Why HOCATT Is Different
Your session uses a proven technique called mild whole-body hyperthermia, wrapped in soothing steam infused with high-quality essential oils and ozone, for 20 to 30 serene minutes.
This gentle process helps balance your core functions, including hormones, immunity, circulation and perspiration, while transdermal ozone supports your skin and detox pathways, and oxygen therapy lifts your energy at a cellular level.
Safety is at the heart of every session. Heidi and Ricardo are both HOCATT certified through HOCATT International, trained in the safe and effective operation of the unit. Every session is fully guided, and the machine is fitted with ozone destructor technology to prevent any ozone inhalation or off-gassing, so you get all the benefits of the therapy with none of the risk.
Byron Better Health is Byron Bay's dedicated HOCATT ozone sauna studio, offering fully guided sessions that combine transdermal ozone, oxygen, PEMF, and infrared heat in one sitting.
HOCATT is more than a traditional sauna. It combines multiple wellness technologies into one guided session including ozone steam, far infrared heat, PEMF, oxygen support, photon light and gentle steam therapy.
Designed to support relaxation, circulation, recovery and overall wellbeing, HOCATT offers a calm, full-body wellness experience in one private session.
If you're feeling run down, overstimulated, or like your body just needs a proper reset, HOCATT is designed for exactly that. It's a single guided session that combines several technologies at once, transdermal ozone, oxygen, PEMF, and infrared heat, so instead of stacking multiple appointments, you get a deeper reset in one sitting.
Ozone-Oxygen works transdermally to support detox pathways and cellular oxygen use, while oxygen therapy helps drive energy production at a cellular level. Combined with PEMF for recovery and circulation, and infrared heat to support your body's natural detox response, it's a genuinely layered approach, not just heat and steam.
Favoured by high performers who need to switch off fast, athletes chasing faster recovery, women navigating hormonal shifts, and anyone ready to go deeper than a normal sauna, transdermal ozone and oxygen technology.
Multiple Wellness Technologies. One Guided Session.
Ozone Steam Technology
Supports circulation, relaxation and gentle wellness support.
Far Infrared Heat
Encourages circulation and gentle sweating.
Oxygen Support
Helps you breathe easy and recharge.
Carbonic Acid (CO₂)
Supports warmth, circulation and relaxation.
PEMF
Supports recovery and whole-body balance.
Photon Light Technology
Helps energise cells naturally.
Microcurrent
Supports gentle stimulation and renewal.
Aromatherapy
Enhances calm and relaxation.
Steam Technology
Supports relaxation and gentle warming.
Mild Hyperthermia
Supports warmth and relaxation during the session.
While many people feel the benefits after just one session, HOCATT works best with consistency and the effects will build over time.
For an initial reset, we recommend one to two sessions a week; once you're feeling the shift, a session every few weeks helps maintain it.
Frequently Asked Questions
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HOCATT suits a wide range of people, and most clients come to us for one of a few reasons:
Busy professionals and parents feeling run down or overstimulated, wanting a proper reset
Athletes and active people supporting recovery and circulation between training sessions, aided by oxygen and PEMF Technology
Anyone managing everyday stress, using the warmth and stillness to help the nervous system settle
Women navigating hormonal changes (such as perimenopause or menopause), looking for a calming, supportive space
People wanting extra detox support, drawn to the transdermal ozone and oxygen Technology included in each session
People building a regular wellness routine, the way others might use a massage or regular exercise
Whatever brings you in, each session is guided, private, and tailored to how you're feeling on the day.
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Yes. Heidi and Ricardo are both HOCATT certified through HOCATT International, and every session is fully guided. The machine is fitted with ozone destructor technology to prevent any ozone inhalation or off gassing.
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Most people feel a gentle warmth building, light steam around the body, and a sense of deep relaxation, similar to a warm sauna. Your head stays outside the chamber the whole time, with cool fresh air, so you're never enclosed or short of breath.
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Yes. If it's your first time, we'll walk you through the pod and what to expect, and start at a gentler intensity and shorter duration so your body can ease into the experience.
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For a HOCATT session, you'll be asked to undress completely in private and wrap yourself in a large towel, as full skin exposure helps the steam and ozone work effectively. Once you're settled inside the chamber, we'll ask you to uncover as much of your body as you're comfortable with. Your privacy is respected throughout, your head stays outside the chamber the whole time.
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Avoid a heavy meal, caffeine, and applying lotions, oils or perfume to your skin beforehand. It's also worth removing or loosening any jewellery, and arriving a few minutes early so you can settle in.
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A full HOCATT session runs for 20 to 30 serene minutes, plus a little time to settle in beforehand.
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Some people feel mild tiredness or thirst afterward, which is completely normal as your body responds to the session. Staying hydrated before and after helps.
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Many people feel the benefits after just one session. For an initial reset, we recommend two to three sessions a week; once you're feeling the shift, a session every few weeks helps maintain it.
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Everyone responds a little differently. We're happy to share what others have experienced, but we won't make specific promises about your results, we simply focus on providing a safe, relaxing, well run session every time.
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Yes, before your first session we'll ask a few simple questions about your health history, just to make sure HOCATT is a safe fit for you.
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For your safety, please let us know before booking if any of the following apply to you, as we may need clearance from your doctor or need to adjust your session: pregnancy or breastfeeding, a heart condition, epilepsy or seizures, an electrical implant such as a pacemaker, a history of blood clots or stroke, uncontrolled or very high blood pressure, recent surgery, or if you have a fever on the day. This isn't a complete list, so if you're ever unsure, just ask us before your visit.
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Yes. Various studies have looked into ozone, infrared, and sauna based Technologies and their effects on wellbeing, circulation, and recovery. We're happy to point you toward some of this research if you'd like to learn more.
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We recommend avoiding a heavy meal right before your visit, so you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout.
What is HOCATT?
In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, he dives deep into the groundbreaking therapy known as H.O.C.A.T.T. Hyperthermic Ozone and Carbonic Acid Transdermal Technology. This powerful machine combines ozone therapy, carbonic acid, infrared light, microcurrents, and more to support the body’s healing from the inside out. Perfect for those battling chronic illness, fatigue, pain, inflammation, or seeking optimal wellness, this episode is packed with education on one of his favorite in-office treatments.