Desert Moon Hyperbarics and Wellness: A Family Committed to Wellness

CORY’S STORY…

Cory Ardizzone entered the world of hyperbarics decades ago when a client he worked for began utilizing hyperbaric oxygen therapy alongside other treatment methods for their autistic child.  Watching that child, who went from wearing a helmet and suffering multiple seizures a day, to now years later, graduate college, hold multiple jobs, and really thrive in life, inspired Cory to learn more.  

A few years later, while working as a bodyguard within the entertainment industry, Cory had the opportunity to meet the owner of OxyHealth (a leading company in the hyperbaric field) who provided a soft hyperbaric chamber to the musical group that he was on tour with.  While touring, he witnessed the benefits the band members experienced with continual hyperbaric dive sessions which just reinforced Cory’s belief in the power of hyperbaric therapy. 

In 2017, a bad car accident resulted in Cory suffering a traumatic brain injury and undergoing 19 different spinal cord procedures.  His pain continued, and his aversion to painkillers led him to rely solely on hyperbaric oxygen therapy.  The use of hyperbarics was helping but not to the extent that he would have liked. Cory saw a specialist who did a brain scan and he realized he needed deeper pressure while diving.  As he increased the pressure in his dives, he noticed his pain began to subside.

Cory and his wife Janelle both eventually secured jobs with OxyHealth, with Cory installing the chambers and Janelle working on the sales side.  And it wasn’t too long after that, they decided to open Desert Moon Hyperbarics and Wellness.  They opened with just one hyperbaric chamber, and eventually added additional chambers along with a wealth of other modalities.  Cory stayed on board with OxyHealth, continuing installs for some time while Janelle jumped head first into Desert Moon.

Upon opening, as they were beginning their wellness journey, both Cory and Janelle had their bloodwork done and as they anticipated, everything looked good.  Just a few months later, he noticed his fingertips were turning black.  He immediately redid his labwork, which returned extremely bad results.  The doctors gave diagnoses like Lyme disease and autoimmune dysfunction - Cory was at a loss.  The blackening of his fingers was getting worse, he was swollen from head to toe and he was in excruciating pain.  Lower pressure hyperbarics was not offering any relief and with his wife’s urging, Cory went to the emergency room.  Without conducting even one test, the ER doctors immediately suggested an amputation of some fingers which Cory quickly pumped the brakes on.  He then spent the next seven days in the hospital while every test imaginable was conducted. The doctors were at a loss as everything came back fine. Finally, an infectious disease doctor informed Cory that he may have ANCA-associated Vasculitis, a terminal vasculitis that comes with full organ failure typically within months along with GPA, which comes with full renal failure, also within months.  Again, they redid the labwork and everything looked fine.  Cory left the hospital without answers but with the intention of returning home and diving deep into hyperbaric therapy with hopes of healing.  A doctor out of New York recommended three one-hour dives per day at a very high atmospheric pressure.  After 30 days on the protocol, all of his fingers had returned to their normal color, and the inflammation and pain were gone.

Today, Cory works alongside his wife Janelle full-time at Desert Moon.  They, along with their amazing kids, run the day-to-day operations and are dedicated to educating people about the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

THE FUTURE OF DESERT MOON WITH JANELLE…

In 2022, Desert Moon Hyperbarics and Wellness opened with just three modalities: hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy and Brain Tap.  While Janelle and the team love introducing the community to the world of biohacking, she says their ultimate goal is to provide precision biohacking by bridging the gap between western medicine and the various biohacking modalities.  Their recent partnership with Dr. Manoj Sharma of Elite Medical Associates is allowing Desert Moon to build out their medical side while continually adding new biohacking elements.  This allows them to offer complete medical care including in-depth comprehensive bloodwork, functional medicine, athletic recovery, surgical recovery, longevity medicine, and more.

Currently, when new clients visit Desert Moon, they begin with a hyperbaric consultation and a neural check.  This gives a baseline assessment of the nervous system and allows the team to curate the best biostacking protocols for every individual. In the future, Janelle and Cory plan to expand on this by onboarding Neurofeedback and QEEG to truly bridge the gap between their work with the Amen Clinics and their client’s journey to further fine tune protocols. This will help track the progress of patients using the modalities at Desert Moon as well as all lifestyle choices and changes.  She is constantly working on fine tuning protocols to the specific needs of individuals on a mind body level with a focus on cellular and brain health. Modalities such as hyperbaric therapy are not one-size-fits-all; every patient is different and protocols vary.

