How Floating Saved My Sanity — A First Responder’s New Routine

“I’m a Whitby paramedic. I’ve seen some things. Most of them stick.”

The shift work, the sirens, the not-so-occasional adrenaline crash — it builds up. And until I started floating, I didn’t realize how much I was carrying in my body, my mind, and my sleep.

I’m not the “wellness” type. I don’t do bubble baths. I don’t have a meditation app. I tried float therapy on a dare from a buddy who said it might help my back pain.

He didn’t tell me it would help my entire nervous system.

What’s it like?

You float in warm, salty water in a light- and sound-proof pod. At first it feels weird. Then it feels like nothing. And that’s the magic.
The chatter in your brain? Quiet. The adrenaline surge? Gone. The tension in your jaw, your chest, your hands? Released.
One session and I felt like I slept 10 hours. Three sessions in, I had fewer nightmares. Five floats later, I was actually showing up better — for my family, for my crew, for myself.

I’m not saying float therapy solves everything.

But I am saying: if your job is high-stakes, high-pressure, or high-impact, this is your off switch.
It’s where you go to recover, not just physically, but emotionally.
It’s where your body resets and your mind catches up.

If you’re in EMS, fire, police, or any frontline role — you need somewhere to shut the world out. This is that place.

🔗 Book your float now
📍The R.E.S.T. Centre – 1916 Dundas St E, Unit 7, Whitby
📞 289-240-3048