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Floatation Therapy

What it is float therapy

Floatation Therapy involves “floating” in 10 inches of highly concentrated salt water within a sensory deprivation tank, known as a floatation or isolation tank. The goal of float therapy is to calm the mind and the body. REST is at the root of floatation therapy’s efficacy. It stands for “restricted environmental stimulation therapy”. 

About

Floating is about everything that you won’t be doing.

You won’t be fighting gravity. The 1,000 pounds of epsom salt in the water takes care of that while you lie on your back. 

The water is kept at 93.5-95 degrees Fahrenheit. This is skin-receptor neutral, which means you lose track of where your body ends and the water begins. 

Your ears stay just below the water, and the tanks are insulated against sound. Noise from the outside doesn’t reach you. 

 After you shut the door you will have 10 minutes of music and lights to get fully relaxed then the lights and music will go off, you float in total darkness & total silence.

For your entire session, the outside world is gone, and amazing things happen.

It turns out that when you’re not fighting gravity or constantly taking in information your body has a lot of extra resources at its disposal.

Your mind is free to mull things over without distraction, your brain pumps out dopamine and endorphins, and your body gets to rest, de-stress, heal, and Renew U.

It’s likely to be the most relaxing thing you’ve ever experienced.


 Check out a 360 view of our float suite: https://www.oceanfloatrooms.com/360-view 

History

Float tanks have actually been used for science since the 1950's. Isolation tanks and the idea of sensory deprivation were first developed by Dr. John C. Lilly in the 1950’s while attempting to isolate the mind from the body for the National Institute of Mental Health.


By 1979, the first float center was open to the public in Beverly Hills, CA.
Float centers started popping up all around the world for years but took a drastic decline in the late 1980s and 90s. Finally there was regrowth in the 2000s and by mid 2010s, we entered float industry 2.0. Float tank manufacturers multiplied, offering more options. There are international conferences every year where people from around the world gather to share cutting edge information and inspire the community. Float centers are now at an all time high with more centers opening their doors every day, and we are excited to be at the forefront of the industry in North Texas and beyond.

How to

**Prior to your float appointment:

- Read our "Helpful Floating Guidelines" 

- Don’t shave or wax

- No caffeine or alcohol

- Dark/wild colored hair will be tested for color fastness by dipping hair into a sample of the float tank water and rubbed with a white towel for 1-2 mins. If color is not seen on the towel then the test is passed (see waiver for more details)

- It is recommended to eat a small meal at least 1 hour before your appointment, however, what is important is that you don't eat a big meal close to floating  

- Removal of contacts is recommended

**Arrive and Check in: 

- We recommend using the restroom just prior to your appointment

- You will be showed to your private float suite and we’ll go over the basics together and answer any questions you may have

- You will be supplied optional, but recommended, ear plugs

- Remove all makeup, if applicable

- You MUST shower prior to your float (no conditioner) removing all clothing to get the full experience

- Dry face and insert ear plugs

- Apply Vaseline to any minor cuts to decrease stinging from the salt

-  Carefully step into your suite and locate your fresh water bottle, wash cloth, and control buttons (light & music)

- Close cabin door to your comfort level, however closing the door will allow for the full sensory deprivation experience

- Settle into your float experience and enjoy

- There is no wrong thing to do in your float! It is your experience to enjoy as you please

- When your float is coming to an end the music will slowly fade in and light come on to let you know your session is coming to the end

- The jets, from the filtration process, will come on when your time has ended to alert you to begin making your way out

- Shower thoroughly to rinse off all salt residue. For those with coarse/thick hair it is recommended to shampoo and rinse twice to make sure you get all the salt residue out

**After your float:

- When you’re ready, you can make your way to the restroom to finish your “fix-up” if needed and/or move to our lounge to transition back into the real world

- Read our "Understanding Your Float" guide

- Check out with staff and let them know how your float was 

- Schedule your next appointment and/or check out our packages and other services to customize your ”Renew U” plan

- We offer a special 3-pack Intro to Float package as a Buy 2 get 1 FREE, giving you your first float FREE when you purchase 2 future floats. Don’t miss out on these great savings. The more you float the better you will feel!

- Enjoy your day and great night of sleep!!!

Potential Benefits

Research is continually growing to show the effects and benefits of floatation therapy, however at Renew U, we encourage everyone to go into the tank without any expectations other than being able to disconnect from your busy and hectic lives and get some deep restoration for your mind, body, and spirit.

