Erika Jordan: Redefining Hyperbaric Care

Meet Erika Jordan (DMS, EMT, CHS, CHT), the founder and Hyperbaric Director of Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center. Erika is a qualified Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Hyperbaric Specialist, and also a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist with the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology. She started her career as a Hyperbaric Chamber Operator at a private hyperbaric oxygen facility and quickly rose to become the Facility Manager and Safety Director.

However, she soon realized the hospital affiliated facilities could only treat 14 insurance-approved indications, which meant many patients had to be turned away from receiving the treatment.

The Journey from EMT to Founder

Being an EMT, Erika always knew the importance of calm, compassion, and urgency, which helped her to build a patient-first mindset. Now, as the founder of Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center, she brings the same approach to her practice, meeting patients where they are, listening deeply, and designing care that’s responsive, respectful, and holistic.

“I was first introduced to HBOT while working closely with patients who had complex, chronic conditions,” she remembers. “What stood out to me was how often HBOT helped when other treatments had failed. Once I saw the science and the human impact f irsthand, I knew I had found my calling.”

The Steadfast Leader

At Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center, compassion, integrity, excellence, and empowerment are more than just buzzwords; rather, they define the culture of the center. Erika and her colleagues at the healing center treat every patient like family, uphold the highest clinical standards, and foster a collaborative space where both patients and team feel supported and seen.

As a leader, Erika brings empathy and vision to her work. She firmly believes that when people understand the mission and feel trusted, they rise to the occasion. Encouraging collaboration with personal accountability, Erika aims to be both a guide and support system, empowering her team to deliver exceptional care and grow professionally.

“I make sure each new team member understands not just the ‘how’ but the ‘why’ behind everything we do. We pair new hires with experienced staff, encourage questions, and celebrate progress—no matter how small,”– she explains.

Uncertain Times

The early days of the pandemic brought unprecedented challenges for the Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center. Amid this uncertainty, Erika focused on transparent communication, enhanced safety protocols, and f lexibility for staff and patients. Erika and her colleagues adjusted their schedules, supported each other emotionally, and came out even stronger with deeper trust and teamwork.

A Versatile Therapy

While many people believe HBOT is just for scuba divers or wound healing, in reality, it’s much more versatile. It has tremendous potential in neurological recovery, inflammation control, and quality of life improvements—especially when delivered in a medically supervised, evidence-based environment.

As the founder and Hyperbaric Director of Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center, Erika uses tools like Google Alerts with targeted hyperbaric oxygen therapy keywords to stay updated on global advancements and new research. This allows her to bring timely updates and clinical findings directly to her team.

“Safety is a major concern in the private sector, especially due to the lack of standard regulations. A facility is only as safe as the individuals operating it, which is why it’s critical for patients to seek treatment from experienced and properly trained medical professionals,”- she mentions.

Looking at the Future

Erika believes HBOT will become more integrated into mainstream medicine. With growing clinical research and awareness, it will expand across neurological, inflammatory, and performance-based applications.

However, as the founder of Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center, Erika personally wants to make HBOT more accessible to underserved populations, both geographically through more locations, and demographically by working with veterans, pediatrics, and patients with chronic conditions who may not have access through insurance. She hopes that the Center will be remembered as a place where people found both healing and hope, a place where science, compassion, and community came together. “Our legacy,” Erika says, “will live in the lives we’ve changed, the families we’ve restored, and the standard of care we’ve helped redefine.”