The Ultimate Relaxation Package: A Day of Complete Tranquility at Float Space

Are you in need of some serious self-care? We’ve curated the ultimate relaxation package designed to rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul. At Float Space, we offer a blissful day that combines four powerful therapies to leave you feeling completely refreshed. Here’s everything you’ll experience when you book them all:

1. Infrared Sauna Session 🔥

Start your relaxation journey with a soothing infrared sauna session. Unlike traditional saunas, infrared saunas use light to generate heat, which is absorbed by your body directly, promoting deep relaxation and increased circulation. As you sit in the warmth, your body will detoxify, your muscles will unwind, and you’ll feel the stress of the outside world start to melt away.

2. Floatation Therapy 🌊

Next, you’ll float your cares away in one of our state-of-the-art I-Sense Float Pods. Floatation Therapy, or Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST), helps you achieve deep physical and mental relaxation. The buoyant Epsom salt solution supports your body, allowing you to float effortlessly while you disconnect from distractions. This sensory deprivation experience calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes healing.

3. Massage Therapy 💆‍♀️

To enhance your relaxation, enjoy a therapeutic massage from our Level 4 qualified sports and complementary therapist. Whether you choose a deep tissue, sports, or more gentle relaxation massage, our therapist will tailor the session to meet your specific needs. Massage helps to relieve tension, improve circulation, and provide a deeper sense of calm. It’s the perfect complement to your float session, leaving you feeling revitalized and balanced.

4. Afternoon Tea 🍰☕

To finish off your perfect day, indulge in a delicious afternoon tea*. Relax and recharge with an array of freshly brewed tea and a selection of light snacks, sandwiches, cakes, and treats. It’s the perfect way to gently ease back into the world, offering a final moment of peace and enjoyment.

Why Choose the Ultimate Relaxation Package?

We designed this package for those who truly deserve to unwind. Whether you’re dealing with stress, physical tension, or simply need a break from the hustle and bustle, our Ultimate Relaxation Package provides a comprehensive experience that will leave you feeling completely rejuvenated.

Take the Time You Deserve You deserve to feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and pampered. Let us take care of you with our Ultimate Relaxation Package, which is the perfect way to unwind and focus on self-care.

Book Your Ultimate Relaxation Package Today! ✨

*Afternoon tea must be booked for a minimum of 2 people.

11/02/202511/02/2025

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) – The Ultimate Therapy for Healing & Wellness

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique designed to promote the natural movement of lymph fluid through the body. This gentle and rhythmic therapy is highly effective for post-surgical recovery, detoxification, immune system support, and overall well-being.

What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)?

MLD is a light, skin-stretching massage that stimulates the lymphatic system, helping to remove toxins, excess fluid, and waste from the body. Unlike deep tissue or sports massage, MLD uses precise, gentle movements to encourage lymph flow without increasing blood circulation excessively.

The Benefits of MLD

💙 Post-Surgical Recovery – Faster Healing, Less Swelling

MLD is widely recommended for individuals recovering from surgeries such as:

✔ Liposuction & Tummy Tucks – Helps reduce swelling, bruising, and fibrosis (scar tissue).
✔ Breast Surgery (Augmentation, Reduction, or Reconstruction) – Minimizes post-op swelling and discomfort.
✔ Arm & Thigh Lifts – Reduces swelling and fluid retention, promoting smoother healing.
✔ Facial Surgeries (Rhinoplasty, Facelifts, etc.) – Encourages faster reduction of puffiness and post-op inflammation.

By enhancing the removal of excess fluids and reducing congestion in the tissues, MLD supports a quicker, more comfortable healing process after cosmetic or medical procedures.

🛡️ Boosts the Immune System

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in removing toxins, bacteria, and other harmful substances from the body. MLD helps to:

✔ Increase the production of white blood cells that fight infections.
✔ Remove toxins and waste, reducing the body’s overall inflammatory response.
✔ Support recovery from illnesses, infections, and even chronic conditions like autoimmune disorders or chronic fatigue syndrome.

By stimulating the lymph nodes, MLD encourages the body to fight off viruses and bacteria more effectively, keeping you healthier year-round.

💧 Detoxification & Fluid Retention Relief

If you often feel bloated, sluggish, or puffy, MLD can help! This massage technique:

✔ Drains excess fluid and toxins from the body, reducing water retention.
✔ Supports kidney and liver function by promoting waste elimination.
✔ Helps reduce puffiness in the face and body, especially around the eyes and legs.

