Discover Floatation Therapy

Avoid coffee or any caffeinated beverage for several hours beforehand (it could make you a bit jittery), as well as avoid shaving or waxing a day or two before - the saltwater can irritate your skin if you have done so. Eating a light meal about an hour to 90 minutes ahead of time stops your stomach from sounding like an angry monster while you float, and it is always a good idea to be well hydrated. Other than that, there’s no specific preparation needed.

If you have longer hair, you may want to bring a comb or brush. If you plan on removing your contacts, please be sure to bring something to put your contact lenses into while you’re in the tank.  We provide everything you need (towels, robe, earplugs, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, etc.) There’s no need to bring a swimsuit as our guests float in the nude.

Being in the tanks is more like floating in outer space than being shut in a box.  You’re always in control of your environment, and even people with extreme claustrophobia have reported having no problems with their time in the tank. Plus, we now have an Open float room to give you some extra open space if needed.

Yes.  Just follow the same protocol you would for use of a swimming pool.

Like a pickle covered in maple syrup, pregnant women LOVE floating!  There is even special positions you can float in that will help relieve all of the weight of the baby off of the mother’s body.  If you are in your third trimester or have any concerns, please consult with your physician before coming in.

While there is no guarantee that the salt won’t strip some color from your hair, we recommend that you check if the water running through your hair in the shower at home is fully clear. If there is still some color coming out, you should wait a couple of more days/showers. Typically, after three full wash-throughs, you should be fine to float.

Only one person per tank.  Double-wide tanks do exist, but we think that they take away from the whole ‘sensory deprivation’ experience.

    - General stress and anxiety reduction all the way down to a hormonal level (especially following multiple sessions)
    - Enhances cognitive processes involved with creativity and problem solving 

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