Here are just a few of the reported benefits:

- Reduction of chronic pain and inflammation.

- Reduced stress levels and deep levels of relaxation.

- Healing the body naturally: improved athletic recovery and performance.

- Improved sleep quality and sleep patterns.

- Decreased muscle tension, anxiety, and stress.

- Increased energy, mood, and freedom of movement

- Strengthened immune system.

- Relief from multiple medical conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Scoliosis, Parkinson’s, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Lyme’s, Autism, and more.

- Enhancing creativity for arts.

- Connecting to yourself on a deeper level and enhancing introspection and meditation.


***Remember that the benefits of floating are cumulative – the more you float the better it gets, and each float is never the same as the last.  

Learn more

Special Mentions

 WHY FLOAT? Floating delivers wide-ranging and life-changing benefits; however, the most immediately accessible benefit - and one that is universally appreciated by customers - it destresses!!! Stress = the plague of the 21st century! Float-room owners and their customers have one thing in common with their lives in the 21st century: busy, crammed schedules leaving little, or no time to re-balance. This holds true in both social and professional lives, and it leads to constantly elevated stress levels. Symptoms of stress include, but are not limited to: anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, muscular tension, headaches, migraine, reduced immune system, digestive disorders, eating disorders, depression, lethargy, irritability, procrastination, forgetfulness, poor concentration, moodiness, aggression, sexual problems, etc. People from ALL walks of life suffer from stress, caused by things such as work, family, finances, sport, exams, etc. We all have good intentions about improving the balance in our lives, and better managing stress. Some ways in which we try to achieve this is by improving quality time here and there, more organized scheduling, eating healthy food, exercising more, and engaging in relaxation programs such as yoga, etc. However, at the end of the day, good intentions about managing stress account for nothing if they don’t translate into results. Floating addresses the problem of unrelenting stress in the quickest, most efficient, powerful way possible, as well as providing time out to enable the body and mind to take stock and regain perspective. 


DID YOU KNOW:  

Scientific research into floating has found that 3 floats
 done within a 7 to 14-day period
produces the best benefits.
Floaters all over the world have proved this to be true.

To help you experience this, we offer a special
introductory course of 3 floats for an irresistible price –

Ask for details at reception.

Enhance Your Athletic Performance with Float Therapy

 You understand the pressure to push yourself to the limit if you are an athlete. Whether you’re a runner trying to improve your timing and distance, or a weight lifter working to lift heavier weights, the goal is to improve your performance.

However, with all the physical and mental strain of reaching your goals, you often risk burnout or injuries. This is where “floating” can help. This article will discuss the float therapy benefits to athletes: https://utahtherapeuticmassage.com/float-therapy-benefits-to-athletes/


Summary:  

 Athletes consistently push their bodies and minds to the limit, often facing fatigue, injury, and mental burnout. Float therapy offers a powerful, holistic solution to aid both physical recovery and mental clarity. By immersing in a sensory deprivation tank filled with magnesium-rich water, athletes experience weightlessness that promotes deep muscle relaxation, reduces inflammation, improves blood circulation, and eases joint pain and stiffness.

Mentally, floating helps reduce stress, anxiety, and cortisol levels while boosting endorphins and enhancing focus and concentration—critical for peak performance. Regular float sessions also improve sleep quality and significantly accelerate post-workout or post-injury recovery times.

Whether you’re training for competition or seeking relief from intense workouts, float therapy is a valuable tool to support your recovery, sharpen your mental edge, and improve overall athletic performance.

Our Safety Measures

We take the safety and well-being of our clients seriously. We have implemented strict safety measures in response to COVID-19, including regular cleaning and disinfecting measures using non-toxic cleaners.


Our center has procedures for cleaning our float rooms, as well as doing regular maintenance on the equipment. Commercial float tanks use a rigorous water treatment and filtration process. We follow a maintenance program where the float room water will remain completely sterile and clean.  

➢ There are over 400kg of Epsom salt in the float room, thus creating a hostile environment for microbes and studies have shown that common pathogens don’t seem to thrive in the solution.

➢ There is a very low concentration of peroxide working in conjunction with a powerful UV. This UV/peroxide sanitation system also breaks down any organic matter.

➢ There is a minimum fifteen-minute cleaning cycle in which the water circulates a minimum of four times through the filtration system following each and every float. 

Who shouldn’t Float?

The following is a list of people who should NOT float. 