Many people use MLD for body contouring and a slimmer appearance due to its ability to remove excess retained fluid.

🦵 Cellulite Reduction & Skin Health

MLD improves circulation and collagen production, which can:

✔ Reduce the appearance of cellulite and skin dimpling.
✔ Increase skin elasticity and firmness.
✔ Support healing of scar tissue and stretch marks.

Over time, regular MLD sessions can result in smoother, firmer skin, making it a great addition to any beauty or wellness routine.

🧘 Stress Relief & Relaxation

Unlike other types of massage, MLD is deeply relaxing due to its gentle, rhythmic movements. It:

✔ Activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety.
✔ Lowers cortisol levels, helping to improve mood and relaxation.
✔ Promotes better sleep and mental clarity.

Many clients report feeling a sense of lightness and calm after just one session!

Who Can Benefit from MLD?

MLD is suitable for everyone, but especially beneficial for:

✔ Post-surgical patients recovering from cosmetic or medical procedures.
✔ Those suffering from lymphedema or fluid retention.
✔ People with chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia or autoimmune disorders.
✔ Anyone experiencing bloating, sluggishness, or poor circulation.
✔ Those looking for detoxification, skin health, and immune support.

Book Your Lymphatic Drainage Massage Today!

At Float Space, we offer expert Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therapy to support post-surgical recovery, detoxification, and total wellness. Whether you’re looking to heal after surgery, boost your immune system, or simply feel lighter and refreshed, MLD is the perfect solution.

📅 Book your appointment today and experience the transformative benefits of MLD!

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30/10/202418/11/2024

Feeling alive!

Hi everyone! I want to write a personal blog post about my experience with Floatation Therapy here at Float Space and how embracing the ‘rest’ side of a relaxation therapy lifestyle has already changed me.

First off, a massive thanks to all of you for making Melissa and me feel so welcome! All our customers make us proud to have started this new venture, and it’s only been one month since we opened. Can you believe that? Where does the time go?

I started this venture with just one goal in mind, mainly because I didn’t know much about floatation therapy or what it could do. Melissa had a better understanding of Float Space and what it involves, but I was 50/50 about floating in Epsom salt. I thought, “Meh, it’s not for me,” and I wasn’t sure why people actually did it. Don’t judge me just yet though. I’ll admit, I was very skeptical.

My main goal and vision became clear when Pete Sullivan, the previous owner had showed me the rear of the building. I was flabbergasted by how much space was unused at that time. Pete was building a new reception area, a lounge, and a kitchen, which were hidden away during construction, so no one really saw that part of Float Space. After seeing it all, I knew there was potential to take things even further! It felt like my destiny to take on this huge project and to create what I like to call a “Micro Spa.” Yes, a Micro Spa! We love showing everyone who visits what goes on behind the scenes and where our vision is headed. If you’re interested, just ask what’s behind the doors!

My passion leans more towards traditional saunas, a pool, and lounge area. I remember going on holiday to a small spa hotel. It was so relaxing, though I hadn’t planned for it to be. I went with a friend and we’d intended to stay up drinking until 3 a.m. eating as much as we could with the all-inclusive package, but we loved the spa more than the beer! It was brilliant and such a memorable experience.

To be able to build something I absolutely loved and offer that same experience just became more and more compelling. I was hooked on the idea! I threw Pete my money and I was ready to start!

So lets go back to why I am writing this post, my first-ever floating experience in the pod. As I said, I was very skeptical and maybe a bit wary. I wasn’t sure what I’d experience. Could I walk on water? How buoyant is it? I had so many questions! Melissa, being the comedian she is, gave me the full tour as if I were a new customer (even though I knew what to do!). It was a good laugh. After the tour, I did all the basics: I locked the door, undressed, showered, put in earplugs, opened the pod, knelt inside, closed the lid—and slipped! I nearly threw myself through the back of the pod! What an idiot! That first time is definitely an experience, let me tell you. It was my own fault for not being careful and all was fine.

I lay there, floating with the light on just to ease into it. The music stopped. I looked around at all the space I had, grinning from the strange but amazing feeling of floating on top of the water. It was definitely a unique experience, though not too strange. I switched off the light, relaxed my body and mind, “starfished” to center myself, and stayed still. Without going into too much detail about my time in the pod since everyone’s experience is different, but I can say, wow!

