A smiling practitioner at Oceanbeach Oxygen stands next to an open HOCATT sauna pod, inviting clients to experience the detoxifying and rejuvenating treatments.

What is HOCATT Ozone Sauna?

The HOCATT Ozone Sauna is a multi sensory therapy designed for deep detoxification and revitalisation. HOCATT, which stands for Hyperthermic Ozone and Carbonic Acid Transdermal Technology, uses a combination of gentle heat and ozone gas to cleanse your body from the inside out. This popular treatment is a relaxing way to help boost your energy, improve circulation and support your body's natural ability to heal.

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Discover the science behind the HOCATT sauna

How does the HOCATT work?

The HOCATT™ delivers a combination of modalities perfectly sequenced to give a gentle, but incredibly powerful session that boosts energy, and detoxifies the body down to the cellular level. The main modality is Transdermal Ozone, which is generated from pure Oxygen. You can think of Ozone as a Super-Oxygen.

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7x more effective at detoxifying the body than conventional saunas

How does HOCATT detox your body?

While relaxing in the HOCATT™, the ozonated steam covers your skin, flooding your body with Super-Oxygen products! These bind to toxins and heavy metals, making it easier for your body to excrete them, and because the HOCATT™ is also a steam sauna chamber, you get to sweat the toxins out too!

Not only does the HOCATT™ detox your body, but it also modulates the immune system. It also improves blood and lymph circulation and enhances all organ function — including the production of hormones and enzymes. The HOCATT™ also reduces stress and anxiety, which is very important for immune health.

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  • Simple line art icon representing a far-infrared sauna, emitting radiating waves.

    Far-Infrared Sauna

    Uses gentle heat to promote detoxification and relaxation

  • Simple line art icon depicting the ozone molecule (O3)

    Ozone Therapy

    Introduces ozone to support the body's natural healing processes.

  • Simple line art icon showing clusters of small bubbles, representing carbonic acid.

    Carbonic Acid Therapy

    Works to enhance circulation and oxygen delivery.

  • Simple line art icon of a sauna bench with rising wavy lines indicating steam.

    Steam Sauna

    Adds moisture for skin hydration and further detoxification.

  • Simple line art icon of a dropper bottle with a falling drop, symbolizing aromatherapy oils.

    Aromatherapy

    Enhances the sensory experience and promotes relaxation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

HOCATT Oxygen Ozone Sauna

What does HOCATT stand for?

HOCATT Modalities

  • CO2 / Carbonic Acid
  • Transdermal Ozone
  • Whole Body Hyperthermia (WBH)
  • Far Infrared
  • Steam Sauna
  • High-Intensity PEMF (Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields)
  • Frequency Specific Micro-currents
  • Essential Oil Infusions
  • Colour Photon Lights
  • Ultraviolet Irradiation
  • Passive Exercise with Oxygen

What Health Concerns Does Ozone Therapy help improve?

We all know that oxygen is an indispensable energy source for all living things on Earth. With ongoing research, ozone therapy has been shown to be beneficial for a variety of health concerns including, but not limited to:

  • Breathing disorders (asthma, allergies)
  • Long Covid Symptoms.
  • Immune disorders (auto immune diseases, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Osteomyelitis, chronic ulcers, infected wounds, diabetic wounds
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Advanced ischemic disease
  • Macular degeneration
  • Musculoskeletal conditions, pains, and injuries
  • Joint calcifications
  • Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Chronic infectious diseases (HIV-AIDS, herpes, hepatitis, giardiasis)
  • Senile dementia
  • Skin disease (psoriasis, atopic dermatitis)
  • Lung disease (emphysema, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, acute respiratory stress syndrome)
  • Premature-stage renal failure
  • Cancer-related symptoms
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Cellulite treatment
  • Menopause Symptoms
  • Geriatric conditions
  • Insomnia

What do I need to prepare or bring to my session?

  • Come hydrated and preferably not after a high intensity work out or heat inducing activity. 
  • If you are having a HOCATT™ treatment, it is a good idea to wear loose fitting clothes for when you leave.
  • The Ozone treatment, as it is a steam Sauna (can be comfortably set between 37 degrees and 43 degrees) you can choose whether to enter the Sauna in swimsuit, underwear or undressed. 
  • You will have a private room for changing, after being shown how to enter and exit the HOCATT™, you do so in privacy.
  • You can opt to be assisted when entering and exiting HOCATT™ sauna if it is needed. 
  • There are a small number of contradictions to Sauna Therapy and PEMF, you will be asked about your Health and current medication before your first treatment to make sure we are matching the right treatment for your needs.

Pre and post care for HOCATT™

  • It is recommended to Drink of your body weight (kilograms) in ounces the night before; ie if you weigh 60 Kilos then you will need to drink approx. 60 ounces of water.
  • Drink 1 glass of filtered water before therapy
  • No heavy meals 1.5 hours before scheduled therapy
  • No medication to be taken 4 hours before scheduled therapy
  • You may start to detox after your first HOCATT™ session, or it could take a few sessions for your body to start detoxing. You should drink 8 oz of water every 2 hours throughout the day to support your system during the detox period.
  • It is recommended that you do NOT shower for about 2-7 hours after the session, as there are still ozone messengers present on the skin for some time after the session
  • Vitamin C is a great way to support your immune system, and it enhances the effects of the HOCATT sessions. We recommend 1000mg of Vitamin C, 3 times per day for 3 days. With a wait of at least 1-2 hours after each session.
  • To aid the detoxification process it is recommended to drink at least 12-16 ounces of filtered water with a ¼ of lemon and a ¼ of lime in the morning. This is a great liver cleanser.

What to expect during HOCATT™ therapy?

