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G'day Float Art Car Enthusiasts!

29/12/2023

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I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all our clients who swung by the clinic to witness the mesmerising creation that was the Float Art Car. Massive thanks to everyone who tagged #FloatArtCar on social media and a special shoutout to those who scored a 90-minute float for free – you’re absolute champions!

Firstly, let me give a massive thumbs up to the genius behind this whole project – Dino, the artistic creator of the Float Art Car design. This local legend poured his heart and soul into crafting this beauty, dedicating a solid week to bring his vision to life. You're seriously missing out if you haven't checked out his other local artworks. Take a squiz at them here!
During the tumultuous COVID lockdowns, Dino conceived the Float Art Car to not only add a splash of vibrancy to our community but also to get people involved in the fantastic world of floating. I’m sure you’ll agree, he totally nailed it!

Now, I've gotta be honest. While the project was somewhat successful, we were hoping to see a bit more action at the clinic. It would've been great to have more of you dive into the floating experience (pun intended!) with the awesome incentive we had going – a free 90-minute float for those who tagged #FloatArtCar. But hey, we appreciate each and every one of you who did take advantage, THANK YOU!
For those who missed out on seeing the Float Art Car live and in full Technicolor, fear not, we've got a slide shows that capture the transformation from a blank yellow taxi cab canvas to a riot of bright, vibrant colors. It was truly a visual feast for the eyes!
And for the sentimental souls out there, we've also got a slideshow showcasing the Float Art Car's bittersweet farewell as it made its way to the car wreckers. It's a journey worth reminiscing.
If you haven't had your fill of all things Float Art Car, make sure to check out our other blog posts related to this mind-blowing concept. We've covered everything from the history of art cars to the legendary BMW art cars (which is where the idea originated from my business mentor, Dr Marc Dussault, a.ka. The Exponential Growth Strategist and BMW owner/aficionado) and explored the beautiful connection between floatation therapy and art. Oh, and don't miss our take on graffiti as art rather than vandalism – it's a hot topic!
So once again, a massive thank you to all of you who made the Float Art Car such a wonderful community experience.

Keep spreading your positivity, keep floating your stress and frustrations away, and stay tuned for more adventures from your preferred Floatation location.
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Graffiti: As Art Rather Than Vandalism

18/5/2022

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Hand painted Volkswagen - Source
Graffiti is described as writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti, which has existed since ancient times, can range from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings.
 
Graffiti has become a controversial subject as some regard it as an art form while others think of it as vandalism. In fact, in most countries, marking or painting property without permission is considered by civic authorities and property owners as defacement and vandalism. Vandalism is a punishable crime in some countries as the use of graffiti by street gangs to mark territory is not permitted. Graffiti is seen as a growing urban "problem" for many cities in industrialized countries where it is thought to be an eyesore or a blight on the community.
 
However, attitudes towards graffiti began to change throughout the 20th century, and today it is now often referred to as “Urban Street Art”. Graffiti’s roots and evolution from art crime has made it an important part of our history, encouraging people to embrace the artwork depicted in their city. People who create graffiti consider themselves artists who express themselves on the public canvas producing some of the most imaginative, beautiful and poignant street art, with the blessing of property owners and communities. 
 
Some graffiti is considered to be similar to community murals and imparts a sense of pride within the community. Street art is used to decorate empty public spaces to make people feel more involved in the social life of the community.
 
In Australia, many cities now have designated areas or walls exclusively for graffitists in an effort to reduce vandalism. For example, students at the Camperdown Campus of the University of Sydney are able to tag, advertise, poster, and create "art" at the "Graffiti Tunnel" located there; this discourages petty vandalism but encourages artists to take their time to produce great art, without worrying about being caught or arrested for vandalism or trespassing.
 
Some cities, including Amsterdam and Berlin, embrace graffiti as a cultural asset and tourists are given tours of the highlights. London is said to be one of the world’s largest locations for collectable street art; local artists have decorated areas with captivating artwork. 
 
Graffiti can have a strong social as well as political connotation in many parts of the world and can be a reflection of the country’s culture as it attracts more people to view the creative, colourful displays which were inspired by the artists. 
 
For many people who are members of both the art and design communities’ graffiti has provided them with a steppingstone to the art world. Many artists have made careers creating graffiti for skateboard, apparel, and shoe design for companies such as DC Shoes, Adidas, Rebel8 and Osiris.
Famous Graffiti Art
Banksy is considered the most famous graffiti artist to this day; his iconic artwork has been regularly featured in London and his works which include political and social commentary, have appeared on streets, walls, and bridges throughout the world.

