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Benefits of Float Therapy in Winter

Retreat from the busy world as you lay in pod of epsom salt water heated to body temperature and float into deep relaxation.A sensory deprivation tank, also known as isolation tanks or float tanks, provide a unique experience that stimulates relaxation, detoxification and therapeutic benefits.Here 6 Benefits Of Float Therapy In Winter:1) Increased immune function and overall wellbeing Although an improved immune system is related to health benefits associated with floati...

5 Physio Tips to Prevent Winter Sports Injury

1) Warm up: It is always important to make sure our muscles and joints are ready for activity, and in the cooler months it might take a little more effort. Some body weight exercises, a brisk walk before running, and some gentle dynamic stretching are good ways to warm up before heading out and getting active. This only needs to take a few minutes, but can save you the misfortune of pulling a muscle! Our physios are always happy to guide you through something specific to your needs. 2) Ease in t...

What conditions does acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture and TCM are a complete health care system. There are very few conditions that do not benefit from a course of acupuncture or TCM. It is possible to combine both Western and Eastern medicine in the management of your condition, and we work closely with treatment providers including your physiotherapist and GP.The following list of conditions that acupuncture and TCM can treat is based on recommendations from the World Health Organisation.Musculo-skeletal – lower back pain, join...

How does Float Therapy work?

What is a sensory deprivation tank (isolation tank)? A sensory deprivation tank, also called an isolation tank or flotation tank, is used for restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST). It is a dark, soundproof tank that is filled with a foot or less of salt water.Imagine floating through space, weightless. Imagine that all sensations of sight, sound, temperature—even the light stress of supporting your own body—have simply slipped away.Now imagine that all you have to do to...

What is Float Therapy like?

This was the beginning of my experience trying out sensory deprivation therapy, otherwise known as float therapy....

Benefits of Floating

If you’ve ever drawn a bath at the end of a long day to ease sore muscles, found physical and mental relaxation when swimming laps, or sought relief in the calm waters of a lake or the rhythmic waves of the ocean, you know the power that water can have in relieving physical and psychological tension. Floatation therapy harnesses that essential power and combines it with the deeply relaxing properties of magnesium, and the calming, centering capabilities of restricted environmental stimula...