During the 30 minute therapy, you will be sitting comfortably in the HOCATT™ capsule with your head exposed to the air (in order to prevent inhalation of ozone). A nasal cannula (an oxygen jet) is placed in front of your face providing pure humidified oxygen to the nose to ensure enhanced oxygen saturation in the blood. Breathing pure oxygen boosts energy and endurance, burns more calories, increases blood oxygen levels, and increases your sense of well-being!

Warm steam or C02 gas can be used safely within the chamber instead of the Sauna function, if a person cannot tolerate that. The pores open and capillaries dilate due to the warm steam, far infrared energy or CO2 gas. Ozone is introduced via the skin (transdermal), increasing the “SP02” levels (percentage saturated oxygen). 

The gentle rise in the body core temperature (hyperthermia) and the increased oxygen level in the blood increase the blood circulation; the production of white blood cells and stem cells; kill bacteria, viruses, parasites and cancer cells expelling them via sweat though the skin, thereby sparing the kidneys and liver of most of the work.

Ozone Therapy has been proven to assist in the healing of most critical medical conditions*.

Is HOCATT safe?

It is indeed safe! Ozone is an age-old natural healing modality and a well-researched therapy, with numerous studies published in medical journals worldwide, including esteemed journals such as PubMed. Ozone has outstanding safety records and astonishing efficacy in virtually all categories of disease due to its anti-oxidant stimulation and energy production capabilities. It has been deemed one of the safest treatments with the fewest side effects. Ozone is only hazardous when it is directly inhaled, as it can irritate the mucous membranes of the lungs.

How long are the HOCATT™ sessions? How many do I need?

HOCATT™ sessions are usually 25-30 minutes. Most protocols recommend 2-3 sessions per week, but some cases do require daily sessions initially. A couple of sessions per month are recommended for even the healthiest clients looking to maintain and increase their vitality.

How long are the HOCATT™ sessions? How many do I need?

HOCATT™ sessions are usually 25-30 minutes. Most protocols recommend 2-3 sessions per week, but some cases do require daily sessions initially. A couple of sessions per month are recommended for even the healthiest clients looking to maintain and increase their vitality.

Who is a likely client for the HOCATT™?

Everyone! Those who want to: maintain or improve on performance; manage weight; improve appearance or slow the hands of time (anti-aging); boost the immune system so the body can fight infections and maintain a state of wellbeing; want to relieve acute and chronic pain; want to ensure faster post-operative recovery; have been told there is no other solution. The HOCATT™ is so versatile that almost everyone can benefit from the HOCATT™.

Will HOCATT™ interfere with my current medication(s)?

In most cases the HOCATT™ is very complementary to conventional medications, often enhancing their efficacy. HOCATT™ also promotes the absorption and bio-availability of nutrients when taking vitamin/mineral supplements. We have even seen many cases where chemotherapy patients using the HOCATT™ not only experience reduced side effects, but also an enhanced efficacy of the chemo. Please consult your doctor about your concerns before starting HOCATT™ sessions.

Is HOCATT™ safe for pregnant and/or breastfeeding women?

HOCATT™, and especially the VI application, is actually recommended for those who are planning or trying to fall pregnant, and it is safe for breastfeeding women. However, as with most anything, it is advised that you not use the HOCATT™ during the first 3 months of pregnancy, as it is during this time that the fetus is most vulnerable.

Do I have to use all of the HOCATT™ technologies?

You do not have to do all of the technologies if you do not wish
to. You can select which technologies you want before the
session starts, and during the session you may also ask for any
of the options to be switched off or on.

What are the contraindications for HOCATT™?

HOCATT™ Contraindications

Transdermal Ozone:

  • Thyrotoxicosis
  • G6PD deficiency
  • Porphyria
  • Vitiligo
  • 1st trimester of pregnancy

CO2 / Carbonic Acid:

  • Hypotension

Heat / Sauna:

  • Fever
  • Menstruation
  • Active bleeding
  • Taking high blood pressure medication
  • Recent heart attack
  • 1st trimester of pregnancy
  • Hypotension (keep temp. < 38°C)
  • Elevated blood alcohol/drug levels

What if I get too hot?

If at any point during the session you get too hot, the temperature can be lowered, or the session can be stopped. All features of the HOCATT™ can be increased or decreased to suit your level of comfort.

What is ozone?

Ozone is the production of ultraviolet (UV) and oxygen (O2). In simple words, the pale blue-coloured gas results from sunlight and the oxygen we breathe daily, where the sunlight breaks down the oxygen molecule into two separate oxygen atoms (O). Subsequently, the free oxygen atom binds with another oxygen molecule (O2) to form oxygen with three atoms, hence ozone (O3).

  • A HOCATT ozone sauna unit and oxygen concentrator against a backdrop of water droplets, highlighting the core technology behind the detoxifying and rejuvenating treatments offered at Oceanbeach Oxygen in Mount Maunganui.

    HOCATT Ozone Sauna

    The HOCATT Ozone Sauna is a multi sensory therapy designed for deep detoxification and revitalisation. Using a combination of gentle heat and ozone gas, this popular treatment works to cleanse your body from the inside out. It's a relaxing way to help boost your energy, improve circulation and support your overall well being.

    Book a HOCATT Session 
  • A HOCATT sauna pod and a HUGO PEMF therapy mat are displayed together, representing the combined detoxifying and cellular rejuvenation treatments offered at Oceanbeach Oxygen.

    Combination HOCATT™ Sauna & PEMF Therapy

    This powerful pairing combines the deep detoxification of the HOCATT Ozone Sauna with the cellular revitalisation of PEMF therapy. The session is designed to work as a complete reset for your body, with the sauna preparing you for the gentle yet powerful cellular stimulation. It's the ultimate way to boost your energy and transform your well being from the inside out.

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