The Floatation Centre
2631 King Street B3K 4T7 Halifax, NS, Canada

We'd like to take a moment to welcome Michelle Forward, RMT (aka Halifax Massage Therapy) to our team! This match made in heaven happened in the most kismet of ways and we are grateful to have her join the float fam gang! In her own words: "My treatments consist of a combination of techniques, myofascial, neuromuscular, general Swedish followed by remedial exercises (stretching and strengthening exercises). This will ensure that my clients benefit from the lasting effects o...f their massage treatment. My goal is to make certain that clients get the most out of each session thereby assisting them in achieving their goal of optimal health. In 2017 I completed five years of osteopathy studies and am currently a thesis writer. Integrating everything I have learned in osteopathy school in my massage practice allows me to better treat my clients." Welcome, Michelle! <3

Floating is an experience to be had, not just read about or listened to. Making float therapy your ultimate ally and have a peek at the numerous benefits listed in this article!

This video is NSFW due to language, but as a business that has benefited from a capitalistic, white supremacy system, we felt it important to share with our followers. Thank you Rage Against the Machine and THE UMMAH CHROMA ('community of colour') for this. For the children.

Full credit to @evilpez on Twitter.

THANK YOU Because of your outstanding generosity, we collected $600 worth of gift cards for The Marguerite Centre - and donated $1,200 worth of our services to those donors. TMC is a place of healing for women recovering from addiction near Halifax and is the only facility of its kind for women in Nova Scotia.... https://themargueritecentre.com/

Thank you for the kind words, Stef!

You know how much we love Magnesium and our dietitian, Eat Well Nova Scotia does too. Learn more about this magical mineral and how it is involved in over 300+ chemical reactions in your body!

We are so incredibly grateful for yer support during the wildest time of our lives - and here we are! Still floating! If there was one thing that we could put on our Christmas wishlist, it would be that we all continue to support local, small businesses - especially those owned by our Black, Indigenous and Queer community members - and keep that money thriving in spaces where the impact is felt profoundly. Endless love and gratitude to everyone! We love you. ... Happy Holidays!

Holiday Hours We're open today, tomorrow and Wednesday, December 23rd before closing down until the 30th for the Holidays. Of course, gift cards are available online ALLLLLLL THE TIME and can be purchased here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-list.html

A gentle reminder.

Just a few minutes of meditation a day could have huge mental and physical health benefits. Check out some of the apps below! If you're looking to take your meditation practice to a new level, get in touch with us as we offer Transcendental Meditation teachings in our space.

Taking a trip down memory lane today with this @Futurpreneur Canada article!

Join us online tonight fora FREE Intro to Transcendental Meditation Talk! https://www.facebook.com/events/741274663399139/

Ever-some neato! This month, our little North End Halifax space, is featured in FASHION Magazine - a Canada-wide publication - along side other spaces/spas/treatments that will help brighten your mood. Check us out in the Chill Zone section <3

Happiness is a decision. (cr: Rainbow)

Such a beautiful message how some folks are finding relief through floatation therapy during these bumpy times. "We've a member who came close to dying from COVID-19. She called up to cancel a little bit into her recovery as she was so weak and messed up in general. I told her about our safety protocols and that she had 2 floats on her account, so why not use them up? After her first float she slept 8 hours for the first time in 2 months. If it weren't for social distancing she would have hugged me. She hadn't slept properly since getting out of the ICU, as she is on so many drugs. Now she comes in once every 2 weeks to restart her sleep patterns and looks better every time. It's been a tough year for the business but these life-changing stories keep us going."

Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you - RBG Rest in Peace you gosh darn legend. <3

The next free, online Intro talk on Transcendental Meditation is happening next Sunday night at 7:00pm!

