What is it?
Experience effortless relaxation in a solution more buoyant than the Dead Sea. The float tank is filled with 11 inches of water and saturated with nearly 2,000 pounds of Epsom salt. The water itself is kept at the average skin temperature (93.5° F), which allows you to lose track of where your body ends and the water begins. The tank is sound proof and light proof, allowing you to be free of all external stimuli.
In this near-zero gravity experience, your muscles, joints, and bones are able to rest and decompress- relieving pain and fatigue. People with arthritis, back pain, neck pain, tendinitis, bursitis, inflammation, and psychosomatic pain have all found relief in floating. Floatation therapy reduces the stress hormone levels in the body leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated for hours, or even days, later. Float to restore balance to your life, unleash your creativity, or discover a deeper state of meditation – the choice is yours. The benefits and uses of floatation therapy are immense and incredible.
Benefits
How it works
Experience effortless relaxation in this near-zero gravity experience through which your muscles, joints, and bones are able to rest and decompress, thereby relieving pain and fatigue.
After scheduling your first float we recommend arriving approximately 15 minutes early to sign in and get ready for your float. Take a few minutes to relax and unwind in our lounge. We will be here to answer any questions you may have and show you the amenities. Before your float we ask that you use the restroom, silence your phone, and remove your jewelry. During your session, we recommend the use of earplugs that we provide for you to keep the Epsom salt out of your ear canals. We also recommend putting them in dry ears before you shower. Everyone is required to shower in their float room before and after floating to ensure removal of any product or outside elements on your body. Use the body wash and shampoo before you float. The conditioner can only be used AFTER your float. Please be thorough and make sure that you rinse off well to prevent bath products from getting inside the tank. After your shower, we recommend patting your face dry with a towel and then entering the float tank. After closing the lid you will gently lay back to find yourself floating effortlessly. Try to avoid touching your face with your wet hands so that you don’t get the salt solution in your eyes. If you do get it on your face, then use a towel to pat dry. We do offer a neck pillow conveniently placed in each room, if you feel that you need additional support. As you lay there try to relax as much as you can, think of nothing, and focus on your breath. At first it will be hard to let go, but without external stimuli your body will eventually relax to the point where your brain is producing theta waves. You may even fall asleep. Towards the end of your float you will hear chimes to gently let you know that your float session has ended. The tank light and jets will turn back on to let you know that it is time for a shower. If that doesn’t wake you up then you may hear a knock at the door after 10 minutes or so. We recommend taking a moment to stretch before you get out of the tank to feel all the amazing benefits of your float. Step out of your float carefully and shut the door of the tank. Step right back into the shower to wash the salt off. Please feel free to use the hair conditioner after your float. After showering, we welcome you to get ready in our vanity room. We have a primp room available to blow dry your hair and get yourself ready to enter the world again. You are encouraged to hang around in the relaxation lounge to enjoy a cup of tea and share thoughts or just relax after the experience.
Floatation therapy is not recommended for: Epileptics whose epilepsy is not under medical control. Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs Individuals with infectious diseases or open skin wounds. Individuals with difficulties with bladder and/or bowel control.
Yes! Handle it in the same way you would if you went to the swimming pool. - Great options to use while floating are: -Tampons or Diva Cups Pro tip: check out the link below entitled, Floatation Therapy Benefits For Women, which makes recommendations and addresses topics related to your body. One brilliant suggestion to highlight from the blog is: If using a tampon, coat the string with petroleum jelly to prevent salt water from wicking into the tampon... https://www.floatingstl.com/2017/04/20/floatation-therapy-benefits-women-pregnancy/
You may wish to bring a few items, like: - Toiletries... to freshen up afterwards - A change of clothes.. for the next part of your day - A light snack.. in case you're hungry after the float - Our No Cow Protein Bars are great because they offer superior ingredients, fair wages and safe working environments.. and the bars, which are vegan, come in a variety of flavors The goal is to minimize and unplug.. so pack light In your private shower area, you will find: - Generously-sized, soft, absorbent towels - Full length, 100% cotton robes.. comfy and perfect to wear for after the float or to wear between treatments - #1 Doctor Recommended Ear Plugs - Plant-based shampoo & body wash, conditioner is for post-float only!! Our private Wellness Room has: - Great lighting.. to do your make-up - Hair dryers... so you can style your hair No need to go home and shower... RXR3 has everything you need to: - Save time and, - Get you back to your life.. recharged and invigorated
Don’t shave or wax, don’t drink caffeine for several hours beforehand, eat a small meal 1-2 hours prior to your float, use the restroom, remove your contacts, jewelry, and all clothing. We provide towels, robes, and earplugs for your convenience.
No, the nearly 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt makes the water so buoyant that you float effortlessly. Getting a bit of salt water in your eyes is the worst that can happen.
Yes! Both our clients and our tanks are prepped and follow the highest standards of cleanliness! Clients are: - Required to shower in-house before entering the float tank - Check our Restrictions on Who Can Float (BUTTON) for a complete list RXR3 tanks follow a strict set of industry-approved protocols. - Water.. tested for pH balancing, sterilization and temperatures - Filters.. capable of screening the water down to as little as 1 micron.. 100th the size of a hair! - 1,500 lbs of Epsom salt dissolved in 10 inches of water... so that salinity is equal to hospital standards of hygiene - Bacteria, microbes, and pathogens don't stand a chance - A powerful 5 micron filtration system automatically activates after each float - The water solution, which contains 0.02% hydrogen peroxide,…eliminates virus and fungi. - No chlorine or added chemicals.... to keep harmful by-products out. - Salt brine cleaning before and after each float to remove sediment and debris… so the tank works optimally. - The external surface of the tank is wiped down with natural cleaning agents…and the room is reset to an impeccably high standard - ensuring a fresh and clean experience.
Individuals with even extreme claustrophobia have reported to have no issues with floating. Many say it feels like floating endlessly in space. Our float tanks are very spacious and you are always in control of your float experience. You may choose to end your session at any time.