A personal experience shared by our Co-founder
I was drawn to experience the benefits of ozone therapy after listening to a Kamalaya Wellness Retreat podcast episode with Kamalaya founder, Karina Stewart. Soon after this episode I found myself speaking with Majella Brennan, a friend and wellness expert who owns and operates Inner Wellbeing, a clinic specialising in enhancing wellness from the inside out.
Inner Wellbeing offers the Brunelle Method of Colon Hydrotherapy, Lymphatic Drainage and HOCATT™ therapy. The HOCATT™ is a new and comprehensive way of delivering transdermal Ozone Therapy, my interest was peaked!
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HOCATT™ stands for “Hyperthermic Ozone and Carbonic Acid Transdermal Therapy” and is the term used for the enclosed capsule that delivers a personal ozone steam sauna.
It may sound a little daunting, however I can assure you that once inside this capsule (that is body only, as Ozone is detrimental to the lungs if inhaled), it feels like a beautiful warm sauna. The naked body receives an infusion of ozone, carbon dioxide, steam, Photon light, and oxygen over a period of 30 minutes. Once the body learns to relax in this unfamiliar environment it is deeply relaxing. Majella adds beautiful essential oils, cushions the seat with a towel and has a resting place for the feet. My neck and head were supremely comfortable with more cushiony towels. Majella was standing by to ensure any loose hairs around my face that could potentially wreak havoc with my experience were firmly in place.
After consulting with Majella I decided to start my ozone journey with 5 sessions, once per week with the goal of supporting my overall health. The ability of the HOCATT™ to detoxify, support the immune system, aid in lymphatic drainage, improve skin elasticity and promote cell regeneration encouraged me to be all in.
My approach to wellness has always been proactive. I love exploring the myriad of tools available to support myself physically, emotionally and spiritually. Especially at 51 and now in the menopause phase of my journey, I am committed to honouring my body exactly where it is at. For me, this has very much become an intuitive and holistic approach.
Majella informs me that I can expect any cell damage in the body to be positively affected after 5 sessions.
The immediate result I felt was softer skin, feelings of relaxation and increased energy. And not surprising as these are some of the ways the HOCATT™ can benefit women's (and men's) health:
- Immune system support
- Decreased inflammation
- Improved sleep
- Elimination of viruses and infections
- Wound and tissue healing
- Management of autoimmune diseases: diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis
- Anti-ageing support: rejuvenation of the skin, stimulation of collagen production, reduction of muscular degeneration
- Enhanced brain function and physical vitality
- Cancer prevention
- Hormone balancing
The HOCATT™ has the ability to help athletes become stronger by depositing more oxygen to their cells and improve the mitochondria’s ability to make energy resulting into more strength and endurance.
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HOCATT™ Infrared Ozone Sauna Quick Facts:
- Each session is 30 minutes long.
- The session begins with infrared heat penetrating the body. This heat increases core temperature and causes blood vessels to dilate, which improves blood circulation.
- For the first 3 minutes of the session, carbonic acid (CA) and steam are introduced into the chamber. CA is absorbed through the skin and enters the bloodstream, where it helps to increase oxygen delivery to cells.
- After the CA cycle, ozone gas is introduced. Ozone reacts with the water from sweat to create hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which helps destroy bacteria, yeast, and fungal infections.
- At the end of the session, all ozone and oxygen steam are extracted from the chamber.
It appears that the HOCATT™ is an excellent therapy whether you are battling a chronic illness, needing a full-body detox, or someone looking to maintain and increase your vitality.
If your interest has been peaked I encourage to contact Majella at Inner Wellbeing. She is authentic, warm and generously shares her expertise and knowledge. She is a true professional and a wonderful healer, I can't recommend her enough.
And of course, if you have any questions or experiences of your own to share with me I'd love to hear from you. I have included below a snap taken of me in the HOCATT™.
With love and vitality,
Karen (Kaz)
