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Pittsburgh Float Spa
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Float tank center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Relaxed atmosphere for flotation therapy sessions, plus rooms for quiet meditation and athletic recovery.
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
- Book & prices pittsburghfloat.com — see live availability and current rates
- Phone (412) 337-9882
The tanks & rooms here
The classic enclosed capsule with a hinged lid. Deepest sensory deprivation; you lie down and pull the lid to.
The room itself is the vessel: no hatch, walk straight in. Great for claustrophobia and easier access.
Water & cleaning at Pittsburgh Float Spa
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 Pittsburgh Float Spa's own information: UV sterilization, ozone.
What's provided
What floaters say
“Really cool setup stationed in the basement - everything felt clean and well taken care of.”
“I was reluctant to write a review the first time because the experience is hard (at least for me) to put into words.”
“I got exactly what i was hoping for out of my float - leaving feeling incredibly calm and relaxed.”
“If you are an athlete or someone who works out regularly, it is absolutely worth trying.”
“Luke, the owner, took the time to walk me through the entire process and made everything feel comfortable and approachable.”
“The staff were friendly and welcoming, they were able to answer any and all questions I had about the experience which I was nervous about.”
From the reviews
The sampler float was a great introduction to this experience. The owner was very kind and accommodating. His instructions were clear and concise. Everything was clean and simple. While the building is not clearly marked the owner helped us out no problem. As for the float- I had an easy time settling in.
Before visiting Pittsburgh Float, I had never floated or used a float tank before. The experience was excellent from start to finish. Luke, the owner, took the time to walk me through the entire process and made everything feel comfortable and approachable. The float tanks are clean, quiet, and spacious.
The float was amazing! I didn’t know what to expect and it was wonderful! The sauna felt wonderful and had different settings for different issues. I feel better than after a massage. The facility is lovely. The owner, Luke is very kind. I will be back!!!!
A friend and I both had an incredible experience. After getting some tips from the owner, the float experience (90mins) was absolutely amazing. I got exactly what i was hoping for out of my float - leaving feeling incredibly calm and relaxed.
Your first float at Pittsburgh Float Spa
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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