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The Flo

4.6 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Float tank center in Buffalo, New York

Couples float First-timer friendly

Plan your float

  • Single float a single session runs around $55; membership brings it down to about $250/mo — always confirm current pricing on their site
  • 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
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  • Book & prices alteryourflo.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 716-770-1000

Hours

Monday 10 am–8 pm
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–6 pm
Sunday 10 am–4 pm

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

Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, The Flo also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 59 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 8 mentions

“I was relatively skeptical, however, my husband said his first float session was so amazing that he bought several more & brought me with him.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 11 mentions

“Been going to the Flo for over 6 years now and it is by far the greatest experience you could imagine for rest, relaxation, pain relief and just overall mental clarity.”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 7 mentions

“Been going to the Flo for over 6 years now and it is by far the greatest experience you could imagine for rest, relaxation, pain relief and just overall mental clarity.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 4 mentions

“Matthew was a great host and took care of making sure I felt safe and comfortable.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 8 mentions

“The staff was kind, patient, understanding and very helpful before and after my float.”

🧠 great for anxiety & mental reset 8 mentions

“Been going to the Flo for over 6 years now and it is by far the greatest experience you could imagine for rest, relaxation, pain relief and just overall mental clarity.”

From the reviews

This was a very unique experience. I was relatively skeptical, however, my husband said his first float session was so amazing that he bought several more & brought me with him.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Dec 2024

Today I went out of my comfort zone and tried a hour long session in a sensory deprivation tank. Sometimes it’s difficult to try new things, but once I opened my mind and gave “floating” a try I had one of the most blissful physical and spiritual times of my life.

★★★★★ — Nick, Jul 2024

I could not have picked a better place to have my first float tank experience. Upon walking in you are greeted by a friendly knowledgable staff. I was shown around and given useful knowledge on how to get the best experience possible.

★★★★★ — Zachary, Apr 2016

Got a gift card here and didn’t know what to expect. It was an awesome experience! Exactly the type of hard reset I needed in my life. I feel like I am about to take a LEGENDARY sleep tonight. Thanks to the dude at the counter for being my pre-float Sherpa. I will totally be gifting this to family next year.

★★★★★ — Jim, Feb 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 59 reviews →

Your first float at The Flo

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 The Flo

228 Allen St, Buffalo, NY14201

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