It is hypothesized that one couple in seven has problems when trying to conceive a baby. One of the major factors that can cause fertility issues is stress, which can be lessened through many techniques, including floatation therapy.

In a 2004 paper published in Fertility & Sterility, Alice Domar, Ph.D., stated that “recent research on the relationship between psychological distress and in vitro fertilization success indicates that pre-cycle distress is associated with lower pregnancy rates.”

Floatation therapy involves floating in a tank of extremely dense salt water, which fully supports the body and requires no physical energy to maintain position. The quiet, private floatation spa allows all external sensations to fade away, including touch, light and sound, creating an ultimate sense of relaxation. Emerging from a float, senses are sharpened, the mind is refreshed and the world may appear more vibrant.

For fertility treatment, it is recommended that women attend a course of ten floats in a month, every two to three days, all through the fertile period. The fertility benefits of floating are believed to be the same for natural conception and IVF treatments.

Levity Wellness and Float Center is located at 501 W. Lavery Ln., Tucson. For more information, call 520-339-6674, email [email protected] or visit LevityRising.com. See ad, page 9.