112 33 http://www.truerest.com/images/theme_images/rss_logo.jpg http://www.truerest.com/index.php en nick@truerest.com Copyright 2011 2011-11-29T00:23:28+00:00 http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/kelly_-_pain_study_from_7_10_pain_lvl_to_3_10/ http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/kelly_-_pain_study_from_7_10_pain_lvl_to_3_10/#When:00:23:28Z Kelly came into True REST with a 7/10 in pain from chronic fibromyalsia. Her pain levels dropped constantly during the sessions and she got several hours of relief. Mid way through her pain levels bounced back up and then came back down again. At the end of the 7 Floats she was at a 3/10 in pain. 2011-11-29T00:23:28+00:00 http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/linda_-_pain_study_zero_pain_in_pod_-_20_decrease_overall_pain/ http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/linda_-_pain_study_zero_pain_in_pod_-_20_decrease_overall_pain/#When:03:37:53Z Linda came in at a 10/10 in pain. She got full relief in the Pod, absolutely no pain and upon exiting the session was down 20%. 2011-11-28T03:37:53+00:00 http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/susan_pain_study_fibomyalsia_arthritis_relief/ http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/susan_pain_study_fibomyalsia_arthritis_relief/#When:03:33:59Z Susan came into True REST Float Spa with fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic fatigue and headaches. She had a 40% decrease in pain after one Float and her headache was gone 2011-11-28T03:33:59+00:00 http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/sara_-_pain_study_massive_decrease_in_pain_after_having_her_baby/ http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/sara_-_pain_study_massive_decrease_in_pain_after_having_her_baby/#When:03:32:55Z Sara came in with severe back pain and feet pain after having her baby. By the end of the sessions the feet pain was nearly gone and the back pain was down 50%. 2011-11-28T03:32:55+00:00 http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/matt_-_pain_study_help_with_back_injury/ http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/matt_-_pain_study_help_with_back_injury/#When:03:28:03Z Matt got a consistent drop in pain by 50% per Float. Relief lasted 6 to 8 hours each Float. 2011-11-28T03:28:03+00:00 http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/jeremy_gilbert_from_yelp.com/ http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/jeremy_gilbert_from_yelp.com/#When:22:33:31Z I think it helps to do a little research online and get an idea of what this floatation tank stuff is all about instead of just walking in and jumping in head first. You are laying in a tank of Epson water, if you want to spend the entire hour focusing on the fact that you’re in the dark, naked, lying in water, it’s weird, and you’re spending money on it, then you probably won’t get much out of it. Google “isolation tanks” and “benefits of Epson salts”. Also, check out a few YouTube videos, especially from Joe Rogan http://y2u.be/KeqmKwsvM58. Like he says, “LET GO”. I go into the pod thinking “this is mind and body therapy” and letting my mind relax and wander. I take advantage of the oxygen bar before and after if possible. I also take a long hot shower before and after the float. It is good to clean off all of the body’s oils and get real clean before going in and washing the Epson water off after, and hot showers just feel good! I also relax and slow down my thoughts, start taking deep slow Yoga type breaths before the float, and focus my thoughts on drifting off out of reality for a few. John C. Lilly, a medical practitioner and neuro-psychiatrist, developed the flotation tank in 1954 use to take psychedelics like LSD and Ketamine before going in an isolation tank. I am not sure this is such a good idea to experiment with hard hallucinogens at a place of business / public place but an interesting idea. Getting in the tank I feel like Mork from that 70’s show Mork and Mindy when he comes to Earth in a big white egg (pod), http://y2u.be/EbEBErvW-Uc HA! I have found that the first 10-15 minutes I am still a little distracted on the whole laying down in a pod experience. Then after 10-15 minutes I start to wander off and trip out a little about whatever is on my mind and sometimes have had dreams, but not sleeping, so I still remember everything when I leave. You know when your session is over when the water filtration kicks on like a waterfall / alarm clock. I have always left the spa feeling calm, relaxed, and de-stressed. It is hard at first to be awake and not take in any audio, visual, and touch senses. The music may seem like a good idea but I like the idea of giving the senses a break from outside distractions, so I go without. I try to embrace the fact that I don’t have to focus on those senses and let my thoughts run wild. Think about it, ever met a blind person and noticed that because of sight loss they have a very acute sense of hearing? Well what about loss of sight, hearing, and touch? The mind can relax and focus on other processes like inner