Float therapy means floating in 10 inches of water saturated with 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt. It removes external stimulation for the mind and creates a weightless effect on the body, making it a powerful tool to reset both mind and body.

Our float therapy appointments are 75 minutes long, including your pre-float shower. You also have an extra 10 minutes after your session for your post-float shower.

Each tank holds around 1,000 pounds of medical-grade Epsom salt, with salinity around 1.27 grams per cubic centimetre. The high salt concentration makes it very difficult for microorganisms to survive, giving float tanks a cleanliness advantage over public pools and hot tubs. After every session the entire solution is filtered through a potent filtration and sterilization system, and all guests shower before entering.

Brightly coloured non-permanent hair dye is not allowed in our tanks unless you wear a swim cap, since it can stain the white float tanks. Permanent, natural-coloured hair dye is fine and will not be an issue.

Contamination is a serious offence and carries a $1,000 penalty, which covers the cost of shutting down and replacing the solution. Essential oils, soap, hair dye, and bodily fluids are strictly prohibited.

We recommend waiting 4 to 6 weeks after a new tattoo. Floating too soon can be painful in the salt water, and the solution can cause fading or discoloration of a fresh tattoo.

You can wear a swimsuit if you like, but most people float naked, since a suit can feel tight and distracting during your session. Your room is completely private.

Our float cabins are very spacious with plenty of ceiling height, and you are in complete control the entire time. You can leave the light on and open the door whenever you like.

It is perfectly safe to fall asleep in the tank, and dozing into light sleep is very normal. One hour of sleep in the tank is roughly equivalent to 4 hours of regular sleep.

Yes. Many pregnant women get more relief from the float tank than anyone, since it takes the gravitational strain off the body. We recommend avoiding floating during the first trimester, and ask that you consult your physician first if you have any concerns.

You do not need to swim. The water is only 10 inches deep, so you can sit up comfortably, and the heavy Epsom salt content means you simply float on the surface when you lie back.

Yes, but cover any cuts with our special ointment first or they will sting in the salt water. If you are recovering from surgery, wait until your incisions are fully healed.

We suggest waiting one day after shaving and a few days after a body wax before you come in to float.

It will sting, but it is easy to handle. Open the door, grab a towel, and dab the salt away, then get back in. You can also hang a face cloth from the interior handle so it is ready just in case.

No. The high Epsom salt content means the water will not draw salt from your skin the way a long bath does. Epsom salt is actually nourishing for the skin, which is why many people feel silky smooth afterward.

No, you are never locked in and can get out anytime. That said, most people find the 75 minutes goes by much faster than expected.

Yes. Many first-time floaters leave the lid open for the first few minutes to get oriented. We do not recommend leaving it open the whole session, since the air temperature can change and alter the experience.

Each tank holds one person, but we have multiple rooms, so you and your partner can float at the same time in separate rooms.

Infrared sauna lets you do cardio without the cardio. Near, mid, and far infrared waves absorb deep into your body, so you get big detox and recovery benefits in a short period of time.

Our infrared sauna appointments are 40 minutes long, including time to shower before and after your session.

A traditional sauna heats the air first, which requires much higher, less tolerable temperatures. Infrared technology skips that step and heats your body directly, so you can stay in longer and reach a higher internal temperature for greater benefit with less discomfort.

Yes. Your body actually emits infrared itself. Our equipment emits zero EMF (electromagnetic fields) and is VOC (volatile organic compound) free.

Our sauna reaches up to 75 degrees Celsius (167 degrees Fahrenheit). With our True Wave full-spectrum infrared technology, about 15% of the output heats the air while the rest is absorbed directly by your body, producing greater benefits like higher heat shock protein production than traditional saunas.

Our infrared sauna is one of the most powerful in the country, so even experienced users find 15 to 20 minutes plenty. You have the room for 40 minutes, and we recommend 20 to 30 unbroken minutes inside, which research shows is the window for the most benefit. Less time gives fewer benefits, and more time brings diminishing returns.

The chamber is booked for one reservation at a time. The person who made the booking can bring a maximum of 2 guests for an extra fee of $25 per person.

Yes. The person who made the booking can bring up to 2 guests into the private sauna for an extra $25 per person.

Bring a shower towel and a water bottle. We provide a bench and sweat towel, a robe, a hair dryer, and organic body wash, shampoo, and conditioner.

Bring clothing you are comfortable sweating in, but since your room is completely private, most people do their session without any clothing.

Yes. The entire sauna is thoroughly sanitized with non-toxic cleaning agents before and after each use, and the intense infrared waves kill 99% of bacteria.

You do burn calories from the heat-induced cardiovascular work, but infrared therapy is meant to support a healthy diet and fitness plan, not replace one.

Avoid alcohol before and after, and wait until you feel better if you are ill or have a fever. The heat makes you sweat heavily, so drink plenty of water.

We require 24 hours notice to cancel an appointment. No-shows are charged a $20 fee. You can reschedule without penalty as long as it is within the 24-hour window.

Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for your first appointment. This gives us time to show you around and answer any questions you may have.

Membership cancellations must be sent by email to info@floathouse.ca and received at least one month before your next billing cycle. For example, if you are billed on February 14th and want to cancel for February, submit your request by January 14th.

Please let us know within 7 days of your service. Depending on the issue, we will provide a rebooking, exchange, service credit, or refund at our discretion. We will do everything possible to make it right.

Online purchases for drop-in sessions, packages, and sale items are non-refundable.

Gift cards are non-refundable.

Membership purchases are non-refundable.