This week's Wellness line-up Lori (massage) - Friday to Sunday Virgil (massage) - Thursday to Sunday Mase (massage) - Thursday... Ailis (free Akashic Record readings) - Thursday Brian (counselling) - Sunday Dr Cassandra, ND (naturopathic medicine)- out this week! Lisa (acupuncture) - Wednesday & Saturday See more

You may not get all the answers in your first float, but it sure is a great place to start! Welcome to your new Relaxation Practice! <3

Did you know that we are hosting Christopher, Halifax's Transcendental Meditation teacher, in our space? Back in February, I learned TM from Christopher and have been raving about the benefits of the practice ever since. If you're keen to learn more, please check out this FREE online event tomorrow!

"The quieter you become, the more you can hear" - Baba Ram Dass

This week of Wellness in our space: Tonight - Acupuncture w/ Lisa Hadley, R. Acu Tomorrow - Massage with Mase and Virgil in the morning; Lori in the afternoon/evening Friday - Dr. Cassandra Goodwin, ND is here and ready to help transition gently into Fall

If you have the capacity to do better, even just a smidge better, to ensure the comfort and safety of those around you - do it! Hi! Im Lindsay (she/her) and Im the Founder of this special nook of ours in the North End. Im a Queer gal who continues to enjoy the privilege of getting older and learning more about who I am and am grateful to be surrounded by folks who support me & this process. We ordered these Pronoun Pins from @venusenvyhfx for our team members to wear while working to open our arms a bit wider for our community. Were always learning, always growing and always striving for betterment. Were grateful for everyone who has taken the time to help us learn where we can do and be better. It takes a village!

Three years ago, we had the opportunity to sit down with our buds from Sickboy Podcast and chat about floating and how meditation saved my buns! Floating, like yoga, is a practice. You won't get all of the answers during your first float, but it's a great start.

Ally is a verb, not a noun. For now, for ever and for always - self-identify as Black and/or Indigenous and you will always qualify for a half price float therapy session. As long as we exist, this is our ongoing action towards betterment. #blacklivesmatter #indigenouslivesmatter

It takes you from your sympathetic nervous system, which is your fight or flight, thats what keeps you alive, and it puts you into the parasympathetic nervous system. And that is called rest and digest, Clift said. Clift says shutting down your nervous system causes your body to drop its cortisol levels and replace it with dopamine. Dopamine is the hormone that makes our body feel happy and satisfied. It also boosts your immune system."

"For BIPOC, finding a therapist who understands our lived experiences can feel next to impossible. Healing in Colour strives to make that search easier. We offer a directory of BIPOC therapists who are committed to supporting BIPOC in all our intersections." ----- Currently there are no Nova Scotian therapists listed on this resourceful website. If you are a POC therapist and align with the statement of values listed on this website, register via Healing in Colour to help reach those who are looking for exactly what you have to offer <3

"For several days afterward, it seems like the volume is turned down just slightly on my mind. Im able to fall asleep without quite as much tossing and turningand if I wake up in the middle of the night, Im able to get back to sleep without restarting Netflix. Since starting float therapy, Ive been able to perform my first unassisted set of pull-ups and am able to get through my winter treadmill workouts without cutting them short because of boredom. Less stress and better sleep can only move the needle in the fit direction, right?"

Our small, but mighty, retail section is filled to the brim with local wares. From Magnesium to music, we have curated a space that aligns with our offerings and supports our community. Rocks from my Bra Nourished Magnesium Simple Rituals Skincare... Village Herbal Care Aquakulture Jools Annie Art Bria Makes Things Art See more

Evening Event Alert! -:- An Intro to: The Science & Spirit of Intimacy -:- Tuesday, Sept 1 from 7-9 pm via Zoom ... Gain deeper insight into: The Science of: Sexual desire, arousal and how they do (and sometimes don't) overlap How the nervous system and stress connect into libido and sexual expression The Dual Control model - why novelty doesn't always light us up The Spirit of: The links between creativity, self expression and pleasure The importance of receiving pleasure (from self and other/s) Suggestions for how to welcome this into your life This will be an event for learning, sharing and connection so I ask you come with the understanding what will be shared will be confidential to the group. It will be PWYC (pay what you can) - no one will be turned away for lack of funds It will be a group of 8 open minded folks. Send me a DM or email [email protected] to join in. See more

