Quite simply, flotation is the most effective method for stress relief and relaxation. The flotation tank has 10″ of water saturated with 1000 pounds of Epsom salt, creating incredibly buoyant water for you to float on. The water is heated to skin temperature (95.5 F). Once you’re settled, it is virtually impossible to distinguish what parts of your body are in contact with the water and which aren’t.  Since your senses are void from input, the tank is sometimes also called a sensory deprivation tank.  However, we often notice our senses go into hyperdrive while floating right down to hearing yourself blink, which makes for a pretty amazing experience.

Don’t worry! It’s not quite as bad as it looks. The Wave Float room is 58″(4.8ft) wide by 98″(8.1 ft) long. The Orbit pod is 66″(5.5 ft) wide by 94″(7.8 ft) long. You are in complete control and can open the door and go in/out as you’d like. You can even float with the door open.  If you’re feeling uneasy, feel free to come in and check the float tanks out before you float!  Most people feel so much better seeing them and realizing how much space and control they have.

While you can float every day without harm, we find that the relaxing effects of a one-hour float typically last longer than just that one day. For most beneficial results, we recommend setting up regular sessions. Many clients find that floating once or twice a week provides great benefits. If you are using floating as a type of self-therapy, we suggest starting with at least 7 float sessions.

Generally, yes! Unless you’re over 7 feet tall or over 500 pounds, you’re good to float in our tanks.

We recommend 60 or 90 minutes for first time floaters. As you become more experienced and aware of the effects, you may find that 60 to 90 minutes are effective. Some clients want to float for 2, 3, or more hours.

We have no way of knowing exactly what it will be like for each floater since it is such an individual experience. Nearly every customer reports having profound peace and relaxation, deep concentration and creativity. We try to avoid explaining too much before people use the tank, so that they aren’t influenced by what other floaters says. Not only will it be different for you than it is for anyone else, it’s possible that it will be different each time.

Yes, you can. However, it may be a good idea to arrange your time so you don’t have to rush out after. Many people enjoy savoring the peace and quiet before jumping back into their hectic schedule.

Yes. There seems to be a cumulative effect with consistent use of the float tank. This is not documented by official research, it is the tank users who know it is true.  Sadly, relaxation has become a learned art that needs practice.

Since it is a private experience, most people choose not to wear any clothing. You’ll have the room to yourself and be required to shower both before and after.  Anything you wear will press against your body, becoming a possible distraction. Please feel free!

Relax! The tank will help but if you are able to arrive relaxed, the experience will be much more beneficial for you. Here are a few additional things to consider:

• If you have caffeine (coffee, tea, or an energy drink) before you float, it may affect with your ability to relax.
• Try not to shave right before arriving. It isn’t the end of the world if you do, but salt water on a freshly shaven area of the body can sting.
• Ladies, if it’s that time of month, please give us a call to reschedule.
• Remove your contacts prior to floating and bring something to store them in.

It is nearly impossible to drown in the tank. Since you are floating you do not need to know how to swim. The water is only about 10″ deep and has a very very high density of salt. This water is buoyant and will support you regardless of your size or weight. Since the water is pushing you to the surface, rolling over requires conscious effort, unlike in your bed.  IF you were to manage to turn over, the salt in the water would sting your eyes and wake you.  Additionally, it’s not dangerous to fall asleep in the tank.  Certain people even use floating for this purpose! Some say that one hour of sleep in the tank feels roughly equivalent to 4 hours of regular sleep.

Getting salt water in your eyes will hurt. But not to worry! We provide a spray bottle with fresh water hanging in the tank. Simply reach up and spray your face or you can just open the door, grab a towel, dab the salt water off, then get back in the tank.

No. While there are some float facilities that can accommodate couples floats, we are not one of them. Our Float rooms are for individual floating. We believe floating should be done individually to fully experience the float without any interruptions.

You may not float if:

• You have an infectious skin or respiratory disorders/issue
• You have an open wound(s) or recent tattoo(s)
• You have incontinence
• You have serious mental conditions or uncontrolled epilepsy
• You are a high-risk pregnancy
• You have permed or colored your hair within 7 days
• You are under the influence of alcohol or any drug/illegal substance
• You are currently menstruating

We ask that you please inform us of any conditions / issues for your own safety and the safety of all floaters! We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time.

There are 1000 pounds of medical grade Epsom salt dissolved in each of our tanks. Salinity is at 1.30 grams per cubic centimeter. The higher and higher the salt concentration, the lower and lower the ability for microorganisms to thrive in the water.  This automatically gives floatation tanks a leg up on cleanliness when compared to public pools and hot tubs.  After each session, the entire volume of the solution is  filtered through a three part filtration and sterilization system utilizing Ultra Violet light and H2O2.  UV is the safest most effective system available. It’s what water treatment facilities use to give us drinking water! It maintains the water’s soft, clean and crystal clear appearance. In addition, all clients are required to shower prior to entering the tank.

No. The high Epsom salt content of the water means that the water will not draw the salt from your skin and cause wrinkles like a long bath does. Epsom salt has been used for centuries as a medicinal treatment for various skin conditions. It is non-toxic and is not harmful if swallowed (although it does not taste good!). Epsom salt is actually quite nourishing for the skin, which is why many people feel silky smooth after their float session.

Yes, you can! Floating will not in any way hurt your baby or yourself. In fact, pregnant women probably get more relief from the float tank than anyone else. Just lying on a bed can be extremely uncomfortable for a woman in the later stages of pregnancy due to the massive amount of strain on the back and body. Our float tanks are a wonderful haven for women at any stage in their pregnancy. We do, however, recommend that pregnant women avoid floating during the first trimester. If you have any concerns about the effects of floating on your pregnancy, we ask you to consult and get permission from your personal physician before coming in to float.