The atmosphere is similar to a massage clinic. Very zen with soft meditation music and dim lights. The owner gave us great instructions and made us feel welcome. The tanks are clean and easy to use. Very relaxing. The salt burns if you get in your eyes, so be aware not to rub or touch your eyes. My only mistake. Very relaxing! read more

This is a floatation center and sauna place but I only tried the floatation. It's a large tank with lots 9f Epsom salt on which you float in water that is mostly set to body temp and with the eat plugs and darkness when you close the tank, you float and all senses are turned off. You can still hear muffled water sounds but not much. The process: You insert the ear plugs, shower and wash your hair with their unscented, organic clarifying body wash, shampoo and conditioner to ensure no oils enter the tank and enter the tank. There is a faint blue light in the tank that you can shut once you close the doors. You focus on breathing for the allotted time (I did an hour), and just float while being unplugged from everything. When your time is up, soft musoc plays, and you exit the tank and shower again to remove the salt. Done regularly, it is supposed to be as therapeutic as meditation, improving sleep, reducing stress, and lowering blood pressure. The guy said you usually reach those levels after going a few times to train your brain to totally unplug. The tank is tall enough that you can sit up in it but gets completely dark with the light off. It got a little warm and I opened it a few times to let in some cool air when it felt stifling. The water felt a touch cooler than my body so it was a little distracting having my face feel hot but my body feel a slight chill. Other than that it felt relaxing and was a cool experience and chance to unplug. Everything was clean and they provide all you need for the shower, plus make-up remover, lotion, blow dryer, contact cases and solution, hair ties, robes and slippers. The owner was friendly and did a thorough job explaining the process. I am undecided as to whether I would do it again not because it was unpleasant in any way, but because I don't know if I have the mental strength and patience to unplug regularly, hence why I don't meditate. read more

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I love this place. I had never heard of floating before I caught the buzz of this place. I don't have any experiences to compare it to but I will say, I really appreciate the access to the sauna. The other establishment I use for a infrared sauna has very limited availability, so I love being able to get in on the weekends here. It's $1/minute and you can save some money by buying the packages. This makes for a unique, relaxing gift. read more

Fadeaway Floatation Center - Float Spa Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I hate to be the one to rate this half stars but I've been floating in MN for years and have float in many other states. This is the first place I've been to that doesn't play calming music while floating, (only plays at the end) and the tank smelled of dirty feet which is basically epsom salt without calmers in it to relax your senses. If this place had those I'd be floating all the time because it's close to home. However, appears I will be continuing my drive to MN. It is very clean and relaxing facility and the owner is super nice. I really loved the table you have in the waiting area. I honestly think that is relaxing to watch. read more

This was truly the most relaxing experience I've had in a long time. I have been working out at the gym hard lately and muscles have been sore and fatigued. After one 90 minute float session I have already noticed an improvement in my body. It think I even fell asleep for awhile while in the tank. I wanted in kinda groggy and fatigued but now I'm at recharged and ready to tackle my day! If you haven't experienced this you definitely should! Their new client special is a great value! Oh and you can even book online!!!! read more

Fadeaway Floatation Center - Float Spa Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I have a problem relaxing. I have back pain and muscle tension problems. I float and leave feeling immensely better and like I'm on top of the world. Besides the fact that this place provides that service, it's also beautifully decorated, completely comfortable, and they seem to have thought of every detail. The owner is one of the most helpful and personable people I've ever met. read more

I was so relaxed I didn't want to get out of the tank. I highly recommend it for anything stress related. Isn't everything stress related? Next time: Floating is the best relaxation ever! I enjoy the complete sense of release and lightness. I'm getting really good at letting go immediately without a care in the world. Ahhhh! read more

Floating has quickly become one of my all time favorite things to do I've only done two 90min sessions as of now but if I could I would float everyday My first experience was very relaxing My second time was 80% better The second time I was a lot better at keeping as still as I possibly could to experience the full benefit of the technology I believe it's necessary to float two different times at the very least to really get a grasp on how amazing it can be My first experience I was a little too in my own head about everything and worried I wasn't using my float time to its fullest potential My second time I had it all down from the rules and steps all the way down to just letting myself relax and not overthink it all I was able to let everything go a lot faster I can't wait to go for a third time as I'm sure it will be even better Each visit you peel back another layer of yourself First time you try to let go Second time you let go of letting go I believe floating is the most powerful tool you can give your mind and body You give your brain a break from all the information it has to take in every second of your day and it seems to take all that extra energy and put it towards healing in multiple ways I will also throw in that the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful I have seen people who seem to be regulars and it seems as if they were a kind of family at fadaway You can tell they want everyone to experience sensory deprivation floating at least once I believe everyone should also My first time was in April if I remember correctly and my second time was in June and I have already recommended six people to fadaway and I have taken a few friends of mine who after I explained my float session decided they had to go They loved it just as much as I did Floating is something I plan on doing for the rest of my life Thanks! Alex S. read more

Fadeaway floatation has a clean, friendly and inviting atmosphere. I always leave relaxed. If you have been reluctant to try it I say go for it. It has helped tremendously wiht my anxiety disorder and I definitely recommend it to everyone. read more

Fadeaway provided me with an optimal experience for deep meditative contemplation, it felt like I was existing on another level, and my practice is stronger because of it. The facility is clean, price is fair, and the staff is professional and friendly. read more

I have been floating on a regular basis at Fadeaway Flotation Center since October 2015. It has been a fantastic experience for me. Floating refreshes me, energizes me and also centers me. It is 90 minutes in which I am completely unplugged which is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. read more