An Australian record has been set for the sale of a Banksy print with the anonymous artist’s Love Is In the Air in 2003. It was sold at auction for nearly $200,000 by an in America. The image is one of Banksy’s best-known contemporary resonance painted on a wall near Beit Sahour, a Palestinian town on the West Bank.
Dino the Graffiti Artist
When it comes to graffiti, the vandalism question will always come up, but in reality, it’s rare to see graffiti that doesn’t add something to its environment. For street artists who rise to the top, it’s all about social conscience, commentary, criticism, humour, talent and thoughtfulness. The debate considering graffiti as good or bad for cities is ongoing and will continue for some time but despite the negativity, the future of graffiti looks bright as the evolution from crime to art continues to be acknowledged around the world.
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I’ve had the privilege of watching first-hand Dino’s work which he created around the local area in Bellfield and Ivanhoe.

Dino is a street and graffiti artist from Colombia who lives in Melbourne. Unfortunately the image below was graffitied and as as result had to replace it by Dino tilt mural.
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Astronaut Mural - Heidelberg
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Dino Tilt Mural - Heidelberg​
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Mural - Ivanho​e
I loved his work and asked if he would be interested in doing some work for me converting the yellow ex-taxi car into an artistic artwork piece.
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Ex-taxi car washed and ready to be transformed
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Dino ready to get started on the transformation of the car
The inspiration for the Art Car came from the BMW Art Car Series. I wanted Dino to come up with a design relating to floating which would help encourage people to come visit the clinic.
 
If you come past the clinic I invite you to come and see the float art car for yourself.
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Floatation Therapy and Art

9/5/2022

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Enhance your creativity
Research has indicated how floating can enhance creativity and help us to see things differently. We can use the float tank as a tool to heal our bodies, but the floating experience can also provide inspiration and you will be amazed at what your mind is capable of creating when it’s free from the constant distractions of the outside world.

Do you know one of the most talked-about benefits of floatation therapy is its effect on our creativity? Many artists claim they have been inspired and their creativity has been boosted after they’ve had a float session. These artists include those working across various genres as well as those involved in scientific research. They’ve claimed floatation therapy has been crucial in getting their creative juices flowing.

This flow of creativity often happens by you just slowing down, enjoying the calm by gaining perspective and appreciating the moment. It’s true that sometimes, doing nothing, like floating, can put you in a state of profound relaxation which results in the restoration of your creative spirit. This is particularly true and especially relevant to artists as the float sessions create the atmosphere or environment of doing nothing, enabling them to detach, unplug, and stimulate a new view of the world and of self.

Studies have shown there is a link between sensory deprivation and creativity. There appears to be a noticeable increase in creativity caused by sensory deprivation. Researchers found ideas generated directly after a float session appear to be more creative than the ideas gathered during our normal work hours. ​
The benefits of floatation therapy
There are many benefits of floatation therapy, some of which are far-reaching, but the most universally appealing benefit is floating’s a tendency to enhance creativity, learning, and memory. Whether you are a student, artist or a working professional, we are predisposed to enjoying the experience of a boost in our ability to think, learn, and solve problems. Floating can do just that: studies show the time you spend in a float tank enhances your cognitive powers. Floating provides you with an extreme form of rest which is achieved because all external sources of distraction are removed; this appears to increase the positive effects of letting your default mode take over.

You can use floatation to explore your creative being and deeper self by using your time in the float tank to tune out the outside world. Since your body isn’t fighting gravity and your brain isn’t busy trying to process hundreds of sensations all at once, your mind is left free to explore and visualise rather amazing things and ideas.

Floating can be a unique way for you to break through creative blockages to find new inspiration to enhance your creativity. When your brain recognises it is being starved of stimulation it then begins to create new thoughts and ideas; some people begin to see colours or hear music, some feel themselves spinning around even though they aren’t actually moving. 
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Floating is not only beneficial to our physical bodies, but it also helps expand and inspire our minds. 
During your float session, your brain goes from highly conscious alpha and beta waves to solid theta waves—what you would normally have right before falling asleep and just after waking up. Normally we only experience these theta waves for a few minutes but this extended theta period helps us to visualise better, sometimes giving us vivid mental images. The theta state can last for several minutes in a float tank without the loss of consciousness and is a beneficial tool we can use for enhanced creativity and problem-solving. 
One of the coolest advantages of floating is how much it boosts creativity and nurtures inspiration and clarity. After floating in complete isolation, your senses are heightened… colours are more vibrant, the scents more aromatic, and the food tastes better.
​So, if you’re looking to give a boost to your creativity then you should try floatation therapy today!
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BMW Art Cars: A Colourful History

