Who are we?

We are the largest and oldest float tank center in Metro Boston. We opened in February 2015 in Magoun Square, Somerville, MA. Our mission is to offer float therapy for wellness and stress relief. Let it go.

Founders

Sara Garvin

She’s a graduate of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, and has over twenty years of professional experience in the massage and spa industry. From 2010–17, she was the sole owner of her successful practice, Somerville Therapeutic Massage. She is deeply motivated by the health and well-being of all of her clientele.

Colin Roald

He used to be an astronomer, and has a small tattoo of the Sun on his arm to prove it. He also used to be a technical project manager, and quit that to take a run at founding his own business. When that didn't work, he did it again. It's working better this time. He throws a lot of himself into his work: he believes in choosing what he does and owning what he makes.

Staff

Felice L., shop manager

Felice is a comic artist, a Sagittarius and a cat person. They love horror movies, and first learned about floating from watching one (Altered States)! Because they also wrestle in the Boston League Of Wicked Wrestlers, their first float was for muscle recovery, but now Felice floats as much for meditation and creativity as they do for their achy shoulder.

Shay C.

When Shay is not fielding questions at the desk or wiping salt off of the tanks, they spend time meditating, doing yoga, sewing, and working on various performing and video arts projects. Shay uses floating as a tool to explore lucid dreaming, manage anxiety, and enhance sports performance in the Boston League of Wicked Wrestlers.

Matt F.

Matt came to floating through their meditation practice. He enjoys movement of all kinds, primarily long distance running and martial arts. When not at the float center, you can find him in his garden.

Melissa S.

Mel was a regular of ours before they came on board as a full time Float Facilitator, floating to manage stress and anxiety.

Mel loves the outdoors: when not at work you'll probably find them hiking with their dog or inline skating. They're interested in learning about nervous system regulation and dysregulation, as well as meditation and the role it plays in living most authentically.