Float REST
Restricted Environmental
Stimulation Therapy
60 minutes of zero gravity. Zero sensory input. Zero demands. Your nervous system gets to stop — completely.
Our float cabin is a full standing-height enclosure on a king-size footprint, filled with 900kg of pharmaceutical-grade Epsom salts dissolved in skin-temperature water. The density means you float without effort. The silence means your brain has nothing to process. What follows is a depth of rest most people have never experienced.
Duration
60 minutes
Capacity
1 or 2 people
Water Temp
35.75 – 36.50°C
Epsom Salt
900kg
Cabin
Full standing height
King size footprint
Privacy
Private room
with ensuite shower
Your session
What to expect
Arrival & briefing
You'll receive a full orientation before your first float — how the cabin works, what to expect from your body and mind, and how to get the most from the session. You choose: lights on or off, music on or off, or full sensory deprivation. It's your experience.
Your private room
Your session takes place in a fully private room with its own ensuite shower. Everything is provided — towels, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, and natural fragrance. The room is heated. You arrive and leave at your own pace.
Pre-float shower
A short shower before entering the cabin removes oils and products from the skin, keeping the water clean and allowing the Epsom salts to work effectively. Ear plugs are provided to enhance the sensory experience.
60 minutes of stillness
Water held between 35.75°C and 36.50°C — skin temperature, so the boundary between body and water dissolves. 900kg of Epsom salts means you float without effort. Your muscles release. Your nervous system quiets. Most people reach states of relaxation within the first 20 minutes they've never accessed before.
Post-float
A full shower with all amenities provided. Most clients describe leaving feeling deeply rested, mentally clear, and physically light. The effects often deepen over the following hours. Float REST can be combined with any other service — most effectively preceded by contrast therapy or ice plunge.
What it does
Key outcomes
Cortisol reduction & stress relief
Deep sleep improvement
Chronic pain relief
Mental clarity & focus
Muscle tension release
Reduced anxiety & depression symptoms
Research-backed
The science
When you enter the float cabin, the reduction in sensory input triggers your nervous system to shift from sympathetic (stress) dominance to parasympathetic (rest) dominance. Clinical trials have shown that during a REST session, cortisol levels — the primary stress hormone — significantly decrease. This occurs through suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, the central pathway of your stress response system. With cortisol reduced, the body unwinds at a physiological level, not just a psychological one.
The sensation of weightlessness in the float cabin removes gravitational compression from muscles and joints. This mechanical unloading, combined with a reduction in muscular tension, decreased inflammation, and the release of endorphins, produces substantial pain relief. Studies confirm that individuals with fibromyalgia, tension headaches, and chronic musculoskeletal pain report notable decreases in pain intensity following REST sessions.
The deep relaxation induced by REST calms the nervous system and reduces hyperarousal — a primary driver of insomnia. By lowering cortisol and supporting the body's natural circadian rhythms, REST improves both sleep onset and sleep quality. Clinical evidence shows participants achieve more restorative sleep following regular REST sessions, with effects persisting for several days post-float.
REST has demonstrated clinically meaningful reductions in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The mechanism involves improved serotonin production, reduced amygdala activity, and enhanced neural connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and limbic system. The result is improved mood regulation, reduced rumination, and a measurable shift in emotional baseline that extends well beyond the session itself.
The 900kg of Epsom salts dissolved in the float cabin provides a highly concentrated magnesium sulphate solution. Magnesium is absorbed transdermally through the skin during the session. Magnesium plays a critical role in over 300 enzymatic processes in the body, including muscle relaxation, nerve function, and sleep regulation. Most adults are chronically deficient in magnesium — a float session provides a direct and efficient means of replenishment.
Full research references available on the Full Float REST science →
Sequence it
Best combined with
Float REST compounds when preceded by a service that primes the nervous system. Our most effective sequences:
Contrast Therapy
Cold and heat cycling activates the parasympathetic system before you float — deepening the relaxation response significantly.
View service →Ice Plunge
Cold exposure followed by float REST creates a powerful hormetic sequence — stress, then complete recovery.
View service →Float & Massage
Float first, then remedial massage. Your body emerges from the float in its most receptive state — the massage goes deeper as a result. Fridays only.
Book Friday session →