This retreat is more than “just time away.” It’s an initiation — a portal into your next chapter. Below, I’ll walk you through what makes Metamorphosis sacred, what you’ll experience, and why this retreat might be exactly what your soul is calling for.

Why This Retreat Matters

In our daily lives we often carry so much: expectations, old beliefs, fears, and patterns that no longer serve. Metamorphosis is designed to help you unravel those layers, reclaim your truth, and emerge renewed. The goal is deeper, lasting transformation — not just temporary relief.

Some highlights:

• Sacred Practices & Daily Rituals — Movement, breathwork, sound, energy work, ceremony. Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women
• Inner Work & Healing Modalities — Dive deep into quantum teachings, somatic practices, shadow work, and soul activation. Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women
• 1:1 & Group Readings — Tarot, Akashic Record readings, mediumship sessions to support your path. Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women
• Community & Sisterhood — The retreat is held in sacred container with trusted facilitators and fellow women walking toward healing. Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women
• Nature Immersion — The majestic Rockies and the energy of Canmore support the medicine of nature. Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women+1

By the end of the weekend, you’ll be held in a container of transformation, and ideally, you’ll return home reborn — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Retreat Details

When: October 17–19, 2025 Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women
Where: Canmore, Alberta, in the heart of the Rockies Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women+1
Format: Three full days with curated workshops, ceremonies, readings, and time in nature. Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women
What’s Not Included: Lodging is not included, though there are discount codes (e.g., for the Coast Hotel) made available. Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women

Featured Facilitators & Modalities:

• Dr. Jenny Goncalves — acupuncture, energy work, ceremony Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women
• Bri Cheema — breathwork, somatic healing, transpersonal practices Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women
• Amanda Blaire — spiritual coaching, oracle & mediumship work Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women
• And many more sacred practitioners guiding movement, sound, shamanic medicine & rituals Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women

The program is structured but supports intuitive flow. You’ll be able to choose modalities that resonate most with you and integrate the lessons as they come.

What Sets It Apart

• It’s Journied, Not Passive: This retreat invites you to embody the changes rather than observe them. It’s an active initiation. Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women
• Eclectic & Deep Modalities: The blend of quantum teachings, energy work, sound, somatic healing, ancestral wisdom, and ceremony makes this a potent container of integration. Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women+1
• Sacred Setting in Canmore: The retreat uses the energy of the Rockies — the land, the river, the mountains — as a tapestry that supports your inner work. The local lore of the Three Sisters (Big Sister, Middle Sister, Little Sister) grounds the experience. Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women+1
• Heart-Centered Leadership: The founder is a healer rooted in both Eastern and Western traditions and has long envisioned a network of heart-centered healing spaces. Rockies Restorative Retreat for Women+1

Who Will Benefit Most

You might want to consider this retreat if:

• You sense a quiet ache for something more in your life
• You feel called to deepen your spiritual path
• You want supportive, soulful community and resonance
• You’re ready to release what no longer serves and step into your next version
• You want tools, practices, and insight to carry forward after the retreat

Even beginners to spiritual work will find entry points here — the container is meant to hold you wherever you are on the journey.

How to Prepare & What to Bring

• A journal, pen
• Comfortable clothing for movement and rest
• Yoga mat or movement items
• Open heart and willingness to surrender
• (Optional) Personal items for ritual — crystals, photos, etc.

The intention is to arrive as you are and let the container support your unfolding.

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1. Strengthen Your Bond Through Shared Relaxation
Life gets busy, and stress can take a toll on even the strongest relationships. A couples massage provides an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and be fully present with each other. As you both unwind, your bodies release tension, making space for a renewed sense of closeness and intimacy.

At Etana Wellness, we create a tranquil atmosphere designed to enhance connection while addressing each partner’s individual needs.

2. A Personalized Massage Experience for Both of You
Whether one of you prefers deep tissue work while the other enjoys a more gentle, soothing touch, our experienced therapists tailor each session to your unique preferences. We specialize in combining sports massage techniques with energy balancing, ensuring a session that not only relaxes tight muscles but also soothes the nervous system.

