8min
Immersive VR
CURRENT SITUATION
Stress isn't just inconvenient - it's costly and dangerous
$9.2 -$16.1 B
Across the U.S in annual healthcare costs for stress-related issues among first responders
$10K - $20K
Healthcare costs per first responder annually
$100K - $240K
Increased turnover expense per lost first responder
$63K
PTSD claim costs per first responder annually
Sources: SAMHSA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023)
THE PROBLEM
Life can be overwhelming - and natural recovery is out of reach
The $6.2 Billion Cost of Invisible Wounds
A RAND Corporation study found that the cost of PTSD and depression for just one year’s cohort of returning vets amount to $6.2 Billion over a two-year period
High Stress and Mental Health Impact
10-20% of first responders live with PTSD daily
10-21% of OIF & OEF vets exhibit symptoms related to PTSD in a given year
Limited Access to Natural Recovery
90% work in urban environments, surrounded by noise, pollution, and crowds
First responders and Vets can’t reap the benefits of the natural world during or after crisis response
SOURCES: RAND Corporation, 2008| Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 NIH & SAMHSA composite, 2022 | WHO Urbanization Data, 2023
WHY NOW
Immersive recovery is proven and being adopted
VR is no longer just entertainment
Its use in healthcare and mental wellness is now widely researched and clinically supported
VR + Nature-based immersion has proven effects
A 2021study in Scientific Reports found that VR nature scenes lowered stress levels almost as much as real environments. Natural environments reduce cortisol, heart rate, and anxiety.
Institutions are adopting immersive tools
Over 60% of healthcare providers are exploring or implementing VR for training, therapy, and stress recovery.
Studies Confirm Proactive Wellness Programs Work
Targeted programs yield a $2-5 return for every $1 spent.
Sources: Accenture Digital Health Survey, 2024 | NIH Clinical Research, 2023
THE SOLUTION
Immersive calm, built for first responders
8
min
VR sessions provide stress resets
Designed for Real Schedules
8-Minute VR Sessions for stress disruption - designed to fit between calls, after trauma, or during demanding workdays
Nature-Based Environments
Real forests, beaches, rivers, canyons - immersive, guided escapes built on clinical evidence of recovery in nature
Guided Breathing & Zero Learning Curve
Uses proven breathing techniques adapted from Navy SEAL training. No setup or onboarding - just put on the headset and breathe
Designed for duty - fast, portable, and ready when they are
HOW IT WORKS
A simple recovery flow - designed for real-world stress
Pick Your Environment
Recorded in places of interest in the natural world that speak to the body and mind
01
Start Your 8-Minute Reset
Put on the headset. Follow the guided breathing. Let the natural environment do its work
02
Feel Ready Again
Lower stress. Clear your mind. Get back to the next task with restored focus and energy. Reinforce clinically proven breathing techniques
03
PILOT
Pilot results: Los Angeles County Fire Department
After using Serenity Now’s 8-minute VR sessions, participants reported a significant reduction in stress-related symptoms
• 92% showed either improvement or no symptoms to begin with
• No participant became significantly more distressed
• Strong downward trend across all indicators of stress and irritability
Anger / Irritability
78%
Shakiness
75%
Appetite Disturbance
73%
Anxiety
69%
Difficulty Concentrating
65%
Tiredness
55%
Muscle Tension
51%
Headache
26%
After the VR experience, participants showed an average 61.57% reduction across all negative emotional states measured
PILOT
Pilot results: Los Angeles County Fire Department
“…is a game-changer for managing stress during long, high-pressure shifts. … I could genuinely feel my blood pressure drop, my mind clear, and my focus sharpen after using it. Serenity Now isn’t just a tool—it’s an essential part of staying grounded, focused, and well”
Acting Chief
William O. Gamble IV,
Los Angeles County Fire
"Personal protective equipment or PPE have been developed to prevent people from being burned and injured - I see this program as part of the future of their stress management PPE (speaking about the efficacy of the Serenity Now program in reducing stress)"
Director of Behavioral Health & Lead Clinician
Dr. Steve Frohlich,
Los Angeles County Fire Fighters
After the VR experience, participants showed an average 61.57% reduction across all negative emotional states measured
PILOT
Pilot results: New York Fire Department (NYFD)
After using Serenity Now’s 8-minute VR sessions, participants reported a significant reduction in stress-related symptoms 100% of participants reported reported feeling relaxed after the VR session
• 71.4% of participants rated their overall experience a perfect 5
• Strong downward trend across all indicators of stress and irritability
Participant Personel Types and Distribution
Participants included members of EMS, dispatch, and Fire. Relief was reported across all staff categories.
Testing included the following distribution across NYC boroughs: 48.65% Bronx, 37.84% Queens, 8.11% Manhattan, 5.41% Brooklyn
After the just one Serenity Now VR experience, 100% of participants showed a reported reduction in stress
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Fast, frictionless, and ready for the real world
We combine evidence-based nature therapy with VR delivery that fits into the rhythm of first responders, healthcare workers, and high-stress teams
SERENITY NOW PROGRAM
Simple, tiered pricing for scalable deployment
All-In-One
(Headset + Content License)
• Includes Meta Quest 3 headset, training, updates, and support
• Ideal for agencies needing a turnkey solution
• Access to full module library and updated module releases
• Device support and hardware warranty
$99.99 /month per unit
with the New Oculus Quest 3 Enterprise Unit
Content-Only
(Content-Only License)
• For customers with existing VR hardware (Quest 2/3, Pico G3, etc.)
• Access to full module library and and updated module releases
• Remote access solution for user-friendly experience and customer support
$49.99 / month per license
30-Day Pilot Program
(Includes a preloaded headset)
• Designed for internal evaluation and pilot testing
•Includes 30 days of guided VR content
• Preloaded headset with all the necessary accessories
$99 one-time cost
After the just one Serenity Now VR experience, 100% of participants showed a reported reduction in stress
Thank you.
Contact us
Michael Anthony Breer
michael@specterras.com
978-239-8429
