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Float
An hour of complete weightlessness, total darkness and silence – and nothing left to do but switch off.
Most people don’t come to float because it sounds relaxing.
They come because something’s not working – sleep that won’t come easily, a body that’s carrying pain or tension, a mind that won’t stop racing, or just the sense that they haven’t properly switched off in months.
Floating gives you an hour where none of that has anywhere to go. No gravity pulling on your body. No noise, no light, no phone. Just you, 500kg of Epsom salt, and water kept at skin temperature – so eventually you lose track of where your body ends, and the water begins.
People float to relieve stress, ease chronic pain and tension, recover from injury or hard training, switch off a racing mind, and get the kind of deep rest that’s hard to find lying in your own bed.
What is floating about?
Floating is about everything you won’t be doing.
- You won’t be fighting gravity – 500kg of Epsom salt takes care of that while you lie on your back.
- The water is kept at skin temperature, so your body stops registering where it ends and the water begins.
- Your ears stay just below the surface, and the room is insulated against sound – the outside world doesn’t reach you in here.
- Once the door is shut and the light is off, you float in total darkness.
- With nothing to fight and nothing coming in, your body suddenly has a lot of spare resources – and your mind is free to slow down without anything competing for its attention.
Your first float, step by step;
- Arrive a little early. First-timers get a quick walkthrough of the room and pod before their session, so there’s nothing to guess.
- Shower before you float. Each room has its own private shower – this is just to rinse off before getting in.
- Get in and get comfortable. You can float with the light on or off, door open or closed – whatever helps you settle in on your first visit.
- Let an hour disappear. No timers to watch, no need to do anything. Music will gently signal when your session is ending.
- Shower again, take your time. Rinse off, get dressed, and give yourself a few minutes before heading back out into the day.
What to expect?
Before you float – a few tips:
Avoid caffeine for a few hours beforehand if you can – it makes it harder to properly switch off.
Skip shaving or waxing on the day of your float, since Epsom salt can sting on freshly exposed skin.
Bring out your contact lenses if you wear them – the salt water and lenses don’t mix well.
Everything else is provided – towels, earplugs, all of it. You genuinely just need to bring yourself.
FAQs
People with claustrophobia consistently report no problems floating – you’re always in control, and you can float with the door open or the light on if that helps.
No – just yourself. Towels, earplugs and everything else you need is provided.
No. Some people do doze off, but the water is buoyant enough that you stay afloat regardless. Worst case, you might wake up to a little salt water in your eyes.
The water is fully filtered between every single float, so each session starts in a clean, safe environment.
Absolutely – many people like having someone to talk it through with afterwards. Limited spots available to share.
Floating (or flotation therapy) has been around for over 60 years, with a solid body of research behind it. No mumbo jumbo – just rest.
You can have up to an hour, all times are available in our booking system for you to choose from.
Yes! In fact, floatation therapy is highly beneficial for pregnant women. It will allow you to escape the strain caused by the weight of your growing belly. If you have a health condition, please contact your doctor before doing any float sessions.
Made To Thrive Wellness Centre 5 Kooba St, Griffith NSW 02 6962 3436 · hello@madetothrive.com.au
Opening times: Please click the “book now” buttons to see what availablity we have.
- Single float: $95
- Double float: $150 (must be taken at the same time)
- 3 x 1 Hour Float = $225
- 10 x 1 Hour Float = $700
- Lifestyle Membership
- 1 Hour float/month =$70/month
- Extra float = $65
- One free float on sign-up, minimum 6-month commitment. Can be shared with close family members.
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