In healthcare today, where innovation often centers on the newest drugs or the latest devices, an equally profound transformation is quietly taking place in the way we approach life after cancer. For countless survivors, the battle does not end when treatment stops. The long-term effects of radiation pain, scarring, swelling, and chronic wounds remain daily reminders of what they’ve endured.
At the forefront of addressing this overlooked chapter of survivorship is Erika Jordan, DMS, EMT, CHT, CHS, Founder and Hyperbaric Director of Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center. With nearly two decades of expertise in hyperbaric medicine, Erika is redefining what it means for breast cancer survivors not just to survive, but to truly heal.
Healing Beyond Survival
Radiation therapy is one of the most effective treatments for breast cancer, saving lives and preventing recurrence. Yet, its benefits often come at a cost. Survivors can face complications like tissue necrosis, impaired wound healing, lymphedema, and reduced mobility conditions that can linger for years.
For many, the assumption is that little can be done. But Erika Jordan has dedicated her career to challenging that narrative.
“Survivorship should mean thriving, not enduring,” she emphasizes. “Radiation may save lives, but it doesn’t have to steal comfort, function, or confidence.”
Through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) an insurance-approved, evidence-based treatment Erika and her team help restore damaged tissue by delivering 100% oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure. This process stimulates new blood vessel growth, reduces inflammation, and accelerates the body’s natural healing response.
The results speak volumes: wounds close, scars soften, swelling eases, and patients reclaim movement and independence. More importantly, survivors rediscover hope.
Stories of Transformation
At her clinics in Orlando, New Smyrna Beach, and soon Leesburg, Florida, Erika has witnessed hundreds of survivors’ journeys from frustration to renewal. Many arrive after exhausting traditional treatments, discouraged by the idea that their pain or limitations are permanent.
But as they progress through HBOT, something remarkable happens:
- A wound that wouldn’t heal after reconstructive surgery finally closes.
- A woman once sidelined by swelling and pain returns to her daily activities.
- A survivor who had given up on finding relief smiles again—this time with confidence in her recovery.
“The physical healing is powerful,” Erika notes. “But the emotional healing watching someone regain their sense of self—that’s why I do this work.”
Advocacy Beyond the Clinic
Erika’s mission extends far beyond the walls of her treatment centers. For the past seven years, she has served as Operations Chairwoman of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Committee.
In this role, she organizes one of the largest community walks at Lake Eola, bringing together survivors, caregivers, and supporters in a powerful display of unity and resilience.
“Every October, I walk alongside survivors who are still facing the aftereffects of treatment,” she says. “It reminds me why awareness is so critical. People need to know that therapies like HBOT exist and that healing doesn’t have to stop once cancer treatment ends.”
Her advocacy bridges the gap between clinical innovation and community support, ensuring that breast cancer awareness is paired with real, practical solutions for survivors’ long-term well-being.
A Mission Rooted in Restoration
Erika’s path into hyperbaric medicine is one defined by both expertise and empathy. A Certified Hyperbaric Technologist and Certified Hyperbaric Specialist, she combines clinical precision with patient-first care. Her 18+ years in hyperbaric medicine have positioned her as a trusted voice in advancing HBOT’s role in survivorship, particularly for breast cancer patients navigating radiation damage.
What sets her apart is not just her technical mastery, but her commitment to holistic healing physical, emotional, and spiritual.
“My goal has always been simple,” Erika explains. “To restore healing and hope for every patient we serve. Because surviving cancer isn’t the end of the story it’s the beginning of a new chapter.”
Shaping the Future of Survivorship
As conversations around healthcare increasingly focus on innovation, Erika Jordan reminds us that sometimes the most transformative solutions are those that address unmet needs with compassion and clarity.
Her work demonstrates that innovation in medicine is not just about cutting-edge technology—it’s about restoring dignity and improving quality of life.
Through Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center and her advocacy with the American Cancer Society, Erika is championing a vision where survivorship is not about coping with limitations but about unlocking new possibilities for healing.
