Float to a Healthier You
At Issaquah Float, our flotation therapy will help you simply disconnect from the world and relax for an hour in serene silence. Come float into calmness.
What is flotation therapy?
Flotation therapy is your pathway to deep relaxation, where you gently float in a calming blend of water and Epsom salts. Our tranquil flotation rooms are filled with around 1,000 pounds of premium pharmaceutical-grade Epsom salt, creating an environment of effortless buoyancy. This nourishing salt blend helps ease muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and delivers a host of mental and physical benefits.
In this serene experience, you’ll float peacefully in about 10 inches of warm water, kept at a skin-comforting 94.5°F—matching the natural warmth of your body. As you relax, the boundaries between your body, the water, and the air begin to blur, creating a sensation of floating in weightless stillness. The warmth soothes every part of you, while the carefully controlled environment eliminates all external distractions.
You can fully disconnect from the hustle of daily life. No lights, no sounds—just an hour of pure, uninterrupted calm in which you can unwind and recharge.
The Benefits of Flotation Therapy
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Promotes Deep Relaxation
In today’s fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by constant sensory input. The bright lights, loud noises, and never-ending stream of information we encounter—from bustling department stores to everyday environments—can leave our minds overstimulated and restless. This overload often contributes to heightened anxiety and stress, making it harder to find moments of calm.
Flotation therapy offers the perfect antidote to this overstimulation. As you float in the peaceful silence, your body and mind are invited to fully relax. The tranquil environment encourages deep stillness, helping you escape from the noise of everyday life, rejuvenating your body, and restoring mental clarity.
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Eases Anxiety Naturally
Flotation therapy is a gentle yet powerful way to ease anxiety. Studies, including those conducted on police officers and veterans with PTSD, have shown its ability to calm the mind by reducing activity in the amygdala—the part of the brain that processes stress and fear. By quieting this response, flotation therapy offers a natural method to lower anxiety levels.
Flotation therapy can help alleviate anxiety—but without the risks of addiction or unwanted side effects, like prescription medications such as Ativan or Valium. Instead, it provides a safe, holistic approach to calming your mind and body. Best of all, research has found that the benefits of flotation therapy extend far beyond your session, offering relief from anxiety for up to four months after treatment.
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Enhances Performance and Recovery
Flotation therapy not only soothes the mind and body, but it also promotes overall well-being by helping your body function at its best. It aids in flushing out metabolic waste, improving circulation, relieving muscle tension, and calming the mind—all of which contribute to better performance in daily life, faster recovery after exercise, and managing chronic stress.
Professional athletes have long recognized the benefits of flotation therapy. Tom Brady even installed a float tank in his home, and British Olympic bronze medalist Tasha Danvers used it consistently throughout her training. Her teammate, Jade Johnson, credits flotation therapy for helping her achieve a personal best and qualify for the Beijing Olympics. Johnson told Fitness magazine that flotation therapy helped relieve pressure on her back, allowing her to perform at her peak.
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Helps Relieve Chronic Pain
Flotation therapy offers a gentle yet effective way to ease chronic pain by deeply relaxing both the mind and body. As you float in a state of weightlessness, the usual pressures of gravity on your muscles and joints are lifted, allowing them to fully relax. This release of tension helps reduce muscle spasms and tightness, promoting a sense of deep comfort.
The soothing Epsom salt solution, rich in magnesium, is absorbed through your skin during the float. Magnesium is known for its anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxing properties, helping to ease pain and reduce inflammation naturally.
In this peaceful, sensory-free environment, flotation therapy provides a powerful yet calming experience, making it a wonderful complement for those seeking lasting relief from chronic pain.
Where are we located?
Issaquah Float is nestled within Issaquah Family Chiropractic; we offer a seamless blend of relaxation and holistic care. Our float therapy experience perfectly complements chiropractic services, creating a sanctuary for mind and body. By addressing the root causes of discomfort through chiropractic care and offering deep relaxation through float therapy, we ensure that your visit promotes lasting wellness and vitality, all within the serene environment of Issaquah Family Chiropractic.