefield injuries. ⚕️🩸

1960s–Today: HBOT expanded to treat wounds, brain injuries, radiation damage, and more—fueling its rise as a modern regenerative therapy. ✨🧬

📍 Since 2012, Tier 1 Therapy Centers has been using FDA-approved chambers using 100% medical-grade oxygen under the supervision of a hyperbaric medicine physician. 📞 Call 757-452-3934 to discover the power of oxygen to heal and restore

(image source: Historical Aspects of Hyperbaric, Physiology and Medicine, Chandrasekhar Krishnamurti, 2019)

10/07/2025

THURSDAY THRIVE TIP: 😥 For the caregiver who’s running on empty 🏃‍♀ 🧠 Train Your Brain to Thrive

👐 Caring for others is a beautiful act of love—but when you’re constantly giving, it’s easy to lose yourself in the process. 😶‍🌫️ If you're battling caregiver fatigue, depression, or anxiety, you're not alone—and you don't have to stay stuck.

Neurofeedback offers a safe, drug-free way to help your brain heal—so you can show up for others without sacrificing yourself. ❤️‍🩹

〰️ What is Neurofeedback?
It’s a gentle, non-invasive therapy that trains your brain to regulate stress, improve mood, and restore calm. Over time, it helps shift your brain out of survival mode and into a state of balance and resilience.

☑️ Why it's a game-changer for caregivers:

* Reduces anxiety and emotional overwhelm 🧘‍♀️
* Restores clarity, focus, and better sleep 😴
* Supports emotional regulation and resilience 💪
* Gives YOU a space to heal—for once

📍 Neurofeedback is available at Tier 1 Therapy Centers
📞 Call 757-452-3934 to reclaim your energy, clarity, and peace of mind.

09/07/2025

WEDNESDAY WELLNESS TIP: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and its role in anti-aging.

✨ Turn Back the Clock with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Tier 1 Therapy Centers, Norfolk, VA ✨

Aging is inevitable—but how we age is something we can influence.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is gaining attention not just for healing injuries and supporting brain health, but also for its remarkable anti-aging benefits. One of the most groundbreaking discoveries? HBOT’s positive impact on telomeres.

🧬 What are telomeres?
Telomeres are the protective caps at the ends of our DNA strands—often compared to the plastic tips on shoelaces. As we age, telomeres naturally shorten, which contributes to cell aging and degeneration.

🌬️ How does HBOT help?
A 2020 study showed that HBOT can significantly increase telomere length—by up to 20%! That’s right—exposing the body to 100% oxygen in a pressurized environment has been shown to stimulate the body’s regenerative processes at the cellular level. HBOT also reduces inflammation, enhances mitochondrial function, and encourages the growth of new blood vessels.

💡 The result?
More energy, sharper mental clarity, improved skin health, and cellular rejuvenation from the inside out.

Whether you're optimizing longevity, enhancing recovery, or simply investing in your future self—HBOT could be a powerful addition to your wellness journey.

📍Available at Tier 1 Therapy Centers
📞 Call 757-452-3934 to learn more or schedule your consultation.

08/07/2025

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY: From Struggle to Strength: A Veteran’s Journey with HBOT 💙🇺🇸

America's Mighty Warriors 🇺🇸 provided my husband the opportunity to participate in the HBOT program at Tier 1 Therapy Centers 🧠💨, and he has made irrefutable progress! ✅ He went in unable to confidently hold a full conversation 🗣️ and came out with a renewed sense of purpose and hope for his future ✨💪.

The journey has been amazing—watching him change and succeed at so much in such a short time 🙌❤️. I believe HBOT is a powerful resource that should be promoted to everyone 📢🌍. I am forever grateful this treatment was available 🙏 and cannot wait to see the continued progress my husband will make over time ⏳➡️💫.

—Kat, on behalf of her husband TJ

☎️ Call Tier 1 Therapy Centers today to begin your healing journey 757-452-3934

04/07/2025

🇺🇸 Tier 1 Therapy Centers—Proudly Serving Those Who Serve 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the 🎆 vision and courage of our founding fathers, whose bravery gave birth to the freedoms we cherish. Their commitment to liberty laid the foundation for this great nation 🇺🇸🗽

We also salute the brave men and women of our military—past and present—who protect those freedoms every day. 🎖️🫡 Your sacrifice ensures the promise of independence lives on.

At Tier 1 Therapy Centers, we are proud to serve those who serve 🙌💙 It’s our honor to support the healing and recovery of veterans and service members who defend our country 🇺🇸🧠

Today, we celebrate with gratitude—for our roots, our defenders, and the freedom they’ve made possible 🇺🇸

Freedom isn’t free. Today, we remember why it matters. ❤️🤍💙 Visit tier1tc.com for more information

03/07/2025

📣 We will be closed Friday, July 4th! 🎇 Enjoy the long holiday weekend!

02/07/2025

🎯 From Fog to Focus: My Journey with HBOT for TBI Recovery 🧠💪

The aggregate of concussive and sub-concussive events in my life – from a long history of high-impact, contact sports and my past 25 years in Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) – had diminished my mental acuity to a point of frustration.

👥 A friend and former colleague of mine pointed me in the direction of both Sarah at Tier 1 and Kaui at America's Mighty Warriors (AMW) to begin the process of receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) from Tier 1 for treatment of TBI. 🙏 To say that I’m thankful for the introduction is a gross understatement.

🌬️🛏️ After 40 treatments, I can say with full confidence that I’m in a much better place mentally. 💪 Through AMW, I was afforded the opportunity to receive concurrent modality treatments through bloodwork, supplement support, and cardiovascular analysis — and the benefits I’ve received from these treatments is everything I had hoped for and more.

😴 I’m sleeping better and waking refreshed,
🎯 My ability to concentrate is focused,
🧠 My ability to recall information is where I feel I was at 15+ years ago — I feel tremendous and much like my former self.

🏋️‍♂️ Aside from these enhancements, I feel that I recover faster and better from workouts. 💢 Problems in my low back have plagued me for years due to job activity and surgical interventions — but situations where I expect to be affected by these problems seem to be less impactful since I finished HBOT at Tier 1. 🔄 My life is refreshed thanks to Sarah and Kaui.

❤️ The tremendous improvement in my quality of life would not have been possible without AMW and Tier 1, and for that, I offer my most sincere and humble gratitude to everyone involved in my care.

Visit tier1tc.com or call 757-452-3934 to begin your healing journey with

01/07/2025

🔥 Combat Stress & the Nervous System 🧠

Combat trauma can overload your body’s stress-response system — the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) — locking you in “fight or flight” mode. Over time, this causes serious imbalance:

⚡️ Chronic hyper-arousal – insomnia, anxiety, high blood pressure
🥵 Adrenal burnout – fatigue, panic attacks, nightmares
🧠 Allostatic Load – when the body can’t reset and recover

But there’s hope. 🙌
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can help reset the nervous system by:

💨 Increasing oxygen to the brain
🧘 Supporting nervous system recovery
🩺 Reducing inflammation & promoting healing
😌 Helping restore balance and calm

At Tier 1 Therapy Centers, we specialize in holistic, evidence-based therapies that support veterans dealing with trauma-induced nervous system imbalance.

📞 Call us today: 757-452-3934
📍 Located in Norfolk, VA
🌐 Healing starts here. Experience matters.

27/06/2025

So great when we get to connect with old friends, supporters, clients, and coworkers out and about at local community events! 🤝🎉💙

Tier 1 Therapy Centers – Norfolk, VA
🧠 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy | 🧘 Neurofeedback | 💬 Mental Health Services | 🎧 Vibroacoustic Therapy

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