As a Perth local who loves a good float, I can confidently share the best spots around town to unwind and relax.
Have you been for a float in Perth yet? Float tank therapy (aka sensory deprivation therapy) is a relatively new wellness trend that’s all about reducing stress and clearing the mind.
The idea is to float in a dark, silent tank filled with water and Epsom salt, where you’re so buoyant you can’t even feel your own weight – it’s like floating on a cloud.
The goal is to remove any external distractions (bulk phone notifications anyone?) and allow the mind and body to relax and it’s the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Plus there are a whole host of reported health benefits too!
More and more people are turning to this therapy to find peace and tranquillity in a world where stress and anxiety are becoming the norm. It’s a unique and innovative way to deal with the pressures of daily life.
If you’re feeling a bit frazzled and need to unwind, give it a go. Read on for the details on the best float tanks Perth has to offer, you’ll also find useful information on what to expect from your first Perth float tank experience, and what to bring to your session in the float tank. Perth float tank safety tips and plenty of float tank benefits are also down below.
The Best Float Tanks in Perth
If you’re looking for somewhere to try out float therapy in Perth, look no further! Here are all the best float tanks Perth has to offer. Please note, information is accurate at the time of publishing but details are subject to change.
Clear Mind Studio
Now in two locations – the original on Beaufort Street, Inglewood as well as their fresh new spot in Fremantle. Clear Mind Studio is all about providing an urban retreat for the mind, and they certainly deliver! They offer a range of wellness therapies and classes including infrared saunas, a variety of massages, yoga, pilates, coaching and of course float therapies.
Clear Mind Studio offers float sessions in the classic float pod at both locations, as well as in an open float pool at their Inglewood studio. The pool can accommodate two people (so you can bring a friend!) and may be a solution for people suffering from claustrophobia as it doesn’t have a lid.
The studio also offers a series of guided meditation recordings that can help focus your wandering mind to help you get more from your float.
When you arrive, you’ll be ushered into the tea lounge where you’ll instantly start feeling relaxed as you pour yourself herbal tea and sink into the comfy lounges. When you’re called for your session, you’ll be led down a dimly lit hallway to your float pod room.
The friendly staff will run through instructions on how to work the pod before leaving you to get settled in for your 60 minutes of bliss!
Clear Mind Studio is located at:
- 36 Holdsworth Street, Fremantle
- 835 Beaufort Street, Inglewood
SALT Float Studio
SALT Float Studio is a flotation and sensory deprivation centre located on Canning Highway in South Perth. They pride themselves on providing a space that creates positive isolation which helps their clients unplug from the busy world around them.
Perth physiotherapists, surgeons, chiropractors and psychiatrists even refer patients to SALT Float Studios for therapeutic purposes.
Float sessions at SALT Float Studio are 60-minutes of pure relaxation. They also offer package deals and memberships to help you snag a float at a discounted rate. Gift certificates are also available so you can give that special someone the gift of relaxation!
SALT Float Studio is located at 129 Canning Highway, South Perth
Altered States Float
Located in Willetton, Altered States Float is a unique service that’s all about providing a deep state of physical and mental relaxation for their clients.
They provide therapies that offer rest and relaxation including infrared sauna, massage, Neuroptimal sessions, hot and cold therapy (infrared sauna session followed by ice bath) and float therapy.
They do 45, 60 and 90-minute float tank sessions and there are a variety of package deals and membership options available to get the most out of your float practice.
Altered States is located at 3/33 Gympie Way, Willetton
The Life Spring Float Tank Centre
For those of you seeking a float tank in Rockingham, look no further than The Life Spring Float Tank Centre. The offer floats that aim to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being.
They’re home to 3 float tank cabins. The float cabins are a little roomier than the traditional float pods, so you can bring a friend along! This may also be a good option for people who feel claustrophobic in the pods.
Float sessions are 60-minutes long. There are package deals and memberships available and you can also gift that special someone a float as gift vouchers are available.
The Life Spring is located at 2 Market Street, Rockingham
Beyond Rest
Beyond Rest is a premium float and infrared sauna spa. They are located in 2 handy spots – East Perth and Wembley, and pride themselves in offering float therapy to lower stress and to help tackle pain and insomnia. They aim to help their clients improve mental clarity and boost well-being to help them sleep better, improve brain function and allow personal relationships to prosper through the use of both float therapy and infrared sauna sessions.
A float at Beyond Rest is 60-minutes in duration. There are packages and memberships available to snag those floats at a discounted rate and gift cards are available.
