The Float Place Patchogue

Peter Washington

It was a wonderful first experience. I am going to try another session to get a better feel. Thank you.

Eric Hurnyak

This week I had the opportunity to revisit floating in a sensory denervation tank at The Float Place in Patchogue. This was the first time I've done this since the pandemic hit and I have to tell you, I can't believe I waited so long to go back. Before the pandemic, I was doing this routinely. What initially led me here was curiosity and the search for a different method or experience to help me find clarity. What I remember the most about that first experience was talking to Hardy Patel just before I went into the tank and he said something like - you may come here looking for something and walk away receiving something else -floating will give you what you need. Shortly after an orientation, I was guided to my float suite where you first put in some earplugs and take a shower. After which I stepped into the small door of the tank. I shut the door, hit the lights and steadied my body in the tank as the water settled. The water is body temperature and filled with Epson salts that keep your body afloat. Each session is about 90 minutes. The first time I floated it took about 30 minutes just to fully adjust to the experience. In the complete silence you can hear a lot of the functions happening inside your body. I could hear my breathing, my heart beat and the sounds of digestion which at first was distracting and then I just kind of settled into the awareness of it all. I didn’t really know what I needed but what I found in that first float was stillness. There was just so much noise inside my mind and in the world I was experiencing. I tried for years to mediate and just never got through the mental chatter fully. Over time I noticed floating allowed me to consistently experience this stillness which for me was a game changer. This stillness I experience is right in the same zone as where I find my creative inspiration, but on a deeper level. The best way for me to describe the stillness is like when you take a step back from solving a problem and you have that moment where everything seems to stop just before you experience the eureka moment. For me it is a mental place that stages the ground in my daily life to open up to and follow my intuitive lead. I couldn't think of a better time to re-explore this dimension, especially living in our current reality where sometimes the speed and overload of information can make it easy to get lost. This weeks float was like riding a bike. At first I was clumsy but I found my way back to the stillness and it felt like exactly what I needed. After you float at the Float Place, there is a room you can go to relax and reflect on the experience. I feel like this part of the experience is as important as the float itself. For me, this is where inspiration and/or insight unfolds. I’ve been in that room several times accompanied by other people who also have just floated and/or staff members and every time I felt at peace and safe. There is this complete release of insecurity and defensive boundary. You just feel the connection with others which is a great experience to feel and share. For me the therapeutic benefits are very worthwhile. There were times where my inborn intensities would start to boil over in life and my wife (who is a very practical person) would look at me and say – you need to go float. To me that meant these experiences were having a real effect not just on me but the people around me. What makes the Float Place so special is the staff who ensure a safe and clean facility while maintaining a very peaceful and inclusive environment. I'm glad I went back this week. I highly recommend!

Lenny Fanelli

It was my first time floating and I loved it. The place is clean and Kevin was great too. Looking forward to going back.

Celestial Hair

First time floater and really loved it. Place is clean and owner is very informant and personable