Meg Mathews Explores Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at NextGen Wellness in Cornwall

Wellness advocate and author Meg Mathews recently visited NextGen Wellness in Newquay, where she explored the centre’s Oxygens Sit-Up and Lie-Down hyperbaric chambers.

During a video shared with her social-media followers, Meg toured the newly opened Cornwall wellness centre with its owner, Zac Davy-Taylor. Their conversation covered what a hyperbaric session involves, the differences between the two chamber styles and the growing interest in recovery and longevity-focused wellbeing.

Watch Meg Mathews’ visit on TikTok

Inside NextGen Wellness in Newquay

NextGen Wellness is based at Prow Park in Newquay and offers several modern wellbeing services, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy and cold-water immersion. Oxygens supplied and professionally installed two 1.5 ATA hyperbaric chambers at NextGen Wellness in Newquay. The centre selected both our Sit-Up and Lie-Down models, giving clients a choice between a comfortable reclined seating position and a spacious, fully reclined experience. Both chambers feature internal and external LCD controls, automatic pressure regulation, continuous filtered airflow and concentrated oxygen supplied separately through a mask. The installation also included complete operational training and ongoing UK technical support from the Oxygens team.

Zac created the centre to give people in Cornwall access to recovery and longevity-focused equipment in a comfortable, professionally supported environment.

Visitors can experience two different Oxygens hyperbaric chamber designs:

• A Sit-Up hyperbaric chamber with a comfortable reclined seating position
• A Lie-Down hyperbaric chamber offering a spacious, fully reclined interior

Both are soft-shell chambers operating at up to 1.5 ATA. They are pressurised using filtered ambient air, while concentrated oxygen is supplied separately through an oxygen mask.

What did Meg Mathews think of the chambers?

During the visit, Meg asked whether she could read a book while having a session. Zac explained that sessions are intended to be comfortable and relaxing, with clients able to rest during their time inside the chamber.

Meg was particularly drawn to the Lie-Down chamber, describing it as her favourite of the two designs. She discussed how its fully reclined interior could make it easier to relax or sleep during a session.

The conversation also touched on the growing public interest in therapies associated with recovery, wellbeing and longevity. Meg discussed skin health and the additional oxygen used during a session, as well as the wider attention given to hyperbaric chambers by well-known athletes and media figures.

What happens during a hyperbaric session?

A soft-shell hyperbaric chamber creates a controlled, pressurised environment. The increased atmospheric pressure changes how oxygen is taken up and transported within the body while the user breathes concentrated oxygen through a mask.

Zac explained that appointments at NextGen Wellness can last around an hour. The centre’s current information states that sessions generally run for 60 minutes, with prices starting from approximately £40.

Many people use the session as quiet time to relax, listen to audio or simply rest. Anyone considering HBOT should discuss suitability with the provider and seek independent medical advice where appropriate.

Learn more about hyperbaric oxygen therapy at NextGen Wellness

Sit-Up or Lie-Down: what is the difference?

The two chambers at NextGen Wellness allow clients to experience different positions and choose the one in which they feel most comfortable.

Sit-Up hyperbaric chamber

The Sit-Up chamber provides a reclined seating position and avoids the user having to lie close to floor level. It can suit people who prefer a more upright environment during their session.

Lie-Down hyperbaric chamber

The Lie-Down chamber provides a full-length interior with room to recline completely, rest and reposition. This was the chamber that particularly caught Meg’s attention during her visit.

Both designs are available from Oxygens for home users, wellness businesses and professional recovery environments. They include professional installation, practical training and ongoing UK technical support.

Compare the complete Oxygens hyperbaric chamber range

Growing interest in recovery and longevity

Meg has spoken publicly about women’s health, menopause and wellbeing, and her visit reflected the growing interest in practical approaches to maintaining health and quality of life as we age.

Her conversation with Zac extended beyond HBOT to include red light therapy and cold-water immersion. They also discussed how high-profile athletes and media figures have helped bring recovery technology into wider public awareness.

For NextGen Wellness, combining these services gives clients in Cornwall an opportunity to explore several wellbeing approaches in one location.

Where can I experience an Oxygens chamber in Cornwall?

NextGen Wellness is located at:

Saw 3, Prow Park
Treloggan Business Estate
Newquay
Cornwall TR7 2SX

Sessions and consultations can be arranged directly through the NextGen Wellness website.

Bringing Oxygens chambers to UK wellness businesses

Oxygens designs, manufactures, installs and supports hyperbaric chambers for homes, wellness centres, gyms and professional facilities across the UK.

Business customers receive professional installation, operator training and ongoing technical support. Training options, servicing and documentation are also available to help businesses operate their equipment responsibly.

If you are considering adding a chamber to a wellness or recovery business, explore our hyperbaric chambers available to hire or buy or contact the Oxygens team to discuss your plans.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I try hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Cornwall?

NextGen Wellness offers hyperbaric sessions, using Oxygens chambers from its centre at Prow Park in Newquay, Cornwall.

How long is a session at NextGen Wellness?

The centre states that sessions generally last 60 minutes. Availability, session length and current prices should be confirmed directly with NextGen Wellness when booking.

Can you read inside a hyperbaric chamber?

This depends on the provider’s operating rules and the items permitted inside its chamber. During her visit, Meg asked whether she could read a book while relaxing. Clients should always follow the provider’s safety instructions.

Is a Sit-Up or Lie-Down chamber better?

Neither is universally better. A Sit-Up chamber provides a reclined seated position, while a Lie-Down chamber offers a fully reclined, full-length space. The most suitable choice depends on personal comfort, mobility and the available room.

Can Oxygens install chambers for wellness businesses?

Yes. Oxygens supplies chambers for home and professional wellbeing environments throughout the UK, with installation, training and ongoing technical support.

Important information

Oxygens supplies non-medical wellbeing equipment. Our chambers are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease, and the information in this article does not constitute medical advice. Individual experiences vary. Anyone considering hyperbaric oxygen therapy should seek appropriate professional guidance and discuss suitability with the session provider.