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09/16/2026

💜 September is Su***de Prevention Month. HBOT makes a difference.

For many veterans, first responders, and others living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, chronic stress, or trauma, the struggle isn’t always visible.

🧠 Research shows that experiencing even one TBI is associated with an increased risk of su***de—and the risk is even greater among people who have experienced multiple TBIs.

That connection matters.

At Tier 1 Therapy Centers, we believe mental health and brain health are deeply connected. A brain injury can affect far more than memory or concentration. It can impact sleep, mood, emotional regulation, impulse control, relationships, and overall quality of life.

🫧 Tier 1 has treated veterans with TBI and PTSD using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) since 2012. Dr. Gale Steckler, Medical Director at Tier 1 Therapy Centers, reiterates an important observation from our experience: to the best of our knowledge, none of the veterans we have treated with HBOT have gone on to die by su***de.

While this observation does not establish that HBOT prevents su***de, it reinforces why we believe addressing brain injury and brain health should be part of the broader conversation about veteran mental health and su***de prevention.

💚 There is hope. Help is available.

☎️ If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of su***de, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.

📍 Tier 1 Therapy Centers | Norfolk, VA
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09/11/2026

🧠💙 Don’t Quit: Carson’s Remarkable TBI Recovery Journey Ep. 2

👂Listen as Carson shares the story of the devastating accident that caused a traumatic brain injury, leaving him unable to walk, talk, feed himself or perform any of the basic activities of daily living. His grandparents reflect on the challenges, progress and incredible milestones of his year-long recovery.

After completing 60 hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) dives at Tier 1 Therapy Centers, along with physical, occupational and speech therapy, Carson continues to make remarkable progress.

His family describes his recovery with one word: “miracle.” 🙏

🎥 Watch Carson’s full recovery story here:
[https://youtu.be/N0UTKpEGqkw?si=y4UzOtBIcy_zF5hL](https://youtu.be/N0UTKpEGqkw?si=y4UzOtBIcy_zF5hL)

Carson’s story is a powerful reminder to never give up on recovery. 💙

📍 Tier 1 Therapy Centers | Norfolk, VA
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09/04/2026

💙 DON’T QUIT: Carson’s Remarkable TBI Recovery Journey - Episode 1

After a devastating car accident left Carson with a severe traumatic brain injury, he had to relearn how to walk, talk, eat, and care for himself. Today, his family and friends describe him as a miracle.

Carson completed 45 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) sessions at Tier 1 Therapy Centers. When asked what changed, he shared:

“Faster thinking, built strength, independent… improved speech, clear thought process.” 🧠💪

He described the Tier 1 staff as “friendly, kind, comfortable” and said they made him feel like family. ❤️

His advice to others considering HBOT?

“Don’t quit. Yeah, don’t quit.”

If you or someone you love is struggling with the effects of a TBI, don’t give up. Contact Tier 1 to learn if HBOT may be an option for you.

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08/27/2026

🧠💙 Hope is possible after a traumatic brain injury. Never give up. 💙🧠

Carson Pierce's recovery is an incredible reminder that healing doesn't stop after leaving the hospital. 🙌

After surviving a devastating car accident that caused a severe traumatic brain injury, Carson had to relearn how to walk, talk, eat, and care for himself. ❤️‍🩹

When he arrived at Tier 1 Therapy Centers, he began 45 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) sessions, followed by red light therapy and neurofeedback. 🌊✨

Today, Carson has regained his independence, completed physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and is working toward returning to the workforce. 💪🎉

His family believes HBOT, determination, and the compassionate team at Tier 1 played an important role in helping him reclaim his life. ❤️

Every brain injury is different, but recovery can continue long after the injury occurs. 🌟

📞 If you or someone you love is living with the effects of a traumatic brain injury, don't lose hope. Contact Tier 1 Therapy Centers to learn whether our personalized therapies—including HBOT—may be part of your recovery journey.

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💙 Healing is possible. Hope is real. Your next step could change everything.

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08/20/2026

🧠 TBI Recovery Requires Healing Both the Brain and the Emotional Wounds

A traumatic brain injury is both physical and emotional. 💙 As the brain heals, emotions and trauma from the injury can surface. That's why lasting recovery means healing both the injured brain tissue and the emotional wounds. ❤️‍🩹

At Tier 1 Therapy Centers, we combine Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Talk Therapy to support the whole person.

💨 HBOT helps reduce inflammation, increase oxygen to injured brain tissue, stimulate stem cell production, and promote neuroplasticity and the body's natural healing.

💬 Talk Therapy helps you process the emotional side of recovery and build resilience.

🇺🇸 Since 2012, our experienced team has helped military members, veterans, and civilians recover from TBI. There is no substitute for experience.

If you're still living with the effects of a TBI / post concussion syndrome, don't wait. 📞 Call today and start healing your brain, your body and...your life.

📍 Norfolk, VA
📞 757-452-3934
🌐 www.tier1tc.com

08/19/2026

💙 Nervous System Recovery Now Available for the Caregiver 💙 FLYT Light & Sound Therapy - Norfolk, VA

Caring for someone you love can be incredibly rewarding—but over time, it can lead to compassion fatigue. Signs may include emotional exhaustion, chronic stress, poor sleep, feeling disconnected from yourself, and an increased risk of substance misuse. This Hidden Heroes Month, we honor the caregivers whose strength often goes unseen. ❤️

At Tier 1 Therapy Centers, we believe caregivers deserve support, too.

FLYT Light & Sound Therapy is a personalized multisensory experience designed to support nervous system health, recovery, and resilience. By helping regulate the nervous system with vibroacoustic therapy and light therapy, FLYT is designed to help you improve sleep, reduce stress, and return to yourself.

