Sitting Hyperbaric Chambers

QIs a sitting hyperbaric chamber as effective as a lying one?

Yes. Effectiveness comes from pressure level and oxygen concentration, not body position. A sitting chamber at 1.5 ATA delivers the same physiological response as a lying chamber at 1.5 ATA. If claustrophobia means you'd skip sessions in a lying chamber, the sitting format you actually use consistently will produce better results.

QWhat's the difference between OxyRevo, Newtowne, and Macy-Pan?

OxyRevo reaches up to 2.0 ATA and is CE-certified, best for clinical and serious home use. Newtowne is FDA-cleared, made in the USA, and runs at 1.3 ATA, the right choice when FDA clearance matters to your physician or facility. Macy-Pan is CE and ISO-certified, reaches 1.3 to 1.5 ATA, and is designed for home wellness. Not sure which fits your situation? Book a free consult.

QWhich sitting chambers fit two people?

Several models accommodate an adult and child together: OxyRevo Forward90 (90" × 47"), Newtowne C4-40 (40" × 9'), Newtowne Tent 54", and Macy-Pan MC4000 (double seated). Children require a caregiver inside and physician clearance before starting HBOT. The Space60 and Heal40 are single-occupant chambers.

QWhat is the maximum pressure of a soft sitting chamber?

Soft-shell construction tops out at 1.5 ATA. The OxyRevo Forward90 and Macy-Pan ST1700 reach 1.5 ATA with a 10 LPM concentrator upgrade. Newtowne soft chambers run at 1.3 ATA. If your protocol requires 2.0 ATA, standard for concussion recovery, chronic Lyme, wound healing, and most clinical applications, you need the OxyRevo Space60 or a hard-shell lying chamber.

QDo I need a prescription?

Yes. In the US, hyperbaric chambers are FDA Class II medical devices. A physician prescription is required to purchase, and a separate prescription for the oxygen concentrator. RecovAthlete can connect you with a telehealth provider to obtain your prescription quickly. Ask on your consult call.

QAre Newtowne chambers FDA-cleared? What about OxyRevo and Macy-Pan?

Newtowne Hyperbarics chambers are FDA-cleared Class II medical devices (510k #K051759), made in the USA with a 20+ year safety record. OxyRevo and Macy-Pan are CE and ISO-certified to European and international standards, but not FDA-cleared for medical use in the US. They are sold for general wellness and home recovery. If your physician requires FDA clearance, choose a Newtowne model.

QIs the Space60 suitable for daily commercial use?

Yes, it's built for exactly that. Hard-shell stainless steel and polycarbonate construction, dual control panels, and built-in anion air purification handle back-to-back client sessions. All soft-shell models, Forward90, Heal40, and all Newtowne and Macy-Pan chambers, are rated for home and light wellness use, not daily commercial sessions.

QWhat room size do I need?

Plan for at least an 8' × 8' room for most soft-shell models, with space for the chamber, oxygen concentrator, and access room. The Space60 and larger Newtowne models (C4-40, Tent 54") need more clearance. All units run on standard household power. Call us and we'll confirm exact power and space requirements for any model before you order.