The treatments guide

Float tank

Lying in skin-temperature salt water in darkness and quiet.

Awaiting clinical review. Written carefully from the sources below, but not yet signed off by a qualified clinician. Please don't use it to make decisions about your health. How we review.

Emerging

What the evidence says

Early research suggests it can be relaxing and may ease stress and anxiety for some people. It's not a treatment for injuries.

Good for
Stress, and an hour without your phone.
Not for
Open wounds, uncontrolled epilepsy, severe claustrophobia.
Risks
Low; salt stings in fresh cuts.
Typical cost
$60–$100 a floatAn estimate of typical prices in our cities, still being checked. Ask for the full price before you book.

General education, not medical advice. Choose licensed providers, and talk to a doctor if you have a health condition, are pregnant or take medication. Medical disclaimer.

Sources

  1. Feinstein et al. (2024), Floatation-REST in anxious and depressed individuals, PLoS One
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