19/4/2022

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BMW art cars can race, are works of art and are priceless. They have been the highlights of BMW’s unique and diverse car collection for more than 40 years. There are a total of 19 BMW Art Cars created since 1975, in collaboration with renowned international artists.
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Hervé Poulain, a French auctioneer and hobby race car driver, was the inventor of BMW art cars. In 1975 he came up with the idea of having a race car designed by an artist when he dreamed of competing in the 24-hour race at Le Mans, because he wanted to do so in an artist-designed racing car that was a super sports car - the BMW Motorsport GmbH which was created three years earlier. 

When BMW recognised the potential of what they thought was Poulain’s crazy idea, they had a BMW 3.0 CSL painted by the American sculptor Alexander Calder. Nobody could have foreseen what would emerge from this: the world’s most consistent combination of automobiles and art designed by well-known artists using their own ideas. 

A number of different artists transformed the BMWs into works of art using a wide range of graphic and artistic techniques on production vehicles: from pure racers to rare sports cars. The results were amazing: no two vehicles are alike and it was left to each artist to choose the technology and design which suited them – no restrictions or specifications. 
Take a look at these 19 BMW art cars
Here are the artists who designed the 19 BMW Art Cars​
1. Alexander Calder / BMW 3.0 CSL / 1975
The first BMW car to be designed in what became their legendary art series. Poulain actually drove the car in the Le Mans 24-hour race himself and although he didn’t finish, the response to the colourful Calder-mobile was phenomenal.
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BMW 3.0 CSL - Source
2. Frank Stella / BMW 3.0 CSL / 1976
One year later, Calder’s compatriot Frank Stella took on a BMW 3.0 CSL, which also took part in the Le Mans endurance race and designed the second car in the BMW Art Cars series. It was a special honour for Stella. Inspired by the car's technical aura Stella emphasized its geometric look by using black and white square grid pattern resembling the technical graph paper, with dotted cut-out lines running across the bodywork.
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BMW 3.0 CSL - Source
3. Roy Lichtenstein / BMW 320i Turbo / 1977
In 1977, the third BMW Art Car was designed by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein using the “Ben Day dots” characteristic of his art. The car did not immediately become an exhibit, but first proved itself in tough motorsport at Le Mans.
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BMW 320i Turbo - Source
4. Andy Warhol / BMW M1 / 1979
Painted by Andy Warhol, the most famous pop artist, this super sports car is a legend in itself and probably the best-known example of the BMW Art Car series. The car became one of the most valuable automobiles in history. The design depicted speed and Warhol finished his painting in just over 28 minutes. ​
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BMW M1 - Source
5. Ernst Fuchs / BMW 635 CSi / 1982
Number 5 was designed in 1982 by Austria’s Ernst Fuchs. The result was the “Fire Fox on a Hare Hunt” and it was the first BMW Art Car based on a production car. It was an amazing exhibition piece.
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BMW 635 CSi - Source
 6. Robert Rauschenberg / BMW 635 CSi / 1986
Robert Rauschenberg, another pop artist, design car number 6. It is the only BMW Art Car which has been driven in traffic – by Rauschenberg himself. He created the automobile art by combining the works of other artists using photographic techniques which he then applied to the body of the BMW coupé using foils.
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BMW 635 CSi - Source
7. Michael Jagamara Nelson / BMW M3 Group A / 1989
Car no. 7 was created by Michael Jagamara Nelson, an Australian artist. It took him seven days to transform a Group A racing version of a black BMW M3 into a work of art which reflects the culture, and perceptions of the landscape, of Australia’s Aborigines. Nelson was assisted in the process by artist friends and to preserve the art of their culture, the Aborigines encoded their images into motifs that have been passed on among indigenous Australians over generations through cave paintings.
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BMW M3 - Source
8. Ken Done / BMW M3 Group A / 1989
Also in 1989, the Australian Ken Done designed the Group A BMW M3 touring car which represented modern Australia. He aimed to illustrate the happy side of his homeland; nature, sun and beaches, fish and parrots - a racing car that combines unrivalled dynamics with a pure Australian love for life. The car was raced around Australia’s circuits before it became a purely decorative work of art.
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BMW M3 Group A - Source
9. Matazo Kayama / BMW 535i / 1990
Car 9 is a production car designed by an Asian artist - Japan’s Matazo Kayama. The car was wrapped in an airbrush dress and with the help of a special foil printing process, he came up with a stylized landscape shaped by a river on the body.
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BMW 535i - Source
10. César Manrique / BMW 730i / 1990