This customized approach means you’ll both leave feeling rejuvenated in the way that serves you best.

3. More Than Just a Treat—It’s Self-Care for Your Relationship
A Valentine’s Day couples massage isn’t just a luxurious indulgence—it’s an investment in your well-being as a couple. Massage therapy has been shown to:

• Reduce stress and anxiety, promoting a peaceful state of mind.
• Improve sleep quality, helping both of you feel more rested and energized.
• Enhance circulation and flexibility, keeping you both feeling your best.

By prioritizing self-care together, you’re fostering a healthy, connected relationship that thrives beyond Valentine’s Day.

4. Make This Valentine’s Day Memorable
Instead of another dinner reservation or a last-minute gift, give your partner an experience they’ll truly appreciate. At Etana Wellness, we offer a warm and welcoming environment where you can enjoy this special day in the most relaxing way possible.

Want to go the extra mile? Pair your massage with a calming tea date afterward or a scenic walk through the beautiful landscapes of Canmore.

This Valentine’s Day, step away from the ordinary and treat yourselves to a rejuvenating couples massage at Etana Wellness. Whether you’re celebrating new love or a long-term partnership, this experience will leave you both feeling refreshed, reconnected, and ready to take on life’s adventures together.

Spots fill up quickly for Valentine’s Day! Book your couples massage today and give the gift of relaxation and connection. Book Here

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REIKI Share is back! 
Join us:
Tuesday March 14th, 7PM

We’re so excited to announce the return of our popular Reiki Share! If you’re interested in learning about Reiki this is a great introduction or if you’re in need of receiving some Reiki, we’d love to see you!

New Moon Community Acupuncture + Sound Bath

New Moon Gathering
Join us: Sunday March 19th, 5PM

The amazing Jenny and Katelynn are hosting and incredible evening of community acupuncture, sound bowls and meditation… and it’s by donation! 

Email jenny.etanawellness@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Wellness Retreat

Rockies Restorative Retreat
Sunday March 24 – 26th

Grab your tickets here

Our Katelynn is hosting her second Rockies Restorative Retreat, and we are so proud of her!

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Please check out our new prices on Jane before booking in.

See you soon!

Pam

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So today we’re tackling exactly how acupuncture can help with seasonal depression and sharing some of our best tips for how you can proactively manage seasonal depression.

What is Seasonal Depression?

Seasonal depression, otherwise known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a common form of depression that affects people all over the world, particularly in the winter and fall months. Symptoms of SAD include having very little energy, feeling sleepy, overeating and weight gain, withdrawing from social events, feeling agitated, restless and/or anxious. ¹

The good news is that there is plenty you can do to treat Seasonal Depression and make the winter months a little less blue. For example, adding a seasonal depression lamp, getting outside daily and exercise are all great strategies to support your mood. There are also a number of health and wellness treatments – like massage and reiki – that can help to promote a sense of wellbeing, warm the body and overall improve your mood. 

Can Acupuncture Help with Seasonal Depression or SAD?

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is very effective at treating Seasonal Depression. TCM assesses patients on an individual basis and treats their symptoms while also addressing the root of the issue. As a result, the TCM treatment that a patient with SAD may receive can be very unique to them,  by incorporating a number of modalities such as acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbs, and exercises like Qi Gong to help restore balance to the body. ²

Acupuncture needles move energy throughout the body, releasing blockages and endorphins. The endorphins help to counter the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder, and improves mood.²

While acupuncture cannot cure Seasonal Depressive Disorder, it is a tool that can be added to your mental health toolbox to help manage seasonal depression, improve your mood and allow you to return to your normal life.³

Tips To Be Proactive and Prevent Seasonal Depression

Expose yourself to sunlight! Spend a few minutes outside daily in the sunlight. Take deep breaths, and let yourself soak up the vitamin D. ⁴