Beyond rest is located at:
- 1/252 Cambridge St, Wembley
- 125 Edward St, Perth
Float Lab
Float Lab is a peaceful studio and the perfect spot to allow both your mind and body to rest, recover and recharge! Located in Wembley and Currambine, they offer float tank therapy to promote relaxation and creativity as well as to relieve pain and stress.
As well as float therapy, they also offer other wellness treatments such as infrared sauna and massage so you can indulge in a full day of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Float Lab is passionate about providing an experience in which sensory triggers are managed and controlled throughout the entire float session – not just while in the pod. Their specially designed float rooms also control for light, sound and temperature so you can make the most of your float experience.
Make sure you check out their combo deals, packages and membership options too.
Float Lab is located at:
- 10/94 Delamere Avenue, Currambine
- 202 Cambridge Street, Wembley
Emerson Flotation Spa
Emerson Floatation Spa is located in Kelmscott, but don’t let the name fool you, as well as float therapy, they also offer plenty of other full-body treatments such as a variety of massages, infrared sauna, waxing, body, face, hand and feet beauty treatments.
The studio is decked out in lush greenery, and the staff are friendly and happy to go out of their way to help and educate clients on the services they offer. As soon as you enter the spa, you’ll feel at peace, and you’ll leave feeling absolutely refreshed and revived.
Their float sessions help to naturally raise endorphin and dopamine levels which will boost mood and leave you feeling like you’re walking on a cloud for days after! You can also go for a couples float to relax with that special someone.
Make sure you also check out their package deals – in particular, they offer a full-day retreat package for the ultimate indulgent day spa experience!
Emerson Flotation Spa is located at 2904 Albany Highway, Kelmscott
Swan Valley Retreat
Swan Valley Retreat is a beautiful and relaxing day spa situated in the picturesque Swan Valley. They’re all about helping their clients slow down and reconnect with their senses, and this is the ultimate destination for a calming wellness experience while in a natural setting.
As a full retreat, Swan Valley Retreat offers accommodation to completely switch off and relax. There are 3 secluded rooms on the rural property for ultimate peace and quiet, one is even shaped like a wine barrel and has a private sauna and hot tub!
As well as flotation therapy, the day spa offers other wellness treatments such as massage, hydrotherapy, facials and clay treatment. The spa is all about relaxation in nature, and this is the perfect spot if you’d like to float and then sit on the grass and listen to bird songs – true bliss!
Following your float, Swan Valley Retreat encourages you to stick around for a tea and to reflect on your float in the beautiful natural setting.
Swan Valley Retreat is located at 79 Irwin Street, Henley Brook
Float House & Co
Float House & Co, located in Cockburn, pride themselves in being the home of mind and body rejuvenation! They have three DreamPod float tanks, each in a private room with shower facilities, offering maximum privacy and comfort.
They aim to deliver a float experience that reduces stress and anxiety, releases endorphins and promotes pain management and healing.
As well as float therapy, they also offfer infrared sauna sessions which are the perfect addition to your float, opening pores and allowing for more magnesium salt to be absorbed during your float.
Float House & Co is located at Shop 10/1 Merino Entrance, Cockburn
What is flotation tank therapy anyway?
Flotation tank therapy is a form of alternative medicine that involves floating in a dark and soundproof tank, or ‘pod’, filled with water that’s around 30cm deep. A heap of magnesium Epsom salt is dissolved in the water which means you can easily float.
It’s sometimes called sensory deprivation therapy as the water is heated to skin temperature, making it hard to tell where your skin finishes and the water starts. Plus the tank is usually completely dark, eliminating your sense of sight, and soundproof which minimises your sense of hearing.
The darkness and silence help to reduce distractions which allows the mind and body to relax.
The theory behind float tank therapy is that by removing external stimuli, the brain is able to enter a state of deep relaxation, similar to meditation. In this state, it’s thought that the body’s natural healing mechanisms are activated, promoting physical and mental well-being.
This therapy is believed to have a wide range of health benefits, including reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as improving sleep, concentration, and overall well-being.
What are the benefits of using a float tank?
