Testimonial
“We are so grateful for the IMURS program. My daughter has genetic problems and severe anxiety. We have not had much luck with traditional medicine. We have tried play therapy, but my daughter was still really struggling. So I went on a hunt for other ways to help her cope with her anxiety. Scuba diving has been a life saver. She has learned how to breathe and relax under water. Learning these breathing techniques have allowed her to better manage her anxiety at home. After each scuba session Sara is full of smiles. With each session brings a reset for her. It has been an incredible change to see her going from being constantly nervous to happy and bubbly. This program has been an absolute blessing for her.”
Christy Snyder
What Makes Us Different
Our three unique programs were developed using the best minds in instructional design and scuba instruction.
Using the power of water, we assist IMURS participants with underwater meditation and mindfulness, coping techniques used both underwater and above, pain management through weightlessness, meditation and mindfulness breathing techniques, and allowing all IMURS participants to participate in SCUBA, no matter their condition.
We Educate
We educate participants about three different programs to help manage their daily challenges.
We Help
We help participants develop skills to find relief with everyday challenges.
We Unlock
We unlock the underwater world to participants, fostering freedom and peace.
Our Mission and Vision
To create an environment where individuals discover their true potential and ability and learn to thrive through Scuba diving.
How It All Began
In 2012, North American Divers was established as the go-to PADI SCUBA 5-Star Instructional Development Center in Utah County. During their first 10 years in business, they became increasingly aware that today’s youth and adults need help navigating their mental health.
After extensive research into the science of scuba diving as a therapeutic tool to combat physical and mental health challenges, the nonprofit started to become a reality. It has been determined by doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other scientists that scuba diving is an effective tool for helping individuals thrive with their conditions.
In 2022, after being introduced to Diveheart (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focusing on diving with disabilities), the idea was born for the founding team (Darren and Tony) to become adaptive support divers and adaptive instructors. Together, our founders discovered a way to bring scuba therapy to anyone with mental health, cognitive, or physical disabilities.
On November 18, 2022, IMURS was established and the founders began creating a ground-breaking program to help individuals discover their true potential and learn how scuba diving can be a therapeutic go-to in managing their challenges.