FLOAT STL - Maryland Heights — Local services in Maryland Heights

I was welcomed by the friendliest people I've ever seen work somewhere. I was instantly invited to kick my shoes off and have a cup of green tea in the transition room.

I was surrounded by amazing art and baubles. Books were everywhere all about relaxation and floating meditation. There was a journal where people had wrote about their experiences with meditation and floating. Once i was ready i was given a tour.

The rooms were magical. There were different transition rooms, some made entirely of pillows. Candles and soft colored lights surrounded everything. I made a note of the room i would want to decompress in.

Tyler showed me my room. Everything i needed was there. Amazing smelling towels. A waterfall showerhead over wooden boards. He showed me my deprivation chamber and explained everything to me in the calmest softest voice, helping me to relax. Once i was ready i then undressed and took a warm shower with the amazing smelling body wash.

Speakers pumped relaxing music into the water as blue and green lights danced around the room. Once i settled in the music slowly went quiet, with the lights. Before i knew it i was in pitch black darkness, no sound, no light, just a void.

There was no perception of time. No sense of self. The most i had was the sounds of my breathing and my heartbeat which i could hear get slower as i relaxed. Time ticked on while i adjusted position, stretched, and enjoyed the feeling of 0 gravity for my first time.

One hour passed like this. My overactive mind silent. My aching body feeling stress melt away. I thought of nothing, sensed nothing, and was able to truly just be with my own thoughts, or lack thereof.

After one hour piano instrumental music began to sing to me that the experience was over, and the lights slowly came back, reminding me that i was alive, and it was time to get back to reality.

I exited and took a hot shower, melting away what little tension i had left and washing the salt from my skin. This time i used their provided shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. My skin and hair feel amazing. My sense of smell is heightened. My mind clear to enjoy the lights and smells that surround me. I finish with a coconut scented wipe for my face, and exit my room of peace.

Outside I'm greeted by Tyler, who speaks even calmer, almost whispering. I enter my chosen transition room. I sit on a couch made of so many soft pillows i can just melt into place. I'm again surrounded by instrumental music and candles, and above me is a cloth with pinpoint lights behind it. I stare up at these stars and wait for my mind to cope with the real world. I'm again brought warm green tea in a handmade cup that is as beautiful as everything around me.

At this point i honestly shed a few tears to myself. My mind, ADHD, and OCD have seen themselves out. I enjoy peace. I enjoy quiet. I just enjoy the feeling of finally being calm and unplugged from the chaotic outside world.

I see Tyler and another employee handling cleaning down my chamber room. They speak to each other entirely in whispers, respecting my calm and making it a safe place to just... Be...

Once i feel ready to I get back to my feet and enter the front transition room. Tyler greets me with a ear to ear smile. He calmly asks about my experience, and truly seems enthusiastic that i likely look like a 6'3" pile of absolute putty. He shakes my hand and tells me to take as long as i like to transition.

In a life full of noise, activity, and connection, i have found my sanctuary. I have experienced bliss. I have floated. I will be returning for the infra red sauna and another float asap. I will combat my loud mind, by forcing peace and reseting when i can.

I would recommend this experience to everyone i know that deals with this world every day. I welcome you all to experience even a moment of peace, which is something we all need. ...

This was my first ever float, and overall it was a great experience! The atmosphere at Float STL is absolutely beautiful—calm, clean, and so well thought out. The staff were friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in. They took time to explain all the services offered and really made me feel comfortable. It’s definitely a space designed for deep relaxation.

Now for the one downside. I purchased a $22 swim cap hoping it would keep my hair dry during the float. I have sisterlocks that are down my back and had just been freshly retightened, so I was trying to protect them. After my float and shower, I noticed water running down my face and into my eyes. That’s when I realized the cap had filled with water, which caused my eyes to burn from the salt. I had to rush back into the shower, shampoo my hair, and blow dry it. That whole process took about 30 minutes and unfortunately cut into the time I had planned to relax in the cozy post-float area. I felt bad even using the blow dryer because I didn’t want to disturb anyone else’s float.

I had a 7 PM appointment and didn’t finish drying my hair until about 8:50 PM, leaving me with only 10 minutes to enjoy the lounge before closing. I did manage to sip a warm cup of tea for those last few minutes, which was a nice way to end the night.

One other small thing—I requested the music play nonstop during my float so I wouldn’t have to worry about adjusting it, but there were a few times when it went silent. Thankfully, the experience was still very relaxing (I even fell asleep!), but that inconsistency is worth mentioning.

I appreciated the thoughtful touch on my way out—a beautiful envelope with my name on it, thanking me for my first float and including a BOGO coupon for future visits. That really stood out.

Overall, Float STL was a wonderful experience and I’d absolutely recommend it. The staff, environment, and attention to detail are top notch. I’m giving it 4 stars mostly because of the swim cap situation and the music hiccup—but I’ll...

I was excited to try Float STL upon moving to MO. I was first introduced to floating while in VA, and came to love that center and owners. I was so impressed and pleased (and relieved!) that Float STL met and exceeded my expectations. Large, calming wait area, staff is so incredibly kind. When booking my most recent float, I called the Maryland Heights location and talked to Kevin. I was stressed and a bit frantic on the phone, but Kevin’s calm voice came through the other end and he was so helpful. Kevin was able to arrange for my boyfriend to experience his first float for free, since he’s leaving for Afghanistan in the next few weeks. Even though Kevin wasn’t there when we arrived for our float, he must have left notes for the staff, as they were aware of who we were (my boyfriend did not arrive in his army uniform), and completely took care of us. This has made an even stronger impression on me of how amazing Float STL and its staff is. A float was definitely needed for me to clear my head and feel more centered around the changes coming up. I can always count on floating to get me through the most stressful and “out of control” moments in my life. Thank you! And special...