International Hyperbarics Association, Inc.

What International Hyperbarics Association, Inc. does

International Hyperbarics Association, Inc. (IHA) is a Wisconsin-incorporated nonprofit founded in 2002 that operates as a membership-based association for the hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) industry. The organization serves two primary constituencies: hyperbaric clinics and healthcare providers (its paying members) and patients seeking treatment information and financial assistance. IHA delivers value through education (annual conferences, quarterly webinars, CME training and certification, an IHA Journal, and a media vault), advocacy (policy change efforts and awareness campaigns), and accessibility programs including the H.O.P.E Fund which subsidizes patient treatment costs at member clinics.

The core technology underpinning IHA's clinical network is hyperbaric oxygen therapy itself: treatment delivered in pressurized chambers — either soft-wall portable units regulated at 1.3 ATA in the US or hard-sided monoplace/multiplace steel chambers operating from 1.1 to 3.0 ATA — where elevated atmospheric pressure increases oxygen dissolution into blood plasma for therapeutic effect. IHA does not manufacture chambers but rather certifies, educates, and refers patients to clinics that operate them, with chamber manufacturers such as OxyHealth and Summit to Sea serving as industry partners.

IHA generates revenue through a tiered clinic membership program (Gold at $2,000 first year and $750 annual renewal; Platinum at $4,000 first year and $1,000 annual renewal), charitable donations, the H.O.P.E Fund endowment, and conference/event registration. The Platinum tier adds differentiated value through Physician Advisory Board access and regulatory/compliance consultation. The organization reports 300+ member clinics globally, 10,000+ CME-trained providers, and 1.5 million cumulative treatments facilitated through the network, though specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

International Hyperbarics Association, Inc.

Legal name

International Hyperbarics Association, Inc.

Website

https://ihausa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Hyperbarics Association is a nonprofit membership association serving 300+ hyperbaric therapy clinics globally through tiered membership programs, CME certification, annual conferences, and the H.O.P.E patient treatment grant fund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Wound Care & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centers (HLAFABAG)

Keywords

• Hyperbaric therapy advocacy
• Clinic membership programs
• Medical professional education
• Patient treatment grants
• Healthcare association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinic Membership Program: Annual membership fees from clinics offering hyperbaric therapy. Gold Membership at $2,000 first year ($750 renewal) and Platinum Membership at $4,000 first year ($1,000 renewal). Benefits include custom-branded patient education brochures, Slack community access, discounts on events, clinic directory listings, patient referrals, clinical forms toolkit, educational media vault, membership badge, quarterly webinars, and IHA Journal access.
2. Donations: Charitable contributions from supporters to advance the mission of spreading awareness and expanding access to hyperbarics. Donations support patients, power research, sustain the mission, and drive advocacy.
3. H.O.P.E Fund: The Hyperbaric Oxygen Patient Endowment Fund helps cover the cost of treatments at member clinic locations, offering healing to individuals facing health challenges.
4. Educational Conferences: Annual conferences where medical professionals, business owners, and end users gather to learn the latest in hyperbaric therapy, innovations, and research. 15% member discount on event registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The International Hyperbarics Association is a nonprofit membership organization that operates a tiered clinic membership program (Gold at $2,000 first year and Platinum at $4,000 first year) providing hyperbaric therapy clinics with patient referrals, custom-branded marketing materials, a clinical forms toolkit, an educational media vault, quarterly webinars, and Physician Advisory Board access. It also administers the H.O.P.E. Fund grant program to subsidize patient treatment costs at member clinics, hosts annual educational conferences, and produces patient-facing educational content on hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Product overview

The International Hyperbarics Association operates as a nonprofit membership organization offering tiered clinic membership programs (Gold and Platinum) that provide hyperbaric therapy providers with educational resources, marketing materials, patient referrals, and professional support. The organization also administers the H.O.P.E. Fund grant program to help patients access treatments at member clinics. The core offering centers on hyperbaric oxygen therapy awareness, advocacy, and practice support rather than a standalone technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gold Membership Gold tier annual clinic membership at $2,000 first year and $750 renewal, providing hyperbaric therapy clinics with clinic directory listing, patient referrals, 500 custom-branded indication brochures, Slack community access, a clinical forms and documentation toolkit, educational media vault, quarterly expert webinars, and a digital copy of the IHA Journal.
• Platinum Membership
• H.O.P.E. Fund

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ healthcare professionals trained and certified in hyperbaric therapy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BrainTapminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner sponsor appearing on the IHA website. BrainTap offers brain-related wellness technology and services that complement hyperbaric therapy applications.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy USAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner sponsor appearing on the IHA website. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy USA is a provider of hyperbaric oxygen therapy products and services.
• International Board Of Undersea Medicine (IBUM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic partner in the hyperbaric medicine field. IBUM is referenced in testimonials and serves as a professional body supporting undersea and hyperbaric medicine. Dr. Joseph Dituri from IBUM provides endorsement for IHA's mission.
• OxyHealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner sponsor and key industry partner. OxyHealth is a leading manufacturer of hyperbaric chambers, with OxyHealth's soft-wall chamber receiving FDA 510(k) clearance in May 2000 as the first electric pump-based soft-wall hyperbaric chamber for home use.
• BrainMaster TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner sponsor appearing on the IHA website. BrainMaster Technologies provides neurotechnology products that may complement hyperbaric therapy applications.
• Summit to Sea Hyperbaric ChambersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner sponsor appearing on the IHA website. Summit to Sea manufactures hyperbaric chambers for various applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS): Longest-established professional medical society for hyperbaric and undersea medicine, providing physician certification, clinical guidelines, and accreditation programs. Directly competes with IHA for member clinics, CME, and industry credibility.
• Baromedical Nurses Association: Nursing specialty association for hyperbaric and dive medicine nurses, offering certification, education, and a member community. Closely comparable to IHA's credentialing and member-services model in the same therapy area.
• International Hyperbaric Medical Association: Independently operated hyperbaric medicine association providing education, certification, and advocacy. Closely parallel to IHA in mission, target audience, and service mix for clinics and practitioners.
• American College of Hyperbaric Medicine: Professional body focused on hyperbaric medicine education and clinical practice. Overlaps with IHA's education, certification, and advocacy mission for hyperbaric therapy clinics and practitioners.
• International Board of Undersea Medicine (IBUM): Credentialing and professional body in undersea/hyperbaric medicine that is itself a strategic partner of IHA. Comparable as a peer society issuing credentials and standards in the same clinical field.
• National Board of Hyperbaric Medical Technology: Credentialing body issuing hyperbaric medicine technician certifications. Directly comparable to IHA's CME-trained/certified provider base and education offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sechrist Industries: Established manufacturer of monoplace and multiplace hyperbaric chambers used by hospitals and clinics. Operates in the same chamber ecosystem as IHA's member clinics and offers clinical/educational resources to providers.

Emerging players

• OxyHealth: Leading manufacturer of portable soft-shell and hard-shell hyperbaric chambers, including the first FDA 510(k)-cleared soft-wall chamber. Both a strategic IHA partner and an ecosystem player serving the same clinics IHA credentials and refers patients to.
• Summit to Sea Hyperbaric Chambers: Manufacturer of mild/portable hyperbaric chambers sold to clinics and consumers. Listed as an IHA partner-sponsor and serves the same end-user and clinic base that IHA supports.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy USA (HBOT USA): Provider and educator for hyperbaric oxygen therapy products and services. Listed as an IHA sponsor and operates in the same education and clinic-support space as IHA's member network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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