Ascent

I’m writing from inside my CVAC pod …
Heather and Kristin are two of the most amazing people I know! They are caring, knowledgable, and make sure each client is given the most appropriate treatment protocol. I’ve been going here for a year, and YES — this really does help with conditioning and recovery! It’s helped me through two surgeries and multiple obstacle races. The change in my stamina and recovery time is amazing and I would recommend Ascent to anyone in a second.

For the past month I’ve had CVAC sessions twice weekly. I have extreme allergies and lately they seemed worse than ever, constantly relying on allergy medicine just to make it through the day or get a decent nights sleep. That is until I met Heather and Kristin at Ascent! Words cannot express my excitement (and relief) in regards to my results thus far. Not only have my symptoms subsided but I am completely medicine free, I sleep better, have more energy, and have been able to pick up my running practice again! I honestly can’t remember the last time I felt so great! I look forward to each session at this beautiful facility as the owners are so sweet and welcoming. I’ve learned so much from them about adaptation training and regeneration. I highly recommend!

I have fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, chronic migraines, peripheral neuropathy, insomnia, back pain, sciatica, chronic sinus problems and have been diagnosed with chronic major depression in the past. After being in chronic pain for over 30 years frankly I was a bit skeptical about how sitting in a POD might help me. I’d had three surgeries on my spine and too many other procedures to mention. The list of pharmaceuticals I was on was appalling. My journey with CVAC began in Oct 2010. I was in a terrific amount of pain, overweight, and extremely unfit due to lack of movement or exercise. One of the first changes I noticed after using the CVAC technology was I slept better; I did not wake up as often through out the night. It was lovely. I became aware of my eyesight improving for some reason. I can see well close up, but not far away which is unusual for most women my age. My far away vision improved somewhat. I also noticed I did not seem so «foggy». Often during Fibromyalgia flares up, I would get a feeling of fogginess, sometimes referred to as fibro-​fog. After a couple of months of CVAC sessions, I felt much clearer mentally and actually had a higher energy level. I began to take outdoor walks again and was losing weight. This was a «first» since being diagnosed with FM 8 years ago. Boom! I was now a believer. I did have to go through a period of detoxification as my body began to heal itself. Today I delight and practically jump in and out of the POD with joy at my progress, no longer needing assistance getting in and out. I have ceased all medications for Fibromyalgia, i.e.: Lyrica, Neurontin, Cymbalta. My FS symptoms have all but subsided. I take no pharmaceuticals for migraines, insomnia, and use no mind-​altering pain medicines for my degenerative disc disease as I did before. I used to have from 18 – 28 migraines a month but they are gone. I exercise regularly now, long robust walks, sometimes I even run! What a miracle! I will be forever grateful to God for finding me this answer. Thank you Carl Linton for listening to your heart and mind and creating the CVAC System. Thank you Heather Miller for following your vision and dream and bringing CVAC technology to Newport Beach, CA.

Heather and Kristin are an absolutely dynamic duo who make Ascent a truly phenomenal facility. I first heard of CVAC while experiencing cryotherapy at the Icelab just a few miles away. Coincidentally I ran into Heather, the owner while she was getting her own session a few weeks later. After asking her a few questions, and finding myself quite intrigued I set up an appointment for a few days later! I met with Kristin and she was an absolute sweet heart. She has a way of making you feel at ease while fully explaining everything I needed to know!
I initially started Cvac to speed up my metabolism, and help me out of a plateau I had been struggling with. I was quite skeptical but I thought I’d give it a shot. It has now been 6 months since I’ve begun and I feel excellent. It’s amazing the progress I’ve made! My weight loss has kicked back into gear, my stamina in my workouts has increased 10 fold, my skin has quite the glow and truthfully I haven’t felt this good in ages. Over the holidays I had to take a few weeks off due to my crazy schedule and definitely noticed my body craving those sessions in the pod. I am very blessed to have found Ascent and urge anyone who is interested in CVAC to schedule an appointment.

Ok, I can’t say enough about this place. Heather and Kristen, are the heart and soul of this place and are the most amazing women. Not only is CVAC the best thing I have ever done for my health and vitality, I swear I am a better person for knowing these ladies.

Love the people and the pods here. I’m now feeling the benefits and they are amazing, getting my lungs in shape without me having to workout for a third time today

I loved my time doing CVC in Orange county. I did several sessions when I lived in Southern California. CVAC is a life empowering treatment. It improved my lung capacity, gave me more energy, and took away inflammation in my body.
When you do CVAC, you go inside this small glass capsule. The machine takes you through various altitudes which brings more oxygen into your body. Its way better than the hyperbaric chamber because CVAC does variations in altitude wheras hyperbaric stays constant. Its the variations that makes CVAC superior to hyperbaric.
After a few sessions, I went back on the sports field and restarted my participation in soccer and ultimate frisbee. I was running faster, my cardiovascular endurance immediately improved, my aches were gone. I felt like I was 15 years old again!
Heather and Christine are kind, caring and supportive. As soon as I met them, they both had a very calming demeanor. I highly recommend Ascent CVAC if you want to get more out of your body.

