Float Therapy
Float Therapy has been known for its cures from Ancient times. The Egyptians and Israelites used the sacred water of the Nile, as the Hindus did the same in the Ganges river to heal their bodies and souls.
Documented all over the world as far back as 4500 B.C, thermalism was and is still widely used for the same treatments as when it was discovered in Ancient Greece. This includes muscle and joint conditions, as well treating headaches and insomnia
The Skin is our biggest organ. Our first place of absorption occurs here.
We cause minor trauma to our skin every day, and restoring this major organ is not always our top priority. Not only can Float Tanks improve skin health, our skin is where we allow absorption of important chemicals to enter our body and nourish our many systems. Frequent visits to PureRest Float can improve and promote skin health, absorption of chemicals to our blood and lymphatic system, all the while detoxifying us.
In the early 2000’s, The Tides Wellness experts from The United Kingdom found research and evidence that almost ¾ of our population in general have below optimal levels of magnesium in our bodies. Low levels of magnesium have proven to cause nerve dysfunction, mood fluctuations, muscle cramping, difficulty sleeping, and much more.
Thankfully, they found direct evidence through other researchers as well as their own, of these ions crossing the skin barrier through water therapy to allow absorption of much-needed magnesium. Therefore, debunking many skeptics about Epsom salt hydrotherapies.
Epsom Salt has become more popular with time as its base is Magnesium Sulfate, known for its many health benefits such as muscle and stress relief. It was discovered in 1618 by a farmer from the town of Epsom located in England. From that point onward, Epsom Salt changed the world as we knew it. More discoveries are being made as we may have only scratched the surface in scientific discoveries.
What Is A Float Tank?
Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST), Sensory Deprivation Tank, or more commonly known as Float Tanks, are a relaxation and meditation technique. In today’s world, we know of its effective use in treating musculoskeletal conditions and to open the creative mind.
The practice involves floating in water that is of your body’s natural skin temperature, densely saturated in Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salt) that renders the body completely buoyant. This offers complete and effortless floatation, as well as a light and sound proof environment. That is, unless you’d prefer your experience accompanied with a choice from our selection of meditative music. The desired effect is to remove you from outside stimulus, creating a quiet and free space.
It was first popularized by neuroscientist John C. Lilly in the 1970’s. The First tank was designed in 1954 to study the origins of consciousness by cutting off all external stimuli. Later on in the 1960’s, Mr. Lilly controversially experimented with sensory deprivation while under the effects of Hallucinogenic drugs. His research inspired curiosity and the research continues. Since then, it has been proven to produce several effects on the brain, ranging from hallucinations to enhanced creativity. Primarily, it has the ability to bring you into a state of deep relaxation.
Currently, floating has had a resurgence, with hundreds of tanks in over 88 centres worldwide, increasingly so in North America. There has been much discovery since.
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Can Improve:
- insomnia
- sleep deprivation
- anxiety, depression
- writers block
- muscle cramping and joint pain
- headaches and migraines
- arthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
Benefits Include:
- post work-out recovery
- pregnancy
- detoxification
- emotional stability
- boosts immune system
- Chronic fatigue
- fibromyalgia
- multiple sclerosis
- cold intolerance
Pre-float procedures:
Pre-float procedure
Step 1
Book your appointment!
Our Floats are offered as single person sessions as well as coupled.
our floats bring healing to your experience physically and mentally.
Step 2
Be early!
Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to fill out your consent forms
Music selection is optional or you can go with total silence.You can bring a bathing suit or be completely naked.
Note: you must shower before you float.
Step 3
Start PureRest Float!
Enter your room, disrobe, shower off, step in. Lay down face up
The lid will slowly close with the press of a button.
Note: Our tanks are cleaned between each visit and operate with their own sanitization using UV rays, LED lights, and hydrogen peroxide
Our tanks use an Ozone/UV purification system **********
Step 4
Your session is complete!
Once your PureRest Float is complete, you will receive an audio message to notify you it’s time to shower off and hydrate.
Ask our reception about our special promos and packages so you can receive the best rate and benefit from our floatation tanks.
Pre-float procedure
Step 1
Book your appointment!
Our Floats are offered as single person sessions as well as coupled.
Pair your float with a massage for after your float. This will enhance your experience physically and mentally.
Step 2
Be early!
Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to fill out your consent forms
Music selection is optional or you can go with total silence.You can bring a bathing suit or be completely naked.
Note: you must shower before you float.
Step 3
Start PureRest Float!
Enter your room, disrobe, shower off, step in. Lay down face up
The lid will slowly close with the press of a button.
Note: Our tanks are cleaned between each visit and operate with their own sanitization using UV rays, LED lights, and hydrogen peroxide
Our tanks use an Ozone/UV purification system **********
Step 4
Go for a Massage!
Once your PureRest Float is complete, you will receive an audio message to notify you it’s time to shower off and hydrate.
Enjoy your massage!
Ask our reception about our special promos and packages so you can receive the best rate and benefit from our floatation tanks.
Do’s and Don’ts
- Please shower off first to maintain cleanliness of our tanks
- Enter carefully to avoid a fall/injury and do not lay face down!
- Do not drink the water
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Please avoid eye contact
(rinse in clean water immediately if irritation or discomfort occurs) - Do not consume food or beverage, especially caffeine
Do not Float, if you have/are:
- Uncontrolled incontinence
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Open wounds/skin ulcers
(including recent tattoo) - Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Kidney or respiratory infections
- Any contagious disease such as diarrhea or gastroenteritis in the past 14 days
- Under the age of 18 without parental consent
potential side effects
- psychosis-like hallucinations (terminated once exiting tank)
- anxiety (if claustrophobic or first time, may need adjustment period)
- *may cause feelings of overwhelming happiness and euphoria*
Consult your doctor if you have any of the following...
heart disease
kidney disease
low blood pressure
diabetes
pregnancy
epilepsy
epilepsy
kidney disease
low blood pressure
diabetes
pregnancy
heart disease
treat yourself
you deserve it.
Time Schedule
Working Hours
- Mon : 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Tues : 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Wed : 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Thurs : 9:00am - 7:00pm
- fri : 9:00am - 7:00pm
- sat : 10:00am - 10:00pm
- sun : 10:00am -10:00pm