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Holistic interventions like ocean therapy can effectively supplement evidence-based addiction treatment to promote recovery from addiction.
By engaging with ocean therapy, you could strengthen your stress management skills and develop healthier coping strategies, both invaluable during ongoing recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction.
Our rehab centers support men and women struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Renaissance Recovery provides evidence-based treatment across multiple locations across the country, offering compassionate, structured care designed to help individuals build lasting recovery and regain stability in their lives.
Ocean therapy is also known as ocean beach therapy, sea therapy, or thalassotherapy.
Named from the Greek word for sea or ocean – thalassa – this form of holistic therapy uses seawater, the salty ocean air, and spa therapy to help improve the wellbeing of those with physical and mental health conditions.
Although this form of therapy in the context of addiction is a relatively new phenomenon, the practice of thalassotherapy dates back to Roman times. Soldiers used steaming seawater baths when recuperating after battle.
Ocean therapy can take on many different forms, including:
This form of therapy is mainly practiced in maritime areas where local seawater can be applied to pools, baths, or treatments.
There are many different applications for ocean therapy.
Contemporary society is always-on and often hectic. Daily stressors can trigger depression and anxiety. When mental health disorders are undiagnosed and untreated, many people self-medicate symptoms with alcohol or drugs. This provides only fleeting relief while worsening the mental health condition and introducing substance abuse.
For those unable to cope with stress using healthy coping mechanisms, high stress levels can impact the following areas of the body:
Additionally, stress can reduce levels of dopamine and serotonin, leading to depressed mood and fatigue.
Researchers increasingly explore the calming effect of nature on the mind. Natural bodies of water are believed to exert a powerful positive influence on mental health and wellbeing. The peace associated with water is sometimes called blue mind.
Ocean therapy could deliver the following psychological benefits:
Ocean therapy and seawater stimulate the body by boosting immune functionality, increasing blood cell production, and improving your body’s response ability. Thalassotherapy can also promote smoother breathing.
The ocean may also deliver the following healing benefits:
Thalassotherapy may be beneficial if you are not getting enough sleep.
Research shows that ocean therapy can:
Studies indicate that water therapy can increase blood circulation, helping restore nutrients and oxygen to your body, while relieving muscle spasms.
Seaweeds and algae used in holistic therapy are proven to encourage blood circulation when applied topically.
Seawater contains many essential trace minerals, such as:
Your skin absorbs these minerals as you soak in warm seawater, strengthening your natural defenses.
Deep seawater therapy is proven to decrease muscle fatigue and reduce recovery time. Studies also show that thalassotherapy can improve mobility and flexibility.
At Renaissance Recovery, we offer a variety of outpatient programs at all levels of intensity for the following conditions:
Those needing more support than traditional outpatient rehab can take advantage of an IOP or PHP at our Orange County facility.
EBTs (evidence-based treatments) form the core of our programs, including medication-assisted treatment, psychotherapy, and counseling. We also offer a range of holistic therapies for a whole-body recovery approach.
When you complete your treatment program, you can step down to a lower level of care or transition directly back into daily life. Your treatment team will ensure you have the relapse-prevention strategies needed for long-term recovery.
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