Float Tank Therapy
Ultimate Float and Salt Spa Relaxation
At The Salt Spa – St. Augustine, we offer a place to slow down, unplug, and experience the deep relaxation of floating. Along with our Himalayan salt cave, infrared sauna with acoustic resonance therapy, and massage and esthetic services, our two private float rooms provide a quiet space to step away from the noise of everyday life.
The Float Experience
Step into one of our float tanks, filled with less than a foot of warm, soothing water and a high concentration of Epsom salt (1,000 lbs of magnesium sulfate). The salt creates effortless buoyancy, allowing you to float comfortably on your back without having to swim or support your body.
The water is maintained at approximately skin temperature and remains completely still throughout your session, creating a sensation where the boundary between air and water begins to fade. As your body becomes weightless and outside distractions fall away, you can settle into a state of stillness and relaxation.
The pod can be enjoyed with the lid open or closed. For those who may feel claustrophobic or are new to floating, leaving the lid open can provide a greater sense of openness. Closing the pod creates an even quieter, more immersive experience.
The model in this picture is wearing a bathing suit, but floating is done without clothes.
A Time to Slow Down & Let Go
Modern life can be busy, noisy, and filled with constant stimulation. Floating offers something increasingly rare: uninterrupted time to simply be still.
Get comfortable, breathe, and allow yourself to relax. For some, a float becomes a time for reflection and self-awareness. For others, it's an opportunity to disconnect from the outside world and enjoy a profound sense of quiet.
Some people describe flotation as reminiscent of the weightless, protected sensation of being in the womb. Revisiting the feeling of this original state can leave us more open, receptive, and adaptable—creating a space where we can turn inward, focus on what matters, and begin to envision the changes we want to make.
Floating isn't about escaping your life. It's about stepping away from it long enough to experience it differently. Whether you are feeling stressed, mentally exhausted, physically depleted, overstimulated, or simply in need of quiet, a float provides time to pause and reset. With nothing to accomplish and nowhere to go, you can simply be.
Turn your back to the frenzy, quiet your mind from the noise, slow down, and let go. You may experience a greater sense of awareness, a profound calm, and a deeper connection to yourself and the rhythms of life. When you slow down and take time for self-care, you create space to reconnect with yourself, leave the demands of everyday life behind, and return to your life feeling renewed.
Floating - Magnesium and Sulphates
The buoyancy of our float tanks comes from a highly concentrated solution of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate). While this mineral-rich water makes the weightless experience possible, magnesium and sulfate are also important minerals that support many functions throughout the body.
The Fountain of Youth
The combination of 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt and water creates a mineral-rich therapeutic environment that has been called a “Fountain of Youth”—a natural approach to supporting relaxation, restoration, health, and longevity. Floating provides an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life while immersing yourself in this concentrated magnesium sulfate solution.
Magnesium
Magnesium plays a role in hundreds of processes in the body, including muscle and nerve function, energy production, protein synthesis, and maintaining healthy bones and cells. It also supports the body's natural antioxidant defenses and helps regulate normal muscle relaxation. It also supports the body's natural antioxidant defenses and plays a role in processes involved in maintaining telomeres—the protective ends of our chromosomes associated with cellular aging.
Sulfate
Sulfate provides sulfur, an essential building block used to make proteins and other compounds throughout the body. Sulfur-containing compounds also contribute to healthy skin and connective tissue, protein structure, and the production of glutathione, an important antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Together, magnesium sulfate and warm water create the unique environment of a float: effortless buoyancy, physical relaxation, and a quiet space for the mind to reset. It's a simple, natural way to step away from the demands of everyday life and give yourself an hour to relax, restore, and reconnect.
For reservations or information:
Please contact us if you have any Float Tank related questions or visit or FAQ page here.
A 20% service gratuity will be automatically added to all spa services.
A $15 robe rental charge will apply for guests adding specific services that require robes.
Please note that appointment times may need to be modified to better fit the schedule. The spa will communicate prior to any adjustments being made.
Salt Spa St. Augustine has a 2-business-day cancellation policy for all appointments and a full week for holiday appointments. In the event we do not receive notice for appointment adjustments, cancellations, or no-shows, your appointment is subject to the full charge of missed service.
Single Service Pricing
60-minute float-$75
90-minute float-$95
We have two tanks, each designed to accommodate one guest at a time. These tanks require a minimum of 30 minutes between services for cleaning and sterilisation.
Package Pricing
Three 60 Minute Float Sessions- $180
Five 60 Minute Float Sessions- $275
Ten 60 Minute Float Sessions- $490
A 20% service gratuity will be automatically added to all spa services.
Package pricing is for the individual guest only and cannot be split or shared. Package prepaids cannot be altered or changed after purchasing.
Salt Spa of Saint Augustine provides the natural healing of float tank salt therapy used by health professionals and top athletes worldwide.
