Float Therapy is a scientifically-supported relaxation and recovery treatment designed to promote well-being and mental clarity.
At Ripple Recovery, you’ll float effortlessly in a private, open pool filled with 400kg of pharmaceutical-grade Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate), creating a buoyant environment that eliminates the effects of gravity on your body. The water is heated to a comfortable skin temperature (~35°C), and the space is specially designed to minimize light and sound, offering a sensory-reduced experience that allows your nervous system to fully unwind.
This therapy is known to help with stress relief, muscle tension, inflammation reduction, mental clarity, and physical recovery. The high magnesium content in the water also plays a key role in calming the body while supporting muscle and nerve function.
Our float tank, also known as a sensory deprivation tank, is a lightproof, soundproof pod filled with warm water saturated with Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), allowing you to float effortlessly in zero gravity. The water is maintained at skin temperature, and the environment is free from sensory input, creating a deeply calming experience for the mind and body. This weightless, distraction-free setting promotes profound relaxation, recovery, and mental clarity.
Float Therapy provides a rare chance to fully detach from the stresses of everyday life, allowing both your body and mind to recharge. The weightless environment reduces physical tension and soothes the nervous system, inducing a profound relaxation that promotes overall wellness.
As stress fades and blood flow improves, the body recovers more effectively, while the mind reaches a state of clarity and concentration. Whether incorporated into your self-care routine or combined with other treatments, Float Therapy offers both immediate relief and long-lasting advantages.
Floatation triggers the parasympathetic nervous system — your body’s “rest and digest” mode — reducing cortisol levels and allowing deep mental and physical relaxation. This makes it a powerful tool for relieving stress, anxiety, and burnout.
With external distractions removed, the brain enters a theta state — the same state reached during deep meditation. This promotes mental clarity, creativity, and enhanced problem-solving.
The buoyancy of the water relieves pressure on joints, muscles, and the spine, while the magnesium content supports muscle relaxation and reduces inflammation. It’s an ideal recovery method for athletes or those experiencing chronic pain or tension.
Many users report better sleep following float sessions due to lowered stress hormones, nervous system regulation, and full-body relaxation — all of which help the body reset its natural sleep rhythms.
Epsom salt delivers magnesium transdermally (through the skin), which supports muscle function, reduces cramps, and promotes nervous system balance — especially beneficial for those with magnesium deficiencies.
Floating offers a unique environment for deep meditation and self-reflection. With sensory input minimised, the mind is free to enter deeply restful, present states that are difficult to access in daily life.