If you are lucky enough to live close enough to try Ascent you are blessed! They can’t tell you the many things it helps due to FDA and other laws — but I can. Chronic fatigue, Cfs, Fibromyalgia, inflammatory conditions like arthritis, injuries, old injuries — conditioning — these are all helped in ways not possible by other treatment methods. The people who run this place are first rate and make the experience wonderful!

As a Traditional Naturopath I can share that the CVAC at Ascent is a very powerful tool. I have experienced this first hand and share the the CVAC system can not only enhance your performance overall, but can also be very impactful for those with chronic illness. It is truly an amazing tool all around.
Add to this is my opinion that the team at Ascent of Heather and Christine are two amazing people in and by themselves.
Thank you Ascent!

Being a competitive athlete most of my life I am always into trying new things to keep me in the best shape possible. I compete in the highest levels of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA and follow an intense training regimen. I heard about Ascent through a good friend and decided to give it a shot. As soon as I spoke to Heather on the phone I was blown away how professional friendly and passionate she was about what they do at ascent. She was so kind she offered to meet me before they even opened so I can do my consultation and fit it into my schedule. Since I have started CVAC my life has changed completely … My recovery is out of this world and my cardio capacity improves every time I go. I am now a committed lifetime ASCENT CVAC customer… I can not picture my training and competing without having my regular sessions in the pod !!! The best part is that not only is it amazing for athletes it has sooooo many benefits for EVERYONE in all walks of life … I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE … CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF !!!

My Wife had been going to what I will call the PODS ! for health related and cycling endurance benefits? After a couple of weeks I noticed her pulls at the front where getting stronger and I asked what are you doing SECRET TRAINING? nope the pods ! So I signed up and have to say from endurance to total power output Iam hooked and have never been so strong on the bike ! So if you are an athlete looking for the next level LOOK no further !! Powered by CVAC !!!

After the on set of arthritis symptoms and seeing many doctors with little to no healing, the owner of Ascent suggested that I start the pod. After my first month of using the pod, I really started to notice a significant decrease in pain and
inflammation.
The staff at Ascent is extremely professional, always friendly and knowledgable.

Being a very active weekend warrior from jiu jitsu, SUP, surfing, motorcycle racing, swimming etc. I was looking for something to help me with those sometimes never ending recovery times, and something to help push me to the next level.
Then I had heard about Ascent. I read up on it and figured what the heck I gotta try this out! From the moment I started the staff at Ascent is always helpful, friendly and attentive.
After about a month of doing the session I really started to notice a huge difference in my ability to breath more clearly. I have always had sinus issues and they seem to have completely cleared up! Next I noticed a huge difference in my cardio at jiu jitsu. I have been able to keep rolling and not «gas out» as early as before. and lastly it has really started to help with my recovery times. cutting them down to almost a day or so. CVAC was the only thing i changed in my workout routine. Im blown away by the results.
Once I really started to see the benefits of CVAC this place started blowing up! I saw on instagram some of my favorite MMA fighters using Ascent CVAC, then later I heard Ian McCall on the joe rogan experience talking about it also! They were even in Mens Journal in an article called «building the super athlete.» With all this new media coverage the staff has maintained the friendliness and attentiveness that really sold me in the first place.

I love Ascent! I’d say I’m a pretty healthy person but I wanted to take it up a notch. Talk around the gym said cvac was the cool new thing. I decided to try it out. Wow! It was an amazing experience! My recovery time was the first thing I noticed. I can work out and not get as tired, I’ll only be sore for half the time, and I sleep like a baby every night!
I signed up for the membership and it was the best decision. I feel at the top of my game! Thanks to the ladies there!

Heather and her mom make the experience awesome. When businesses are family run and the owner works with you personally it’s the best of both worlds!
Since my accident in February 2012, 5 fractured bones, broken back and a punctured lung Ascent was a referral to get me healed! In fact, the collapsed lung adhered with scar tissue and breathing was difficult.
My CVAC treatments have been a big part of my recovery!
I can now say I am back! Endurance training for a 400 mile bike ride in January, 2014!

The other reviews cover the training/​fitness aspect, which I have also experienced. But my reason for starting was more health related though they make no claims in this area (there is current research being done in the health area however).
My sinuses have been a mess for years, and though it’s not an over night change or a quick fix, I am experiencing improvement and intend to continue. It also seems to be helping my joints It’s also an amazing way to unwind and relax. Heather and Kristin are amazing, and I always feel nurtured and taken well care of. Also, the clients are an interesting group of people and you’ll also learn a lot and enjoy meeting them as well!

I found out about Ascent through a good friend and MMA fighter, Orlando Sanchez. I called them and asked them a few questions and it was just the place I was looking for. I completely regularly as a cyclist and a jiu jitsu fighter and after speaking to Heather on the phone, I knew this place was for me.
The facility is large and clean and the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming.
Sitting in a CVAC pod is interesting and requires a bit of training to get used to the process. After a few visits I noticed that I started recovering from rides quicker than usual. After a few weeks I noticed that my cardio has improved quite a bit. l I’m hooked on this place!
If you’re a competitive athlete looking for a bit of an edge you need to check out Ascent!