The Healing Lounge @ Get Tanked Float Center — Attraction in Hinesville

I had an amazing experience at Get Tank Float Friday Morning. I had looked into this zero gravity experience several times over the years but had never taken the plunge. My wife got me a gift certificate for a 60 minute float and this was the day. I paid a lot of attention to my experience, I’m going to be pretty detailed but the bottom line if you don’t want to read it all is that I can’t recommend it highly enough! I think it could be a life changing experience for me and I hope you will take the opportunity to try it for yourself! The people and facilities at Gettank were fantastic, so I certainly endorse them!

I don’t advertise this fact, but it is important that I share it here for putting this topic and my experience in perspective. I have a degenerative spine condition that has resulted in my having a 5 level fusion in my lower back. This means I have 5 vertebrae fused together as one using bone grafts and titanium screws. My first back surgery was as a middle schooler and I had a second in my early 20s. It also means that my normal state of being is one of pain. I have documented pain tolerance that is off the scale and I do quite well at living a mostly normal life. But, the simple fact is I have not experienced a moment without pain in nearly 40 years… until tonight…

I called and made my appointment and spoke to a wonderful woman who took time to answer questions for me and help me choose the perfect tank. She gave me a couple of great tips, most profound was to bring fresh socks so after the experience and cleansing shower you aren’t putting on socks you’ve worn all day. I took it one step further and brought comfy flannel pajama pants too to wear home afterwards.

I arrived for my 9AM float about 15 minutes early and found a comfy chair in the waiting area where they provide tea and water. When the time came I had a quick tour of the space. The tips given me that helped the most were a series of techniques to relax the neck, which is often the hardest thing to do on a first float (and proved so for me).

The floatation was effortless. The first 10 minutes or so of my float I learned and experimented with positions to gain progressively more relaxation. Roughly 20-35 minutes into the float I interlaced my fingers behind my head again. This time I had my hands resting on my head. I tipped my head back the furthest I had all evening, the waterline now just above the eyebrows. For me, this was the magical position! My neck took another step towards full relaxation. My back felt warm and that feeling flowed all of the way to my toes. The only feeling I can compare it to are the super strong post surgery epidural drugs controlled by buttons in the hospital. I’m sure it had to be a natural release of endorphins. I just kept my eyes closed, my head back, and drank it all in! It was an almost euphoric feeling.

What felt like several minutes later about 50-55 minutes into my float something truly unprecedented happened to me. My neck had just a slight amount of pain but it really was minor and very localized. I was near total relaxation and had a strange feeling I just couldn’t place or quantify from my back. It suddenly dawned on me that strange sensation from my lumbar spine was not something I was feeling, it was something I WASN’T FEELING! My back was 100% pain free! I’m not even sure I know what that is or what that means! It is something so foreign to me that I didn’t even recognize it for what it was. It has been literall four

decades since I’ve experienced such a thing. It was a mind blowing thought to process. I actually have tears welling up in my eyes just writing this right now!

This experience was truly life altering for me. I hope it might encourage someone else to find a similar joy...

As a Licensed Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and a former Instructor/Director of a NMT Program, I have very high expectations when it comes to a massage therapist and a therapeutic environment/atmosphere. With that being said… If you are in the market for the most perfect therapist in the Liberty County (or anywhere, ever), PLEASE look no further than The Healing Lounge at Get Tanked Float Center! Chloe is by far the best therapist and she was a PHENOMENAL therapist/person all the way around! They offer a wide variety of therapeutic options and you will leave feeling MAGICAL! This was the most relaxing massage atmosphere I’ve ever encountered. Give her a shot, it only takes one time to get hooked! Please see the photo below from their page of what it’s like laying on the Massage Table and looking up at...

Chloe is AMAZING! She gave me one of the best massages I’ve ever had—my shoulders and neck feel 1000x better! She was super nice, professional, and really paid attention to detail, making sure to work out all the tension. I left feeling completely refreshed and relaxed. Highly recommend her to anyone in need of a great massage!

Venue: Get Tanked is an absolutely beautiful place to relax! The atmosphere is clean, peaceful, and inviting from the moment you walk in. The woman at the front desk was so warm and welcoming, making the experience even better. You can tell they truly care about their clients’ comfort. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking to unwind...