Float Therapy at Spa Cahaba
Float therapy is an innovative take on true relaxation. Float pods are filled with over 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt and water to create a buoyant surface that allows each user to float — effortlessly and for any body type! Each float holds 10 inches of saltwater, so guests do not need to know how to swim.
All distractions are removed when you’re in the pool, which decreases the production of cortisol, the stress hormone, meaning you’ll feel refreshed after the float. It’s safe to even fall asleep!
Benefits of Salt Water Floating
The benefits of flotation are significant: just one float has been linked to decreased stress, higher relaxation, and better sleep. Floatation has also been linked to physical benefits, including increased pain management and blood circulation, enhanced athletic training, and better immune function.
Floating in the 30% salt solution provides a heightened sense of relaxation and sensory deprivation. Additionally, there are no pressure points on the body once floating, which promotes nearly 100% pain relief.
With each additional float, the benefits compound! The more you float, the better it gets!
Is Float Therapy Right for You?
Float therapy is designed to be a relaxing experience for most people. Guests with kidney disease or epilepsy are encouraged to consult their healthcare provider prior to floating.
Couples Float
Couples Float sessions allow two guests to share the float experience together in the same pool, offering the same buoyant, saltwater environment as an individual session. Floating with a partner provides the opportunity to relax in a shared space while still benefiting from the calming nature of float therapy.
This option allows guests to unwind side by side in a quiet, low-distraction setting, making it ideal for those who prefer a shared experience or are new to floating and feel more comfortable with a partner present. Couples Float sessions are designed to offer a peaceful, unhurried environment where both guests can fully relax while enjoying the experience together.
Preparing for Your Session
We recommend arriving 15–30 minutes early for your first float therapy session. This allows time to complete paperwork and get familiar with your pool suite and the spa environment.
You’re welcome to bring a few personal items for comfort, including:
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A bathing suit (optional)
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A swimming cap if you prefer to keep your hair dry (caps are also available)
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Personal flip flops, or feel free to use ours
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Any special toiletries you prefer
And don’t worry — you can leave your problems and tensions with us.
Each guest has access to a private shower, plush robe, and changing suite for a comfortable, relaxing experience. We also offer shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and additional toiletries upon request, so you can fully unwind in your own private space.