For the unofficial anniversary in 1990 the Spanish avant-gardist, César Manrique, was given the opportunity to make his contribution to the BMW “Art on Wheels” project. He incorporated the nature of the Spanish subtropical island of Lanzarote as his model, using bright colours and abstract shapes on the bodywork. The black element of the design stands for the Canary Island’s lava rock, green for the rainforest, red for life. ​
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BMW 730i - Source
11. A.R. Penck / BMW Z1 / 1991
Germany-born artist A. R. Penck designed the BMW Z1 which is a work of art and also a rarity with its radically new design language and vertically sliding retractable side doors. This car remains a milestone in BMW automotive history to this day. Penck’s design was inspired by cave paintings, so he created abstract figures and symbols. His contribution to the BMW Art Cars series came four years after the roadster premiered.
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BMW Z1 - Source
12. Esther Mahlangu / BMW 525i / 1991
Car number 12 was the first of the Art Car series designed by a woman. Mahlangu’s design was an homage to African culture. The design known as the Ndebele pattern, a tradition that is passed on from generation to generation – and exclusively among women. Mahlangu says relates to “how my tribe decorate their houses.” The South African artist took a week to design her contribution to the series of art on cars. The car is a one-of-a-kind exhibition piece. ​
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BMW 525i - Source
13. Sandro Chia / BMW M3 GTR / 1992
The Italian artist, Sandro Chia, let his imagination run wild on this car. Chia painted countless faces and a sea of colours on the body. He said “This car reflects all those looking and watching.” The impressive result is anyone looking at the car feels like they are under observation themselves.
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BMW M3 GTR - Source
14. David Hockney / BMW 850 CSi / 1995
For this BMW Art Car the company wooed the artist, British superstar David Hockney, persistently and ultimately with success. It was the result of a long design process, because the artist said “it’s not just about applying a little paint.” He took the car apart through his painting, turning it completely inside out so he could bring to the surface what he believes lies beneath the skin of the car, the bodywork, the fascinating technology.​
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BMW 850 CSi - Source
15. Jenny Holzer / BMW V12 LMR / 1999
The US artist Jenny Holzer used her own style to add sentences applied to the white paintwork of the race car using reflective chrome letters and fluorescent foil. She is best known for her critical words, for statements that are meant to stimulate thought, echo, polarize.
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BMW V12 LMR - Source
16. Olafur Eliasson / BMW H2R / 2007
Ólafur Elíasson’s automobile art is dramatically different from the other vehicles in the BMW Art Car series. This design by the Dane of Icelandic extraction, known for using nature and physical phenomena in his art, is a radical break with every Art Car before it. You’re not able to at first identify there’s a car there – the object looks like a giant cocoon. This is fitting for the opening vehicle of his opus, because under the shell lies a hydrogen-powered racing prototype. The shell of the BMW H2R is made up of small metal plates that have been sprinkled with water in a huge cold room which creates an armour of ice that holds the car captive.  Click here to watch the giant cocoon.​
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BMW H2R - Source
17. Jeff Koons / BMW M3 GT2 / 2010
​American Jeff Koons designed car number 17. Bright colours, wild stripes and depictions of explosions decorated the car. The bright colour elements seem to fly by on this car and even when stationary, it car looks like it’s about to jump; it is bursting with power. In 2010, the vehicle took to the starting line at the Le Mans 24-hour race, where it was an absolute crowd-pleaser.
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BMW M3 GT2 - Source
18. Cao Fei / BMW M6 GT3 / 2017
This BMW Art Car was designed by the Chinese multimedia artist Cao Fei who is the youngest and first Chinese artist ever to create a BMW Art Car using augmented and virtual reality. Paying tribute to carbon, the material of choice for so many race cars, she chose the structure of this material as the colour background for her project. With augmented reality, the black race car becomes the focus of a storm of colours that rages above the vehicle. In this way, Cao merges the real and digital worlds.​
​Click here to watch it in action.
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BMW M6 GT3 - Source
19. John Baldessari / BMW M6 GTLM / 2016
John Baldessari’s 2016 design is another example of fantastic BMW art. Fans of BMW Art Cars had to wait six years before there was a new specimen to admire. The Californian artist effectively brought his style elements into play on a large scale. The name, in large letters on the driver’s door, says it all: “FAST”. Speed is what racing cars like the BMW M6 GTLM are all about. Or, as the artist himself put it: “The BMW Art Car is definitely the fastest artwork I ever created!” A striking feature is the red dot on the roof, making the BMW M6 stand out even more from above.
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BMW M6 GTLM - Source
​The BMW art cars were the source of our inspiration which enabled us to come up with the float art concept. 
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Art Cars: A Brief History

