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Actually, while it is greatly modernized, the first floatation tank was created in 1954 by the American neurophysiologist Dr John C. Lilly, while working and studying the origins of conscious activity in the brain. The first float tanks were originally developed as isolation tanks as the goal was to restrict environmental stimulations. The resurgence is in full growth mode. In 2014 there were approx 76 float type businesses in the USA. There are now well over 400+ float locations in North America.

There is actually no need to totally change the water after every session. By the nature of the solution (300 gallons of water, saturated with 1100 lbs of USP grade epsom salt-magnesium sulphate), the solution itself is a sterile environment. Nothing grows in that high of a mineral content when well maintained. After every session, the solution goes through an external filter for 15 minutes, taking out up to 1 micron of particles. We also use liquid chlorine on a routine basis for added sanitation and hydrogen peroxide (when needed) as an oxidizer. Not only does the solution get filtered after every single float, it goes through the same filtration process every 90 minutes (if someone is not floating), 24/7. We take great pride in the cleanliness of our studios and our float pods.

It is perfectly safe to have some food in your stomach before you float. In fact, if you were to go into your float on a very empty stomach and it began to growl, you may think that a grizzly bear is growling under the water because the sounds your stomach makes get magnified under the water. Definitely stay away from caffeine intake before you float. If not, you may have a very difficult time settling down.

Our minimum age to float alone at The Float Spot is 15 yrs old. If younger than 15, then a parent must be in the room with that individual the entire time. No exceptions.

That is entirely up to you, but here are some things we suggest to help you make that decision. People are usually in one of two categories. Analytical or creative. If you are creative, absolutely you can do an hour your first time. Creative people seem to be willing and able to try anything and can usually, let go much easier and just enjoy new experiences. Analytical people (you know who you are), tend to be more detailed. They have to know whats going or what will happen. They tend to not like to be surprised and everything has to make sense (1+1 has to equal 2 or they will find out why).