about
Immersion Therapy is an innovative exercise-based therapy where freedom of movement is achieved for everyone in a weightless underwater environment. Immersion Therapy is award-winning, and evidence based with services utilising SCUBA equipment to create unique, individualised experiences tailored to meet the diverse needs and goals of our participants.
We are not just about SCUBA diving; we focus on the therapeutic and clinical benefits the underwater world offers.
From improving mobility and muscle conditioning to fostering increased self-esteem and social skills, over 10,000 sessions of Immersion Therapy have been delivered.
Our approach is underpinned by Immersion Therapy’s™ core values – Inclusion, Dignity, and Responsibility. We are Gentle, Kind, and Brave, committed to liberating the human spirit, improving clinical outcomes and opening up opportunities regardless of physical or intellectual abilities. Discover the profound difference Immersion Therapy™ can make in your journey towards health and happiness.
The science behind the success
You might ask, what makes Immersion Therapy™ so effective? The answer lies in the powerful combination of a weightless environment and the psychological benefits of immersion.
Underwater, the effects of gravity lessen, providing individuals with an unprecedented level of mobility. This weightless state can aid in muscle conditioning and improved mobility, especially beneficial for those living with physical disabilities or injuries.
On the psychological side, the tranquillity and sensory deprivation offered by the underwater environment can foster a sense of calm and peace. It has shown positive impacts on conditions like anxiety, depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Ready to explore the benefits of a weightless world? For more information or to come and join us underwater today.
Who is Immersion Therapy for?
At its core Immersion Therapy is an exercise and rehabilitation service but with the twist of the using SCUBA equipment to enable full body immersion. This enables Immersion Therapy to be accessed by a broad range of people. Services have been provided to children and adults living with physical and intellectual disabilities, people with injuries, and those living with serious medical conditions.
To date, Immersion Therapy services have been provided to people living with (but not exclusive to):
- Complete and incomplete spinal cord injuries C4–L1
- Single and multiple limb amputations
- Acquired Brain Injuries (ABIs) Mild–Severe
- Neurological conditions such as Cerebral Palsy level 1–4
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Stroke
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Dwarfism
- Soft tissue injuries
- Back aches, sprains and/or strains
- Workplace injuries.
Leon’s Story
Watch Leon’s first experience with Determined2’s Immersion Therapy™ Service at Adelaide Aquatic Centre. A special thanks to Leon and his family for sharing his story. We also extend our gratitude to the dedicated staff of Immersion Therapy and video production credit to David Wolfe-Barry from RTWSA.
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Ready to explore the benefits of a weightless world? For more information or to come and join us underwater today.