Longevity Therapy · Dubai
IHHT in Dubai
IHHT — Intermittent Hypoxia–Hyperoxia Therapy — is a non-invasive protocol in which you breathe air with alternating low- and high-oxygen concentrations through a mask while resting. It is delivered under DHA-licensed medical supervision at our Dubai clinic, with no injections and no downtime.
- Duration
- 30–45 min
- Downtime
- None
- Course
- Single session or planned course
- Setting
- In-clinic, supervised
What it is
IHHT (Intermittent Hypoxia–Hyperoxia Therapy) is a non-invasive, in-clinic longevity protocol in which a person breathes air with alternating low- and high-oxygen concentrations through a mask while resting, under medical supervision.
During an IHHT session you sit or recline comfortably and breathe through a mask connected to a device that adjusts the oxygen content of the air. The protocol alternates between intervals of reduced-oxygen (hypoxic) air and intervals of oxygen-enriched (hyperoxic) air, controlled by the system and monitored throughout by your clinician.
Because it cycles between thinner, altitude-like air and oxygen-rich air, IHHT is sometimes described as a passive form of altitude conditioning: the body is exposed to the kind of intermittent low-oxygen stimulus associated with high altitude without any physical exertion and without leaving the clinic. The intended aim is to apply a controlled, repeated breathing stimulus that the body adapts to over a course of sessions.
Oxygen saturation and other readings are tracked continuously, and the balance of intervals is set to your assessment so the session stays within a comfortable, supervised range.
Who it's for
IHHT is generally chosen by people interested in longevity and recovery who prefer a passive, non-invasive option — often to support everyday energy and stamina, recovery around training, or stress resilience and rest quality, as a measured addition to a wider longevity plan.
IHHT is not suitable for everyone. Certain heart, lung and pregnancy considerations mean a clinician confirms suitability before any session, and the protocol is adjusted — or not recommended — based on that review.
- Everyday energy and stamina
- Recovery around training
- Stress resilience and rest quality
- Cardiovascular and oxygen conditioning
- Focus and cognitive performance
Who it’s not for
A few situations mean it’s better to wait, or to choose a different treatment:
- Pregnancy
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions or a recent cardiac event
- Uncontrolled or severe respiratory conditions
- Acute illness or active infection
This isn’t exhaustive, and none of it rules you out on its own — your clinician confirms suitability at consultation.
What to expect
- 01
Assessment & baseline
A clinician reviews your history and suitability, takes baseline readings such as oxygen saturation, and explains the protocol before you begin.
- 02
Supervised session
You rest while breathing through the mask. The device cycles between low- and high-oxygen air across the session, with your readings monitored throughout.
- 03
After & cadence
There is no downtime, so you can return to your day. Your clinician advises whether a single session or a planned course suits your goals.
Physician note
On IHHT
I treat IHHT as a supervised, supportive option rather than a standalone fix — the value is in the structure and the monitoring. For most people it works best as part of a wider longevity plan, run as a planned course rather than a single session, with readings reviewed each time so we adjust the intervals to how the body is responding. We screen carefully beforehand, and if it is not appropriate for you I will say so.
Dr. Hassan HamdanGeneral Practitioner · DHA-licensedMedically reviewed Why Shookra
01Physician-led
Every protocol is planned and supervised by a DHA-licensed doctor.
02Measured, then treated
We read your skin before we treat it, so the plan fits you — not a template.
03Managed over time
Your care is tracked and adjusted as part of one practice, not one-off visits.
04Medical-grade
Clinical protocols and equipment, in a discreet Dubai clinic.
Questions
01What is IHHT?
02Is IHHT the same as altitude training?
03What does a session feel like?
04Is IHHT suitable for me?
05Is there any downtime?
06What does IHHT cost at Shookra?
Licensed & Regulated
DHA-licensed. MOHAP-approved.
Every treatment is delivered at Shookra, a DHA-licensed medical facility in Dubai. Every physician and clinician on our team is DHA-licensed and works to clinical protocol. Our health communications are independently reviewed and approved by the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP).
Shookra Polyclinic · DHA Facility Permit #3449309 · MOHAP Advertisement Licence T0UOE5NK-020526
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