Gary Barlow leaves lasting impression on staff at Dublin oxygen therapy clinic
Gary Barlow thrilled staff at an oxygen therapy clinic in Dublin when he dropped by to avail of their services this week.
The Take That singer visited Amber Oxygen for a series of sessions, and 'fell in love with the experience.'
Oxygen therapy is said to help support performers take care of their singing voice.
Taking to Instagram, the clinic said they were 'privileged and honoured' to welcome the 54-year-old into their Northern Cross based clinic.
'We feel truly privileged and honoured to have had the wonderful Gary Barlow with us at the clinic this week while he was on tour here in Ireland.
'Mr. Barlow attended a series of oxygen therapy sessions and absolutely fell in love with the experience.
'Oxygen therapy is a fantastic support for vocalists,' the post continued, outlining some of the reported benefits: 'it enhances oxygenation throughout the body, helps reduce inflammation, promotes recovery of the vocal cords, and prepares the body and mind for the demands of intensive performances.'
The clinic said they were 'genuinely overwhelmed by Mr. Barlow's simple, warm, and gracious visits.'
'His kindness and humility touched all of us here, and it has been an absolute joy to support him as he brought his incredible energy and music to Ireland.
The post went on to thank Mr Barlow for trusting them and inspiring 'everyone around you with not only your talent but also your wonderful spirit.'
Gary clearly left a lasting impression on the staff at the clinic as well as their CEO Ingrida Markovskiene who posed for a picture with the singer.
Dressed casually in a beige hoody and dark trousers, the pair stood side by side in front of one of the hyperbaric oxygen chambers.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves inhaling pure oxygen while sitting inside a pressurised chamber for an hour.
Gary Barlow was in Dublin this week as he brought his brand new solo tour The Songbook Tour 2025' to Killarney, Belfast and Dublin where he played the 3Olympia Theatre this weekend.
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