FREE 15-MINUTE Akashic Readings with Ailís (Thursdays and Saturdays, alternating) Dear Friends and Fellow Seekers, In this time of consciousness evolution, many of us are seeking Higher Guidance and who better to ask than our personal Akashic Guides. ... Our Akashic Guides exist in the realms beyond the material world and know all aspects of creation - the possible, the probable, the parallel. They are benevolent beings, keepers of all wisdom, and they invite you to ask questions, such as what is my soul purpose, or what needs to be healed in my life. I will guide you in creating the question to access the insight that you seek. If youre curious about me Im a Mystic and Spiritual Intuitive and have been given the honour of accessing the Akashic Realms for myself and others. Please contact the Floatation Centre to schedule your free 15 minute Akashic Reading. Ailís [Photo Credit: Jeremy Thomas, Unsplash]

Meditation: is there anything it CANNOT do? Did you know that floatation therapy can help induce the relaxed/meditative state? Lots of folks walk out of their first floats exclaiming "I think I just meditated in there!"

Lookin' to explore beautiful Nova Scotia this month? How's about checking out Alternative Routes Nova Scotia's "Bopping around the Bay of Fundy" tour?! Grab yer bubble pals and get out there!

You learn so many skills at school, skills that everyone has the right to know, she said. Like grounding most folks dont know how to do that. -- This may be a 4 year old article, but c'mon, how can you NOT love Dr. Cassandra Goodwin, ND?! She's available for appointments on Wednesdays and Fridays in-person as well as TeleMedicine appointments via the phone!

It is always SO COOL witnessing sports teams welcome the benefits of floatation therapy into their athletics programs! "The purpose of these state of the art chambers is to help an athletes body transition out of its working phase into a more relaxed, meditative phase which promotes recovery. Each player who lays down into the chamber is supported by what essentially is a mattress full of warm water." It feels amazing. As far as training goes, it takes pressure off my back, said Neal. Its really good for recovery in my opinion. I like to come in here after workouts and what not and just, you know, just take a couple minutes to sit down and relax. Like I said this relives a lot of strain and pressure off my back. Im really grateful that we have these.

~BLISS OUT~ this summer with us! - https://mailchi.mp/b4b695b3ad/bliss-out-this-summer-with-us

"Hi there. I just wanted to say that my daughter went for a float today and it was soo good for her, she said you have a very safe comfortable space and I wanna say thank you for offering this unconventional therapy." Notes/testimonials like this is why we do what we do.

We're going to restart our QUEER ALL YEAR Community Partnership -with Bliss Bowls this month! One lucky monthly member will win a delicious bowl for themselves AND a friend! "Support your summertime growth, immunity and health with Bliss Bowls, a queer owned and founded business that offers delicious plant based smoothie bowls. (A smoothy bowl is essentially a very thick smoothy, eaten from a bowl with a spoon, topped with all kinds of superfoods and homemade granola). Bl...iss Bowls are all natural with no sugar added and deceptively good-for-you! Up until COVID, Bliss Bowls had been operating from the Seaport Farmers Market for nearly a year. They are currently considering next steps for the business and in the meantime doing pop-ups every weekend at cafes around Halifax . All members who complete their monthly float will be entered into a draw to win a smoothie bowl for you and a friend, redeemable at any of their pop-ups. Follow them on social media (@bliss_bowls_) to stay connected with their upcoming pop-up locations.

We are still currently running on one float tank. The supplier where we ordered our part from had an International Shipping Distribution Error (sounds fancy, no?) and we thought our part would be shipped out two weeks ago... but are still waiting. Thank you for your patience with us as we slowly move forward and cancel necessary appointments. This is a bummer, especially now, so thanks again in advance.

