Veterans are among those who benefit the most from the unique combination of benefits that floating and sensory deprivation offer. In combination with other traditional therapies, it can be an incredible tool for unwinding the effects of PTSD and its many co-factors – such as depression and anxiety – in addition to aiding recovery from traumatic brain injuries, concussions and blast-induced neurotrauma. The large transdermal (via skin) exposure of magnesium-rich Epsom salts is also one of the most effective ways of physically de-stressing the body and helping return it to peak performance. There’s even some preliminary evidence suggesting that neurological changes that occur during a float – stimulation of the nucleus accumbens, the dopamine center, with simultaneous de-activation of the medial prefrontal cortex, where (often compulsive) decisions are made – may aid in recovery from addictive behaviors that often follow sufferers of PTSD.
Many vets find the solitude of the float tank environment – specifically, not having to talk to anyone about their experiences – to be a refreshingly different and comfortable space for processing their personal thoughts and memories.
- Trigger-Free Self Therapy
- Natural Neurochemistry Reset
- Safe Space For PTSD Processing
- Effective Concussion & TBI Management
- Zero Gravity Environment
- Improved Sleep & Mental Relaxation
- Increased Serotonin & Dopamine
- Increased Endorphins for Pain Relief
- SEAL-Endorsed Superlearning Tool
- No Drugs, Judgements or Psychotherapists
The following video captures what the experience of floating can be like for many veterans, and also contains interviews with veterans and others who use floating to deal with PTSD, TBIs and concussions. There are some representative quick-cuts of combat scenes in the first two minutes; if that is triggering, you can skip forward to 2:40 for interviews with veterans.
10% Military Discount
The active military and veteran community is one that Oly Float really loves to serve. Veterans are in the “sweet spot” of beneficial gain from floating, and are often highly underserved by the existing institutions available to them, or the traditional solutions that are made available (typically pharmacology and psychotherapy) just don’t work for them. We also realize that veterans often find themselves in a lower economic bracket due the physical and psychological issues afflicting their transition back into civilian life.
We want to make floating, as a tool, as accessible as possible, and so we offer a 10% discount on all our services. This applies to not just single services, but also to our already heavily-discounted packages and memberships.
Veterans Float Fund – Pay It Forward Program
Oly Float is proud to offer a pay-it-forward program for our active and veteran military service men and women, and actively collaborates with Sound Sound Veterans Partnership to help veterans discover floating as one of the therapies available to them.
Active military and veterans are among those who benefit the most from the unique combination of benefits that floating and sensory deprivation offer. In combination with other traditional therapies, it can be an incredible tool for unwinding the effects of PTSD and its many co-factors, such as depression and anxiety. Additionally, the large transdermal (via skin) exposure of magnesium-rich Epsom salts is one of the most effective ways of physically de-stressing the body. Many vets find the solitude of the float tank environment to be a refreshingly different and comfortable space for processing their personal thoughts.