Recently I came across an advertisement for float therapy at Serenus here in Bloomington. I'm a very skeptical person and let the manager and owner know. They both encouraged me to do some research and to try it before I made my final judgement. I did some follow up research and it turns out that the origins of float therapy have been around for about 40-50 years. I've had a lot of stress so far this year so I decided to just give it a try. There is actual scientific research that has been done on this therapy. I will let you do your own research in that area so you can make up your mind about the potential benefits of this therapy. The following is my account of my experience. I arrived and was warmly greeted by the manager(Derrick) and the owner(Joseph). They quickly got me checked in and then the manager gave me a quick tour of the facility. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and definitely puts off a relaxing vibe. Once my tour was over, he showed me to the room where I would be floating and gave me what I considered to be a very thorough orientation on what to do, how to do it, how everything worked, and even included a warning on how to wipe my hair at the end of the session and being careful on getting out(you'll be a little slippery afterwards-more on that later). Like I said, a very thorough orientation. After my orientation, he started the music, flipped the sign on the door to indicate that the room was occupied and left me to it. I locked the door to the very private room, reviewed my surroundings and then started on the routine that he had laid out for me. When I first set up my appointment I was worried that 60 minutes in this pod, alone with my thoughts, would be boring and I'd wind up ending early. I was definitely wrong. I wondered a couple of times during the session how long I had been in there. But before I knew it the light in the pod had kicked on and the music started back up indicating that my session was up. I remembered previous instructions to wipe my hair back after I was done to ensure I didn't get any salt in my eyes, carefully exited, and showered. Be careful when you exit. The salt makes you extremely slippery. The shower is right next to the pod though so you can quickly remedy this. The salt washes off easily with the bodywash and shampoos so no worries there. After my shower, I checked the clock on my phone because I was just sure that I hadn't been in that pod for a whole 60 minutes. But sure enough, I had. Wow. Just wow. Overall, my experience was very positive, from interacting with the owner via facebook beforehand, to checking in, the float, and relaxing after. The only thing that wasn't recommended to me that I honestly should have thought of myself was to bring a comb for afterwards. I left feeling relaxed but energized. I definitely recommend you do some research about floating and then try it out for yourself. The price tag can be a little bit of a sticker shock but there are ways to reduce your cost if you decide to do it regularly and I think they have a special for 1st time floaters. I can be a bit of tightwad but i enjoyed the experience enough to tell you that I will definitely be back, next time with a comb and a voice recorder. Advice: don't set to many expectations before your 1st float, just enjoy it for whatever it turns out to be for you. Thanks again to the owner and the manager for making this a great experience and encouraging me to give it a shot. I wrote a much more detailed review about my whole experience but it was apparently too long for yelp. If you'd like to read my full review, visit their page on facebook. read more

I couldn't even wait until I was finished. I'm literally sitting in zero gravity massage and I am in love! This is my new favorite location in Bloomington and I will be purchasing the all inclusive package! read more

Post Winter recharge heated up in a sauna followed by a salty floaty float. I cannot write in words how wonderful this felt! A birthday gift from my Son, who knows his mom pretty darn well!! This place located in a strip mall of businesses open from 10a-10p offered several self-care and self-nurturing services. I loved my 60 minute float and the 30-minute sauna!! Nice easy to use online self scheduling and payment service. Easy to reschedule and or pick up a last minute float ! Services well described on their website! Lovely!! Enjoy!!! read more

Turning 50 was a difficult milestone. Fortunately, finding my way to Serenus Spa helped make it all better! Aches and pains from years of step aerobics, Zumba, weight training, yo-yo weight loss, and jogging have taken a toll on my joints and muscles. Finding a way to heal my anxious mind and achey body was important to keep up my active lifestyle! For the last 6 months, I have enjoyed visiting Serenus for float, Halo, sauna, O2, and Cryo therapies! I look and feel better than I did in my 40s. My cortisol levels and blood work have also improved. I am ready to start working out and improving my physical condition. Before joining Serenus, this would not be a possibility! read more

After trying a place in Indy and finding out there was a float pod in Bloomington, my husband and I had to check out this place. From front desk to the whole experience, they exceeded our expectations! Everything was so clean, I believe Mandy (think that's who was working) was so kind and informative, and the whole experience was peaceful. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing spa day! We will definitely be coming back! read more

Came in for a 60 minute inferred sauna session and could not be more pleased! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The space was really clean and I could tell they take time to make sure everything is properly set up before you arrive. I will defiantly be coming back on a regular basis. read more

Great experience! Float (in tub) was amazing. Staff was phenomenal and helpful. Facility was beautiful, serene, clean. Exactly what I needed. I would highly recommend a float. I hope to go back again and try the float in a pod too. read more

I just had the most incredible experience at Serenus Float and Wellness. I had a session in their infrared sauna and it exceeded all of my expectations. I spent 30 minutes completely relaxing and unwinding and left the facility feeling renewed and ready for the rest of my day. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and informative and answered any questions I had in a simple and easy to understand way. I felt very welcomed from the minute I walked in the door. After my sauna session I sat in the massage chair for a few minutes before I left and it was a wonderful way to continue the relaxation before I left. It feels like I just got a full body massage. I cannot wait to return to Serenus and try some of the other services that they offer. read more