I finished a little earlier than expected, lasting about 45 minutes on my first float—which, apparently, is quite good! In the last 10 minutes, I entertained myself by trying to lay on my side, then I tried to keep my feet on the ground and move back and forth. It was fun! I like to keep myself amused and I recommend trying it yourself.

To wrap this up and stop myself from rambling, when I exited the room, I felt very relaxed and calm. I had a nice cup of tea in the Moon Room with my daughter, Scarlett. A few customers have met her, she calls herself the “mini boss”—kids, right? We chatted for a moment, then I stepped outside for some fresh air. When I came back I chatted to her again and felt amused, Scarlett asked, “You okay?” I replied, “What do you mean?” She said, “You’re very funny and bubbly!” I laughed and admitted, “I do feel really good, actually!” That feeling lasted the entire day, even on the drive home, Scarlett said, “You seem happier Dad.” And I did! I felt more alive than I had in a long time. It was incredible.

The most I can take from this experience is: I get it now! I understand why so many people turn to floatation therapy. This experience was a game changer and for my daughter to notice a happier change in me on my first try tells me this is exactly what I need and what I’ve needed for a long, long time.

It impacted me so much I had to write about it! Thank you all for reading to the end; I hope I didn’t ramble too much! Book a session and try it out—don’t wait as long as I did!

12/11/202119/02/2022

Pain and Physical Therapy

Relief from gravitational pressure gives our body a break, and allows blood to flow freely to parts of our body that may be injured, painful, or need to recover from intense exercise.

Normally, our bodies are subjected to gravitational pressure. But in an Epsom salt bath, the concentration of salts allows us to float effortlessly. Epsom salt baths have been reported to have significant impact on hypertension, chronic tension headaches, and chronic pain in the back and neck.

Increased blood flow also allows our body to eliminate waste and toxins such as lactic acid, which causes pain and cramping when left to build up. Coupled with the ability to become aware of knots and tensions, floating allows athletes and gym-goers to heal faster and overcome fatigue.

In recent years, floating has been used as a form of alternative medicine to treat many conditions from fibromyalgia to arthritis. It is reported as being particularly effective in relieving back pain, with a 2017 study conducted over 4 weeks concluding:

‘Floating has a direct and positive effect on reducing the intensity and frequency of chronic back pain, as well as improving associated sleep quality, anxiety and depression […] Floating twice weekly has a more pronounced effect than one float per week.’

In Fine and Borrie’s 1978 study, the participants were made up of people who had experienced chronic pain for over 6 months. They reported a reduction in the amount of pain that averaged at 31.3%, with the greatest relief in the upper back region at 63.6%, and the lowest was in the legs at 15.3%.

Studies also show further relief can be achieved with regular use of the tanks, with many reporting the after effects lasting longer between sessions the more they came. Weekly or Fortnightly visits are shown to be the most effective in providing pain relief.

Floating for recovery is being adopted by many professional sporting teams, clubs and individuals. At Float Space we have worked with anyone from runners, to boxers to professional body builders.

When you consider floatation increases the oxygen content in the blood, relaxes tired muscles, removes all strain from joints and tendons, lowers adrenaline and removes lactic acid build up, improves sleep and helps with mindset and visualisation techniques, it is really no surprise.

12/11/202119/02/2022

Improved Sleep

Floatation Helps with Sleep Patterns and Insomnia.

A good nights sleep eludes many of us, especially with technology and our overactive minds often causing the problem. By reducing the levels of cortisol and adrenaline in your body, as well as increasing production of endorphins and serotonin your mind and body are in balance. Combined with allowing you to completely disconnect for an hour, floatation therapy can have a very beneficial effect on your sleep.

There are a number of reasons that can affect the quality of sleep. Some factors, such as drinking too much coffee and using electronic devices in bed, are within our control. Other factors, such as stress and pain, may be less so.

The mental health charity Mind suggests strong links between poor sleep and mental health and anxiety.

A recent study by the Mental Health Foundation also found that sleeplessness was a common symptom of mental health conditions, and that over half of people with depression have difficulties sleeping

Floating has been scientifically proven to have a greater and longer lasting impact on anxiety than other therapeutic interventions, and to reduce the activation of stress systems in the brain and body. And so, it is no surprise that many of our customers report having much better sleep after a session – even if that’s not what they came to float for in the first place.

Float Space provides late-night floating sessions until 10PM for those who need to float at night. This is great for those with acute sleeping problems, but nighttime floating will help everyone lower their baseline stress and anxiety which makes falling asleep easier.

