# Multi-Sensory Therapy Consumers turn to virtual technology as a therapeutic method. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 28, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/multisensory-therapy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Multi-Sensory Therapy trend? **Multi-Sensory Therapy:** Modern therapy services are applying virtual reality tactics to treatment in an attempt to add interactivity and technological allure. By combining therapeutic solutions with online gaming and multi-sensory visuals, brands are not only making the therapeutic process more engaging, they're also redefining how mental health is approached. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: May 2, 2015 to Jul 12, 2016 - Published: May 28, 2015 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Examples of the Multi-Sensory Therapy trend 6 featured examples from May 2, 2015 to Jul 12, 2016. - [Theme Park Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-project): Samsung's eMotion Project Prescribes Virtual Reality as Medical Treatment (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate virtual reality technology into medical treatments and therapies. - [Virtual Meditation Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guided-meditations): These Guided Meditations are Enhanced with Virtual Reality Tech (Category: Tech) Implication: The intersection of virtual reality technology and spiritual practices presents an opportunity for growth and innovation in the VR industry. - [VR Relaxation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediation-purposes): This Company is Using VR Technology for Mediation Purposes (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for VR companies to develop meditation-specific applications - [Virtual Health Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-assistant): The 'Shae' Device Helps You Work Towards Your Personal Health Goals (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The healthcare technology industry, which includes the development and innovation of virtual health assistant systems. - [Galactic Virtual Therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multisensory-experience): NASA is Developing Multisensory Experiences to Keep Astronauts Sane (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The healthcare industry can leverage virtual reality and digital therapists to enhance mental health treatments. - [Virtual Coaching Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coaching-space): The Intelligent Coaching Space Boosts Performance and Injury Recovery (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Using virtual coaching systems to revolutionize the way athletes train and recover from injury in the athletic training industry. ## Themes within the Multi-Sensory Therapy trend ### Virtual Reality Therapy Mental health professionals are using VR technology as a therapeutic method in treatment to redefine how mental health is approached. ### Virtual Health Assistant High-tech virtual health assistant device customized to an individual's genetics is being developed to make health monitoring easy and personalized. ### Enhanced Guided Meditation VR technology is being put to use to create an immersive and relaxing environment that encourages busy people to ease into meditation. ## What the Multi-Sensory Therapy trend means for industry ### For Healthcare IT The virtual reality technology for mental health and virtual health assistant device are disruptive innovations in the healthcare IT industry. ### For Sports Performance High tech virtual coaching systems to help athletes improve their performance, movement tracking and injury recovery ways is disrupting the techniques used in sports performance industry. ### For Digital Entertainment Innovations in VR technology for theme park simulators and enhanced guided meditation are disrupting traditional forms of entertainment and providing consumers with immersive experiences. ## Trend signals for Multi-Sensory Therapy Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 45%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 69% - Activity: 45% - Freshness: 8% ## Recent trend clusters - [Deskside Sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/compact-soundbar-design) (Tech) - [Styled Fidelity](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/legacy-audio-upgrades) (Tech) - [Identity Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/fan-edition-headphones) (Tech) - [Accessory Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/integrated-cable-battery) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [AI-Powered Expert Replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-expert-replicas) - [Modular CMF Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cmf-bluetooth-speakers) - [Animal-Inspired Printer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-inspired-printer-tools) - [Nonverbal Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonverbal-companion-robots) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)