Research & Bulletins

FTA safety bulletins, research summaries, and industry updates — all in one place. Members get access to the full resource library including webinar recordings, templates, operational tools, and more.

Examining the Short-term Anxiolytic and Antidepressant effect of floatation-REST

A summary of a research paper about floating to benefit those experiencing anxiety, stress, and depression

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World Float Day, 2025

Celebrating the float on World Float Day - January 6

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Searching for Placebo Effects: Do Sensitive Personality and Breathing Instructions Influence the Experience of Flotation- REST?

Does breathing instruction affect the float practice?

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Effects of Flotation REST on the Immune Response: T-Cells, B-Cells, Helper, and Suppressor Cells

Effects of Float on immune response

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Effects of Chamber REST, Flotation REST, and Relaxation on Mood State

By: Arreed Barabasz, Marianna Barabasz, Rebecca Dyer, and Noel Rather January, 1993 Hypothesis The study hypothesizes that Chamber...

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The Effect of Flotation REST on Jazz Improvisation

A summary of a research paper about the effects of floating on jazz musicians.

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REST-Assisted Relaxation and Chronic Pain Health and Clinical Psychology magazine (1985)

By Thomas H. Fine & John W. Turner, Jr., Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, USA Hypothesis: The study hypothesizes that Flotation...

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The Experience of flotation-REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique): Consciousness, Creativity, Subjective Stress and Pain

The article "The Experience of Flotation-REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique): Consciousness, Creativity, Subjective...

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Pain management in osteopathic medicine: The efficacy of flotation REST as an adjunct to spinal manipulation for acute non-specific low back pain.

Anthony Rogan, Tony Morris, Peter Gibbons Summary Pain management in osteopathic medicine: The efficacy of flotation REST as an adjunct...

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The Effects of Flotation REST on the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Research Summary The study "The Effects of Flotation REST on the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia" explores how Floatation Restricted...

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Treating stress-related pain with the flotation restricted environmental stimulation technique: Are there differences between women and men?

A summary of a research paper studying the effects of floating on stress-related pain, and the differences between men and women.

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Meditation & Floating

Exploring the Positive Effects of Guided Meditation in Floatation Tanks: A Controlled Repeated Measures Study on Physiological and...

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2023 Model Aquatic Health Code Annex (CDC)

Information on the Model Aquatic Health Code and how it relates to float tanks.

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WAHC 2023: Survey of Float Tank Operating Practices- Dr. Laura Suppes, Dr. Roy Vore, Ashkahn Jahromi

World Aquatic Health Conference 2023 presentation: Survey of Float Tank Operating Practices by Dr. Laura Suppes, Dr. Roy Vore, and...

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Reduced Environmental Stimulation in Anorexia Nervosa

Summary of a research paper about the benefits of floating for people experiencing Anorexia Nervosa.

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OSHA Small Business Safety and Health Handbook

A handbook from OSHA that provides small business employers with workplace safety and health information.

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FTA POSITION: USE OF MIND-ALTERING SUBSTANCES DURING A FLOAT SESSION

Floatation tanks in a commercial setting are designed to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals seeking relaxation...

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FTA Technical Bulletin: Emergency response procedures for events requiring immediate action

This bulletin contains information on how to handle a variety of events that could occur at your float center. From code red to code...

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FTA Technical Bulletin: Disinfection system comparison for various aqueous venues

While aquatic venues appear to be similar in design, they are quite distinct in the type of pathogens that they can harbor and spread to...

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North American Float Tank Standard

Best practices for maintaining your float tank solution.

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September 18-20 • Sheraton Waterside - Norfolk, VA Speaker or Sponsor Interest Form

Research & Bulletins

Examining the Short-term Anxiolytic and Antidepressant effect of floatation-REST

World Float Day, 2025

Searching for Placebo Effects: Do Sensitive Personality and Breathing Instructions Influence the Experience of Flotation- REST?

Effects of Flotation REST on the Immune Response: T-Cells, B-Cells, Helper, and Suppressor Cells

Effects of Chamber REST, Flotation REST, and Relaxation on Mood State

The Effect of Flotation REST on Jazz Improvisation

REST-Assisted Relaxation and Chronic Pain Health and Clinical Psychology magazine (1985)

The Experience of flotation-REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique): Consciousness, Creativity, Subjective Stress and Pain

Pain management in osteopathic medicine: The efficacy of flotation REST as an adjunct to spinal manipulation for acute non-specific low back pain.

The Effects of Flotation REST on the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Treating stress-related pain with the flotation restricted environmental stimulation technique: Are there differences between women and men?

Meditation & Floating

2023 Model Aquatic Health Code Annex (CDC)

WAHC 2023: Survey of Float Tank Operating Practices- Dr. Laura Suppes, Dr. Roy Vore, Ashkahn Jahromi

Reduced Environmental Stimulation in Anorexia Nervosa

OSHA Small Business Safety and Health Handbook

FTA POSITION: USE OF MIND-ALTERING SUBSTANCES DURING A FLOAT SESSION

FTA Technical Bulletin: Emergency response procedures for events requiring immediate action

FTA Technical Bulletin: Disinfection system comparison for various aqueous venues

North American Float Tank Standard

September 18-20 • Sheraton Waterside - Norfolk, VA
Speaker or Sponsor Interest Form