FLOATING IN THE NEWS
Whether it is a story connected to The Float Zone or in a certain segment of the news or publications, we want to keep you informed about floating. You will see how floating is an important part of the metro RVA community and the world.
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Recent News about Floating
"Pay Attention: What I discovered from sensory deprivation." - John Dickerson, CBS News "This Morning"
"The Hype of Sensory Deprivation Tanks is Real. Here's Why." - Julia Savacool, Men's Journal
The Float Zone
"Chiropractor floats new therapy venture [The Float Zone] in West End" - Richmond BizSense.com
"Floating Focus: Are there health benefits to sensory deprivation pods and flotation?" - Tim Wenzell, Richmond Magazine, Oct. 2016.
“I Tried Floating in a Sensory Deprivation Tank and Here’s What It Taught Me About Myself.” - Annakeara Stinson, Elite Daily, June 2018.
“Adventures in Wellness: The Joy of Floating” - Cherie Blazer, Boomer Connections, April 2019
Dr. David Berv, co-owner of The Float Zone
-Unique golf training and swing analysis work featured in Virginia Golfer - Nov/Dec. '07, Jan/Feb '09, and May/Jun '09,
-Voted "Best Doctor" in Style Weekly's Best of Richmond 2016
Athletic and Sports Recovery
"[New England] Patriots Keep Floatation Therapy throughout Run to Super Bowl" - csnne.com
"Olympic Champions like Aly Raisman are hooked on "float therapy" - bravotv.com
"Chicago Cubs already getting good use out of new facilities" - ESPN.com
"Why The Golden State Warriors Spend Hours Floating in Salt Water Every Other Week" - Stack.com
Meditation
"Is Floating the New Meditation?" - yogajournal.com
Science
"Beneficial effects of treatment with sensory isolation in flotation-tank as a preventive health-care intervention – a randomized controlled pilot trial" - Journal of the International Society for Complementary Medicine Research, October 25, 2014 by Anette Kjellgren and Jessica Westman.
"Floating Away: The Science of Sensory Deprivation Therapy" - Discover Magazine
Stress Relief
"Floating: It's For Real, It's Good for You, And It's Not Just For Hippies" - breakingmuscle.com
Veterans Issues
“Veterans are finding peace from PTSD through ‘Float Therapy’” - healthnutnews.com
Women's Health
"Five Reasons to Float In a Sensory Deprivation Tank" - Harper's Bazaar
“Women & Floatation Therapy – A Match made in Heaven?” - usupdates.com
“Treating PMS with Floatation Therapy” - oneworldherald.com
“Coming to your senses” - Self Magazine Mindfulness Special Issue