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Soothe Studios Spa & Sauna

5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Float tank center in Effingham, Illinois

First-timer friendly

Health spa offering flotation therapy and infrared sauna sessions.

Plan your float

  • First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
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  • Phone (217) 500-0999

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 1:30–5:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed

Float sessions are by appointment — book your slot ahead rather than dropping in, especially evenings and weekends.

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 31 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 6 mentions

“Clean facilities, knowledgeable staff and an overall AWESOME experience!”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 4 mentions

“This was my first float spa experience, and I can not state this enough… it was AMAZING!”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 10 mentions

“I received a gift certificate for Mother’s Day and today I went for Vibroacoustic Table session and ASMR relaxation and let me tell you This was an amazing experience!”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 4 mentions

“The float tank is in a private room with a shower inside.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 7 mentions

“Clean facilities, knowledgeable staff and an overall AWESOME experience!”

🧠 great for anxiety & mental reset 4 mentions

“Truly a wonderful experience, hands down recommend this to anyone who is trying to find new ways to relax your mind and body!”

From the reviews

Very clean! Owner was super nice and explained the entire float process to me. The environment was relaxing, clean and professional. If you've never had a float tank experience I highly recommend you give it a try! The float tank is in a private room with a shower inside.

★★★★★ — Brooke, Dec 2024

The float was absolutely amazing. Exactly what we were looking for! Myself personally I have been very stressed, down, and anxious about work and other things lately. I have been having trouble getting to my meditation state of mind. Well this definitely got me there.

★★★★★ — Chris, Jun 2023

Cutting edge business for Effingham! So great to have this place in our town...floats are so comfortable and relaxing!

★★★★★ — Haley, May 2019

Such a unique experience and will be going again! The owner was knowledgeable and excited to teach us. The office and treatment areas were clean and sanitary! I would highly recommend your first and continued floating here!

★★★★★ — Dalton, Nov 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 31 reviews →

Your first float at Soothe Studios Spa & Sauna

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 Soothe Studios Spa & Sauna

602 W Franklin Ave, Effingham, IL62401

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