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Willow Tree Restorative Center

5 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Float tank center in Payette, Idaho

First-timer friendly Pregnancy floats Cleaning spec listed

Plan your float

  • Single float a single session runs around $49; membership brings it down to about $49/mo — always confirm current pricing on their site
  • Tank type float pods, float cabins
  • 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 willowtreerc.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone (208) 740-7333

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Willow Tree Restorative Center 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 Cabins

A walk-in enclosure with full standing height — for taller floaters and anyone who wants privacy without a low lid.

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Water & cleaning at Willow Tree Restorative Center

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 Willow Tree Restorative Center's own information: down to a 20-micron filter, UV sterilization, 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 Willow Tree Restorative Center's site or by reviewers.

🎧 Earplugs provided
🧴 Shampoo & toiletries
🎵 In-tank music option

Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, Willow Tree Restorative Center also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 164 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 5 mentions

“I was nervous as this was my first time using a sauna and float tank, but the complete walk through beforehand and provided items for both put me at ease!”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 9 mentions

“she was super gentle when massaging, & i felt very comfortable & relaxed.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 4 mentions

“Willowtree is a nice little gem in Payette, the atmosphere and everyone who works there are very welcoming.”

💵 good value & membership 2 mentions

“The staff was friendly and the price was affordable.”

From the reviews

The staff made my first experience amazing! I was nervous as this was my first time using a sauna and float tank, but the complete walk through beforehand and provided items for both put me at ease! The center was welcoming, clean, and calming. It was also very affordable! I look forward to returning

★★★★★ — Robyn, Feb 2025

This was my first time being at willow tree restorative center. Also, my first time in a float pod! The whole experience was amazing! From beginning to end. They were so kind when booking over the phone. She took her time to explain how it all works! She even got me in within two hours of the call.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Feb 2025

Leilani is a wonderful person! She is very professional. Kind and compassionate. She is very in tune with your needs. I’m am forever great full for for the help and guidance she gave me! ❤️

★★★★★ — Deb, Oct 2025

Mary and the whole Willow Tree vibe is amazing!!!! Mary has taken the time to help me my skin and other needs. She has gone above and beyond to listen to me and help. Her husband is there as well and has lots of knowledge and training that she gets to bounce ideas off and help in that aspect as well. Great team.

★★★★★ — Adia, Feb 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 164 reviews →

Your first float at Willow Tree Restorative Center

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 Willow Tree Restorative Center

400 S Main St, Payette, ID83661

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Listing verified July 2026 against the center's own website and public customer reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this center? Claim your listing — it's free.