34. Floating Into Wellness with Gaby Valencia

Welcome to another episode of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast with host Hannah Zackney, LMFT, international retreat leader, and curious human. In this episode, Hannah sits down with Gaby Valencia, owner of Cloud9 Float Spa in Folsom, CA.
Gaby has spent 17 years in the wellness industry as a massage therapist and nail technician, and in 2023, she opened her float spa after discovering the life-changing benefits of float therapy. From healing chronic insomnia to creating a sanctuary for deep rest, Gabby’s story is one of passion, healing, and following your heart into entrepreneurship.
Together, Hannah and Gaby dive into:

⏱️ Highlights & Time Stamps
00:03:45 How Hannah and Gaby met through the yoga studio next door
00:08:20 What float therapy really is and how it works
00:15:50 The science and benefits: magnesium absorption, sleep, injury recovery, stress relief
00:25:30 Overcoming fear: claustrophobia, myths, and what to expect when you float
00:40:15 Gaby’s personal journey—healing insomnia, finding peace, and becoming an advocate
00:55:40 Float therapy as a spiritual practice: meditation, prayer, and releasing emotions
01:10:05 Entrepreneurship lessons: following your gut, patience, and building community through wellness
01:25:00 How float therapy and trauma therapy (like EMDR) beautifully complement one another
01:40:00 Gaby’s personal answer to: “How do you live with your heart wide open?”

💡 Whether you’re curious about float therapy, looking for holistic ways to heal body and mind, or seeking inspiration to follow your own passion, this conversation is full of wisdom, warmth, and practical insight.

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Open Heart Wide Listeners can get a discount cade for Cloud9 Float Spa; Use HWOW10
Learn more about cloud9:
www.cloud9floatspa.net
@cloud9floatspafolsom


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