Get into and maintain a regular routine. Never underestimate the power of routine when SAD or depression is affecting your ability to manage your daily life. When you have a solid routine in place you’re better able to rely on your routine as something you “just do” rather than something you need to “try to do.” It also helps to reset your body’s natural clock (circadian rhythm). The things to focus on are when you eat, sleep and exercise. ⁴

Plan social events and things to look forward to. The winter can feel long and lonely if you’re not making an effort to do things and socialize. Bonus points if it’s active and outdoors! ⁴

Use aromatherapy. Aroma therapy is a great way to boost your mood, especially in the winter. Some great essential oils to help with SAD are grapefruit, saddlewood and sweet orange. Just be sure that you’re using a quality brand, like DoTERRA and that you’re properly diluting your oils so that they’re safe. 

Stick to your health and wellness treatment plan. Whether you opt for regular massage therapy or if you want to try acupuncture to treat your Seasonal Affective Disorder, make sure that you’re sticking to regular appointments. We recommend at least one treatment per month to maintain results, more if you’re brand new to treating a specific issue or concern. Book your appointments early so that they don’t fill up or so that you don’t forget. 

Works Cited 

1. White Whitney. “Do I have SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder?” https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/depression/do-i-have-sad-seasonal-affective-disorder/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=107920133730&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=11558188695&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAjwwsmLBhACEiwANq-tXAuCy_WiSfvtZ0Ynf5A6XcAS5VCBxxqAqbkCo4M8wCqKaS2Mg4Xd9BoCyRcQAvD_BwE
2. Balance Within. “How Acupuncture Can Help Depression Or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).” https://www.balancewithinyou.com/psycho-emotional/how-acupuncture-can-help-depression-or-seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/ 
3. Acupuncture NorthWest and Associates. “Acupuncture For Seasonal Depressive Disorder.” https://www.acupuncturenw.com/acupuncture-for-seasonal-affective-disorder 

Vail Health Foundation. “Tips for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (During a Pandemic).” https://vailhealthfoundation.org/news/tips-for-managing-seasonal-affective-disorder-durin

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Some couples seek out alternative natural methods to improve their fertility. Acupuncture is a practice that has been around approximately 3000 years, yet it’s just newly gaining popularity in Western cultures in the past 40 years.¹

For couples struggling with fertility, the potential for a less invasive alternative to Western fertility treatments is appealing, as is the potential that acupuncture can help to increase the success of treatments like IVF. However, it begs the question of whether acupuncture can really help with fertility or not. 

Today, we’ll explore what acupuncture is, how it improves fertility and some of the most common acupuncture points that help with fertility. 

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and it can help to manage a variety of conditions and symptoms. When receiving acupuncture, your acupuncturist, Jenny, will stick a very thin, sterile needle into a variety of specific points of the body to help stimulate blood and energy flow to that area.

How does acupuncture help with fertility?

We are so glad you asked!

Acupuncture works to restore the flow of Qi (pronounced “chee,” your body energy) so that it can flow uninterrupted. When Qi is unable to flow naturally and freely, then it causes interruptions that lead to disease and illness and dysfunction, such as infertility. ³

When using acupuncture to promote fertility, it helps to stimulate and boost blood flow to reproductive organs, balances hormones and reduces stress. When acupuncture needles are applied to the appropriate points, it helps to move Qi from areas that may be too abundant in 

energy to areas that are deficient, to help encourage fertility.  ²

Does acupuncture really help with fertility?

We know you like the science!

Some infertility doctors are recommending the use of acupuncture alongside infertility treatments like IVF in order to improve patient outcomes and increase the chances of a successful pregnancy. ³

Claiming that in one study that compared two groups of patients – one group of 80 patients receiving two, 25-minute acupuncture treatments prior to having fertilized embryos transferred into their uterus and another treatment directly afterwards and the other group of 80 patients who underwent the embryo transplant without acupuncture treatments. This study claimed to find that the rate of pregnancy was significantly higher in the acupuncture group, with 34 pregnancies compared to 21 pregnancies in the IVF alone group. ³

What are some of the acupuncture points for improved fertility?

