Our Legacy

Our Legacy

HONORING OUR LEGACY & ORIGINS

Crash Hoefler and John C. Lilly: Pioneers of the Float Tank
Honoring the innovative spirit of Crash Hoefler, Float Lab is dedicated to revolutionizing sensory deprivation therapy. We provide a sanctuary for mind, body, and spirit by providing state-of the art float chambers. Our mission is to continue Crash’s legacy of healing by offering a chemical-free, pure floating experience that promotes cellular health and mental clarity in our fast-paced world. We empower individuals to explore the depths of their consciousness. 

THE FLOAT LAB REVOLUTION: CRASH HOEFLER’S VISION

Transforming consciousness through isolation.
In 1999, guided by what he describes as divine inspiration, Crash Hoefler abandoned audio engineering to reimagine the sensory deprivation tank. He established Float Lab® in Venice Beach, California—not merely as a business, but as a sanctuary for exploring human consciousness and self discovery.
Crash innovated the tank design to the highest level. Building upon neurologist John C. Lilly's work, Hoefler elevated flotation chambers from experimental apparatus to sophisticated wellness technology. His innovations in design and purification systems established new industry benchmarks, merging scientific precision with contemplative purpose.
As Float Lab's reputation grew, Hoefler developed rigorous health protocols that transformed a fringe practice into a legitimate therapeutic modality. His chambers — stand as testimonials to his uncompromising standards.
"The potential of ones development is limited only by self-imposed boundaries"

_____CRASH
"I was able to restructure my identity, and use this device to identify issues within myself that needed to be dealt with and changed and faced. That ability to look at oneself objectively and then act upon the consideration, I think that’s the most valuable aspect a person can get from floating."

_____CRASH

HONORING JOHN C. LILLY

The Mind Behind the The Float Tank
In 1999, guided by what he describes as divine inspiration, Crash Hoefler abandoned audio engineering to reimagine the sensory deprivation tank. He established Float Lab® in Venice Beach, California—not merely as a business, but as a sanctuary for exploring human consciousness and self discovery.
Crash innovated the tank design to the highest level. Building upon neurologist John C. Lilly's work, Hoefler elevated flotation chambers from experimental apparatus to sophisticated wellness technology. His innovations in design and purification systems established new industry benchmarks, merging scientific precision with contemplative purpose.
As Float Lab's reputation grew, Hoefler developed rigorous health protocols that transformed a fringe practice into a legitimate therapeutic modality. His chambers — stand as testimonials to his uncompromising standards.
"The potential of ones development is limited only by self-imposed boundaries"

_____CRASH
"I was able to restructure my identity, and use this device to identify issues within myself that needed to be dealt with and changed and faced. That ability to look at oneself objectively and then act upon the consideration, I think that’s the most valuable aspect a person can get from floating."

_____CRASH

Meet your mind.

Float Lab

2305 Federal Ave.

Los Angeles, CA

Since 1999.