I’m 58, semi-retired, and recovering from a shoulder surgery I had last winter. My physiotherapist mentioned HBOT to speed tissue healing, but local clinic sessions were $120 each, so I decided to buy my own system. After comparing brands for a month, I landed on the OxyRevo Forward90.

The shipping was prompt and packaging professional, though setup took me longer than expected—nearly two hours the first time. I had trouble understanding how the pressure valves aligned with the external compressor. Customer service eventually emailed back with detailed photos, which helped.

The first two weeks were bumpy. My ears would pop more than I liked, and I wasn’t sure if the pressure readings were calibrated correctly. Once I got comfortable around the 1.5 ATA mark, everything clicked. I now run four sessions a week, about an hour each, and often read or listen to podcasts inside.

My shoulder mobility has improved noticeably, and swelling reduced faster than with physiotherapy alone. My sleep is deeper, too—something I didn’t expect. The sound level is low enough that my wife can nap on the couch next to it without disturbance.

I’d give it five stars if the instructions and setup support were a bit faster—their email replies took about two days—but the chamber itself is excellent. Once you learn its rhythm, it’s a dependable recovery tool. I recommend it to anyone willing to invest the time to learn.

As a physiotherapist who’s worked with collegiate athletes for over a decade, I’m picky about recovery tech. I’ve used full steel-frame hyperbaric systems in clinics that cost six figures, so when a client suggested the OxyRevo Forward90, I didn’t expect much. The experience proved me completely wrong.

First, the build quality: this is no flimsy inflatable tube. The walls are thick, the seams perfectly heat-welded, and the zippers seal with the precision of dive gear. Inside, the air distribution feels uniform—no cold spots, no bursts of pressure. The dual gauges (inside and out) let me supervise sessions precisely, something few soft chambers offer.

Assembly took me about 45 minutes solo. The manual could pass for a medical-grade spec sheet, clear and accurate. I run 1.3 ATA sessions for new users and go up to 1.5 ATA for athletes in rehab. In eight weeks, I’ve logged over 60 dives across clients. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive—less post-training soreness, faster wound healing, and better sleep.

One of my marathoners cut her muscle recovery time from 72 hours to about 36 hours. Another client dealing with long-COVID brain fog reported sharper focus after a few weeks. Personally, I use the chamber at night for 45 minutes before bed; my resting heart rate dropped by 6 bpm within a month.

OxyRevo’s support has also been world-class. They answered every operational question within hours, and even checked in proactively after my first month. For anyone wondering if a soft-shell chamber can deliver clinic-level results—yes, this one can. I’ve since ordered another for my secondary studio.

I run a wellness studio in Santa Barbara and spend most of my day on my feet—massages, bodywork, demonstrations. I’d heard about hyperbaric therapy from a colleague who swore it helped her autoimmune fatigue, but I never imagined bringing one home. When I finally decided to invest in the OxyRevo Forward90, I did so more out of curiosity than conviction. Two months later, I can’t imagine life without it.

Delivery took just under three weeks. The chamber arrived in a clean, reinforced crate with every part carefully protected. OxyRevo’s team scheduled a setup video call—they guided me step by step through inflation, zipper alignment, and safety checks. I’m not a technical person, yet I had it running within an hour.

Inside, the design feels surprisingly luxurious. The curved zipper glides effortlessly, and the transparent windows make the chamber feel open and bright rather than confined. The air compressor hums softly, more like white noise than machinery. I usually use it early mornings before clients arrive—set pressure to 1.4 ATA, recline in the adjustable chair, and meditate or journal for an hour.

After about five sessions, I noticed deeper sleep and calmer mornings. By week three, the chronic swelling in my ankles—something I’d learned to live with—was gone. My energy has leveled out in ways coffee never achieved. I also didn’t expect the mental clarity boost: I feel sharper and more creative during work.

It’s become a ritual. My husband teases me for calling it my “oxygen cocoon,” but he’s started using it after runs and admits his recovery time has halved. Worth every cent, and easily one of the smartest purchases I’ve made for my body and business.