SALTWATERx: Your Prescription for Wellness
Discover the extraordinary healing powers of the ocean with SALTWATERx. Join us on a captivating cinematic journey as doctors - medical doctors, osteopaths, and psychiatrists - delve into the physiological and psychological benefits of immersing yourself in the majestic embrace of the ocean. From hormone boosts to toxin cleansing, from pain relief to mental rejuvenation, our documentary explores the remarkable ways in which the ocean can transform lives.
“What does a woman battling brain cancer, a surfer from Liberia, Africa with unthinkable grief and an amputee mentoring a group of lost teenage boys and a young woman with cerebral palsy all use as their non-traditional healing medicine?” The Ocean!
Nature as Therapy
The film sheds light on the remarkable benefits of natural aquatic settings on mental health. Discover how the ocean enhances mood, self-esteem, social connection, and overall well-being. With no walls to confine it, the ocean becomes a vast hospital of rejuvenation and a place of solace for those grappling with grief, trauma, and the day-to-day stresses of life. We introduce the "Blue Gym" initiative, which highlights the physical and mental benefits of immersing yourself in the ocean, interacting with nature, and getting fit. Get ready to dive into the ultimate gym, where nature itself becomes your personal trainer.
Filmed in La Jolla, Coronado, Pt. Loma, Encinitas, Oahu, Tahiti
**Features Coronado resident and US Adaptive Surf team member Quinn Waitley who competes in their Assisted Prone division
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) welcomes makers and lovers of film from all over the world to the storied seaside village of Coronado, California to celebrate the magical art of visual storytelling. Coronado’s enduring love affair with Hollywood began more than a century ago.