​The breathing retraining component is all about developing the capacity to be adaptive with your breathing, so you can respond more appropriately to different situations - sometimes you need to be active in life, other times you want to be calmer.

 

We also work with pacing, awareness and simple nervous system–settling techniques so your breath becomes a reliable tool for easing symptoms rather than a trigger for them. This creates a safer foundation for the IHHT side of AOT, so your body can respond to each step of the process with more stability, less stress and a greater chance of long‑term change.

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The IHHT component exposes you to brief, alternating periods of:

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• Lower‑than‑normal oxygen (hypoxia)

• Higher‑than‑normal oxygen (hyperoxia)

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These cycles are delivered at our clinic, while you sit comfortably, wearing a mask that is attached to the IHHT machine. The aim is to evoke some of the adaptive responses we see in altitude exposure, while you're at sea level - without prolonged hypoxia, heavy exertion or travel.

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Typical features of IHHT protocols include:

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• Short hypoxic intervals (often 3–6 minutes)

• Interspersed with hyperoxic intervals of similar length

• A total session time is usually 30–45 minutes

• Your individual program is based on your assessment

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By cycling between slightly lower and higher oxygen levels, IHHT encourages your body to use oxygen more efficiently and adapt better to everyday stress.

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What this means for you - small oxygen shifts = big adaptive signals.

 

This helps with: 

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• Cell resilience and hormesis

• Mitochondria and energy

• Antioxidant balance and protection

• Immune and inflammatory balance

• Cellular repair, stem cells and bone

• Brain health and resilience