20/7/2021

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A vehicle that has had its appearance modified to express the owner’s or company’s artistic expression, is referred to as an art car. Usually, the car used is an old or used vehicle which needs repairs. Instead of transforming the inside of the vehicle, the owner has the exterior of the vehicle radically altered. Surprisingly, many art cars are made by ordinary people and are often driven and owned by their creator.
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The artist creates the design on the car by either adding or subtracting materials of his or the owner’s choosing. They may also renovate an earlier model to revive a beauty and style that once was. The end result is a vehicle which conveys new meaning through design, mechanical or structural changes, renovation and/or the addition of new images, symbols or other elements.​

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​One of the earliest examples of the Art Car movement is Sonia Delaunay’s Citroën B12 which she designed in 1925 with bold, geometric paintwork.
The origins of the 'art car'
The art car as a creative expression began after World War II. The trend has evolved over the past fifty years into a phenomenon. The cars became popular in the 20th century when people started to use them for commercial advertisements. The Oscar Meier Weiner Wagon was a vehicle that was transformed to look like a hotdog. Not too long after this the art car culture started expanding all over the United States and other countries. The overall appeal of the art car appears to be the act of personal artistic expression and artists have said driving the art car they created is a gratifying reward.
The art car subculture began with the influence of the hippie-themed VWs of the late 1960s, the lowrider, as well as a Merry Pranksters' creation, the decorated school bus known as Furthur.
1. Famous examples
​The most notable art cars in the late 1960s and 1970s were:
Janis Joplin - Porsche 356
Singer Janis Joplin had a psychedelically-painted Porsche 356​​
John Lennon - Rolls Royce Phantom V
​​John Lennon - a paisley Rolls Royce ​
Painted Volkswagen Buses
Painted VW Buses (sometimes with a peace symbol in place of the giant VW logo)  VW Buses  - Source
Escape From New York - 1977 Caddilac Fleetwood
1977 Cadillac Fleetwood seen in the film Escape from New York​
Art cars from the 90's until now
​In the 1990s an art car community began to evolve inspired by movies and books, and the development of innovative art display venues such as Burning Man. One of the main forces behind this is filmmaker and art car artist Harrod Blank, who created the art car documentaries Wild Wheels (1992), Driving the Dream (1998) and Automorphosis (2009).
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Blank, who also published two books: Wild Wheels and Art Cars: the cars, the artists, the obsession, the craft, co-founded with Philo Northrup the U.S.'s second largest art car festival in the San Francisco Bay Area: Art Car Fest. 

The art car culture, which was once strongest throughout Texas and the Southeast, now extends throughout the United States. Events showcasing art cars can be found in many major cities and small towns. Art cars have become popular throughout the world.
 
Art cars are an expression of the artistic need to create and the inspiration for their designs often come from popular culture or a need for artists to express their individual ideas and visions. The works of art can range from imaginatively painted vehicles to extravagant fantasies.
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Definitely the most prolific are BMW’s art cars, the subject of our next post!
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Music Used During Your Float Experience

30/10/2020

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We all know the universal connection of music with its power creates transformation and ultimately, healing, within us. It brings us back to ourselves and allows us to disconnect from the outer world and reconnect to our inner world. 

I want to create an environment that allows you to melt away the hustle of every day and drop into a timeless experience as you enjoy the support and nurture of our floatation therapy. The warmth of the buoyant water and the sounds of the ultra-soothing solfeggio music help you drift into bliss, allowing you to let go of anything but the present moment.

Floatation therapy, combined with the Solfeggio frequencies offer you the ultimate healing experience. Solfeggio frequencies make up the ancient 6-tone scale with each tone is comprised of a specific frequency required to balance your energy and keep your body, mind and spirit in perfect harmony.

