Flotstone Spa

01/25/2026

Come visit Shannon at the Wellness Expo located at the Tens Hotel in Gurnee

6161 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031

01/23/2026

-29° wind chill? Shannon chose float over cold plunge today. Here's why:

With Shannon having hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, her muscles and joints get stiff and achy in cold weather. Floating is her reset.

**Why floating works:**
🧂 Zero-Gravity Relief: Buoyancy removes pressure on sore joints and muscles
🌡️ Muscle Relaxation: 95° water soothes stiffness without forcing muscles to work
✨ Epsom Salt & Magnesium: Natural muscle relaxer that reduces inflammation
💨 Improved Circulation: Warmth accelerates blood flow and melts deep cold aches
💪 Pain Relief: Reduces chronic muscle-tension pain

But here's the thing—you don't need chronic pain to float. These benefits work for everyone. Stressed professionals, athletes, busy parents, anyone seeking a nervous system reset.

Cold got you down? Float it out. 🧂

01/23/2026

Shannon just crushed her contrast therapy session—and we're talking a PERSONAL BEST! 🔥❄️

Here's how it went down: 15 minutes in the sauna, then straight into the cold plunge. At 30 seconds, Shannon wasn't sure she'd make it. But she committed to hitting one minute... and when she did, she pushed herself UNDER.

When she came back up? She kept going. Her best time yet: 5 minutes in 46°F water!

The payoff? Her achy joints—the ones that hate this cold weather—felt noticeably better. That's contrast therapy doing what it does best: reset your system and help your body adapt.

If you're dealing with chronic pain, inflammation, or those nagging headaches that won't quit, contrast therapy is a game-changer. Cold water immersion reduces inflammation while heat therapy increases circulation—together, they're a powerful reset for your nervous system.

Don't hesitate. Your body will thank you. 💪

01/19/2026

Meet Shannon – our spa manager and cold plunge warrior. 🥶

Today marks her 3rd cold plunge, and she just crushed a new personal record: 2 minutes 32.83 seconds! (After a 30-minute express float to warm up first.)

But here's what really matters: Shannon lives with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which comes with chronic pain that's... well, relentless. With temps at 4 degrees today, her pain was sitting at a 6 before floating and plunging. Right after? Down to a 2.

Her words: "This is a must try for anyone dealing with chronic pain."

We know everyone's experience is different, but Shannon's onto something. If you're managing chronic pain and haven't tried contrast therapy (float + cold plunge), maybe it's time.

Let's get personal – anyone else here dealing with chronic pain? We'd love to hear your story.

01/17/2026

Shannon's Cold Plunge Journey - Day 2 ❄️

Well, today was less successful—only 1 minute 13.56 seconds (and yes, I counted that .56!).

So what made today harder? I skipped a crucial step. Yesterday I warmed up in the sauna for 15 minutes before plunging, but today I skipped it. Plus, I forgot my distraction piece! Yesterday I was listening to my audiobook while plunging, but today I got so focused on the stopwatch that I completely forgot it.

The lesson? Contrast Therapy isn't just about the cold—it's about the full ritual. The sauna prep, the mental game, the distraction. Tomorrow I'm doing it right.

Who else has learned the hard way that the details matter?

01/15/2026

Last-minute Friday & Saturday appointments just opened up! 🔥 Beat the cold with our infrared sauna and cold plunge combo. Reset your nervous system and feel the difference. Are you a beginner at Contrast Therapy (using the sauna and cold plunge)? Shannon is too—and here's why she started: Over the last several months, she's talked to clients about how Contrast Therapy has changed their lives. They've shared how it gives them an adrenaline rush to power through their day, helps manage chronic back pain by reducing inflammation, and improves circulation. Now she's experiencing it firsthand. Can you beat her time? Share your real, uncut Contrast Therapy experience with us here! Follow Shannon's journey as she discovers the real benefits—stay tuned for updates! Book now before they're gone!

01/13/2026

Ever wake up on a Tuesday thinking it's Wednesday? Yeah, that was me today. No amount of coffee was gonna fix this brain fog.

So I did what any sane person would do... I took the plunge. Literally.

Here's the thing—I'm still pretty new to cold plunging, so I asked our regulars for the pro tips. And they delivered:

1. Sauna first. Elevates your core temp so your body can actually stay in the cold longer.
2. Don't go in slow—just commit and DO IT.
3. Don't forget to BREATHE (easier said than done, not gonna lie).

Wish me luck. I'm about to find out if cold plunging is the reset button I need.

Cold plunge regulars—what am I missing? And for the newbies out there, who's brave enough to try this with me? 🧊

01/12/2026

Your body's been working overtime. Give it the reset it deserves. 🔥

Sauna Detox Package: 10 sessions for the price of 8

Infrared heat. Toxin release. Nervous system recalibration.

Ready to reset? Link in bio to book your detox journey.

https://flotstone.floathelm.com/store/packages/1246464

01/09/2026

Consistency is where the magic happens. Our 10-Session Detox Pass gives you 10 x 30-minute infrared sauna sessions for the price of 8—built for a simple weekly (or 2–3x/week) reset routine.
Infrared sauna can help support:
Stress downshifting + nervous system reset
Muscle recovery + tension relief
Better sleep and overall calm
Book now: https://flotstone.floathelm.com/store/packages/1246464

01/06/2026

Cold, rainy, and cloudy outside? That's the perfect weather to escape inside and reset.

Float tanks + infrared sauna = the ultimate cozy day combo. Warm up, decompress, and let your nervous system remember what calm feels like.

Book your reset today. Your body will thank you.

01/05/2026

Feeling run down lately? Your immune system doesn’t just need vitamins—it needs recovery.
One of the most underrated ways to support immune health is simple: lower stress + improve sleep. That’s where floating can help.
How float therapy may support immune health (indirectly):
Helps your nervous system downshift from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest
Supports deeper sleep (a huge driver of healthy immune function)
Encourages recovery by taking pressure off the body and calming the mind
May help reduce inflammation that’s often tied to chronic stress + poor sleep
If winter stress, travel, or burnout has you feeling depleted, a float can be a powerful reset.
Want to try it? A great starting point is 1 float per week for 3–4 weeks, then maintain as needed.
Book your reset: https://flotstone.com
Questions? DM us—we’ll help you choose the best session.

At Flotstone, we trust the body's natural ability to heal. That's why we offer the most spacious and advanced float suites available on the North Shore. Flōtstōne offers a revolutionary way to relax and restore your body and mind.