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SEASONAL DEPRESSION, A CONDITION THAT CAN BE TREATED November 2024, Anna experiences a significant drop in energy for the first time. Without any apparent reason, she constantly feels tired, gets irritated easily, and gradually loses her usual good mood. “I didn\u2019t recognize myself anymore,” she confesses. She then learns that she is suffering from seasonal depression, just like 20% of the Canadian population. A first for her! However, she doesn\u2019t just sit back; she takes an interest in this type of depression, also known as the winter blues.<\/p>\n LIGHT THERAPY TO COUNTER SEASONAL DEPRESSION REDUCING STRESS: A SOLUTION FOR BALANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF DEEP RELAXATION \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n THE SPA EXPERIENCE WITH MASSAGE After discussing with Sara, a dedicated massage therapist, Anna chooses to combine her floating therapy with a therapeutic massage<\/strong>\u2014enveloping, gentle, and deep\u2014to release her tensions. “And that was total surrender,” she recounts. “A complete letting go that allowed me to truly and deeply recentre myself.” She describes restorative sleep, amplified energy, greater openness to others\u2026 and the return of her contagious good mood! Enthusiastic, Anna then explores different therapeutic massage techniques<\/strong><\/a>, adapting each session to her current state.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Anna recently shared with us what led her to our <\/span>spa and massage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Her research leads her to discover light therapy and its direct benefits on the symptoms of seasonal depression. The <\/span>PSiO<\/strong>, a light therapy and relaxation device available at <\/span>Spa Ovarium<\/em><\/strong>, catches her attention. Why? “I was drawn to the combined effects of positive suggestions, light, and mental relaxation,” she mentions. Visiting the spa reassures her. “It was a unique experience, and I felt like I was becoming myself again!”<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Fortunately, Anna doesn\u2019t wait until she hits rock bottom to seek solutions for her well-being. She takes advantage of this uncomfortable period to reassess her lifestyle habits. “I set myself a goal that year: to reduce my stress level,” she tells us. She commits to adopting sustainable changes by exploring natural methods, particularly those that promote well-being beyond a single session.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Naturally curious and on the recommendation of a friend, she contacts us again that same year to experience <\/span>floating therapy<\/em><\/strong>. Our team welcomes her and explains in detail what she is about to experience. <\/span>The floating pod<\/em><\/strong> intrigues her, and she takes the plunge. “I never expected to lose my sense of time and space to that extent, right in the heart of Montreal!” she shares enthusiastically. “Floating weightlessly is an exceptional experience!” By eliminating all external stimuli (light, noise, temperature fluctuations, weight), she achieves an extraordinary level of deep relaxation. “And that\u2019s an understatement,” she adds. “Plus, the effect lasted four days!” This experience reveals to her that she is constantly stimulated by her environment and had never allowed her brain to fully rest.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Determined to stick to her commitment to lasting well-being, she opts for a six-session floating therapy package “to start.” Knowing that she sometimes struggles to keep her resolutions, she wants to ensure she feels a real change. Not only does she follow through, but she also discovers an even more powerful combination for relaxation: spa with massage. “I knew it was good for me, and after the second session, I added a <\/span>therapeutic massage<\/strong><\/a> to see if I could reach an even deeper level of relaxation.”<\/span><\/p>\n