The main six Solfeggio frequencies are:

  • 396 Hz - Liberating Guilt and Fear
  • 417 Hz - Undoing Situations and
                   Facilitating Change
  • 528 Hz - Transformation and Miracles (DNA Repair)
  • 639 Hz - Connecting/Relationships
  • 741 Hz - Expression/Solutions
  • 852 Hz - Returning to Spiritual Order


By floating with us regularly, imagine the change you will experience within yourself, as your cells and mind heal on a deep level, in this place of pure restoration and rejuvenation!

For your own blissful floatation experience make a booking with me today.


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Is Floatation Therapy Covered By Insurance?

30/9/2020

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One of the most frequently asked questions people are asking at the moment is floatation therapy covered by health insurance. Unfortunately, floating is not covered under extras with your health fund here in Australia. However, you maybe be able to claim floating under Workcover, NDIS, TAC, and Veteran Affairs.
I highly recommend you contact them directly and ask.

If you have any other FAQs about floatation therapy or float tanks click on the link here.


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How Floatation Therapy Can Help Disconnect The Nervous System.

10/8/2020

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Dr Justin Feinstein is a clinical neuropsychologist and shares in his TED talk about how floatation therapy can help disconnect the nervous system from life's constant stream of stimulation. He is also assisting and teaching individuals, the process of how to reconnect to themselves, especially those who suffer from stress, anxiety and PTSD.

Have a look below at other blog posts written which you may find interesting.
  • Floating with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • VIDEO: Groundbreaking New Research on Floating for PTSD, Anxiety and Panic Disorders
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Floatation Therapy Opened: Pre-book now to get on the waiting list!

3/6/2020

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We have been given the green light by the government and will be opening our floatation therapy service tomorrow, June 1st.
 
We’ve started taking bookings in advance since we have limited time slots available to ensure strict social distancing.
 
If you are eager to get back into your floating regimen or just give it a go, we are accepting bookings for our waiting list to be the first to choose from the restricted hours we’ll be offering.
 
For the month of June, we will only be providing DOUBLE FLOATS (two people from the same social distancing group) to float at the same time to ensure safety and scheduling efficiency as we ramp back up to normal operations.
 
Your health and safety have always has been my highest priority and to give you peace of mind as you prepare to book for your float. If you have a gift voucher, float package program, or other promotional offer, all will be extended generously for you to use them. Please contact me to determine what restrictions (if any) apply.
 
I want to assure you that my priority remains safety and I will continue the enforcement of strict COVID-19 specific measures including:
  • Social distancing (1.5 m) will still be adhered to at all times.

  • You will only be greeted by me and I will always be wearing a facemask for your full protection.

  • I ask that if you have your own facemask, please put it on before coming into the clinic. If you don’t have one, I will provide you with one upon your arrival, which you will need to put on before and after your float.

  • Hand sanitiser will be available in the clinic. Upon your entry, I will ask you to use hand sanitiser or wash your hands immediately. This reduces the risk of anyone unknowingly transmitting virus particles to any surfaces like door handles, desk surfaces, and any surfaces in the float rooms etc.  

  • Any close social contact; shaking hands, hugs, or other personal contact of any kind is strictly prohibited.

  • I am continually disinfecting and wiping down all surfaces after each client interaction including the EFTPOS and HICAPS machine, keyboards, mouse telephones, float tanks, and shower facilities.

  • It is still your responsibility if you are feeling unwell, experiencing respiratory and/or flu-like symptoms (including fever and cough), please call me on 9440 9453 or go online and reschedule your appointment, and please seek immediate medical attention.
With these measures and precautions in place, you can feel confident, despite the fact there may have been a few clients in the clinic before you on any given day, there is very little risk of virus contamination of any surfaces.
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Our New Float Hours During The Next Stage Of Lockdown Restrictions

For the months of June, I will only be offering double float sessions, which means any two people from the same family or social distancing group can come and float at the same time, floating on their own of course, in our two separate float rooms. 
 
You will need to pre-pay and get on a waiting list so you can be scheduled based on your preferences and the tank availability on a first in, best dressed basis. Unfortunately for logistical reasons, I won’t be taking any single floats in June. Contact me if you are a single floater and I will see what I can arrange on a case-by-case basis. I am here to serve you as best I can.

How to Pre-pay

For pre-payment for your double float session you have 2 options:
  1. You can call the clinic on 9440 9453 and I will take your payment over the phone via our credit card facility.