Benefits of Flotation
Conditions improved by floating
Stress, Muscle pain, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatism, Chronic pain, Arthritis, Fatigue, Insomnia, Back pain, Digestion, Fertility, Autism therapy, Jet lag, Migraines, Anxiety, Depression, Contusion and muscle strains, Pregnancy symptoms: relieves pressure from feet and back and also creates a symbiotic sense of connection with the baby, and high blood pressure
Relaxation Response
Heightened Senses
Pain Management
Increased Immune Function
Enhanced healing
Rejuvenation and recovery
Musculoskeletal Awareness
Anti-gravity Benefits
Increased Stress Resistance
Meditation
Chronic Stress Relief
Behavior Modification
Brain Synchronization
Visualization
Sensitivity Buffering
Insomnia
Improved problem-solving
The model in this picture is wearing a bathing suit, but floating is done without clothes.
The model in this picture is wearing a bathing suit, but floating is done without clothes.
Prepare for your visit
Floating Protocol & Preparation
Please read sections A, B & C before your float session
Please fill out waiver and client consent forms sent to you via e-mail after your appointment is booked. Upon receipt, all forms must be filled out by each individual client for your safety. All forms can be submitted electronically.
Arrive to your appointment before scheduled time. Your session will start and end according to the scheduled time.
A. Please refrain from scheduling an appointment if:
You have spray tan or bronzing cream on.
You have massage oil, hair oils, and waxes (They must be thoroughly removed before floating).
You have colored hair (with the exception of blondes) that was recently colored (3-4 weeks). We require swim caps for all freshly dyed hair to maintain float cleaning.
You have open wounds, cuts, burns, and abrasions on your body and have shaved or waxed the same day.
You have autoimmune or inflammatory skin conditions or communicable viral and bacterial infections of any kind.
You are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or controlled substances.
You suffer from epilepsy or serious mental disorders.
You are in your first trimester or high risk pregnancy.
You suffer from incontinence.
You are experiencing a heavy menstrual cycle.
You are unable to enter/exit the tank on your own. Salt Spa staff are not licensed to lift or assist in this matter.
The weight limitation is 300LBS.
If you are a minor 13-17 years old, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
If you have kidney disease.
You have a condition that may be adversely affected by cutaneous absorption of magnesium.
You are diabetic, unless cleared by your physician.
Salt Spa does not provide any medical advice, it is the client’s responsibility to receive clearance from a licensed physician.
Hair colors (ie: red, black, fantasy colors) will require a black robe for services. Please specify while booking.
B. How to prepare for floating
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your appointment. Your float will start exactly at the time scheduled. Late arrival will affect the length of time designated for your appointment.
Do not consume a large meal or caffeine 2 hours before your scheduled float time.
Remove your contact lenses, hair pieces, and all jewelry before your float session.
Please take a thorough shower before entering the float tank. This is a mandatory step in the float process. Thoroughly remove oils, creams, makeup, conditioners, voluminizers, and organic material from your body and hair, as it may cause an adverse chemical reaction with pool water. Clean skin absorbs the vital minerals from Epsom salt, making it most beneficial.
Depending on the anxiety level of an individual, full sensory deprivation may be too much during the first float experience. The level of sensory deprivation is up to each individual. Please speak with your spa attendant for suggestions on customization.
Inside the tank, there are three buttons: the flat white button controls the light, the protruding button acts as a landmark while floating in the dark, and the black button is our two-way intercom system, allowing you to speak with the front desk.
For first-time floaters, we have two floating head supports to choose from. We encourage a full flotation experience, where no neck noodle is used. Ideally, lights are turned off, and earplugs are in, if comfortable. It is amazing when your ears are submerged under the water, and you can hear your own heart beating.
It is strictly prohibited to add anything (oils, fragrances, bath salts, conditioners, soap, etc.) to the float tank.
The filtration system and lights turn off at the beginning of your float. The session ends with the filtration bubbles coming back on. Please remember this is not a Jacuzzi, and the water in the tank is completely calm.
Exit the tank. shower and rinse off. Gather your belongings and proceed to the powder room. Please remember we have sessions scheduled following, so we ask you to leave the room on time.
Be mindful that the floors might be wet during your float. Please walk carefully. For safety reasons, guests are strictly prohibited from leaving the float room with wet feet.
We provide hairdryers, lotions, and cotton swabs. We do not provide hair combs/brushes.
For safety and filtration purposes, clients with longer and protective hairstyles are required to wear a swim cap during the entirety of their float session.
C. How to operate the float tank
Smoking, vaping and usage of any fire source is strictly prohibited due to the presence of ozone.
All electronic devices must be silenced and are not recommenced in a room.
You are in control of the tank at all times. If you have any questions, please use the intercom system inside of the float tank to ask for assistance. We will be happy to adjust whatever is necessary for your comfort and enjoyment.
The water temperature stays a constant 95˚F (same temperature as the body’s surface) and may be too cool for some individuals. Please let us know if you get cold easily and we can adjust the temperature before your float. When you close the tank lid, the temperature becomes the same as the water temperature. If you feel too hot or are claustrophobic you can lift the lid during your float.
Depending on the anxiety level of an individual, full sensory deprivation may be too much during the first float experience. Some stimuli like lights or music can be adjusted to meet your needs and quiet the mind.
Inside the tank there are three air buttons. The flat white button controls the music, the protruding button controls the tank light and the black/red button is our two-way intercom system. The light button controls the color therapy. Each time you press the button, the color will change.
For first-time floaters, we have several floating head supports to choose from. We encourage full flotation experience, where no neck noodle is used. Lights and music turned off. It is amazing when your ears are submerged under the water and you can hear your own heart beating.