10/11/202119/02/2022

Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation

What is difference between mindfulness and meditation?

Mindfulness can be applied to any situation throughout the day, while meditation is usually practiced for a specific amount of time. Mindfulness is awareness of “some-thing,” while meditation is the awareness of “no-thing.” There are many forms of meditation.

What is the point of mindfulness meditation?

There are various ways to practice mindfulness. However, the goal of any mindfulness technique is to achieve a state of alert, focused relaxation by deliberately paying attention to thoughts and sensations without judgment. This allows the mind to refocus on the present moment.

When we float, we often experience the same thoughts and feelings as we might during meditation. Floating can also develop the brain in a way that makes meditation easier.

A state of meditation can be brought about more easily in a float tank due to the relaxation you’ll feel.

By removing, or more accurately reducing external stimuli in this relaxing environment, floatation therapy makes it easier to practice various aspects of meditation, such as:

Interoception: sensing internal processes in the body
Attention-regulation: directing our attention somewhere without being distracted
Self-regulation: determining our physical response to a stressful environment

Through meditation, you can develop awareness and presence of mind. In addition, the restful state that comes from floating can give you a fresh perspective on issues that have been difficult to resolve, allowing for a more empowered response.

10/11/202119/02/2022

Self Exploration

Floating was originally developed by a Neuroscientist.

John C Lilly, the creator of the original floatation tank, was a neuroscientist. He wanted to investigate what happens in your mind when you are floating.

“From a neurophysiological standpoint, one has immediately freed up very large masses of neurons from the necessity of constant computations”

In the 1960s, John C. Lilly became interested in sensory deprivation tanks and their potential therapeutic uses. He found that floating allowed him to explore the nature of his consciousness and he published a book about his findings.

Many of our customers say they experience moments of clarity during their sessions where they manage to solve an illusive problem or make a decision that has bothered them. Additionally, the deep state of mindful relaxation frees us from anxiety and allows us to tap into creativity.

Joe Rogan, one of today’s best-known advocates of floating and the person responsible for us first floating, says floating is: “The most important tool I have ever used for developing my mind, for thinking, for evolving.”

In the moments of heightened awareness we experience whilst floating, free from all stress and without distraction, exploration of our consciousness becomes more possible.

09/11/202119/02/2022

Better Connections

Spend some quality time with yourself

“The relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.” Robert Holden

Self-care is about looking after yourself and your mental health. It’s crucial to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself in order to build healthy relationships with others. Being kind to yourself regularly is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

Many people say the only time they put their phone away and check in on their inner-self is during an hour long float. Floating helps us to connect to ourselves without distractions, as we are more focused on relaxing than anything else. The idea of floating in salt water is that it helps us to relax by reducing stress and releasing tension in the body.

We know that staying in touch with our minds and bodies is important. We need to keep ourselves healthy, managing stress, anxiety, insomnia, and burnout. Floating can help us with these things because it keeps us connected. It helps us feel better so that we don’t find ourselves at our limits.

The pod can be a place that helps us feel the outside world and inside our bodies, connect with what’s most important to us, and observe our thoughts. This might help us process what’s happening in our lives, think about things from another perspective, or give us time to consider how we want to change or how we might go about doing that.

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” Audre Lorde

However you choose to use your float time, you’re giving yourself a real treat!

09/11/202119/02/2022

Stress Relief & Anxiety

Stress relief and anxiety

Floating is scientifically proven to reduce anxiety more effectively than other therapeutic interventions

A powerful antidote to stress and anxiety

A small amount of stress and anxiety is normal, but many people experience levels which damage their health. Reducing stress and anxiety is complex, but there are mental and physical drivers that floating can have a significant impact on.

Floating in a tank of warm water alone is known to lessen stress. An hour in a float tank reduces blood pressure, cortisol levels, and other stress-related chemicals like norepinephrine, adrenaline, and ACTH*. It also reduces activity in the amygdala – which is overactive when we are stressed or anxious.

A 2018 study by the Laureate Institute for Brain Research found:

‘Floating substantially reduced anxiety, with participants reporting significant reductions in stress, muscle tension, pain, depression and negative affect, accompanied by a significant improvement in mood characterized by increases in serenity, relaxation, happiness and overall well-being […] the most severely anxious participants reported the largest effects’

Justin Feinstien who led this research said:

‘Essentially what we found in the preliminary data is that the amygdala is shutting off post-float,” Feinstein says. “It’s nice to see that that can be done in a way that doesn’t require medication.’

