Aquatic Therapy by Spring Gardens Recovery is a holistic physical and mental therapy approach as part of our overall drug and addiction treatment connecting mind, body, and spirit. Located near the Coast of Florida, we are able to utilize the plethora of wildlife, state parks, crystal blue rivers, and gulf coast to provide additional therapies for those suffering from addiction.
What Is Aquatic Therapy?
Our Aquatic Therapy programs involves performing therapeutic physical and mental therapy exercise in a pool, boat, kayak, or other aquatic setting under the supervision of qualified therapies, professionals, nurses, and licensed behavioral health technicians (BHTs).
Water whether in the oceans, rivers, lakes, or even baths can help increase creativity all the while reducing anxieties providing a calm environment. “Blue Mind” is a connection to the water that provides a mildly meditative state people fall into when they are in, near, under, or on the water. Water can additionally positively affect mind and body. The “Blue Mind Theory” is utilized by Spring Gardens Recovery to help people by using water to improve their overall well-being and state of mind. The theory and science behind Aquatic Therapy show that water increases the neurotransmitters dopamine (the “feel good” hormone), serotonin (the “happiness” hormone), and can even decrease cortisol levels (the “stress” hormone). Studies also show that the affects of water can lower pulse rate and increase overall calmness in individuals. Some of the different kinds of Aquatic Therapy provides by Spring Gardens Recovery include:
All of these therapies aid people during and after detox services as well as after rehab.
How Does Aquatic Therapy Help During Treatment?
Aquatic Therapy for addiction treatment in Florida provides individuals with helpful exercises and experiences that help to alleviate the physical deterioration and mental stress that is caused by prolonged substance abuse. Additionally, this form of therapy harnesses the physical properties of water such as buoyancy, resistance, and hydrostatic pressure to facilitate healing and physical fitness without the strain of weight bearing activities. Nature therapy has been proven to help people recovering from substance abuse who also have mental health conditions that drive their addiction. Our Aquatic Therapy helps alleviate various symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and other trauma disorders. One study shows that people who live on or near bodies of water are 22% less likely to report anxiety and depression symptoms so it only makes sense to incorporate Aquatic Therapy as one of our many approaches to treating individuals. Nature intrinsically has a contemplative effect, whether you are surrounded by fresh air, open skies, trees, or bodies of water it can help one to think deeply about their life. We leverage Aquatic Therapy to help those battling drug and alcohol addiction by providing mindfulness techniques in the setting of nature.
The goal of aquatic therapy is to help people lower stress, providing opportunities for mindfulness while boasting opportunities for physical well-being all of which are essential parts on the path to recovery.
Helping you Overcome Addiction with a Holistic Approach.
Many Florida Rehabs and Florida Detox centers provide addiction treatment programs. However at Spring Gardens Recovery we go beyond the traditional to give every opportunity and therapy to help the individual suffering from addiction. Our goal is to provide you more than just a “standard” service but give individuals the resources that they need to overcome not only detox but also avoid addiction relapse.
Spring Gardens Recovery takes addiction treatment services to the next level, which is possible thanks to our fully licensed staff members and innovative approach to holistic drug and alcohol treatment. We strive to create unique treatment programs for every individual who visits our facility. Beyond our Aquatic Therapy we offer a wide range of Therapies, from Standard Medical Treatment to Experiential and Holistic Therapies including:
- Medical detox program
- Music Therapy
- Art therapy
- Yoga therapy
- Reflexology
- Meditation therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Traditional therapy
Learn more about how aquatic therapy can benefit you during addiction treatment. Find drug and alcohol treatment in Tampa, Florida that you can count on at Spring Gardens Recovery. Call us today at (866) 244-9556.
