Float Boston
Flotation & Cryotherapy in Magoun Square, Somerville. We are the people's float center; competitive pricing, great services, friendly no-pressure environment.
We're right on the green line, plenty of affordable street parking. A float tank is a small shallow pool filled with water nearly saturated with Epsom salt, so it's dense like the Dead Sea. You float completely effortlessly. The tank is kept warm, body temperature, and it's enclosed so it's completely dark and quiet. It's your own private world. It's utterly relaxing.
06/12/2026
Members get single floats for $39 and couples floats for $79, non-member pricing is $59/$99 all summer. Non-members use code happyfloat at checkout, members already have it floated into their accounts. See you all soon!
https://floatboston.floathelm.com/booking
On World Oceans Day lets remember that the ecosystem is fragile, and every piece of rubbish left on the beach or tossed in the ocean hurts. If we all picked up extra trash on the way out, we'd leave it cleaner for all the plants and animals that depend on it
06/07/2026
Reposting this because it was pointed out that Canva completely failed me last night. If you're interested send me a DM or email me! FYI - there are a decent amount of DM's that get auto filtered by Meta, if I don't reply in 24 hours try email.
If it's been awhile since you floated check this out!
06/04/2026
Hey everyone! We're dropping some summer deals to our email subscribers this week! Easy to sign up, and even easier to unsubscribe if it turns out to not be for you. Click the link to join!
https://mailchi.mp/floatboston/google-v20
06/04/2026
PTSD affects millions of people—veterans, first responders, survivors of trauma, and many others who carry experiences that don't always show on the surface. Healing isn't linear, and it looks different for everyone.
For some, floating has become one tool among many in their recovery toolkit. In the quiet, weightless calm of a float tank, the nervous system gets a rare chance to settle:
🌊 Reduced sensory input can help quiet a racing mind
🧠 A calm environment may support relaxation and better sleep
💆 Time and space to simply breathe, with no demands
Floating isn't a cure or a replacement for professional care—but for those already working with a therapist or care team, it can be a peaceful space to complement that work.
This month, we're holding space for everyone navigating their healing journey. You're not alone. 💙
If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential support 24/7—call or text 988.
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06/03/2026
This one's personal for me. Back in my 20s, I got migraines so severe my nose would bleed. They got bad enough that I ended up having a CAT scan done. The scan came back clear—they never found a cause—and eventually the headaches faded on their own. But I've never forgotten how completely debilitating they were. When you're in the grip of one, the whole world shrinks down to the pain. You can't think, can't work, can't function. You just want it to stop.
So if you're someone who deals with this—whether it's the occasional brutal headache or chronic migraines that steal entire days—I see you. It's so much more than "just a headache."
While there's no single fix, a lot of people find that managing their triggers helps, and stress is one of the biggest. That's where floating can offer some relief:
🌑 Total darkness and quiet remove the light and sound that so often make headaches worse
🌊 Weightless floating takes pressure off the neck, shoulders, and spine—common tension spots
💆 Magnesium-rich Epsom salt water surrounds you (magnesium is often studied in connection with headache relief)
🧠 Deep relaxation helps calm the stress that can trigger tension headaches
For anyone carrying the weight of a stressful week in their head and shoulders, an hour of stillness in the dark can be a real reset.
As always, floating isn't a substitute for medical care—if you deal with chronic or severe migraines, your doctor is your best resource. But as part of a bigger stress-management routine, a little quiet can go a long way. 💜
If you've battled migraines too, I'd love to hear what's helped you—drop it in the comments. 💬
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06/02/2026
I'll be the first to admit it: I'm not great at taking care of my own health. Running FloatBoston means there's always one more thing to fix, build, plan, or follow up on. Work and life pile up, and "slow down" usually ends up at the bottom of the list. I'm the guy who needs the reminder to stop, breathe, and stop stressing so much.
So this one's as much for me as it is for you.
Men are notoriously good at pushing through and putting their health last—skipping the checkup, ignoring the stress, powering through the exhaustion. But running on empty catches up with all of us eventually.
This month is a good reminder that taking care of yourself isn't a luxury. It's maintenance. A few things worth doing:
🩺 Book the checkup you've been putting off
😴 Protect your sleep like it's part of the job
🌊 Carve out real downtime—even an hour of stillness counts
🧠 Talk to someone if stress or your mood has been weighing on you
For me, floating is one of the few times I actually disconnect. No phone, no to-do list, no problem to solve—just an hour of quiet that forces me to slow down. If you're someone who struggles to switch off too, maybe it's worth a try.
Take care of yourself this month. You're no good to anyone running on empty. 💙
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06/01/2026
Floating is about coming exactly as you are. No expectations, no judgment, no need to be anything other than yourself. Just you, weightless and at peace.
That's true every single day of the year—but this June, we want to say it out loud: FloatBoston is a space where everyone belongs. Every body, every identity, every person who walks through our door deserves rest, calm, and a place to simply be.
The float tank doesn't care who you are or who you love. It just holds you. And so do we. 🏳️🌈
Happy Pride. 💙
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| Thursday | 8am - 7pm |
| Friday | 8am - 7pm |
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