Hyperbaric Healing Institute

Hyperbaric Healing Institute, Inc. is the largest freestanding outpatient Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy clinic in the Midwest.

We treat all non-emergent FDA approved indications requiring Hyperbaric Oxygen  Therapy. This includes hyperbaric oxygen for problem wound care, complications from radiation therapy, and osteomyelitis.

As a freestanding clinic we may also treat a variety of other indications which HBOT has been shown to benefit, including: Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, RSD, Autism, Sports Injury, and Surgery Recovery.  In Full Support of the F.D.A., Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is considered Investigational, Experimental, or Off Label for such conditions.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a method of administering pure oxygen at greater than atmospheric pressure to a patient in order to improve or correct conditions.  By providing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber we are able to deliver 10-15 times more oxygen then if delivered at sea level or at normal atmospheric levels. Some of the effects this has are to promote the growth of new blood vessels, decrease swelling and inflammation, deactivate toxins, increase the body’s ability to fight infections, and improve the rate of healing.  HBOT should be used to complement conventional therapies and treatments.

· HBOT is safe.

· HBOT is noninvasive.

· HBOT works well with other treatments.

How does HBOT help Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury or Stroke?  When cells in the brain die, either from trauma or lack of oxygen, blood plasma leaks out into surrounding brain tissue causing swelling and reducing blood flow. These otherwise normal cells go dormant because they can't function without the appropriate amount of oxygen.  HBOT dramatically increases the oxygen carried in the blood plasma, making oxygen available to heal damaged capillary walls preventing plasma leakage and reducing swelling. As the swelling decreases, normal blood flow can be restored to the dormant tissue and these brain cells then have the potential to go back "on-line."

Why choose Hyperbaric Healing Institute?

Location Location Location: Hyperbaric Healing Institute is conveniently located just a few miles from the Kansas City International Airport and right next door to the Chase Suites hotel.  Our patients can simply walk across the parking lot for their therapy sessions.  We have a negotiated rate of $60/night with this hotel.  Each suite includes a kitchen which is very convenient with extended stays.  Chase Suites also provides breakfast each morning and a happy hour with dinner Monday - Thursday and a shuttle service to nearby shops and restaurants.   Many of our out-of-town guests do not even need a car.   

We now have negotiated rates at the brand new Residence Inn located 2 minutes from our facility.  Many of our guests love to stay here because of the indoor pool. 

We also have referral arrangements with Kansas City's Ronald McDonald house, which is less than 20 minutes from our center.  This is a great alternative to costly hotels for families.  The cost per night is $10.  See Ronald McDonald House Charities for more information.

Therapies:  While receiving Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, patients may also receive physical therapy, manual therapy, hippotherapy, VitalStim speech therapy, neurofeedback, and intensive suit therapy. 

Staff:  We have a highly qualified staff consisting of Certified Hyperbaric Technicians, Nurses, and Respiratory Therapists.  Our Medical Director is trained in Hyperbaric Medicine.

Employment Opportunity

We have an immediate opening for a Physical Therapist.  Individual must have experience in pediatrics.

Contact Information

Telephone

816-801-7878   toll free:866-801-7878

FAX

816-801-7879

Postal address

10060 NW Prairie View Road

       Kansas City Missouri 64153

Electronic mail

General Information: info@hhi-kc.com

Send mail to info@hhi-kc.com with questions or comments about this web site.

Last modified: 01/15/08