About Us

Founded by Markus Flaherty & Hanna Showell in 2023. 

Markus is a professional musician with over 20 years in the industry and also a long term sufferer of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). Where conventional medical interventions have failed to control these diseases, Cold Water Therapy & Breath work inspired by the Wim Hof method have yielded incredibly powerful results for Markus. Along side training to be a psychotherapist, he is on a mission to help and support others and pass on the amasing benefits naturally offered by the cold

Markus' first ice bath was in  2021 in Costa Rica at the Pacha Mama retreat, needless to say it was life changing and on his return back to the UK, he struggled to find an affordable means to continue practising cold water therapy. 

Markus formed a cold water therapy group which quickly outgrew his back garden space and Eclo•sion was formed with Hanna soon after (a friend and regular attendee).

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Hanna is a former teacher with a degree in psychology, a dedicated mother of four and an avid fitness enthusiast. Her journey into the world of ice bathing began while training for her first marathon, a challenge that ignited her passion for this unique wellness practice. Hanna credits ice bathing with not only enhancing her physical endurance but also providing significant health benefits, both mentally and physically.

Her experience as a teacher and her academic background in psychology have given Hanna a deep understanding of the mind-body connection. This knowledge, coupled with her personal experiences, has made her a strong advocate for the practice. Hanna believes in facing challenges head-on, and ice bathing has been a testament to this, helping her to feel invigorated and at her best.

Beyond the physical advantages, Hanna appreciates the mental clarity and increased focus that come from these cold exposures. She finds them particularly beneficial in managing the demands of motherhood and her professional life. For Hanna, ice bathing is more than a routine; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the boundless potential of the body and mind when challenged. This passion has led her to share her experiences and knowledge, inspiring others to explore the health benefits of ice bathing and embrace their own challenges with courage and enthusiasm.