Therapy Benefits
Floating was established as a form of therapy in the early 1950’s, and the studies conducted have shown it can deliver many benefits.
Floating was established as a form of therapy in the early 1950’s, and the studies conducted have shown it can deliver many benefits.
Provides chronic and mild pain relief – for example: in those who suffer from fibromyalgia, and/or sports, joint, muscle and soft-tissue injuries.
Relieve stress by significantly reducing the stress hormone, cortisol, within your body and reduce your fight or flight response.
Floating stimulates the production of dopamine, the ‘feel good’ hormone, which can aid and support your mental health and wellbeing.
Improve skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and acne breakouts. The added Epsom Salts provide an amazing deep cleanse for your skin’s pores.
An hour in the float pod is equivalent to 4 hours meditation, working wonders for your mental capacity and .....
Allowing your mind and body to relax whilst fully support, enables you to stop sensory input and allows you to fully rest. Some even fall asleep in the pod!
We have two float options available - which best suits your needs?
Why not include a massage with your float for ultimate relaxation. Relax Combo $150
Purchase ComboGoing for a “float” can make people feel a bit nervous. We totally understand! You can choose to wear bathers or your birthday suit (most people’s preference!). Before you enter the tank you’ll have a quick cool shower before immersing yourself in the pod, closing the lid softly as you enter.
You can leave the light on or off in the pod, and have the option to listen to music or a guided meditation.
Watch our video and get ready to relax!
Floating is an amazing experience, but we are sure you have some questions on what to expect. If it's not answered here or in our FAQ page then please ask us and we'll get on it!
You have total control over your comfort. You can leave the light on. You can leave the door to the float pod open, and you can exit the room whenever you like.
All amenities, including basic hair products, body wash, towels, robes, and hair dryers, are provided. If you require a hair brush or specific hair or body products, please bring your own.
A bathing suit is also totally optional – most people float nude as all rooms are private and you float solo.
Some people do fall asleep safely in the relaxing world of a float pod. Because of the high salt content, you will float whether you’re awake or asleep. You float on your back, and your nose and mouth are always well above the water line.
We recommend waiting at least one week to let your colour fully set. We don’t want the salt affecting the colour, or your colour bleeding into the water. If the colour is not rinsing out when you shower, it’s usually fine to float.
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Though our pods are very spacious, they’re only meant for a single person to fully stretch out.
It’s 35 degrees Celsius, which is the same temperature as the surface of your skin. It’s neither warm nor cold, but rather very neutral
The 500kgs of Epsom salt dissolved in the salt solution of the float pod which creates the effortless part of floating. No matter your size, when you recline into the warm water, your body will float like a cork. EVERYONE floats.
The high concentration of salt creates a very hostile environment for all sorts of germs and bacteria. More importantly, the water is run through a filtration and purification process 4 times. Each system utilizes a large pool filter, hydrogen peroxide, an oxygen filtration system and ultra-violet sterilizer.
Before you float, you take a quick shower to remove body oils and products. After, you shower to remove the salty residue from your skin and hair.
The salt water can sting wounds, so we provide packets of petroleum jelly in each room to cover any problem areas. But if this is a open wound we suggest not floating until its healed.
Ideally, don’t shave at least 8 hours before your float. The salty water can be irritating or itchy if you do.
We ask that you don’t float whilst menstruating
Fully immerse yourself in the float experience. Here are a few things to consider.
Ready to take the plunge? Head to our booking system or check out being a member for great floating discounts!
Bundling therapies to create the ultimate day at LōKAHI can provide the most benefits to your body.
Achieve deep relaxation and pain relief by spending an hour suspended in a warm solution of Epsom salt, in your private float pod room.
Enjoy a massage to relax, rejuvenate and revive mind and body and boost your circulation and immune system and feel the benefits.
Our Normatec compression suits for your arms and/or legs use compressed air to massage limbs to mobilize your lymph fluid with a pulse pattern and revive your body.
Brain Tap creates new neural pathways so you can feel better. Using a combination of Light therapy, NLP, meditation, hypnosis and binaural beats you can choose a program to suit your goals.
The oxygen pod will create a pressured environment to increase blood oxygen levels circulating throughout your body with significant positive effects.
Using extremely cold temperatures in the Cryo Chamber for just 3 minutes, reduces inflammation and pain whilst helping you lose weight.
Using near, far and mid infrared wavelengths to heat your body on a cellular level, giving you a deep relaxing and detoxifying experience.
A non-surgical alternative to liposuction, it safely and effectively eliminates fat cells in your body using low (below freezing) temperatures in a particular area of your body.
Preparing for a body competition or kickstarting a focus on your health, track your progress with a detailed analysis of your body to show key indicators of your overall health.
An IV administered infusion of essential micro nutrients, vitamins and minerals to help support you and your body.
We have Practitioners available to assist with a variety of modalities including quantum healing, chiropractic and cosmetic injectables.
Through constant and rapid pressure changes simulating increases and decreases in altitude, a CVAC session provides whole body benefits.
Using near, far and mid infrared wavelengths to heat your body on a cellular level, then cold plunge in the ice bath. Perfect for giving you a deep, relaxing and detoxifying experience couple with reducing inflammation and increasing your HGH.
Floating in the pods supports your body completely, allowing you to focus on your thoughts and relaxing the mind. The magnesium content of the water is absorbed through the skin and improves health of muscles and joints. Water is calming and soothing for mind and body. Studies have shown that floating in water for long periods of time can cause an increase in serotonin levels which can lead to a boost in energy.