  • Epileptics not medically controlled
  • Those with incontinence not medically controlled
  • Those with kidney or respiratory infections
  • Those with low blood pressure
  • Those with infectious diseases or contagious skin conditions
  • Those with injuries or open bleeding wounds
  • Those under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Those who have been medically advised not to float
  • Those who are under the age of 18 without prior written parental consent
  • Those who have recently dyed their hair or had a keratin treatment.
  • Those with any contagious disease, including diarrhea or gastroenteritis (and for 14 days following)
  • Those with open wounds or skin ulcers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

As explained by a pre-eminent scientist: “Floating is a method of attaining the deepest rest that humankind has ever experienced.” Essentially, it’s spending an hour or so lying quietly in the dark, suspended in a warm solution of Epsom salt, 26cm deep, and so dense that you float effortlessly. We play some gentle music to help you relax. In short, it’s complete mental and physical relaxation. 


Floating delivers wide-ranging and life-changing benefits; however, the most immediately accessible benefit - and one that is universally appreciated by customers - it destresses!!! Stress = the plague of the 21st century! 


All our customers have one thing in common with their lives in the 21st century: busy, crammed schedules leaving little, or no time to re-balance. This holds true in both social and professional lives, and it leads to constantly elevated stress levels. 


Symptoms of stress include, but are not limited to: anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, muscular tension, headaches, migraine, reduced immune system, digestive disorders, eating disorders, depression, lethargy, irritability, procrastination, forgetfulness, poor concentration, moodiness, aggression, sexual problems, etc. 


People from ALL walks of life suffer from stress, caused by things such as work, family, finances, sport, exams, etc. We all have good intentions about improving the balance in our lives, and better managing stress. Some ways in which we try to achieve this is by improving quality time here and there, more organized scheduling, eating healthy food, exercising more, and engaging in relaxation programs such as yoga, etc. 


However, at the end of the day, good intentions about managing stress account for nothing if they don’t translate into results. Floating addresses the problem of unrelenting stress in the quickest, most efficient, powerful way possible, as well as providing time out to enable the body and mind to take stock and regain perspective. 


We recommend avoiding shaving or waxing the day of your treatment. You should also avoid wearing any lotions, perfumes, or makeup. Eat a small meal before arriving, avoid large meals, and avoid caffeine products at least 1 hour before you float.


Nope, just yourself, an open mind, and a tired body! We provide towels, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and a hairdryer. Towels, robes, earplugs, and everything else you need are provided. However, keep in mind that you will be showering before and after, so if you prefer to bring your own brush, hygiene products, makeup, etc you are welcome to do so. 


It’s OK... many people are, but we don’t use float tanks or pods, rather, float rooms... you can stand up inside them. The light is controlled from inside, giving you total control of your environment. You can leave the light on and you can even leave the door open. People with claustrophobia consistently report no problems with floating in our roomy tanks. 


No! The door simply pushes open. Also, the light switch is located inside the Float room.  You can open and close the door as you wish; likewise, it is your choice if you turn off the light.


You do not need to be able to swim. You’ll float like a cork; it doesn’t matter what shape or size you are.


Nope. Some people fall asleep, but the water is so buoyant you stay afloat. The worst that can happen is getting woken up by a bit of salt water in your eyes.


We follow a maintenance program where the float room water will remain completely sterile and clean.  

➢ There are over 400kg of Epsom salt in the float room, thus creating a hostile environment for microbes. 

➢ In your water there is either a very low concentration of peroxide working in conjunction with a powerful UV. 

➢ There is a minimum fifteen-minute cleaning cycle in which the water circulates a minimum of four times through the filtration system. 

➢ We also have a UV/peroxide sanitation system that breaks down any organic matter. 


Overall, the water contains a high concentration of salt and a limited amount of (swimming pool) chemicals to ensure it’s totally clean and sterile. In addition, we filter the water thoroughly between each float session. We also have to comply with stringent health and safety regulations.


Anyone who floats regularly will tell you how blissfully comfortable and deeply relaxed they feel whilst floating. You’re as close as you are ever likely to be to an experience of weightlessness; and, surprisingly, there is no feeling of being confined in a tight space. 


The water is at 35°C (skin temperature) and the air around 31°C; this similarity in temperature between the water and the air is what gives you the feeling of weightlessness. In this ‘gravity free’ environment the body balances and heals internally while all the senses are rested. Research shows that floating measurably reduces blood pressure and heart rate whilst lowering the levels of stress related hormones in the body. Old injuries and aches, (especially backache) experience relief as floating helps blood circulation and raises the levels of endorphins (the body’s natural pain killer). 