✨ Come see why 90% of military spouses in the FLYT Pilot Program reported reduced overall stress and symptom burden.

Call Tier 1 TODAY. Taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's essential.

📍 Norfolk, VA
📞 757-452-3934
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08/06/2026

🧠💙 PTSD isn't just psychological—it can involve measurable changes in the brain.

Published research has found that a specialized Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) program not only reduced PTSD symptoms in veterans but also showed measurable improvements in how different parts of the brain communicate with each other. In other words, participants didn't just feel better—their brain scans reflected positive changes.

🔬 While research continues to evolve, these findings are helping reshape how we think about brain healing and recovery.

🇺🇸 At Tier 1 Therapy Centers, we've spent more than 12 years helping veterans on their healing journey. Our patients receive 100% medical-grade oxygen in FDA-approved hyperbaric chambers, under the supervision of an experienced hyperbaric medicine physician as part of an evidence-informed approach to care.

💙 Veterans need hope. They need options. And they deserve access to compassionate, innovative care.

📞 If you or someone you love is struggling with PTSD, TBI, or persistent post-concussive symptoms, contact us to learn more.

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08/05/2026

🧠✨ HBOT for Brain Healing: The Evidence Is Right in Front of You

🎥 In this CBS News segment clip, Dr. Shai Efrati explains how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is being used in Israel to support recovery—not only for elite athletes seeking faster recovery, but also for individuals living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD.

💬 His perspective is powerful:
“We’re not fixing the running. We’re fixing the brain.”

📊 Published research from Dr. Efrati’s team has reported promising outcomes, including significant improvement in many veterans with PTSD with sustained remission. As Dr. Efrati says in the interview, “You can always say, ‘I need more data.’ You see the evidence in front of you.”

🔬 While research continues to evolve, these findings are helping reshape how we think about brain healing.

💙🇺🇸 At Tier 1 Therapy Centers, we’re committed to providing evidence-informed care and access to innovative treatment options, including HBOT, for veterans, first responders, athletes, and others living with brain injuries. Contact us today:

📞 757-452-3934
🌐 www.tier1tc.com⁠

See the full CBS News segment here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CymJCoDzxn8⁠

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08/05/2026

👉 This CBS News report asks an important question: If Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is being offered in Israel with these kinds of results, why aren't we doing more to make it available to veterans in the United States? 🧠 PTSD isn't just psychological—it can also involve measurable changes in the brain.

🇮🇱 A recent CBS News report highlighted the groundbreaking work being done at the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research in Israel, where survivors of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on the Nova Music Festival, during which hundreds of civilians were massacred, as well as Israeli military veterans, are receiving HBOT for PTSD.

🔬 Researchers there have published promising results suggesting HBOT helps stimulate the brain's natural repair mechanisms, including neuroplasticity and the growth of new blood vessels. While research continues, the results are giving hope to people who have struggled despite conventional treatments.

🇺🇸 That's exactly the question North Carolina Congressman and physician Dr. Greg Murphy (R-NC) is raising in Congress. As a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, he has pointed to the number of veterans lost to su***de and argued that the status quo isn't reaching everyone who needs help. Speaking to CBS, he said, “If there is a treatment that has shown definitive results, I believe it's medical malpractice not to offer that to our veterans.” In 2023, he introduced the Veterans National Traumatic Injury Treatment Act, calling for a VA pilot program to evaluate HBOT for veterans.

💙 At Tier 1 Therapy Centers, we know veterans need help NOW. While research continues and policy evolves, we're here today providing compassionate, evidence-informed care and access to innovative treatment options, including HBOT, for veterans and first responders living with PTSD, TBI, and persistent post-concussive symptoms.

📞 If you or someone you love is struggling, don't wait to explore your options. Contact Tier 1 Therapy Centers to learn more.

📱 757-452-3934
🌐 www.tier1tc.com



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07/17/2026

🌊💙 Why Does HBOT Pressure Matter? Dr. Gail Steckler Explains. 🧠✨

🤔 Experience matters. According to Dr. Gail Steckler, Medical Director at Tier 1 Therapy Centers, the answer depends on the condition being treated. 👩‍⚕️

🏥 Most HBOT treatments—both in hospitals and at Tier 1 —are performed at 2 ATA (atmospheres absolute). For comparison, normal sea level pressure is 1 ATA, so 2 ATA is equivalent to being about 33 feet underwater 🌊 while breathing 100% medical-grade oxygen. 💨🫁

🧠 For many of the conditions we treat—including post-concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress (PTS), cognitive changes, and other neurological conditions—2 ATA provides the ideal therapeutic environment. The brain responds exceptionally well to oxygen under pressure, making deeper treatments unnecessary for most neurological patients. 💙⚡

⚕️ Some conditions do require higher treatment pressures, including:
🦴 Osteomyelitis (bone infections)
🎗️ Radiation tissue injury following cancer treatment
🚨 Carbon monoxide poisoning
☣️ Cyanide poisoning
🤿 Certain diving-related injuries

🏥 At Tier 1 Therapy Centers, every treatment plan is personalized. Our experienced medical team carefully selects the appropriate pressure and protocol based on your unique condition to provide the safest and most effective care possible. ❤️

💬 Curious if HBOT could help you or someone you love?

📞 Call Tier 1 Therapy Centers today!
📱 757-452-3934
📍 Norfolk, VA

🌐 https://tier1tc.com/

📽️ Watch the full video here to learn more about how HBOT works https://youtu.be/Vwivf8Ky6ik?si=pKw5WUOPKz7yNaPC

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