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Float Chesapeake & Massage Therapy

4.4 ★★★★☆ 184 Google reviews · Float tank center in Chesapeake, Virginia

Float center Couples float First-timer friendly Pregnancy floats

Health spa offering a variety of massages, including a floating option.

Plan your float

  • Tank type float pods, float rooms
  • Couples float a two-person vessel is available — popular as a date night or a gift; book ahead, they're limited
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Book & prices floatchesapeake.wixsite.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 757-895-5044

Hours

Monday 9 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–8:30 pm
Friday 9 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 9 am–8:30 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 Float Chesapeake & Massage Therapy 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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What's provided

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

🎧 Earplugs provided
🍵 Post-float lounge
🧴 Shampoo & toiletries
💨 Hair dryer

Also under this roof

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

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 184 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 11 mentions

“From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was peaceful, clean, and very relaxing.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 3 mentions

“My first time In float tank and it was very relaxing!”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 15 mentions

“I felt not only relaxed but fully let her take control and let my body relax and even at one moment I thought I was going to fall into deep sleep .”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 9 mentions

“I’m currently in a season where intentional self-care matters more than ever, and this experience gave me a moment of real peace.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 4 mentions

“Sarah was absolutely amazing, she made me feel very welcome and was very thorough!”

🧠 great for anxiety & mental reset 6 mentions

“I’ve already booked my next appointment to float, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to reset and recharge.”

From the reviews

The staff were amazing!!!! The Float at the Chesapeake location was given to me by my friend for my Birthday (back in June). I was finally able to make some “me time” and I am so thankful I did! I am Fused in my lower back and I pick up my Mama a lot who has dementia and lives with our family!

★★★★★ — Mandy, Nov 2025

An absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. Float Chesapeake offers more than just a service—it’s a calming, restorative space where you can truly unwind. The atmosphere is beautiful, the team is welcoming, and the massage was exactly what my body needed.

★★★★★ — K., Apr 2026

Took my husband there for a 30 minute float and a couple's massage. We enjoyed it very much. The people were very nice. They did a wonderful job with the massage. The float tank was very nice we decided to make it a monthly event.fir relaxtion and wellbeing

★★★★★ — Susan, Nov 2025

I had an incredible experience at FLOAT Chesapeake. I did a 60-minute float followed by a 30-minute massage, and I left feeling more restored than I have in a long time. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by how clean and peaceful the space was.

★★★★★ — Through, Aug 2025

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Your first float at Float Chesapeake & Massage Therapy

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 Float Chesapeake & Massage Therapy

501 Kempsville Rd H, Chesapeake, VA23320

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