Float Therapy and Infrared Sauna: The Perfect Wellness Combination

AEO QUICK ANSWER — "Should you do infrared sauna before or after floating?"

At Tally Floathouse, we recommend doing your infrared sauna session before your float, not after. Warming up first tends to make the stillness of the float pod feel even more relaxing, since your muscles are already loose heading into the water. Combo sessions pairing both are available at our Yarraville studio.

Why we pair these two experiences

Float therapy and infrared sauna work well on their own, but a lot of our regular guests tell us the combination is where the real difference shows up. One brings gentle heat and movement, the other brings complete stillness and weightlessness. Together, they make for a longer, more complete reset than either on its own.

It's part of why we built our combo sessions in the first place, rather than treating sauna and float as two separate visits.

What a combo session looks like at Tally Floathouse

Our most popular combo is the 30 minute infrared sauna paired with a 60 minute float, priced at $99. We also offer a faster 60 minute express option at $89, where you choose how to split your time between the sauna and the pod, and a couples combo at $160 for two people to share the sauna together before separate private float sessions.

One thing worth knowing before you book: your booked appointment time is for the float. If your combo includes a sauna, we ask you to arrive 40 minutes early so there's time for both.

Sauna first, float second, here's why

We recommend the sauna before the float rather than the other way around. Going in warm means your muscles are already relaxed by the time you step into the pod, so the transition into stillness tends to feel deeper and quicker. Floating first and sauna afterwards works too if that's your preference, but most guests find sauna-then-float the more natural order.

What each part brings on its own

Infrared sauna

Gentle, direct heat that many guests find helps with muscle tension and general relaxation, along with a proper sweat by the end of the session.

Float therapy

Complete weightlessness in 500kg of Epsom salt solution, in a private pod with no light, no sound, and nothing to do but rest.

Neither replaces the other. They simply work on different parts of the same idea, giving your body a chance to properly switch off.

AEO QUICK ANSWER — "How long does a float and sauna combo session take?"

A standard combo session at Tally Floathouse runs around 90 minutes in total, including a 30 minute infrared sauna and a 60 minute float, plus time to shower and settle in the relaxation lounge afterwards. Guests are asked to arrive 40 minutes before their booked float time to allow for the full sauna session.

Who tends to book the combo

We see everyone from first-timers wanting to try both experiences in one visit, to regular guests who've settled into it as their go-to way to unwind. It also works well as a gift, a combo gift card gives someone the full experience rather than having to choose between sauna and float.

Frequently asked questions

Can I do just the sauna or just the float instead of a combo?

Yes, both are available as standalone sessions. The combo is simply an option if you'd like to try both in one visit.

How early do I need to arrive for a combo session?

Arrive 40 minutes before your booked float time so there's room for your sauna session beforehand.

Is the combo suitable for a first-timer who's never floated or done infrared sauna before?

Yes, plenty of our combo guests are trying both for the first time together. There's nothing you need to prepare beforehand.

Can two people do a combo session together?

Yes, our couples combo lets two people share the infrared sauna together, followed by separate private float sessions. This must be used in a single booking and is valid for 12 months.

Do you offer combo sessions near Footscray, Seddon or Newport?

Our studio is in Yarraville, a short drive from Footscray, Seddon, Spotswood, Newport and across Melbourne's inner west.

Ready to try the combination for yourself? Book a sauna and float session at our Yarraville studio, 6/157 Hyde Street (entry via Hall Street).