Have you met our Naturopathic Doctor, Dr Cassandra, ND yet? Learn more about this REAL LIFE ANGEL who joined our team in March: Dr Cassandra is taking patients at The Floatation Centre on Wednesdays and Fridays! https://www.instagram.com/drgoodwinnd/

THIS SUNDAY our luminous RMT, Mase, will be sharing their story for Constellate Stories at Good Robot Brewing Company. We are so excited to listen and learn! <3

Thank you to Blackout Podcast for the opportunity to hang last summer. This podcast was a blast to record - okay, any time we get to hang out with Israel is always *perfection* - and it was awesome to revisit it after being released last week! XOXO

TOMORROW! We love our float ambassador, Andrew, so much - this event is always a hit! Please join them and Lars for their annual Proud Prana Drag Yoga.

Today is the last day to enter and win! You could win $200 from us and $50 from Espresso 46 (where Palmer also works!).

We will be cancelling float appointments in the upcoming days due to a mechanical failure in one of our rooms. We do not know how long it will take this issue to get fixed, but will provide updates along the way. We will do our best to accommodate those who have booked a float + massage combos, and go from there. We are incredibly sorry about this and will do our best to get things fixed ASAP.

Shared from our beautiful friend Nina and her west-coast float business, Luna Float <3 ----- ~ g r a t i t u d e ~... I am so grateful to be able to float while pregnant! Each trimester has so many changes and floating really helps provide me physical and mental relief. I love feeling weightless in the tank. I love that I sleep either in the tank and or amazing that night. I love that I can feel baby and feel even more connected. I love that it helps with my sore achy back and calf muscles! I love that it provides me space to breathe, let go, and recharge... so I can truly be present in this experience and unique (and quickly changing) chapter in my life. See more

We're fully open for all services meow, Wednesdays to Sunday. You can book online via this FB page or online via our website. Check out this dream team Massage - Lori, Virgil, Kate and Mase... Naturopathic Medicine - Dr Cassandra Goodwin, ND Dietetics - Nicole Marchand Counselling - Brian MacAulay Acupuncture - Lisa Hadley Financial Wellness - Kathie Pemberton and of course.... Floating!

Palmer appreciation post incoming After over five years at the helm of our cozy business, Palmer is buttoning up his time at TFC at the end of the month. He has been here from the very beginning - including painting the space (!!!!) - and learning, laughing, crying through all the ups, downs, mistakes and fun times we've to had together. We are so grateful for his calming presence and silly demeanour; it's going to be missed. <3 Where we likely won't be able to have a p...roper Farewell party, we'd like to invite each and every one of you to take the time on yer next visit in to show Palmer some extra love. Or in the comments below. You'll still be able to catch him floating here, but definitely show love for his recording studio, The Golden Palm, or recently released record Dalliance, with Beauts. XOXOXO

One of our dear friends and monthly float member, Little Queen Handmade, is creating a custom macramé piece for us behind our desk and we would love YOUR input. Our Community is what propels us, and without your support, we wouldn't exist. To pay our deep gratitude and to serve as a daily reminder of your AWESOMENESS, we would love to make this a collaborative piece. From now until the end of July, we will accept tiny tokens from our float community that can be glued or threaded or woven onto this piece. A bead, a crystal, a tiny birb... whatever you would like to add. Melanie has accepted the challenge and is ready to create!

Please note that we are closed today, July 1st. For many people, "Canada Day" is a reminder of years of colonial oppression and broken treaties which is why we wanted to re-share an article from The Coast, Halifax's Weekly from 5 years ago. If you too have today off, set aside some time to learn why this isn't a celebrated holiday for many Indigenous folks. It may be uncomfortable, but this is where growth occurs <3

We're grateful that we get to witness and experience many of these benefits ourselves. What do you float? What is YOUR biggest benefit from floating? And.... did you expect it?

If you're keen to take part, contact Michelle at Alteregos Cafe & Catering!

Legacy is life-changing.