Floating is used widely in the treatment of stress, anxiety, insomnia, jet lag and to improve concentration and creativity. Sports performance and recovery are also enhanced by floating. 

One hour of floating has the restorative effects of 4 hours of sleep!


During a float, you produce slower brain-waves, known as theta waves, (normally experienced only during deep meditation or just before falling asleep). This is often accompanied by vivid imagery, very clear, creative thoughts, sudden insights and inspirations or feelings of profound peace and joy, induced by the release of endorphins, the body’s natural opiates. 

Due to these effects, floating is used effectively in the treatment of depression and addictions, including smoking and alcohol. It is also used in schools and universities as tools for Super Learning.


Floating, may not suit everybody. It needs willingness on your part to have a go and to let go, you may need to float a few times before you are able to relax completely, both physically and mentally. Depending on your own journey through life, a float might provide an hour of total physical relaxation - or a profound healing experience, emotionally and spiritually transforming. Floating can be a wonderful aid to opening doors into your inner world, gradually allowing access to those deeper levels at which real changes take place, or it may simply give you a feeling of Zen and tranquility in your busy life.


Yes, you float within your own individual room so there is no requirement to wear a swimming costume or trunks. The Float room has its own shower and changing area which is for your exclusive use for the duration of your session. 


Absolutely. "Friends" can’t float together (because that would be weird) but our tank can accommodate couples comfortably. 


Floating has been around for over 40 years, and has oodles of published research to back it up. No mumbo or jumbo here.


No. The water contains high salt levels however, it does not rob your skin of salt, (which is what causes wrinkling). Rather, it leaves your skin soft and silky.


To get the full experience, we do recommend no clothing, however you may wear a swimsuit if that makes you more comfortable. 


Post-Float: Why do I feel nauseous? It is the release of tension from the stomach and abdomen. This is actually a very good sign as it indicates that stress is leaving the body. The customer should feel a lot better the next day.


If you have braided hair, box braids, cornrows, or hair extensions we advise washing your hair again once you are home to avoid retaining any excess salt.


The water in each float tank contains over 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. The high salt concentration can cause color bleeding into the tank water resulting in damaged hair color and possibly the need to drain the water and refill. Hefty fees can and will be accompanied upon non-compliance. ***See new customer waiver signed on your first visit. It specifies agreement for all customers with “wild” hair color/freshly dyed hair to ensure hair has been thoroughly washed many times. We will need to perform a color test or "white towel test" by dipping your hair into a cup of water from our float tank followed by rubbing of the hair with a white towel for 2 minutes. If there is ANY transfer of color seen on the towel we will have no choice but to restrict floating until able to pass the "white towel test". Believe me we do NOT want to do this, but we want to protect you and our tank from any damage. We will be happy to reschedule your appointment or give a full refund for any canceled appointments. If you have any questions please reach out to us for further clarification.


Yes, you can float while menstruating. Just treat it like going to a swimming pool while on your period. Pro tip: if you happen to be using a tampon, consider coating the string with petroleum jelly (provided in the room) to prevent salt water from wicking into the tampon.


No, you cannot pee in the float tank! Despite the water being well filtered and sanitized between uses we want to maintain our crystal clear waters for all of our customers to enjoy. 


This will depend upon what session length you booked. We offer 30 minute, 60 minute, & 90 minute float sessions, plus showering and dressing time, plus, it’s important for you to relax for at least 10 minutes after your float. To ensure relaxation, we developed a comfortable lounge for you to use afterwards, with complimentary drinks. We suggest you allow a good additional 30 minutes for the first session, perhaps a little less from the 2nd float.


A single session is $39 for 30-minutes, $69 for 60-minutes, & $99 for 90-minutes. It’s important to have at least 3 float sessions to feel the full benefits of floating so we offer an introductory package of 3 60-minute sessions at $138, basically giving you your first float as a free trial while trusting us that the next 2 will be even better! Although, this introductory offer is only available once to new customers. We also offer a buy 4 get 1 free package to all returning customers and customizable monthly membership packages to fit everyone's specific "Renew U" wellness plans.   

Floating regularly is particularly beneficial, as the affects are cumulative. Our customizable monthly membership packages offer many perks and allows you to float for the best price per session. Ask our staff for details. We accept all major credit cards.


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