According to Janelle, working alongside Dr. Sharma has been lifechanging.  Future offerings will include Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation (EBOO) as well as exosome-based therapies.  Also on the horizon is the inclusion of additional functional and longevity testing.

Long term, both Janelle and Cory envision opening additional Desert Moon centers.  As a family, they and their children have all lived the wellness experience and watched Desert Moon grow.  It is their hope that the children will continue working alongside them in whatever capacity they feel fit.  

July 11th, Desert Moon celebrates its 3 year anniversary.  The community is invited to take part in the celebration which will begin at 4pm with a ribbon cutting at 4:30pm. Desert Moon Hyperbarics and Wellness is located at 8945 W. Post Road, Las Vegas NV 89148. 

DYLAN…

According to Dylan, his journey with Desert Moon has been an amazing one. He’s been working there, along with his family since day one and the education he has received is second to none. 

Prior to working at Desert Moon, Dylan had been consistently using hyperbaric at home to help recover from sports injuries and inflammation.  Once the center was open, he added the other modalities to his wellness routine.  Dylan’s other passion is music.  As an EDM DJ he is always on the move. Travelling and producing his own music takes a toll on both his body and mind.  He tries to remain balanced and between stacking modalities at Desert Moon, working out in the gym and staying hydrated, he seems to have it all covered.

He realizes the importance of taking care of his health and does everything he can to optimize his body.  While his main routine consists of using the hyperbaric chamber alongside red light therapy, when he experiences a bit of writer’s block or is stressed, he does use Brain Tap which helps him relax and focus.  He also uses leg compression after shows as recovery from jumping around on stage all night.  Hyperbaric is also the perfect way for Dylan to grab a nap following long nights on stage.  That allows him to get back on track and sleep better and harder.

Dylan sees his wellness journey evolving and being a constant in his life.  His future at Desert Moon is bright and he plans to continue his music career while also staying involved at the center and helping the business grow.  He is an amazing individual and has plans to help this community grow while growing his own brand.

ROBERT… 

Robert sees his wellness journey as a continuous evolution, shaped by the habits and goals he commits to each day. As he grows and learns, his routines  naturally shift toward healthier, more intentional practices that align with both his personal and professional aspirations.

By 2029, Robert plans to complete his bachelor’s degree in nursing and wrap up his collegiate wrestling career. After graduating from college in Minot, North Dakota, he intends to return to Las Vegas full-time to contribute more deeply to Desert Moon. He is passionate about health and healing, and aims to expand his knowledge in the wellness space by staying current with new approaches and techniques that can benefit the community.

Beyond wrestling, Robert also plans to pursue a competitive career in no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He’s excited to stay active, challenge himself physically, and bring that same discipline and mindset into everything he does—especially the work that his family is building at Desert Moon.

JACK…

Like his brothers, Jack is an athlete.  A few years ago, following an ankle sprain, he started hyperbaric sessions at home for healing and recovery.  Now, he is in it at least a few times a week and says it brings up his energy and just makes him feel better.  Jumping in the chamber after wrestling practice has become a routine. Jack also utilizes most of the other modalities offered at Desert Moon such as Red light therapy, Align Mat, PEMF, Brain Tap and Nano Vi.

This summer you will find Jack working at Desert Moon as a chamber attendant assisting wherever he is needed.  He has such an energy about him when talking about Desert Moon. We will be seeing even more of him in the years to come.

MAKENA MOON…

Makena Moon is the youngest of the family and the one that Desert Moon was actually named after.  In fact, when Cory and Janelle were trademarking the business name, Makena had to sign off on it which she aptly did in crayon. I met her at a Desert Moon event where she was assisting attendees and serving electrolyte-infused lemonade.  Speaking to her about wellness, she let me know that she enjoys the twice a month hyperbaric chamber sessions she shares with her mom.  She actually started diving way back to when she was in her mom’s tummy.  Makena also enjoys laying on the Align Mat and occasionally utilizing Brain Tap.  You will often find her at Desert Moon helping out and practicing the kid-friendly biohacks.