In Singapore, as the Ministry of Health carefully considers integrating evidence-based Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into mainstream healthcare through 18 clinical proposals, Yong Kang TCM, known for fusing centuries-old Eastern wisdom with contemporary therapeutic tools, has introduced Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), offering a fresh, scientifically grounded path to recovery.
At its core, HBOT involves stepping into a pressurised chamber and breathing in 100% oxygen, up to 5 times the concentration and 1.5 times the pressure of normal air. This oxygen-rich environment accelerates tissue repair, encourages blood vessel growth, calms inflammation, and enhances circulation.
Evidence-Backed Benefits Across Conditions
Surgery & Wound Recovery
HBOT is well-established in reinforcing healing after surgery and for chronic wounds, particularly those slow to mend. It enhances new skin, blood vessel formation, and connective tissue repair. Moreover, in diabetic patients with foot ulcers, HBOT promotes angiogenesis and collagen synthesis, vital for durable recovery.
Chronic Fatigue, Neuropsychiatric Conditions & Long COVID
Beyond physical injuries, emerging studies highlight HBOT’s effectiveness in improving quality of life, sleep, pain levels, and psychological well-being in long-COVID patients. In one longitudinal randomised trial, pain severity and interference saw marked improvements that endured even one year post-treatment.
PTSD, Brain Injury & Mental Health
Growing clinical observations suggest that HBOT may benefit those suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, sleep dysfunction, and mood disturbances. This is attributed to better oxygen delivery, reduced inflammation, and promotion of neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to rewire and heal.
Sleep & Insomnia
HBOT may also help with insomnia and sleep quality, likely by improving cerebral oxygenation and calming neural activity, resulting in more restful nights for chronic condition sufferers.
Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
Clinical trials, though small, suggest HBOT can ease pain associated with fibromyalgia, improving sleep and overall function. While side effects like mild barotrauma were reported in about a quarter of subjects, no serious adverse events occurred.
What Sets Yong Kang Apart: A TCM-First, Patient-Centred Approach
What distinguishes Yong Kang TCM is how it combines high-tech, non-invasive oxygen therapy with the holistic grounding of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Each HBOT session begins with a personalised consultation by a licensed TCM physician to align treatment with individual health goals and constitution.
Patients relax inside their “O₂ Prime Hyperbaric Chambers” (pressures 1.375–1.5 ATA), all under professional guidance, in a soothing environment designed to bring comfort along with healing.
Clients report tangible outcomes: improved mental clarity (“the brain fog lifted”), deeper sleep, stronger immunity, and restored energy.
At the Crossroads of East & West, A Vision for the Future of Healing
The global TCM market is valued at around USD 220 billion, with nearly half its growth in Asia-Pacific, a clear sign of rising consumer demand for wellness that delivers, and aligns with personal values. Yong Kang exemplifies this evolution: integrating modern, evidence-based therapies with time-honoured Eastern healing, shaping a future where medicine is thorough, compassionate, and accessible.
In a system where pain is too often dismissed and standard treatments pose side effects, Yong Kang offers something different: a balanced, holistic healing journey, one where feeling like yourself again is the primary mission.