There are a number of different acupuncture points that can really help with fertility, for both men and women. Your acupuncturist will choose the right points for you based on their assessment.

Here are a few examples:

• Yin Tang 

This point is located in between the eyebrows at the ‘third eye’ location. It is a very useful point for stress, anxiety, insomnia and improved focus. ⁴

• Stomach 36 

This point is located below the kneecap, about one finger width lateral (moving outward from your center) to the boney edge of your lower leg bone/calf. This point helps to build your Qi, your blood, it’s great for women trying to conceive it can help calm and balance your emotions.  ⁴

• Ren 12 

This point is located on the upper abdomen midline (so the middle of your upper belly) about a hands-widths length above the belly button. It’s also called the Conception channel, and it is important for female and male fertility. This point benefits the uterus and ovaries and helps regulate the qi. It is also a useful point if you have issues with digestion such as bloating, gas, or reflux.  ⁴

Have you tried acupuncture yet? 

Acupuncture not only helps to improve fertility, but it helps with menstrual regulation, sleep, injuries and pain, to name a few. You can book your appointment with our acupuncturist, Jenny, here: Book Now

Sources: 

1. Hao, Jason, and Mittelman, Michele. “Acupuncuture Past, Presnet, Future.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4104560/
2. Andreson, Allie. “Does acupuncture help you get pregnant.” https://patient.info/news-and-features/can-acupuncture-help-you-get-pregnant#:~:text=In%20terms%20of%20physiological%20effects,the%20uterus%2C%20thereby%20making%20embryo 
3. Bouchez, Colette. “The Ancient Art of Infertility Treatment.” https://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/features/ancient-art-of-infertility-treatment
4. Terzo, Laurie. “Top 10 Acupressure Points For Fertility.” https://www.drlaurieterzo.com/dr-laurie-terzo-blog/2019/3/5/top-10-acupressure-points-for-fertility 

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Acupuncture uses the concept of Meridians or Channels that carry Blood and Qi (life giving force or vital essence also known as Prana in Ayurveda) throughout the body. When the body/mind is free flowing and in harmony we are at ease and pain free. When the body/mind is in pain or discomfort we use acupuncture points on the meridians to assist in moving the stuck energy.

Typically multiple treatments are recommended when treating a disease or ailment and it is important to commit to your treatment plan. When your Dr. prescribes you antibiotics for your infection he/she stresses the importance of taking the full dosage for full recovery. Acupuncture works the same! Consecutive treatments back-to-back and reassessing progress along the way.

Now for the big question, does it hurt? For the most, acupuncture points cause little to no discomfort but enough of a response to signal the body to respond.  Needles will be left in place for 20+ minutes and in the mean time you rest.  Treating a wide range of conditions from headaches, period cramps,  stress, depression etc. there is a reason why people swear by acupuncture improving their quality of life.

Book your appointment with Jenny today and see how it can help you!

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In traditional Chinese Medicine, energy or qi flows up and down channels in the body and uses a whole system approach to health.  If the energy is blocked, deficient, excessive or unbalanced, this can lead to illness.

Acupuncture eases anxiety by regulating the nervous system. When you are anxious, your sympathetic nervous system takes over (fight/flight/freeze) and your parasympathetic is subdued (rest and digest).

Acupuncture helps shift the body back into homeostasis and encourages healing. Acupuncture has been shown to increase the release of endorphins (the feel good chemical) which plays an important role in regulating physical and emotional stress responses.

It is important to discuss with your doctor if you are suffering from anxiety. Your doctor can help you explore the right options for you. For some people, acupuncture, lifestyle changes, and counseling may be enough to cope with symptoms.

Here are 5 lifestyle tips to help eliminate anxiety

1.    Get enough sleep

2.    Stay active and exercise

3.    Eat a healthy diet

4.    Meditate

5.    Avoid alcohol and caffeine

Book an appointment with Jenny to see how acupuncture may help you.

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