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Pause West Des Moines
4.9 ★★★★★ 159 Google reviews · Float tank center in West Des Moines, Iowa
Part of Pause Studio
Plan your float
- Membership around $49/mo — ask about the minimum commitment and whether unused floats roll over
- 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 pausestudio.com — see live availability and current rates
- Phone (515) 501-5494
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–9 PM |
What's provided
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What floaters say
“Very professional staff, educated on the process, very nice and clean facility, the design and layout feels relaxing and private.”
“Was such an amazing day everyone was so wonderful explained everything and made our experience that much better.”
“Very professional staff, educated on the process, very nice and clean facility, the design and layout feels relaxing and private.”
“As a first-time float tank client, I appreciated how thoroughly they explained the process and made me feel comfortable throughout the experience.”
“As a first-time float tank client, I appreciated how thoroughly they explained the process and made me feel comfortable throughout the experience.”
From the reviews
I visited Pause for the Flotation Tank and did a 60 minute session. This was my first ever Flotation session and also my first visit to Pause. The flotation was amazing and Pause is very impressive! I was checked in and given a short tour of all the different equipment and services by Zarin.
Spoke with staff on the phone and from word go helpful pleasant and understanding.....arrived at the premises to a warm relaxing and mind easing enviroment..... first time doing float therapy and it was a day changing moment. Really recommend it.
We received a gift card for Christmas and decided today on our 19th wedding anniversary we would spend our day at Pause. We started out with 60 minutes in the infrared sauna and cold plunge ( when they offer you the socks TAKE IT makes the cold plunge a little easier) and ended with a 60 minute Float.
My wife and I had a great first time visit and your staff were amazing! Very friendly, accommodating and explained everything for us. We did the Contrast 30, Float and Compression. I highly suggest trying this out if you have not been here, it was a perfect way to spend some relaxing time together.
Your first float at Pause West Des Moines
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.
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