Paw Pass Spotlight: Natural Elements
In the hustle and bustle of student life, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Balancing classes, assignments, and social commitments can leave us feeling stressed and out of sync. That’s where Natural Elements comes in—a local Brandon business that helps you find balance, ease pain, and rejuvenate your body naturally. Even better, they offer a student discount with your Paw Pass!
Alyshia Holden’s (our ED) Experience at Natural Elements
I’d heard great things about float therapy, especially its potential benefits for anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. I decided to give it a try earlier this year. After my first session, I was unsure how I felt; I found it challenging to relax and quiet my mind. Kori, the owner, reassured me that it often takes up to three sessions to get the full experience.
At first, I wasn’t sure I’d go back, but something surprising happened. That weekend, I took a road trip to Regina. Normally, long car rides leave me with significant lower back and hip pain, but this time—no pain at all! I realized that just one float session had already made a noticeable difference. Since then, I’ve returned regularly, and the results have been remarkable. My monthly floats have helped manage my pain and improve my overall well-being.
Below is some information about flotation therapy from the Natural Elements website (https://floataway.ca/floating-1).
What is Floatation Therapy?
Floatation therapy is a unique wellness treatment. At Natural Elements, you float in a cabin filled with 10 inches of water mixed with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. This high salt content allows your body to float effortlessly, creating a sensation similar to weightlessness. The water is heated to match your skin temperature, making it feel like you’re floating in mid-air. The quiet, sensory-reduced environment helps you disconnect from the outside world, promoting deep relaxation and mental clarity.
Float Cabins
Natural Elements features Fluid Float Cabins—large, spacious cabins designed to accommodate anyone, even those who may feel claustrophobic in traditional float pods. These cabins also offer unique features like infrared light therapy and float-specific meditation recordings, which can enhance relaxation, improve focus, and even support athletic performance. The Epsom salt solution is infused with additional minerals like silver, copper, and zinc to maximize the health benefits.
– Written by Alyshia Holden, Executive Director of the Assiniboine College Students’ Association (ACSA)