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Vitality Float Spa

4.9 ★★★★★ 884 Google reviews · Float tank center in Richmond, Virginia

Float center First-timer friendly Pregnancy floats Cleaning spec listed

Spa offering massages, facials, acupuncture, and cupping, plus floatation therapy.

Plan your float

  • Single float a single session runs around $65 — always confirm current pricing on their site
  • Tank type float pods, float rooms
  • 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
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  • Book & prices vitalityfloatspa.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone (804) 678-9816

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–9 PM
Sunday 9 AM–9 PM

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

The tanks & rooms here

The vessel type is the single biggest thing to get right — especially if enclosed spaces make you uneasy. Here's what Vitality Float Spa runs, drawn from their own site and reviews.

🥚Float Pods

The classic enclosed capsule with a hinged lid. Deepest sensory deprivation; you lie down and pull the lid to.

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🛁Float Rooms

The room itself is the vessel: no hatch, walk straight in. Great for claustrophobia and easier access.

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Water & cleaning at Vitality 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 Vitality Float Spa's own information: down to a 10-micron filter, UV sterilization, ozone, hydrogen peroxide.

The float-industry standard is turning the entire volume of water over at least three times between sessions through a 1–10 micron filter, paired with UV and/or hydrogen peroxide or ozone. If a center doesn't publish its process, it's fair to ask.

What's provided

The little things that make a first float smooth — mentioned on Vitality Float Spa's site or by reviewers.

🎧 Earplugs provided
🧴 Shampoo & toiletries
💨 Hair dryer
🩹 Barrier ointment for cuts

Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, Vitality Float Spa also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 884 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 3 mentions

“The process was simple, expectations were clearly explained, and the space itself was clean, organized, and refreshing.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 2 mentions

“This was my first time floating in a pod and it was very interesting.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 18 mentions

“I planned a day of relaxation with my best friend for her birthday, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our float sessions.”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 6 mentions

“If you’re dealing with chronic tightness, stress, or just feel “off” in your body, this is 100% worth it.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 9 mentions

“On top of that, she has such a kind and welcoming personality, which made the whole experience even more comfortable.”

From the reviews

Wanted to add to my review and say that we absolutely love coming here. During our second visit we added on a massage service, a facial, and floats. My husband said he came out of the best massage he's ever had with Laura and I myself was so comfortable with Madison who did my facial.

★★★★★ — Shelby, Mar 2026

It was definitely an experience I’d recommend you do at least once. I did the guided breath work and I detoxed emotions as well as toxins from my body! You carry this experience with you into the next day, in a good way. This was my first time floating in a pod and it was very interesting.

★★★★☆ — Amanda, Mar 2026

always such a great experience when I come here! I've done the float tank, facial, a few massages, and I've never left disappointed. the ambiance is perfect. everyone is so kind. It's a very stress free environment and I always leave feeling invigorated! Eve truly is the best!

★★★★★ — Victoria, Apr 2026

I had an amazing experience at Vitality Float Spa. The cupping therapy and massage were outstanding — you can immediately feel the tension release and your muscles relax. It was exactly what my body needed. The staff is incredibly professional, welcoming, and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Chris, Mar 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 884 reviews →

Your first float at Vitality 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.

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 Vitality Float Spa

202 S Robinson St, Richmond, VA23220

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