Your first visit, answered

Is it safe?

What happens if you doze off in the float tank?

Dozing off in the float tank is safe and restorative, easing muscle tension and mental stress while your body relaxes completely. Full answer →

Is floatation therapy safe? Exploring potential risks and side effects

Safety is a common concern for first-time floaters. Here's what the evidence, tank design and hygiene protocols actually mean for how safe floatation therapy is. Full answer →

Can Children Float?

A parent's guide to floatation therapy for children, covering its benefits for stress, sleep and relaxation alongside essential safety measures. Full answer →

The Truth About Soaking for Long Periods: Do You Get Dehydrated?

Far from drying you out, the high Epsom salt concentration in a float tank keeps skin hydrated and lets your body absorb beneficial magnesium. Full answer →

Can I Float if I Can't Swim?

Why floating is accessible to non-swimmers, thanks to the natural buoyancy of Epsom salt water that lets anyone float effortlessly. Full answer →

What to expect

Your first float: what to expect

A practical, reassuring guide to your first floatation session — from arrival to the calm that follows. Full answer →

A Guide to Floatwell's Relaxing Experience: How Long Does a Typical Float Session Last?

A breakdown of Floatwell's 90-minute float session, from private rooms and showers to the 60-minute float, amenities and pricing options. Full answer →

It's Your First Time Using the Infrared Sauna, How Do You Prepare?

A first-timer's guide to preparing for an infrared sauna session at Floatwell, covering duration, temperature, hydration and health advice. Full answer →

How Do I Prepare for my Infrared Sauna Session?

Simple preparation steps—showering, removing makeup, and tying up long hair—to help you get the most from every infrared sauna session. Full answer →

Can More Than One Person Float at a Time?

Floatwell's three pods are one person each, but friends and partners can book simultaneous sessions to share the experience side by side. Full answer →

Post-Float Bliss, How Does it Feel?

Most floaters leave feeling deeply relaxed and clear-minded; here is what to expect afterwards and how to ease gently back into your day. Full answer →

Comfort & controls

To Share or Not to Share? The Benefits of Using an Infrared Sauna Alone or with a Partner

Comparing solo and shared infrared sauna sessions, from personal reflection and full control to bonding, motivation and lasting memories. Full answer →

Can I Listen to Music in the Infrared Sauna?

Bringing music or podcasts into your infrared sauna session, and how to balance audio enjoyment with distraction-free, present relaxation. Full answer →

Can I Change the Temperature of the Infrared Sauna?

How infrared sauna temperature controls let you tailor each session to your own wellness goals, from gentle relaxation to intense detoxifying heat. Full answer →

Can You Feel the Heat? Infrared Sauna Temperature Explained

Practical tips for staying comfortable and safe in an infrared sauna, from managing heat and hydration to recognising your personal limits. Full answer →

What if I am Claustrophobic? A Guide to Floating with Ease

Practical reassurance for anyone with claustrophobia, showing how you stay in full control of your float tank environment throughout a session. Full answer →

Will I Get Cold During My Floatation Session?

Float tank water is warmed to skin temperature so you feel weightless and comfortable, with your individual experience gently supported throughout. Full answer →

Choosing a treatment

A guide to different types of massage: which one is right for you?

A comparison of relaxation (Swedish), deep tissue and aromatherapy massage, and how to choose the right one for your needs. Full answer →

The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy Massage at Floatwell

How Floatwell's tailored aromatherapy massage combines expert technique and full-body relaxation for lasting physical and mental renewal. Full answer →

Exploring the Differences: Floatation Therapy vs. Meditation and Massage

A comparison of floatation therapy, meditation and massage, exploring how each differs in sensory experience, physical effects and mental outcomes. Full answer →

Shedding Light on Infrared Saunas: What Sets Them Apart?

How infrared saunas differ from traditional saunas by directly heating the body, and the wellness benefits that targeted heat penetration brings. Full answer →

Is Floatation Therapy Just a Fad?

With roots dating to 1954 and decades of research behind it, floating is an enduring, evidence-backed wellness practice rather than a passing trend. Full answer →

Hygiene & how it works

Are Toiletries Provided at the Infrared Sauna Experience at Floatwell?

Floatwell provides organic shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and towels for sauna guests, plus tips on the personal items worth bringing. Full answer →

Cleanliness In the Float Tank

How Floatwell keeps its float tanks pristine through advanced filtration, micron-level cleaning and the natural disinfectant properties of Epsom salts. Full answer →

How Does Epsom Salt Enhance the Float Experience?

How the magnesium sulfate in Epsom salt creates buoyancy and supports relaxation, muscle recovery and better sleep during a float session. Full answer →

What to wear

What To Wear In the Infrared Sauna

Guidance on what to wear in an infrared sauna, from going unclothed for maximum benefit to choosing whatever keeps you most comfortable. Full answer →

Float Fashion: Finding the Perfect Attire for Your Floatation Therapy Session

A simple guide to what to wear before, during and after your float session so you can relax and get the most from the experience. Full answer →