Float Therapy

There is no one-size-fits-all answer for this question. First-time floaters can have different expectations, which may also lead to disappointment in yourself, the inability to focus, relax or meditate (which is challenging for most people!). We like to say that you should understand the basics of how it works, but to go in with minimal expectations. 

We will have you shower here before and after your float. Try not to shave the day of your float and trust us, don't touch your face while you are in your float session.

We provide towels, earplugs, shampoo, body wash, leave-in-conditioner (for post-float only) and a private shower area in the float room.  You may wish to bring a brush or comb, a contact lens holder and any other desired personal items.

Nearly everyone!  Specifically:  

-Those who work high-stress jobs or are going through stressful times

-Those with high blood pressure 

-Pregnant women (you’re weightless in the tank) 

-Individuals with anxiety Those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 

-Those with joint, bone, spine, muscle pain 

-Those with fibromyalgia 

-Those with sleep troubles or insomnia

-Athletes for improved recovery time and visualization techniques 

-It’s also highly effective for those wanting to improve visualization techniques (think of it as a mental rehearsal to achieve goals and desires), as well as those seeking deeper meditative states.

Most people float in their birthday suits! If you are more comfortable you are welcome to wear a bathing suit but please note with the salt content, it is possible for the color to fade.

We’d advise waiting until the dye has had time to set in fully. If it hasn’t, there’s a chance the float water could bleach it. If it doesn’t come off when you towel-dry your hair, you should be okay to float. 

Yes, you can float while menstruating as long as it is contained. Please follow the same protocol as if you were swimming.

Yes! Our filtration system runs 24/7 with the exception of when someone is floating. While each client is showering and changing, our Vortex™ filtration system which includes, a whisper-quiet multiple pump filtration system is hard at work. In addition, it is equipped with H2O2, ozone treatment, and UV light treatment. We also test the water after each client. Plus, concentrated salt is naturally anti-microbial.

No; the 1000 pounds of Epsom salt makes the water so buoyant that you stay afloat. This also makes it completely safe to sleep while floating. Did we mention 1 hour of sleep in the float is equivalent to 4 hours?

 Float therapy is a great way for pregnant women in their second and third trimesters (after medical clearance from their physicians) to relax and alleviate the strains and pains put on their bodies while growing life -- in fact, there may be no better people to experience immediate relief from floating than pregnant women!  The near-zero gravity experience takes pressure off of your back, legs and joints, and the magnesium in the Epsom salts helps with inflammation, promotes better sleep and reduces stress.  Plus, it’s recommended that women who are pregnant and breastfeeding have 20% more magnesium per day than the average person. Floating is a great way for the skin to efficiently absorb this vital mineral.  Anecdotally, many pregnant women experience what’s called a bonding “mirror effect” when floating: the experience of the mother floating in a sensory-reduced environment mimics the experience her baby has in her womb. Some soon-to-be moms also report feeling their baby move more during a float, perhaps because they aren’t expending as much physical or mental energy on other senses during the float.  Pregnant women should consult with their physicians before floating.  

Most Americans are grossly deficient in magnesium -- a vital mineral. Floating is a great way to absorb magnesium from the Epsom salts, which relieves pain and muscle aches, decreases restlessness and promotes calm, increases energy, helps you fall asleep, is good for your heart, is beneficial to skin, helps with bone density & more.  

Each person is different! Some avid floaters can’t get by without floating daily. Others prefer to float weekly. We recommend floating at least twice weekly -- that’s our happy place! However floating once a year is better than never at all. The benefits of float therapy are cumulative and seen when you float on a frequent basis.  For first timers: Since it’s such a new and different experience, your first float may not be the best determination of whether or not float therapy is for you. We recommend floating at least three times (that’s how long they say it takes to get hooked!) in the beginning.

Floating has grown in popularity over the past several years, and a group of scientists are currently invested in research on the effects of float therapy on different types of distress, including PTSD. One of those researchers is Dr. Justin Feinstein, who believes so strongly in the potential of float therapy that he built his career and lab around trying to prove that.  

Research from Feinstein’s lab shows that “meditating activates parts of the brain associated with attention and decreases activation in the amygdala, the part of the brain that kicks off the fight-or-flight response to a real or perceived threat.” Feinstein himself believes that floating could be a “shortcut” to reach that meditative state and realize the benefits of being in that state. And, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) agrees that research supports meditation for lowering blood pressure, easing symptoms of anxiety and depression and more, and the agency funds research on the topic. (Source: TIME Magazine)

  Here are a few other studies and takeaways:  

“Significant beneficial effects [from float therapy] were also found for sleep difficulties, difficulties in emotional regulation, and depression.” (Source: Promising effects of treatment with flotation-REST (restricted environmental stimulation technique) as an intervention for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): a randomized controlled pilot trial.) 

“Stress, depression, anxiety, and worst pain were significantly decreased, whereas optimism and sleep quality significantly increased for the flotation-REST group. There was also a significant correlation between mindfulness in daily life and degree of altered states of consciousness during the relaxation in the flotation tank.” (Source: Beneficial effects of treatment with sensory isolation in flotation-tank as a preventive health-care intervention – a randomized controlled pilot trial)

Some people like to have a light meal or snack before they float -- nothing heavy. You don’t want your digestive system on overdrive during the float.

The glass entry door and the 72″ tall ceiling, helps every client feel complete ease and comfort as they enter the float room. Our float room is 57" by 96" which is larger than average interior float area. 

Individuals with even extreme claustrophobia have reported to have no issues with floating since many say it feels like floating in a vast space versus being enclosed in a small one. At any time you’re uncomfortable, you can choose to end your session. You’re always in complete control of your float experience. 

While our rooms are spacious, they will not accommodate two adults comfortably. Having more than one person in the pool may also be a distraction that interferes with relaxing.