Scott Aadal, while not a doctor, is a lifelong entrepreneur with a technical background spanning telecom, marketing, and commercial diving, has channeled a personal health crisis into a mission to revolutionize hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Through his company, Hyperbaric Health Int’l, Aadal is combining advanced technology with comprehensive training to make mild HBOT (mHBOT) a safer, more comfortable, and standardized therapeutic option for a range of conditions, from neurological disorders to post-surgical recovery.
Aadal’s path to wellness innovation is rooted in the deep sea, where he first encountered hyperbaric technology.
From Deep-Sea Dives to Deep Healing
The ocean defined Aadal’s early life. As a young man, his interest in the sea led him to the commercial diving industry.
“As a kid, I was fascinated by the ocean,” Aadal said.
This passion led him to a small business, “Scuba Scott,” which grew through his teens and twenties. The work, however, was physically taxing.
“I got tired of getting wet and cold, to be honest with you,” he recalled.
Following his diving career, Aadal transitioned his technical prowess into the corporate world, founding a telecom business that grew to nearly 300 employees before he sold it in 2002. He later founded and ran a successful marketing agency for more than 20 years. Despite only having a high school education, Aadal considers himself primarily self-taught, possessing over 35 technical certificates.
His pivot into healthcare came unexpectedly. After a routine medical procedure, Aadal became extremely ill, enduring multiple trips to the emergency room without improvement. It was a call to his past that provided a new direction.
“I reached out to an old diving colleague, and he said to me, ‘We used hyperbaric oxygen therapy when we were younger to disperse the excess nitrogen in our bloodstream,’” Aadal explained.
He was familiar with the “cold, wet, steel can type environment” of traditional decompression chambers, but began to investigate mild HBOT for its healing potential.
Aadal’s core belief is that his role is to simplify complex systems and provide the necessary tools for professionals.
“I believe in being the bridge,” he said.
After successfully treating his own condition, he obtained certifications as a hyperbaric oxygen technician, operator, and safety director, deciding he had to share this healing modality with the world.
Redefining Recovery: The Science and Safety of mHBOT
Modern mHBOT involves breathing highly concentrated oxygen (up to 97%) inside a chamber pressurized to a mild level, typically 1.5 to 2.0 atmospheres absolute (ATA). This pressure, equivalent to being 16 to 33 feet underwater, allows oxygen to dissolve directly into the body’s blood plasma, reaching tissues and bone that red blood cells normally cannot.
Aadal outlined the comprehensive benefits of this process, noting that the body is able to heal 30% to 50% faster. He specified that HBOT has six primary physiological effects:
Vasoconstriction: Reduces swelling, edema, and inflammation.
Neovascularization: Promotes collagen production and the formation of new capillaries, aiding in anti-aging.
Promotes the power of leukocytes: A type of white blood cell that kills harmful organisms.
Antimicrobial: Kills anaerobic bacteria and harmful organisms.
Tissue Repair: Promotes oxygen delivery to areas with limited blood flow, aiding recovery of tendons, bones, and discs.
Neuroregeneration: Regrows damaged parts of the nervous system, addressing conditions like neuropathy, PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
To make the therapy more widely accessible and safe, Hyperbaric Health Int’l developed its own line of chambers, including the flagship OxyEdge™ models, which are manufactured in ISO 13485-certified factories to meet strict US mechanical engineering and safety standards (ASME).
Safety was a primary design focus for Aadal and the OxyEdge™ engineering team. Traditional medical-grade hyperbaric chambers operate using 100% oxygen environments—an approach that requires strict hospital-level fire safety controls. OxyEdge™ systems eliminate that risk by design.
“The chamber is pressurized with purified air, posing no greater risk than the air you’re breathing right now,” Aadal explained. “Clients receive supplemental oxygen through a mask or nasal cannula, allowing the chamber atmosphere to remain non-flammable and monitored through multiple sensors. . That’s a fundamental safety advantage—and one of the defining distinctions between traditional high-pressure medical systems and modern mild hyperbaric technology.”
The new chambers are also built for comfort, a dramatic departure from the bare-metal cans Aadal once knew. Models like the Quantum, Orbit, and Orion Series feature power recliners, heating and cooling, and allow clients to bring electronics, like laptops and cellphones, inside.
The Business of Wellness and a Unified Future
Scott Aadal’s vision extends beyond simply manufacturing advanced equipment; he is actively working to shape the entire hyperbaric wellness sector into a standardized, accessible, and high-growth industry. The financial projections for the space are a key driver of this effort, painting a picture of dramatic expansion fueled by increasing public and professional awareness of the therapy’s potential.
“I see significant growth,” Aadal stated, citing massive expected market expansion. Recent industry estimates place the global health and wellness market at roughly $6.3 trillion in 2023—larger than the green economy, IT, or sports—and project it to reach approximately $9 trillion by 2028. In the U.S., the health and wellness sector was estimated at ~$2.21 trillion in 2024 and forecast to reach ~$3.70 trillion by 2034 (≈5.4% CAGR).
This explosive growth means a rush of new clinics and providers will enter the space, creating a critical need for expertise, quality equipment, and, most importantly, safety.
A core pillar of Hyperbaric Health Int’l is the commitment to standardization and education. Aadal recognized that the mHBOT industry lacked a unified, easily accessible training system, which he views as a critical safety gap. To address this, he created a comprehensive accredited online training and certification program (https://my.hyperbarichealth.io) for medical staff, which covers everything from chamber operation and client screening to emergency protocols. In addition, it has created an mHBOT EHR (https://mhbotehr.com) online software for mHBOT clinics. The aim is to ensure consistent, safe practices across all clinics that adopt his technology.
“Nobody really has a unified online approach to teaching mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy,” Aadal noted. “We wanted to create a program for everybody, so patients remain safe and receive effective mHBOT therapy treatments.”
This emphasis on training is crucial for mitigating risks such as barotrauma (ear injury) and for handling pre-existing client conditions—a critical concern given that, in an emergency, it can take up to 12 minutes to depressurize a chamber safely.
For doctors, chiropractors, and clinic owners, the business case for integrating Hyperbaric Health Intl’s chambers is compelling. The company offers turnkey clinic programs to simplify the process of integration, helping professionals easily add mHBOT to existing practices such as pain management, cosmetic dentistry, sports rehabilitation, or general wellness centers. The profitability of the chambers is a significant selling point, with the potential for the equipment to pay for itself in just a few months, given the high demand. Furthermore, Hyperbaric Health Int’l offers an industry-leading five-year parts warranty, a testament to the durable, medical-grade components used in its manufacturing, ensuring peace of mind for its commercial clients.
Whether it’s reducing recovery time after an orthopedic injury, accelerating the healing of jawbone for a dental implant, or helping first responders cope with PTSD, Aadal views hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a vital, non-pharmaceutical adjunct to a wide array of existing medical treatments, rather than a standalone cure-all. This collaborative approach maximizes patient outcomes and reduces the referring doctor’s liability.
Conclusion
By synthesizing his unique background in technical business, commercial diving, and personal wellness, Scott Aadal has positioned Hyperbaric Health Int’l not just as an equipment seller but as a driving force in industry modernization.
His company is simultaneously advancing chamber technology, making it safer and more comfortable, while establishing the educational framework necessary for responsible expansion. Aadal remains dedicated to his purpose of elevating patient care across the country.
“My goal is to be that bridge, to be able to bring them a technology that they can use to increase the advocacy of their practice and patient outcomes,” Aadal concluded, defining his role as a facilitator committed to bringing cutting-edge, safe, oxygen-based healing into mainstream medicine.
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