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Elevate Float

4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Float tank center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Float center First-timer friendly Pregnancy floats Cleaning spec listed

Plan your float

  • Tank type float pods, float rooms
  • First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
  • Pregnancy floats floating is offered for pregnancy (often 2nd/3rd trimester) — confirm their policy and any doctor-clearance requirement
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  • Book & prices oasisfloatcompany.floathelm.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 717-251-2049

Hours

Monday 12:30–6:30 pm
Tuesday 12:30–6:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 12:30–6:30 pm
Friday 9 am–6 pm
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday 10 am–4 pm

Float sessions are by appointment — book your slot ahead rather than dropping in, especially evenings and weekends.

The tanks & rooms here

The vessel type is the single biggest thing to get right — especially if enclosed spaces make you uneasy. Here's what Elevate Float runs, drawn from their own site and reviews.

🥚Float Pods

The classic enclosed capsule with a hinged lid. Deepest sensory deprivation; you lie down and pull the lid to.

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🛁Float Rooms

The room itself is the vessel: no hatch, walk straight in. Great for claustrophobia and easier access.

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Water & cleaning at Elevate Float

Sanitation is the thing seasoned floaters care about most, and most directories never show it. Between every float, the salt water should be pumped through fine filtration and disinfected — salt alone is not enough. From Elevate Float's own information: UV sterilization, ozone, hydrogen peroxide.

The float-industry standard is turning the entire volume of water over at least three times between sessions through a 1–10 micron filter, paired with UV and/or hydrogen peroxide or ozone. If a center doesn't publish its process, it's fair to ask.

What's provided

The little things that make a first float smooth — mentioned on Elevate Float's site or by reviewers.

🎧 Earplugs provided
🧺 Towels provided
🧴 Shampoo & toiletries
💨 Hair dryer

Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, Elevate Float also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 41 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 7 mentions

“Was concerned about visiting this place with covid still going on but the establishment was very clean and was cleaned after every person.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 8 mentions

“This was our first time at a float center and I have to say it was very relaxing and soo worth the money.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 15 mentions

“As soon as you walk in the environment is clean and beautifully decorated to immediately make you feel calm and relaxed.”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 5 mentions

“I had intense muscle tension in my neck and shoulders, and after leaving, I felt immediate relief.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 5 mentions

“Made us feel welcome, explained everything, showed us around, gave us little tips (keep your washcloth with you).”

🧠 great for anxiety & mental reset 3 mentions

From the reviews

First float today. It was great. Made us feel welcome, explained everything, showed us around, gave us little tips (keep your washcloth with you). The whole place was neat and clean. Rooms clean and private. The whole experience was great. I would give ten stars if I could!!$

★★★★★ — Brenda, Aug 2021

This was my first time floating and it was wonderful! The staff went above and beyond to provide red carpet service!! We not only did an hour long float, but then ended our evening with an Infinity Chair Massage (wow!!) and the oxygen bar! I highly recommend giving it a try...or making it part of your regular routine!

★★★★★ — Erin, Jul 2021

I had never floated before when I visited Oasis Float Company. Susan was absolutely wonderful! She was friendly and welcoming and explained everything in detail. She answered all my questions. The facilities were so nice! The room was a great size, and had a beautiful private shower. The pod itself was spacious.

★★★★★ — Katherine, Jul 2021

Was concerned about visiting this place with covid still going on but the establishment was very clean and was cleaned after every person. This was our first time at a float center and I have to say it was very relaxing and soo worth the money. Anyone considering trying a float should definitely go here.

★★★★★ — Jacob, Aug 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 41 reviews →

Your first float at Elevate Float

Never floated before? Almost no one has their first time, and a good center expects it. Here's what to know. What it is: you float effortlessly in about ten inches of skin-temperature water saturated with around 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt — so dense you cannot sink. In the dark and quiet, with no light, sound, or gravity to react to, your nervous system downshifts. Before you come: don't shave or wax for a day beforehand (salt stings fresh cuts — they'll have barrier ointment if you nick yourself), skip caffeine, eat a light meal an hour or two before, and remove contacts. If you colored your hair recently, wait a few days. In the tank: shower first, put earplugs in before you get wet, and keep a fresh-water spray bottle within reach for salt in the eyes. You can leave the light or music on until you settle, then turn them off from inside. Hold your arms out for the first 20–30 seconds to stop bobbing, then let go. It takes a few tries — the first 20 minutes are usually your mind winding down. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to shower and get oriented.

Floating isn't for everyone: skip it with epilepsy, kidney disease, uncontrolled heart conditions, open wounds, a contagious condition, or in the first trimester of pregnancy without your doctor's OK. If in doubt, ask the center and check with a physician — this is general information, not medical advice.

Where to find Elevate Float

235 E King St, Shippensburg, PA17257

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