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Mamabear Massage & Float

5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Float tank center in Chesterton, Indiana

Float center Open / no lid Couples float First-timer friendly Pregnancy floats Cleaning spec listed

Claustrophobia-friendly — this center offers an open (no-lid) float: an open pool, an open room, or a vessel whose door stays open. If being closed in worries you, that's the setup to ask for.

Plan your float

  • Tank type float pods — including an open (no-lid) option
  • 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
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  • Book & prices fresha.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 219-786-5480

Hours

Monday 11 am–9 pm
Tuesday 11 am–9 pm
Wednesday 11 am–9 pm
Thursday 11 am–9 pm
Friday 11 am–9 pm
Saturday 11 am–4 pm
Sunday 11 am–9 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 Mamabear Massage & Float runs, drawn from their own site and reviews.

🌊Open float (no lid)

No lid to close over you — the answer for anyone who feels boxed in. Open pools, open rooms, or pods whose door stays open.

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🥚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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Water & cleaning at Mamabear Massage & 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 Mamabear Massage & 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 Mamabear Massage & Float's site or by reviewers.

🎧 Earplugs provided
🧴 Shampoo & toiletries

Also under this roof

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

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 7 mentions

“The float does such a great job of relaxing you and loosening you up, and then to have a massage (with several different options to choose from) — is next level!”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 3 mentions

“The owner is genuinely so kind, welcoming, and highly professional; she makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 6 mentions

“The owner is genuinely so kind, welcoming, and highly professional; she makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in.”

From the reviews

I had an awesome experience. I did a massage and float. Rebecca was super friendly, made me feel relaxed. Atmosphere was so calming. Lady at front desk was so kind. Will for sure be back

★★★★★ — Katie, Feb 2026

As an avid floater for the last several years, I have been coming to this Chesterton location a bit since it was under Float Sixty ownership (and I was def a happy customer).

★★★★★ — Rj, Dec 2025

I love this place! I got my first ever professional massage and had my first ever float tank experience and I cannot wait until I get to go back!!! I bought their Mother's Day package and it was everything I hoped it would be. Everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the processes were very well explained.

★★★★★ — Elli, Jun 2026

Chesterton's Hidden Gem! This was my first experience with a float tank and it was AMAZING. Clean and private facilities and the staff was super friendly. I was not rushed or hurried at all! I also used the infrared sauna which was surprisingly comfortable! Next time I'm getting a massage too!

★★★★★ — Eric, May 2026

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Your first float at Mamabear Massage & 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 Mamabear Massage & Float

Back half of Radiant Salon & Spa Suites, 851 Indian Boundary Rd, Chesterton, IN46304

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