The state of deep relaxation is one that our body naturally enters; however, this state can be hard to find on our own. The key to reaching the meditative state is through focused attention on an object or sound. While some people like to focus on their breathing, others choose a mantra (a word repeated over and over again).

The mental health charity Mind suggests that there are strong links between anxiety and poor sleep, which could explain why many people who float to reduce stress or anxiety also say they slept better after their session.

*(Hutchinson, 1984; Kjellgren, 2003; Bood et al, 2006; Dierendonck, 2005)

30/07/202119/02/2022

Floatation Tanks and Mental Health

Have you ever imagined what it would feel like just to let your mind and body go? If you suffer from chronic pain, stress, or anxiety, then it is likely you have dreamed of a place where you can be in complete isolation, not only from the world but from your busy thoughts. Fortunately, a place like this exists, and they are called Floatation Tanks. These tanks, also referred to as Isolation Pods, are first and foremost designed to remove excess stimuli, such as sights and sounds, so that your body can reach a restorative state and begin to heal.

For much longer than Isolation Pods have been around, water has been known to produce soothing effects on the mind and calming effects on the body. Can you recall the last time you sat on a beach and listened to the rhythmic sounds of the ocean or tuned in to the sound of water droplets falling upon your head in the shower? Chances are, it brought a sense of ease to your body and mind as if the water was literally washing away your fears or troubles. Water has that kind of powerful effect, and during Floatation Tank Therapy, you will be fully immersed in this power of tranquility.

Floatation Tanks channel this powerful feeling and combine it with the therapeutic effects of Epsom salt (magnesium saturated water), which is also what works to keep you afloat effortlessly. The Isolation Pods are filled with this highly concentrated Epsom salt water and heated according to your skin temperature. The Epsom Salts alone help aid muscle strain, inflammation, joint stiffness, and stress, but are also what makes Isolation Pods safe so that you can float freely. The pods omit all sounds and light so that the only thing you are surrounded by is warmth and comfort. Without worrying about staying afloat or anything else going on in the world around you, a truly meditative state can be achieved.

We live in a busy and stressful world, where it is far too easy to go about our days without realizing all of the stimuli we encounter. Outside of work, most of us choose to spend even more time than we need to in front of a screen. It is easy to think that some of what we are doing or watching helps us when really it does not. We do not typically realize that the extra moments we spend browsing the internet or Facebook or watching that one last TV show before bed feed our minds all of these extra stimuli to process. This results in things like adrenal fatigue and feeling off-centered. It also causes stress and anxiety levels to spike, on top of whatever else we are dealing with in life. Floatation Tank Therapy recognizes the value of stillness and isolation from all of this. It is just one hour of your day, but it will benefit you for far longer than that. In fact, the more you float, the greater your benefits will become.

The deep state of relaxation you attain from floating will lower your blood pressure and cortisol levels as it increases your circulation, allowing your body to float with ease. When the body is deeply relaxed, the mind will follow suit. So, Isolation Pods use water, Epsom salts, and isolation to approach mental health from both angles. A healthy body promotes a healthy mind, and a healthy mind nurtures a healthy body.

If you are curious about what other specific benefits there are to Floatation Tank Therapy, here are a few of them:

Reduced anxiety and depression
Improved mood and production of endorphins
Reduced stress and cortisol and adrenaline levels
Revitalization of the body and mind
Pain relief
Enhanced awareness
Calm and relaxation
Improved athletic performance and recovery rates
Reduced blood pressure
Reduced heart rate
Enhanced creativity and stimulation of the left and right brain synchronization
Improved circulation
Enhanced immune system

Floatation therapy can also be tremendously helpful with sleep, which is one thing that is connected to and gets affected by all of these things. Heightened anxiety, stress, and adrenaline levels, for example, can all affect your quality of sleep or your ability to sleep at all.

No matter what state you are in with your mental health, chances are there are a few things on this list you would like to work on and that floatation therapy can help you achieve. What is more is that Floatation Tanks are incredibly safe, as the tanks are so highly concentrated with salt that you would have to make a conscious effort to turn on your side. You may feel some restlessness during your first time, and that is completely normal. But the more often you float, the more quickly your mind and body can adjust and settle. At Float Space, we want you to know that relaxation and healing are not only possible but blissful. We provide a safe space for you to connect with yourself and disconnect from the world. Visit us and experience restoration of the body and clarity of the mind. Come and turn back the clock; we will keep an eye on the time.