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Transitions Float RVA Short Pump
4.9 ★★★★★ 402 Google reviews · Float tank center in Glen Allen, Virginia
Plan your float
- First-float offer new floaters usually get an intro rate around $49 — the cheapest way to try it before committing to a package or membership
- Single float a single session runs around $40; membership brings it down to about $55/mo — always confirm current pricing on their site
- Tank type float pods, float cabins
- 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 transitionsrva.com — see live availability and current rates
- Phone (804) 533-5628
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM |
The tanks & rooms here
The classic enclosed capsule with a hinged lid. Deepest sensory deprivation; you lie down and pull the lid to.
A walk-in enclosure with full standing height — for taller floaters and anyone who wants privacy without a low lid.
Water & cleaning at Transitions Float RVA Short Pump
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 Transitions Float RVA Short Pump's own information: down to a 1-micron filter, UV sterilization, ozone, hydrogen peroxide.
What's provided
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What floaters say
“The facilities are always clean, well maintained, and inviting, which makes it easy to feel comfortable the moment you walk in.”
“I would like to give them 5 stars because it was a cool experience (it was my first float), but their unit could use some updating and the music did not work in either float pod.”
“The space was very clean, quiet, and calming, with soft glowing salt bricks that create a relaxing atmosphere.”
“The facilities are always clean, well maintained, and inviting, which makes it easy to feel comfortable the moment you walk in.”
“Friendly staff and other services available so I’ll definitely be returning to try it out.”
“I chose the 90-minute float session that I highly recommend if you need a moment to just relax, meditate, or just some time to think.”
From the reviews
This place is everything! I go here for a float session, and every time I leave, I feel relaxed and healed. I chose the 90-minute float session that I highly recommend if you need a moment to just relax, meditate, or just some time to think. No phones, no one talking to you.. just the sound of your own thoughts.
AMAZING!! I came across this place while searching for a spa and it did not disappoint!!! I originally booked for the individual pod but after arriving decided to go with the cabin/tank instead just because it was bigger, the room itself had more space and it wasn’t as warm in the room like when you walk into the pod…
I visited Transitions Short Pump 2 days before Christmas. I’ve been going for over a year and it’s always a great experience. I was greeted by front desk employee Julie upon entering. She was very friendly and had already prepared the float pod in Room 2 for me. The 1 hour float was very relaxing. This spa is amazing.
I love this place, the staff is always warm and welcoming. The floats are always the blissful getaway that I need. I've been to two of the three locations and from my experiences things have always been exceptional. Transitions float is clean and organized. I recommend floats to my clients all the time.
Your first float at Transitions Float RVA Short Pump
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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