  2. Click on this link here. This link will take you to our gift voucher page.

  3. Go to the gift voucher options and from the drop down menu select $198 *** DOUBLE FLOAT PRE-PAYMENT POST LOCKDOWN ***.

  4. Fill in all the details required for the gift voucher.

  5. Go to the bottom of the page and click on go to payment. You will be redirected to PayPal where you can either sign into your own account to pay or you can pay with your credit card.
 
Once you have received payment confirmation, please keep it in a safe place. When it’s time to schedule your session, I will need the voucher number.


We      are       all       in      this           TOGETHER.
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Floatation therapy will re-open soon… Book now to get on the waiting list!

29/5/2020

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Since we expect the government to announce we can re-open and provide floatation therapy soon, we’re now taking bookings in advance since we will have limited time slots available to ensure strict social distancing.
 
If you are eager to get back into your floating regimen or just give it a go, we are accepting bookings for our waiting list to be the first to choose the restricted hours we will be offering.
 
For the first month, we will only be providing DOUBLE FLOATS (two people from the same social distancing group) to ensure safety and scheduling efficiency as we ramp back up to normal operations.
 
Your health and safety have always has been my highest priority and to give you peace of mind as you prepare to book for your float. If you have a gift voucher, float package program, or other promotional offer, all will be extended generously for you to use them. Please contact me to determine what restrictions (if any) apply.
 
I want to assure you that my priority remains safety and I will continue the enforcement of strict COVID-19 specific measures including:

  • Social distancing (1.5 m) will still be adhered to at all times.

  • You will only be greeted by me and I will always be wearing a facemask for your full protection.

  • I ask that if you have your own facemask, please put it on before coming into the clinic. If you don’t have one, I will provide you with one upon your arrival, which you will need to put on before and after your float.

  • Hand sanitiser will be available in the clinic. Upon your entry, I will ask you to use hand sanitiser or wash your hands immediately. This reduces the risk of anyone unknowingly transmitting virus particles to any surfaces like door handles, desk surfaces, and any surfaces in the float rooms etc.  

  • Any close social contact; shaking hands, hugs, or other personal contact of any kind is strictly prohibited.

  • I am continually disinfecting and wiping down all surfaces after each client interaction including the EFTPOS and HICAPS machine, keyboards, mouse telephones, float tanks, and shower facilities.

  • It is still your responsibility if you are feeling unwell, experiencing respiratory and/or flu-like symptoms (including fever and cough), please call me on 9440 9453 or go online and reschedule your appointment, and please seek immediate medical attention.

With these measures and precautions in place, you can feel confident, despite the fact there may have been a few clients in the clinic before you on any given day, there is very little risk of virus contamination of any surfaces.
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Floatation Therapy using our Float Tanks
Our New Float Hours During The Next Stage Of Lockdown Restrictions

For the next month, I will only be offering double float sessions, which means any two people from the same family or social distancing group can come and float at the same time, floating on their own of course, in our two separate float rooms. 
 
You will need to pre-pay and get on a waiting list so you can be scheduled based on your preferences and the tank availability on a first in, best dressed basis. Unfortunately for logistical reasons, I won’t be taking any single floats for the first month. Contact me if you are a single floater and I will see what I can arrange on a case-by-case basis. I am here to serve you as best I can.
 
How to Pre-pay

For pre-payment for your double float session you have 2 options:
  1. You can call the clinic on 9440 9453 and I will take your payment over the phone via our credit card facility.

  2. Click on this link here. This link will take you to our gift voucher page.

  3. Go to the gift voucher options and from the drop down menu select $198 *** DOUBLE FLOAT PRE-PAYMENT POST LOCKDOWN ***.

  4. Fill in all the details required for the gift voucher.

  5. Go to the bottom of the page and click on go to payment. You will be redirected to PayPal where you can either sign into your own account to pay or you can pay with your credit card.
 
Once you have received payment confirmation, please keep it in a safe place. When it’s time to schedule your session, I will need the voucher number.


We      are       all       in      this           TOGETHER.


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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFER - Two people float for two blissful hours at the same time.

8/12/2019

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The festive time of year is upon us once again!

Time to treat yourself and someone close to you with a SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER, just for Christmas.
 
A 2-FOR-2 WEEKNIGHT SPECIAL - Two people float for two blissful hours - at the same time, from
8pm to 10pm, SPECIAL OFFER LIMITED to only 10 couples/pairs. Pay Only $199 save $100!

Imagine treating yourselves to a calm, relaxed evening after work.

