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Reboot Spa

Having a client trust us to help them open their very first business is a true honor. We had the privilege to help our client, Michael Garrett, open his very first float spa. It was our first float spa too and presented some interesting opportunities and new learning experience.

If you’ve never heard of this before, the float tank is a sensory deprivation tank. The water is at perfect body temperature, has a high salt content so you float, and immerses you so that sight, sound, and touch are removed so you can fully focus your mind.

Michael found a location on Lombard Street in a space that was slightly sub-terranean. Making it feel as spacious, tall, and light filled was our priority. Not only did this first space turn out to be a great success for him, we also helped him with a second location in Oakland, and he recently opened a third location in San Francisco as well! His treatments have expanded to include a cryo treatments; a hot new therapy for athletes like Stephen Curry, a regular at his spas now.

Credits

• Owner:

  • Reboot Spa
  • Daniel Knight Construction
    rebootfloatspa.com

• Photographer:

  • Victoria Kait
  • circumpunctstudio.com

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• Because this was our clients first business and his budget was limited, we used as many existing walls and plumbing locations as possible. Thankfully, the space had been formerly used for massage and had private baths in most rooms, so we were able to maximize the space for him with minimal impact and cost.
• Before our renovation (shown above) each room was dark, painted with garish colors, dated tile, and carpeted. Yuck. To make the spaces feel as large as possible, we utilized glass shower partitions, light colors, and removed dropped ceilings and soffits everywhere possible.
• First impressions matter, so improving the curb appeal of the main entry was a top priority for this project. Before we started work, the entry was dark and cramped, with low ceilings and outdated finishes. We opened up the reception area to the waiting room, replaced all the finishes with bright, clean surfaces, and eliminated unnecessary dropped ceilings to increase the scale of the entry. Now, when people arrive, they’re struck by how clean and open the space feels. It was a major improvement.
• Before we started work, the waiting room was a crowded room, crammed with furniture, with only a narrow passage to the reception desk. We opened up the reception area to the waiting room, replaced all the finishes with bright, clean surfaces, and eliminated unnecessary dropped ceilings to increase the scale of the entry. Now, when people arrive, they’re struck by how clean and open the space feels. It was a major improvement.
• A long, dark hallway can really make a space feel crowded. We replaced the dingy, yellow corridor and the oversized wall sconces with a brightly lit corridor. LED lights mounted above the picture rail create a soft, warm glow that leads you into each treatment room.
• Curious about trying out this treatment? Book your treatment now at www.reboot.com. You won’t be disappointed!