Freedom. Weightlessness. Peace.
Underwater, we are all equal.
An Innovative Approach To Health & Wellness
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Under The Surface is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a therapeutic scuba diving program as a new and innovative approach to health and well-being, especially for those with physical and mental injuries.
Using scuba diving as a form of therapy has proven to have many positive rehabilitative effects on mental health, physical fitness and improved relationships.
We offer therapeutic scuba diving for those with mental and physical injuries including PTSD, chronic pain, paraplegia, amputees, MS, depression, anxiety and many more.
Who We Are
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Under the Surface was created by a Veteran military nurse and a paramedic that know first hand the struggles of dealing with PTSD and chronic injuries. We are living through the rehabilitation process and understand the stress getting healthy can have on the family.
Therapeutic scuba diving offers an environment of comradery while creating social connections with others who understand the difficulties of everyday life when suffering from mental and physical injuries.
Why It Works
Mission Statement
Therapeutic Scuba Experience (TSE)
Underwater, we are all equal. Scuba diving is like entering another world, when you slip under the water's surface everything changes. Slow breathing promotes a state of calm, a weightless environment alleviates pressure and pain, atmospheric pressure while at depth creates a natural release of feel good endorphins.
Most of all, scuba diving provides an opportunity to explore new possibilities and builds a sense of identity that can lead to personal growth and a healthy lifestyle.
Therapeutic Scuba Experience (TSE)
Flotilla Surface Interval Time (SIT) Session
Therapeutic Scuba Experience (TSE)
A 1 hour introduction to scuba diving in a pool. This is intended for those who are new to scuba diving and introduces them to basic diving skills including a theory lesson and confined water skills practice in a pool. TSE will be offered on a monthly basis. After the completion of the TSE, you can choose to participate in any regularly scheduled Therapeutic Scuba Session (TSS).
Therapeutic Scuba Session (TSS)
Flotilla Surface Interval Time (SIT) Session
Flotilla Surface Interval Time (SIT) Session
Therapeutic Scuba Sessions (TSS) include 1-2 hours of rehabilitative exercises, scuba skills and drills as well as team building activities to develop confidence, achievement, and self esteem focusing on ability not disability. These sessions will be offered weekly or biweekly depending on the number of participants, in a pool or in open water when the season allows.
Flotilla Surface Interval Time (SIT) Session
Flotilla Surface Interval Time (SIT) Session
Flotilla Surface Interval Time (SIT) Session
Once a month, UTS will offer members to participate in Flotilla SIT Sessions via Zoom and/or in person when allowed. These SIT sessions will offer an opportunity for peer support via check ins and will include occasional guest speakers to discuss coping strategies, health and wellness, or share inspiring stories while creating a network of resources centered around Veteran and family well-being.
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