thoughts, ideas, dreams, or if nothing else just take a break from the everyday sensory input. It would be cool if True Rest had an unlimited monthly package for under $100 so I could go more. But, compared to buying my own tank, finding a place to store it, maintenance, buying 1,000 lbs. of Epson salts every 6 months, and running water and electricity to the pod all day then I guess the package prices aren’t too bad. True Rest Spa is in an easy to find, safe location, just off the 101 with plenty of parking. I can usually get an appointment same day which is convenient, and the facility looks to be well kept and clean. The staff has always been kind and courteous. I usually bring my own towel to save a few bucks and my iPod / headphones to listen to some chill music while watching the fish tank at the oxygen bar before and after the float. Say hello to this guy next time you are in http://flic.kr/p/9kFiJn Float… float onnnnn Float onnnnn, float onnnnn 2011-05-16T22:33:31+00:00 http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/patti_boyce_phoenix/ http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/patti_boyce_phoenix/#When:17:53:59Z Have done two floats and both have been wonderful. Very relaxing. I love the feeling of being in the warm water, in the dark and in peace. It does take me about 10 minutes to get my mind to calm down, it feels very “antsy” at first but then all of a sudden the time flies and the session is over! Extra benefit of very soft skin afterwards. Wish I could somehow do this everyday! I have posted my experiences on my facebook page and others are very intrigued. Hope they will make it in to enjoy the experience. 2011-02-10T17:53:59+00:00 http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/melanie_bingham/ http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/melanie_bingham/#When:03:14:31Z After many months of wanting, I finally was able to make the drive from Casa Grande. It is definitely worth it. I suffer from an old auto wreck injury and severe tendonitis and it helped immensely. I do have to say my first night of sleep was more REM sleep than deep sleep, but the following few days were great. I had to travel 2 days… after for work, and it definitely relieved a lot of unwanted stress prior to. I highly recommend for anyone with injuries, just plain stress, and in need of relaxation. I agree that next time I would like to have music the whole time but it was still wonderful either way. Thank you True Rest and team, you guys are very welcoming and truly take great interest in how I felt after. I will be back!! 2010-11-03T03:14:31+00:00 http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/scott_mielke_peoria_az/ http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/scott_mielke_peoria_az/#When:17:31:49Z “This is my favorite discovery of something new and exciting in quite some time and am so glad that I found it!” I have quickly become a HUGE fan of True Rest! I did a two hour float last night and continue to be impressed with the quality of my experience. I always go with the intention of staying awake because I use this as meditation time—I can sleep at home. The quality and level of my meditation experience only gets better with each float. I continue to sing the praises of this establishment to anyone who will listen and my hope is that they will experience first hand like I have. The staff at True Rest are so friendly and easy to work with. And even though it’s a 30 minute drive one way for my floats, my commute time is so easy because I am SO looking forward to what awaits me. This is my favorite discovery of something new and exciting in quite some time and am so glad that I found it! 2010-09-09T17:31:49+00:00 http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/debra_colbert_phoenix/ http://www.truerest.com/index.php/site/debra_colbert_phoenix/#When:20:30:17Z “I came out refreshed and felt very good all day.” My first visit was interesting, I liked that the soap/shampoo/ear plugs, blow dryer, lotions and vasoline were available for me. I liked the pod, although I felt odd at first, I got comfortable quickly, I actually almost fell asleep 3 times and noticed that my respiratory rate dropped substantially, I was breathing very deeply, which I guess is a sign that I was really relaxed. At first my neck was stiff from me thinking I had to keep my head from going under the water. Once I built my trust that I wasn’t going under the relaxation state was easier to get to. I turned the lights out, which I thought would freak me out, but it was okay, I knew where the switch was if I needed it. The time went quickly, it didn’t feel like an hour. I felt like I was in my own private world, I felt safe and it was so completely quiet. I came out refreshed and felt very good all day. The staff member who helped me was professional, knowledgeable and courteous. I bought two gift cards for others to try it too! I will definately go back. Next time, I will take a turbo twisty for my wet hair, some detangler/conditioner and a round brush. I am eager to see how I sleep tonight. 2010-09-05T20:30:17+00:00