Float tank therapy has heaps of reported health benefits, here are just a few:
- Reduces stress, anxiety and depression: The sensation of floating in the dark, quiet tank encourages the brain to release endorphins that can make you feel relaxed and bring about a sense of well-being
- Improves sleep: The deep relaxation achieved during flotation tank therapy may improve your sleep quality
- Relieves pain: The buoyancy of the water and the high concentration of Epsom salt may help to reduce chronic pain and inflammation in conditions like fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis
- Increases focus and concentration: The lack of external stimuli in the tank can help to quiet the mind, allowing for better focus and concentration
- Lowers blood pressure: The buoyancy experienced in the float tank can help to lower blood pressure
- Improves athletic performance: The high concentration of Epsom salt can help with muscle recovery and improve overall athletic performance
- Encourages mindfulness and self-awareness: The lack of distractions in the tank can help make you more mindful and self-aware
As with any newer health and wellness trend, some have been more thoroughly researched than others. Make sure you do your own research and consult your doctor before starting any new therapy.
How to prepare for your Perth float?
If you’re new to flotation tank therapy, there are a few things you can expect during your first session.
Normally the staff will give you a brief introduction to the process of float therapy and how the tank works. You’ll then be given privacy to undress and shower before entering the tank. You may be given earplugs to wear, and there may be a floating pillow to help support your head – have a play around with these to get comfortable.
Once you’re in the tank, you may need some time to adjust to the sensation of floating, as well as the complete darkness and silence. Try to relax and let go of any expectations you may have. Remember, you can easily turn on a light, open the pod or get out if you find the experience too overwhelming.
It’s time to relax! Once you’re comfortable, you can simply float and relax for the duration of the session. Some places may have a guided meditation recording for you to follow along with to focus the mind, or you may prefer to let your mind wander in silence.
Once the session is over, you will be instructed to exit the tank (usually via recording). Take your time to shower, trying not to let the salt get in your eyes and get dressed.
After the session, you may feel more relaxed, calm, and refreshed. Some people report feeling a little disoriented, but this is normal and will quickly pass.
It’s important to keep in mind that everyone’s experience is different, and it may take a few sessions to fully understand the benefits of your float or to work out your float therapy goals.
What should you bring to your float?
It’s also a good idea to check with the centre before your float to see what they provide or if they have specific requirements. However, in general, when preparing for a float session, you should bring these items:
- Towel: Bring a towel to dry off after the session and to cover yourself while entering and exiting the tank (some locations provide these)
- Swimwear: Some centres require you to wear swimwear while in the tank, while others allow you to float naked
- Shampoo and soap: Some centres may not provide these items, so it’s best to bring your own. Keep in mind you’ll be salty after the float so may want to wash your hair
- Earplugs: Again, these are sometimes provided, they help block out any noise and protect your ears from the salt water
- Water: To stay hydrated
- A change of clothes: To throw on after your session
Finally, bring along an open mind. Be open to the experience and try to let go of any expectations you may have.
Float tank safety
While flotation tank therapy is generally considered safe for most people, there are certain people who shouldn’t use it. It’s important to check with your doctor first if you have any doubts.
Float tank therapy may not be suitable for:
- Pregnant women in their first trimester or experiencing a high-risk pregnancy
- People with seizures: The isolation and darkness of the tank can trigger seizures in individuals with certain types of epilepsy.
- People with skin conditions: Individuals with certain skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis may find that the high levels of magnesium in the Epsom salt irritate their skin
- People with open wounds or infections: Individuals with open wounds or infections should avoid flotation tank therapy until the condition is healed
- People with claustrophobia: The closed, enclosed space of the tank can trigger feelings of claustrophobia in some individuals
- People who have recently treated hair (e.g. colour, perm, etc.)
It’s always important to consult with your doctor before trying any new therapy, particularly if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.
Last words on Best Float Tanks in Perth
There you have the best float tanks in Perth, plus everything you need to know about flotation therapy, what to bring to your first float, float safety plus all the details on the benefits of doing flotation therapy.
Have you had a float in Perth? Did we miss any fantastic flotation spas in Perth? Comment below!
Best Float Tank Perth FAQ
Yes, float tanks are worth it. Flotation therapy can reduce stress, anxiety and muscle pain and promote creativity, relaxation and imagination.
Yes, you can wear a bathing suit during flotation therapy, but most centres also allow you to wear nothing for maximum magnesium absorption and less stimulation of the skin’s touch receptors.
If you’re unsure, you should consult your doctor before floating. However, in general, pregnant women who are in their first trimester or at high risk should not use a float tank. People with epilepsy or who experience seizures should avoid float tank therapy. Float tank therapy may also not be suitable for people with open wounds, skin conditions or claustrophobia.
Most float sessions are 45, 60 or 90 minutes in duration.
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