Spa equipment spotlight: Orbit Float system

Escaping to peacefulness with the Orbit Float system

Float tanks are becoming more popular for customers preferring hands-free treatments. They also provide a way for spas to generate additional revenue without the need for increased staffing.

Medically proven to reduce stress, float therapy allows the brain easier access to mindful and meditative states by removing external stimuli, decreasing cortisol levels and increasing the release of dopamine and endorphins.

“Float tanks are filled with a highly concentrated solution of Epsom Salt water, heated to the same temperature as the human body,” explains Bob Agnew, co-founder and director of Orbit Float. “The salt allows you to reach a state near to zero gravity. It provides a complete disconnection from the outside world in a lightless, soundless environment. Epsom Salt also contains high concentrations of magnesium, which is absorbed through the skin and is excellent for improving the immune system and general health.”

Photo-catalytic UV is used to sanitise all the solution in between each session, and users enter the room to see an empty pod, which only takes a few minutes to fill up while they are getting undressed and showering.

“From a spa perspective, float tanks require almost no staffing and generate repeat business as well as significant margins because they are very energy efficient,” adds Agnew.

The Orbit Float offers programmable lighting and HD audio. A large access door and low threshold makes it easy for everyone to enter, while built in handrails and non-slip surfaces add to the safety features.

It was designed to be easy to operate with minimal training – testing of pH, hydrogen peroxide and salt levels is done automatically – and the unit is internet aware so the Orbit Float support team can dial into the control system to assist operators.

“The highly buoyant environment created by the Epsom Salts, which is denser than the Dead Sea, ensures users experience a sensation of weightlessness without any effort,” says Agnew. “People report not being able to tell where their body starts and the water ends!

“Floating like this takes the load off the spine and other muscles, and can help improve quality of life for sufferers of chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease and arthritis.” www.orbit-float.com