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Crain’s Chicago Business highlights new “Rage Room” and Float Sixty River North

 http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171201/NEWS07/171209992/finally-a-place-to-smash-stuff

 Float Sixty Offers sensory deprivation tanks, which are filled with 10-inches of water heated to the same temperature of your skin, so you won't feel anything. Individual tanks are soundproof and completely dark inside. The water is saturated with 1,000 pounds of epsom salts, so you'll float without effort. While inside, many people report decreased stress because the absence of sensory input allows your brain to relax. $60 for a first time float session, $90 for a 60-minute repeat session. 303 W. Erie St.

ABC7 News Features Float Sixty

By Dionne Miller

Monday, August 08, 2016 07:13PM

CHICAGO (WLS) --When the Chicago Cubs re-built their club house, they included a float tank, which is the latest craze for a healthy body and mind.

A float tank is essentially a personal pool filled with 10 inches of body-temperature water and 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt.

"It's a zero-gravity experience that cushions your body like a cloud," said Gloria Irwin, owner of Float Sixty in the city's River North neighborhood. She adds: "It really creates that euphoric state of complete weightlessness."

Float Sixty's clients include some of the most-recognized athletes from many Chicago sports teams.

Irwin said the magnesium sulfate helps the body - joints, muscles, etc. - naturally relax.

"It's a natural muscle relaxer. That's why it's so wonderful for people who are physically active," she said.

Jonathan Toews, Jeremy Roenick and Matt Forte are among the floaters at Float Sixty.

"Athletes just understand there are a lot of new methods out there for taking care of their bodies," Irwin said. "The quality of being in that space where there is absolutely no tension on your body whatsoever."

ACB7 Sports reporter Dionne Miller gave it a try. She had a tough time being still for 60 minutes, but believes that the art of stillness can have lasting benefits.

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healthathleteshealthy livingsportsChicago - River North

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Where Chicago Magazine features Float Sixty as the place to getaway!

Cover of Where Chicago June Issue  

Cover of Where Chicago June Issue  

Float Sixty featured on Page 21 -  

Float Sixty featured on Page 21 -  

Float Sixty featured in SPLASH Magazine

Float Sixty was featured this week in the Chicago Sun Times lifestyle magazine SPLASH:  http://splash.suntimes.com/2016/04/14/6-ways-to-shape-up-for-spring

Author Amber Gibson highlights Six Ways to Shape Up for Spring: 

"Look and feel like a million  bucks — for much less — this spring with a little help from theselocal spots"

Printed Version  

Printed Version  

This month's cover is graced with the beautiful Sarah Wood and her courageous story of surviving Breast Cancer:

Sarah Wood, wife of Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood

Sarah Wood, wife of Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood

Float Sixty billed as "The Healing Waters" 

Float Sixty billed as "The Healing Waters" 

"You & Me" Feature Reporter Chris DeRose shows and tells about Float Sixty on the WCIU!

"You & Me" Feature Reporter Chris DeRose shows and tells about Float Sixty on the WCIU!

WCIU's Feature Reporter Chris DeRose tries floating at Float Sixty Chicago and tells YOU & ME viewers all about his experience.  

Largest Floating & Sensory Deprivation Studio Opens in Chicago

Largest Floating & Sensory Deprivation Studio Opens in Chicago

Chicago is welcoming Float Sixty with open arms - open wide and above their heads floating in 1000 pounds of Epsom Salts.  Read the news release on our opening here.