Have a light dinner then float comfortably in the blissful peace of the float tank to recharge and rejuvenate you both. These late hours are reserved just for you, to make it extra special, but there are only 10 vouchers available.
 
Buy yours now and save $100. Clicking on this link here.

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Father's Day - A Perfect Gift Idea That Shows You Care

27/8/2019

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The experience of floating is out-of-this-world because it’s as close to weightlessness as you can be "on earth". If you've never done it, this is the ideal gift to give someone for Father's Day.

Imagine a feeling of zero gravity, being totally weightless... completely separated from the outside world. Now that you've imagined it, give it as a gift that will be an out-of-this-world experience! Click HERE.
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​A new, simpler approach to make your next floatation experience even better.​

23/5/2019

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Inner Outer Health has been servicing the Bellfield community for over 7 years by offering floatation therapy, myotherapy and several different forms of massage ranging from remedial, relaxation and deep tissue massage.
 
We have recently decided to change the way we offer floatation therapy.
 
We have made ALL our float sessions 90 minutes for $99. The reason for this is that we want you to have more time in the float tank to create a profound experience and gain greater value from the experience.
 
We also wanted to make things simple without creating confusion with too many options. Bearing in mind floating is not a one-off experience. Floating in is a learned skill, which requires patience, trust, allowing your-self to surrender to the weightless environment, letting go and with each session going deeper and deeper into a meditative state.
 
We are here to serve you, look after you and create a memorable experience.
 
To create the optimal result, we recommend you float once a week, for 3 to 4 weeks, then you can extend it to every 2 weeks after a few months and gradually get to once a month. Floating is an individual experience and really depends on what you want to get out of it and what the context of your floating is; how much stress and pressure there is in your life.
 
If you have any unused 1-hour gift vouchers, your float session moving forwards will be 90 minutes at no extra cost.
 
Numerous clients have trailed the new 90 minute floats and they noticed:
 
1.    They had more time to reduce, dissolve the mental chatter
2.    They felt more relaxed and able to get into a deep relaxation and meditative state
3.    The session duration was the perfect amount of time
 
To make your next float appointment, you can call us on 9440 9453. Please leave us a message and tell us what 3 time slots you would like in order of preference and we will call you back to confirm your session(s).

We look forward to seeing you again for your next float!

P.S.
We are promoting DOUBLE FLOATS? 2 people floating at the same time in the evenings after 7pm for $99 per person.
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VIDEO: Groundbreaking New Research on Floating for PTSD, Anxiety and Panic Disorders

8/4/2018

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 Dr Justin Feinstein, a researcher at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has released results from his groundbreaking clinical trial of floating in sensory deprivation tanks to relieve symptoms of acute anxiety. In his study of 50 research participants with severe anxiety, he found that in every single participant, very strong reductions in stress and anxiety occurred after just one floatation session! Amazing results.

Floaters were connected to blood pressure, heart and brain monitors while floating, and within minutes of beginning to float they experienced blood pressure drops of 10-15 points. Floaters also reported feelings of peace and serenity which lasted for days after their float. Dr Feinstein explains that what is so amazing about the floatation treatment is that the participants don't have to do anything to experience the benefits of floating - the environment alone is enough to significantly change their mental, physical and emotional states.

Our very own Lena Yammine was lucky enough to hear Dr Feinstein's presentation in person at the 2015 Annual Float Conference. Dr Feinstein has done ongoing research in the floatation field and plans to commence an extended clinical trial examining the effects of regular, ongoing floatation sessions for people suffering from anxiety and panic disorders as well as PTSD.

Want to try floating your anxiety away? Book now and find out what floatation can do for you!

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FloatNation: A One Hour Documentary on the Floatation Tank Experience

18/3/2018

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Have you seen FloatNation?

It is an hour-long documentary about sensory deprivation float tanks, and we think it’s a great introduction to the hows and whys of floating!

The filmmakers are newcomers to floating who are so enthusiastic about its effects, and nonplussed by the lack of public awareness of the practice, that they decide to travel around North America and meet with float tank owners, enthusiasts, researchers and newbies to explore all aspects of floatation therapy.

The result is this engaging, informative and inspiring documentary. It covers the history of sensory deprivation as a spiritual practice, the invention of the float tank, as well as the use of floating for chronic pain relief, mind expansion, relaxation and more. It also contains many interesting personal accounts of people’s floating experiences, from cancer patients to spiritual seekers to pregnant women connecting with their unborn babies.

Check it out below!

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