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Floatation Therapy
Cherry Floatation is a complementary therapy centre specialising in floatation therapy, we are the first and only floatation therapy centre in North Wales and Chester, Cheshire, we do not use a float tank, we use a float room which is very different! watch our video on here to see just how wonderful it can be. Floatation Therapy known as REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy) is quite simply the most incredible means of stress relief and relaxation available.
The 10” of highly concentrated mineral salt solution creates an environment similar to the dead sea which enables the individual to float effortlessly on the top, just like a cork! As the water is heated to skin temperature It is virtually impossible to distinguish between parts of the body that are in contact with the water and those that aren’t, thus creating the illusion of floating in air.
Unless you are an astronaut this is the only situation you will encounter where your body is completely free from the forces of gravity...every single muscle in the body is allowed to totally relax in secure tranquillity.
Sensory Deprivation Therapy
Scientists estimate that up to 90% of the brain's normal workload is caused by the effects of routine environmental stimulation. Floatation eliminates external physical stimuli creating a pure state of "sensory" relaxation". As the body is now totally supported there is little for the brain to do and every muscle is allowed to totally relax. This in turn balances the brain: that is reduces the activity in the left (logical) side of the brain and increases activity in the right (creative) side, for the first time both sides of your brain are in total harmony.
Large amounts of endorphins (the body's natural opiate) are released by the brain as it relaxes deeply into the theta state (normally experienced only during deep meditation or just before falling asleep and on waking), relieving fatigue and chronic pain.
Unique Float Room
The relaxation response of floatation stimulates the body's own powers of healing and regeneration. The effects are cumulative - so that every time you float you strengthen your body's resistance to the effects of stress, illness or injury, therefore the more you float the better it gets.....
One hour of floating has the restorative effects of 4 hours of sleep!
EXTENSIVE RESEARCH HAS SHOWN FLOATATION THERAPY CAN:
| INTENSE RELAXATION & RELIEF OF STRESS | IMPROVE THE CONDITION OF THE SKIN & DETOXIFY THE SYSTEM |
| PAIN RELIEF FOR OLD INJURIES (BACK ACHE ETC), ARTHRITIS & MUSCULAR RELIEF |
GREATLY ASSISTS SLEEP DEPRIVATION |
| PROMOTES FAST RECOVERY FROM SPORTS INJURIES & ENHANCES PERFORMANCE | FOCUSES THE MIND, IMPROVING CONCENTRATION & CREATIVITY |
| LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE & HEART-RATE | BENEFICIAL EFFECT WITH PHOBIAS, DEPRESSION & ADDICTION |
| OFFERS A SAFE, CALMING & SUPPORTIVE THERAPY THROUGHOUT PREGNANCY |
INCREASES CIRCULATION & BOOSTS ENERGY LEVELS |
Late night openings Tuesday and Thursday
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