What to Expect from Your First HOCATT Session at Cure8
HOCATT is one of the more unusual looking therapies in our clinic, and understandably, most first time clients aren't quite sure what to expect. Here's a walk through of what actually happens during a session, so you can go in feeling prepared. If you're wondering what is HOCATT, think of it as a type of ozone sauna therapy delivered in a calm, guided environment.
What HOCATT Actually Is
HOCATT stands for Hyperthermic Ozone and Carbonic Acid Transdermal Technology - a form of hyperthermic ozone therapy. It's a multi-modality sauna that combines several therapies into one thirty minute session, ozone therapy, carbonic acid, steam, far infrared heat, photon light, frequency specific microcurrents, PEMF and pure oxygen inhalation.
Rather than doing each of these separately, HOCATT layers them together, which is part of why it's become popular with clients looking for a more comprehensive session without needing to book multiple appointments. HOCATT therapy has become a favourite for those wanting efficiency without sacrificing depth.
Walking Into the Session
You'll be seated inside the chamber with your head remaining outside, so you're never fully enclosed and can breathe normally throughout, chat with your practitioner, or simply relax. The chamber then fills with steam, warming the body from the outside while the other modalities work simultaneously.
Most clients describe the sensation as similar to a steam sauna at first, with the heat building gradually rather than all at once.
During the Session
Over the thirty minutes, you'll be breathing in pure oxygen through a nasal cannula while the ozone and carbonic acid work through the skin, supporting detoxification and circulation. The photon light and PEMF elements work alongside this, supporting cellular restoration and reducing inflammation, while the steam heat encourages deep sweating and relaxation. These combined elements are where many clients notice HOCATT benefits, including deep relaxation and a gentle sense of renewal.
Because your head stays outside the chamber, you're able to keep your eyes open, listen to music, or simply close your eyes and let the thirty minutes pass.
What You Might Feel Afterwards
Most clients leave feeling noticeably relaxed, similar to how you'd feel after a sauna, but with the added benefits of the oxygen and light components working underneath. Some clients notice improved circulation and a sense of lightness, particularly if they've come in feeling run down or fatigued.
As with any heat based therapy, it's normal to feel warm and slightly flushed for a little while afterwards, so we recommend taking it easy and rehydrating well. As with other heat based detox sauna therapy approaches, hydration supports your body's natural detoxification.
Who HOCATT Suits
HOCATT is popular with clients focused on detoxification, immunity support, circulation and general metabolic health, and works well as either a standalone session or paired with other therapies like red light or infrared sauna as part of a broader wellness routine.
Getting Started
If you're curious about trying HOCATT for the first time, our team is happy to walk you through what to expect before you book. It's available at our Currumbin Waters clinic on the Gold Coast. Cure8 offers HOCATT therapy on the Gold Coast.
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Q&A
Question: What is HOCATT and what does a session include?
Short answer: HOCATT stands for Hyperthermic Ozone and Carbonic Acid Transdermal Technology. In a single 30-minute, multi-modality sauna session, it layers ozone therapy, carbonic acid, steam, far infrared heat, photon light, frequency specific microcurrents, PEMF, and pure oxygen inhalation - so you don’t have to book these therapies separately.
Question: What happens during my first session at Cure8?
Short answer: You’ll sit inside the chamber with your head outside, so you can breathe normally, talk with your practitioner, relax, or listen to music. The chamber fills with steam and gentle heat while you breathe pure oxygen via a nasal cannula. The other modalities run simultaneously over about 30 minutes, with the heat building gradually like a steam sauna.
Question: Will I feel enclosed or claustrophobic?
Short answer: Unlikely, your head remains outside the chamber the entire time. You can keep your eyes open, chat, or simply relax, which many clients find helps them feel comfortable throughout.
Question: How will I feel afterward, and is there anything I should do?
Short answer: Most clients feel deeply relaxed - similar to after a sauna - with some noticing improved circulation and a light, renewed sensation. It’s normal to feel warm or slightly flushed for a short while. Rehydrate well afterward to support your body’s natural detoxification.
Question: Who is HOCATT best suited for, and can I pair it with other therapies?
Short answer: It’s popular for goals like detoxification, immunity support, circulation, and general metabolic health. You can book it as a standalone session or pair it with therapies like red light or infrared sauna as part of a broader wellness routine. It’s available at Cure8’s Currumbin Waters clinic on the Gold Coast - our team can walk you through what to expect and help you book your first session.