FloatFinder

 - For finding Floatation research and spa centers across the country - they even have a google map with "thumb-tacks" indicating centers around the country and world! Nearest center seems to be in NJ, NYC, and D.C.

Koan-Float Technologies

 - with great links to research and where to float in Europe

RestStress - a updated compendium of R.E.S.T. links and research.

Local Spas

State College Spa and Fitness Center

127 Sowers Street, State College, PA 16804

814 571 4400

link

Central PA School of Massage

336 S Fraser Street, State College, PA 16801

888 649 3337

link

Dragonfly Day Spa

1212 N Atherton St, State College PA 16803

814.237.5220

link

St Joseph's Institute

Port Matilda

814 692 4954

link

Kinda Christian, but seems to have a large enough facility (unlike some spas around here)

Other Possible Tank Adoption Centers

BBH Stress and Health Lab

Dr Jennifer Graham (Director)

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Tasks
The "Tasks" I recorded above (without having to edit page) were lost after I edited page and tried to expand the size of the google gadget. Blast! Here they are, more or less:
Task 1. Catalog local spa facilities within a 15 mile radius
2. Contact appropriate facilities to float the idea of installing the tank there.
3. Discuss company/funding models: lease the tank, or establish a separate proprietorship module functioning within their spa facility (like doctors in a hospital)
4. Pursue way to display certification or authorization (ironically) for our operation of this therapeutic process.
A. Would a letter of good faith from the pioneers of R.E.S.T. with whom we've already spoken, suffice?
B. Do we need to offer such signals of authority? It is somewhat inappropriate to be an authority on the absence of incoming stimuli, or conversely on the value or experience of said absence...But if it's not inappropriate to make claims of authority, in the eyes of pote]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:00:21 +0000 mod http://hailthefloaters.pbwiki.com/FloatSpace email.hidden@example.com (James Jones-Rounds) James Jones-Rounds edited FloatSpace]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:53:08 +0000 mod http://hailthefloaters.pbwiki.com/FloatSpace email.hidden@example.com (James Jones-Rounds) James Jones-Rounds edited FloatSpace]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:49:56 +0000 mod http://hailthefloaters.pbwiki.com/FloatSpace email.hidden@example.com (flobius) flobius edited FloatSpace new environment. environment. Place photos, diagrams, numbers, spreadsheets, designs and poetry devoted to actualizing a new space for the tank here!
Timing
Costs
Tasks
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- Logistics
preference. Anyone Anyone interested in floating should email psu.tank.lab@gmail.com with your request. You You will be asked to attend an introductory meeting, give a blood sample, and fill out a few surveys prior to floating.
Penn State Students: If you don't recieve a reply within a few days, check your junk mail folder as occasionally messages from Gmail are diverted there.
MedicalExclusions - for your protection and ours
Consent Form (#3).doc - A copy of the current informed consent form for our ongoing study. Participants, save a copy for your records.
Information Sheet - a list of instructions on what to expect when you come to the REST Lab
WritingQuestions - - a brief writing prompt to help participants organize their thoughts on their flotation experience
- Extras
Collegian ArticleCollegianArticle - a short report on PSU's REST Lab in Th]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:13:03 +0000 mod http://hailthefloaters.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (RESTfather) RESTfather edited FrontPage Hail the Floaters
Penn State's State University's
Restricted Environmental Stimuli Technique (R.E.S.T.) Flotation Laboratory
A center for the study of the genetics of stress, stimuli response, altered states of consciousness, and health.
What Is Flotation-REST?
- Logistics
*UPDATE*
OurOur current protocol has begun. It allows participants to float from 1 to 10 times during the semester, depending on their preference. Please check the Google Calender below to sign up for floating. Please note that male hours will be more abundant than female hours.
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The (R.E.S.T.) Restricted Environmental Stimuli Therapy tank. Shown here is the entrance to the tank, the front of the tank. For reference, the door opens via hinges mounted on the opposite side of the door from that which this photo was taken. tank.
Trey Connor and Dr. Richard Doyle standing by the rear end of the R.E.S.T. tank. This end is where the tank's specialized water filtration system is located.
This is the back of the tank. The top two PVC pipes are for ventilation; the bottom pipes are part of the filtration system.
The lab. A curtain ensures privacy for floaters as they enter and exit the tank.
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- Documents
Form (#3).doc - A copy of the current informed consent form for our ongoing study. Participants, save a copy for your records.
Information Sheet - a list of instructions on what to expect when you come to the REST Lab
WritingQuestions - a brief writing prompt to help participants organize their thoughts on their flotation experience
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