Floating Therapy

Float into Deep Restoration

Surrender gravity. Silence the noise.

Let 1,100 lbs of Epsom salt carry you into a profound meditative reset 

what is FLOAT therapy?

Float therapy, also known as sensory deprivation therapy, is deeply relaxing experience where you float in a tank filled with warm water and Epsom salts. This creates a sensation of weightlessness, providing profound physical and mental relaxation by blocking out external light and sound, allowing your mind to enter a deep meditative state.

This temporary escape from gravity, gives your body the chance to recharge. Your only obligation is to relax, and do nothing for a while. In our daily lives, we move at a relentless pace, never stopping. Floating allows you to disconnect and indulge in an hour-long sensory retreat where distractions fade away, leaving you undisturbed by light, sound, or physical sensations.  

DRIFT INTO RELAXATION

Float therapy can reduce stress, anxiety, and chronic pain, while with improving sleep quality and enhancing mental clarity, promoting overall well-being and mental rejuvenation. This combination of physical and mental relaxation makes float therapy a powerful tool for achieving holistic health.

FLOAT therapy

à La Carte price

pre-booking is required

Float (75-minutes)

$150

Float (90-minutes)

$170

Float (120-minutes)

$210

à La Carte price

pre-booking is required

Float (60-minutes)

what to expect

You will float is a large Float pod filled with 10″ of water and 1,100 lbs of Epsom salt. This buoyant solution will gently support you as you float on your back. The water is kept at skin temperature, ~94.5 degrees, which means you lose track of where your body ends and the water begins.

After you close the lid of the pod (if you choose to do so), you simply float. The lights and music will fade out, easing you into the remainder of your float experience. 

You are in complete control of your float. You decide if you want the light on or off. You determine how long the music plays. You control whether you want the canopy door open, closed or somewhere in between.

reccomended frequency

Floating once a month can be a solid foundation for a self-care routine, providing a much-needed body reset. It’s great for those with minimal pain and an active lifestyle. 

Floating twice a month offers an energy boost, spinal alignment, and immune support by aiding rest. It’s ideal for those who sit for long periods, helping to decrease inflammation, reduce pain, and alleviate moderate chronic pain and migraines.

Floating weekly can extend relief from chronic pain, enhance mental health, and boost performance. This is perfect for athletes, trainers, and anyone preparing for an event or competition. It can increase feelings of serenity, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve sleep quality.

BENEFITS OF Float therapy

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Pain Relief

The nti-gravity environment that takes pressure off joints and muscles, allowing the spine to decompress. This weightlessness boosts blood flow to damaged tissues, accelerating healing and reducing inflammation, which soothes chronic pain and tension.

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relaxation

Floating brings your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems back into balance, reducing restlessness. By replenishing your depleted magnesium levels, floating leads to deeper, more restorative sleep.

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athletic recovery

Floating is the ultimate life-saver for athletes - speeding up recovery and reducing muscle soreness. While detoxing extra lactic acid from your muscles, the zero-gravity environment lowers cortisol promoting relaxation, clears your head and calms your mind.

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mental health

Floating reduces stress and anxiety by suppressing the fight-or-flight response. By calming this response, floating brings the body into a restful state, activating the parasympathetic nervous system. This shift promotes a deep sense of relaxation, which allows the body to heal and recover.

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Immunity

Immune function is enhanced by suppressing stress hormones which not only weaken the immune system but also suppress the digestion and reproductive systems, affect regeneration processes, and decrease insulin sensitivities. Magnesium absorbed during a float reinforces your body’s defenses.

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Creativity

Floating helps you quickly reach theta state. Theta waves are creative, characterized by feelings of inspiration. It is believed that this mental state allows you to act below the level of the conscious mind, allowing you to ideate without hesitation.

Float therapy FAQs

We provide all the amenities you will need. Towels, slippers, robe, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, earplugs, ointment for scratches and water. You are welcome to bring a hairbrush or anything else you feel you might need.

You may wear a swimsuit or choose to float nude. The room is entirely private, so you are free to float in whatever makes you feel most comfortable.

Yes, many pregnant women find Floating Therapy extremely therapeutic. It is known to reduce the risk of preeclampsia and allows you to connect with your baby. However, consult with your healthcare provider before your first float.

Our pods are incredibly spacious, measuring about 8’ in length and 6’ in width; you have complete control over the lighting, music and position of the canopy door. Also, the experience of sensory deprivation erases your perception of boundaries, making the space around you feel limitless.

Please consult with your healthcare provider if you have any medical conditions or concerns prior to booking a session.

The water is treated with a combination of filtration, UV sterilization, and disinfectants to ensure a hygienic environment.

Every room and pod are thoroughly sanitized before each use.

It’s safe to fall asleep. The saltwater will keep you buoyant, and the controlled environment ensures safety.

It’s best to avoid heavy meals or alcohol before your session but a light snack is fine.

Generally, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and individual policies may vary.

Frequency varies by individual goals and preferences. Some float weekly, while others do it monthly.

It’s recommended to remove contact lenses to avoid irritation from the saltwater.

We recommend avoiding shaving 2 hours before your float. Stinging from salt water will fade within minutes but it would be distracting to your experience.

If your hair color is permanent and done more than 10 days ago, you should be good to float. If your hair color is semi-permanent, or is blue or red (these tend to come out and stain the pod), then you can’t float, unless it has been several weeks since getting your hair colored and you are 100% sure that color is no longer running in the shower.

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Marylu Weisheimer
1 year ago

★★★★★

SoliVana Spa is an amazingly warm and quiet sanctuary in Redwood City. I have floated before, but SoliVana has done... Read more

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Camilo Cortesi
1 year ago

★★★★★

I cannot sing enough praises for Solivana Wellness Spa, and particularly for the exceptional care provided by Natasha. As a... Read more

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Jerry Louis
1 year ago

★★★★★

I had a great time at this spa! The owner Natasha was very kind and zen, she gave me a... Read more

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Ethan Klivans
1 year ago

★★★★★

very good spa. The float tank, sauna & cold plunge were all great. The PEMF mat has a subtle quality... Read more

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Odalis Castellanos
1 year ago

★★★★★

It has been a little over a year since I last came to float. The setup of Solivana is both... Read more

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Iryna Nyzhnyk
1 year ago

★★★★★

I took floating therapy for the first time, got complete relaxation, it restored my strength, as if I had rested... Read more

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Svetlana Balatskaya
1 year ago

★★★★★

I came in for a floating therapy. One hour floating helped me to relax my upper back and my headache... Read more

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Eric Tsuboi
1 year ago

★★★★★

I tried out the Float Therapy for the first time and had an amazing experience. Natasha gave us a quick... Read more

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Christina Greer
1 year ago

★★★★★

The facility is beautifully decorated, clean, and relaxing. Natasha and Anna, the owners, are knowledgeable and kind. They have created... Read more

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Tom Alison
1 year ago

★★★★★

What a wonderful spa. I came to do a 60-minute float therapy session. The spa was clean and quiet, and... Read more

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Marina Borodianski
1 year ago

★★★★★

SoliVana wellness SPA is my sanctuary. After treatment ( floating for 60 min) I feel young again, without pain (... Read more

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Damián
1 year ago

★★★★★

Solivana is a truly special place. From the moment you step inside, you’re met with an atmosphere of care and... Read more

oxygenated water
10 "
pounds of Epsom salt
1100
degree water
94.5 °
minutes session
60