Welcome to our wellness blog
At Hope Floats, we believe everyone should try floating at least once, and benefit from all the services we have that are designed to heal the mind and body.
We’re here to share the research that explains these benefits, and how to get the most out of your wellness spa experience.
Why Expecting, New, and Golden Parents Should Turn to Floatation Therapy
Flotation therapy creates a unique environment that has many mental and physical benefits for moms, dads, and caregivers at all stages of life.
Tips for Your Future Floats
Flotation therapy can take some time to get used to, and there are a variety of ways to improve your experience for your next float. Here are tips for improving your second, third, or hundredth time floating from an experienced floater and the owner of Hope Floats, Kimberly Boone.
How We Clean Our Float Tanks
It’s important to us that each of our guests has a clean, relaxing experience, so they can focus on what really matters: healing the mind and body.
Here’s how Cold Water Immersion can help you lose weight
Submerging your body in bone-chillingly cold water has surprising benefits to support you in your weight loss journey. Learn more about how cold water activates the energy stored in your body as fat.
How Epsom Salt and Red Light Therapy Can Repair Your Winter Skin: The Glow-Up Experience at Hope Floats
With less humidity in the air, winter weather tends to dry our skin. Here’s how the full-spectrum sauna and flotation therapy can help to heal acne, relieve skin irritations, and even reduce the appearance of wrinkles. After the Glow-Up Experience, your skin and hair will thank you!
Preparing to Spring Forward: How to Maintain and Improve Your Sleep Schedule
Losing an hour of sleep can impact productivity, alertness, energy levels, and mental health. Here’s how to avoid the abrupt time change and prioritize sleep as we transition into spring.
Far-Infrared vs. Full-Spectrum Saunas
A Full-Spectrum Sauna is now available at Hope Floats! Learn all about it, the benefits of spending time inside, and the difference between this and the far-infrared saunas that we already have.
5 Holistic Ways to Alleviate Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Depression affects 1 in 20 Americans. Here we will talk about 5 holistic healing methods to alleviate the symptoms of winter blues.
Exactly what to expect during your first flotation therapy appointment at Hope Floats
Ready to float for the first time? Sometimes it helps to know exactly what to expect for your first appointment, so you are mentally-prepared for a relaxing experience.
Join us for World Float Day on January 6th, 2024
Join us in celebrating the inventor of Flotation Tanks, John C. Lilly, on January 6th, and experience the many mental and physical benefits of floating effortlessly in saltwater.
Make Mental Health a Priority in 2024: A Guide for Setting Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s Resolutions have been getting a bad rap lately because we often set unrealistic goals and burn out by February. Let’s prioritize our mental health this year, by setting goals that heal the mind and body.
Flying into (or out of) Washington D.C.? Beat Jet Lag with the Most Relaxing Hour of Your Life
Say goodbye to jet lag, and hello to Flotation Therapy — the most relaxing hour of your vacation. Prepare for an adventure, or recover from a long flight, in a zero-gravity environment that heals the mind and body.
Nurturing Body and Baby: The Benefits of Floatation Therapy During Pregnancy
Float effortlessly in a zero-gravity environment to relax every single muscle in the body, relieve any aches or pains, and rejuvenate energy levels.
Holistic Practices to Aid Digestion
Digestive health and mental health are closely related. Explore our tips for taking care of your whole self.
Give the Gift of Comfort, Relaxation, and Rejuvenation
Dedicated time to unwind may be the best gift of all. With a gift certificate to the wellness spa, they can unwrap a luxurious experience and indulge in a bit of self-care.
7 Ways Flotation Therapy Can Provide Helpful Relief for Veterans
We extend our gratitude and support to our veterans. We invite them to experience the transformative power of floatation therapy for pain relief, stress reduction, emotional support, and more.
4 Ways to Recover from a Marathon
Say goodbye to lactic acid and hello to a speedy recovery. Running a marathon is no easy feat, and your body deserves some extra self-care. Here are four ways to help ease muscle tension, soreness, and more.
Embrace the Chill: The Surprising Benefits of Cold Water Immersion
Contrary to our initial aversion to the cold, exposing your body to chilly waters has a multitude of benefits that can transform your physical and mental well-being.
Holistic Anxiety Relief: The Therapeutic Benefits of Floating
Climb into a flotation tank, give your mind a break from external stimuli, and let the saltwater support your body. Reduced Environment Stimulation Therapy (R.E.S.T.) can leave you feeling calm, grounded, and less anxious.
How to Get the Most Out of Contrast Therapy: The Søberg Principle
Dr. Suzana Søberg, a cold and heat scientist, recently shared a study she did to find out how long it takes for the body to physically react to (and see the benefits of) cold and warm temperatures.