“Built from Grit: How One Man Turned Adversity into Innovation”
Scott Aadal is, at his core, a technical problem-solver. His journey began as a teenager, when he became known as “Scuba Scott — anything underwater but paint.” That early passion for the ocean led him to become a dive instructor and later a commercial and rescue diver, where he gained firsthand experience with pressurized environments and hyperbaric systems.
In 1992, Scott founded STC from a motel room in Marathon Key, Florida. With no partners, outside financing, or debt, he grew the telecommunications company from the ground up to a high-eight-figure company before a private acquisition in 2002. He went on to build Spark Factory, a successful digital marketing agency (2005–2019), and later Virginia SEO Pros, helping businesses grow through data-driven marketing strategies.
Though recognized by Top Doctor Magazine for his contributions to wellness innovation, Scott is not a physician—he simply understands people. His empathy and drive to improve lives inspired his transition into wellness technology, where he applies a lifetime of technical and business expertise to help others achieve optimal health.
As a founder of Hyperbaric Health Int’l and creator of the OxyEdge™ line of hyperbaric chambers, Scott has led the development of industry-leading systems such as the OxyEdge Quantum, Orbit, Elite, and Slim. Each design reflects his core principles of precision engineering, comfort, and safety—bridging the gap between clinical performance and home wellness.
In 2026, Hyperbaric Health Int’l and its partners are planning U.S.-based manufacturing facilities dedicated to the production of next-generation wellness technologies. Taking advantage of American Steel Initiatives. These facilities will strengthen domestic manufacturing, create American jobs, and ensure higher quality control and faster innovation cycles within the growing wellness industry. With certified ISO 13485, ISO 14001, Hyperbaric Health Int’l will be leading the way to a transformation in wellness worldwide.
The global wellness industry is undergoing unprecedented expansion, projected to grow from $5.6 trillion in 2024 to more than $8.5 trillion by 2030, according to data from the Global Wellness Institute. This growth is fueled by increasing public awareness of preventive health, longevity science, and holistic recovery technologies like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red-light therapy, and hydrogen wellness systems. As consumers shift from reactive healthcare to proactive self-optimization, innovative wellness solutions are moving from clinics into homes and performance centers worldwide. Scott’s vision for U.S.-based manufacturing aligns perfectly with this transformation—bridging clinical-grade technology with accessible wellness design to meet the rising demand for safe, effective, and American-made health technologies.
A self-taught engineer and entrepreneur with multiple technical certifications, Scott’s journey has been defined by perseverance. After a life-changing motorcycle accident in 2001 that forced him to relearn how to walk, his determination to overcome adversity became the foundation of his personal motto: “I can.”
With that same spirit, Scott continues to lead Hyperbaric Health as a trusted partner for clinics, wellness centers, and individuals worldwide—driven by a mission to make advanced hyperbaric and wellness technology accessible to all.