Stephen Bryla, Owner
Floating first entered my life in 2008 while I was a sophomore at UMass Amherst. It was brought to my attention by a dear friend, who heard the word from Joe Rogan on a YouTube video. Without thinking twice, I knew floating was something I had to try. I sought out the nearest float tank and I arrived at The Crystalline Matrix near Worcester, MA. With no expectations, I entered the tank and had a profound experience. A year later, I made another visit to The Crystalline Matrix, and after another moving experience in the tank, I began to wonder why floating was not a more prevalent therapy and practice. I wanted to float more regularly but did not want to have to drive an hour away in order to do so. I was surprised that after each passing year, no float center was opening in the Valley. I then began to brainstorm what it would be like to create a place in Western Mass where people could come and float. After doing some Internet research, it led me to traveling to Portland Oregon to attend a float conference (I know, I couldn’t believe there was a float conference either). I attended 2 conferences, gathering as much information as possible, before opening Go With The Float (and continue to go every year). I have come to love the float industry and facilitating floats to the people of Western Mass and surrounding areas has become my passion and life’s mission. I am deeply honored by all who chose to come to Go With The Float and experience floating.
Our Float Facilitators
Kyle
Kyle is a college student with over a decade of experience in the landscaping trade, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep connection to the natural world. His appreciation for nature continues to shape his life—whether he’s hiking, exploring the outdoors, or fostering meaningful connections with others.
After discovering floating, Kyle found it to be a powerful way to cultivate balance, relaxation, and mental clarity. The practice quickly became an essential part of his own wellness journey and inspired him to help others experience the same sense of calm and renewal.
As a Float Facilitator at Go With the Float, Kyle approaches every guest with patience, kindness, and understanding. He knows that trying something new can feel intimidating, and he’s dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive environment that helps each person feel at ease and fully present in their float experience.
Liz
Elizabeth Sciore-Jones is an intermedia artist and embodiment practitioner with a deep commitment to creating transformative sensory experiences. Her artwork is rooted in ritual, material culture, and feminist histories, extending into immersive environments designed to support inner exploration. Through Venus Culture, she creates installations, ceramics, fiber works, sound, and film that function as speculative sanctuaries. Central to her practice is floatation as a vessel for transformation—an immersive form of sensory deprivation that supports deep rest, altered perception, and embodied awareness.
Elizabeth is on a lifelong exploration of hot springs, waterfalls, saunas, polar plunges, and other somatic practices. She is also an art educator, backcountry hiker, and trained in peer support through Zendo. She is honored to support guests in their floating and cold plunge journeys, holding a safe and intentional space for restoration and insight. Learn more about her work at venuscult.art.
Alyse
Hi there! My name is Alyse and I couldn’t feel more grateful to be part of the Go With The Float team! When I am not at Go With The Float, my favorite job is being a mama and a business owner myself. I am a somatic hypnotherapist and sound healer that enjoys singing, dancing and being in nature at any capacity! I started working here in May 2024 and feel grateful for the profound experiences I’ve had floating in silence. When I do get to float, those are truly the only moments I find that feel slow and still. I feel blessed to have those peaceful moments and to help you have the same relaxing and nourishing experience!
Matt
Matt Robidoux was born in Springfield and moved to Westfield at age 11, where he currently lives with his wife, son, and two dogs. In April of 2023, his wife invited him to try floating for the first time at Go with the Float, and that introduction sparked a transformative journey for Matt. The experience resonated so deeply with him that he felt inspired to join the team at Go with the Float, where he now helps others tap into the same peace and self-discovery he found.
Beyond floating, Matt has an extensive background in healing practices. He spent three impactful weeks in Guatemala to earn his 200-hour yoga teaching certification and has since become certified in Yin yoga and reflexology. He’s also a devoted father, dog dad, gardener, baker, husband, and all-around handyman—dedicating himself to nurturing both people and the world around him.
In addition to his work at the float spa, Matt co-owns The Space Yoga Studio with his wife, offering reflexology, sound healing, meditation, and other services to promote holistic well-being. To learn more about The Space and Matt’s offerings, visit TheSpaceInc.com.
Courtney
Hi, I’m Courtney—a Float Facilitator here at Go With the Float. I found my way to this work through my own deep connection with flotation therapy. It’s been a core part of my wellness journey for years. My personal float practice became so regular (we’re talking 3–5 hour sessions, 1–3 times a week!) that stepping into a role where I could help others discover the experience felt like a natural next step.
Outside of GWTF, I’m an advanced therapeutic yoga teacher with a strong focus on anatomy. I co-own The Space, a yoga studio in Westfield, alongside my husband (who also floats and works here!). I’m currently pursuing my Yoga Therapy certification through the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health—a continuation of a journey that’s taken me from local studios to immersive trainings in Colorado, Georgia, and even three weeks living and learning in Guatemala.
My goal is to offer inclusive, accessible yoga for every body—any age, all abilities.