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Rivers Relaxation

4.8 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Float tank center in Fort Wayne, Indiana

First-timer friendly

Relaxed environment featuring floatation options, massage chairs and oxygen sessions, plus clean rooms.

Plan your float

  • First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
  • Book & prices riversrelaxation.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone (260) 637-2800

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 130 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 6 mentions

“The staff was very helpful and they do a good job keeping the place peaceful and clean.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 8 mentions

“Floated for the first time in my life here, and the experience could not have been any better.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 18 mentions

“As a beginner, I didn’t know what to expect but the staff gave me the step by step of what do and after it was over, I walked away feeling relaxed and ready for the next session!”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 6 mentions

“I went in for back pain (degenerative disc disease) and while it did help with the pain, my favorite part was how relaxing it was.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 7 mentions

“The staff was very helpful and they do a good job keeping the place peaceful and clean.”

🧠 great for anxiety & mental reset 4 mentions

“I've never done any kind of meditation, will be back for a longer float now that i figured out the ropes.”

From the reviews

This experience was amazing! Whether a regular or beginner with sensory deprivation, you’ll be guided by their team every step of the way. As a beginner, I didn’t know what to expect but the staff gave me the step by step of what do and after it was over, I walked away feeling relaxed and ready for the next session!

★★★★★ — Kyle, Mar 2023

My husband and I won a gift certificate from my work's Christmas party. Everything was clean and looks like it was recently updated. The float was great- definitely a unique experience, and those massage chairs are divine, even getting your hands, full arms, and feet.

★★★★★ — Kay, Feb 2026

Loved our hour long float so much I fell asleep. I liked that they have calming music (you pick) playing while you float. You can turn that off though if you decide you don't want it. The place was very clean and staff was very informative and welcoming.

★★★★★ — Deb, Feb 2022

First time floating. Very relaxing and informative. Good for the body. Massage chair and scented oxgyen was interesting and i feel beneficial.

★★★★★ — Kenny, Oct 2025

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Your first float at Rivers Relaxation

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 Rivers Relaxation

10540 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN46845

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