Counselling and sleep therapy services in Vancouver - Sleep, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and stress management focused therapy services in Vancouver and Ontario
If you work the night shift, you’ve likely heard advice like “just get more sleep” or “nap when you can.” But anyone who’s lived the night shift reality knows it’s not that simple. When your work hours go against your body’s natural clock, sleep isn’t just about time, it’s about biology, mindset, and creating the […]
If you’ve ever stepped off a long-haul flight feeling like your body and brain are operating in completely different time zones, you’re familiar with the misery of jet lag. This common travel companion affects millions of flyers annually, leaving them fatigued, disoriented, and unable to fully enjoy the first days of their trip or function […]
If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 3 a.m. after a long flight or struggling to stay alert during an afternoon meeting in a new time zone, you’re not alone. Jet lag can make your body feel like it’s in two places at once, physically here, but mentally stuck somewhere else. At our practice, […]
You Had a Rough Night. Now What? We’ve all been there – tossing and turning, watching the clock, hoping sleep will come. Maybe it was a stressful day, an early morning ahead, or no reason at all. You wake up feeling drained and discouraged. And the first thought that hits you? “This is going to […]
Your body feels heavy. Your eyes burn. Your muscles ache for rest. By all accounts, you should be drifting off the moment your head hits the pillow. Instead, your mind kicks into high gear the instant the lights go out. Sound familiar? You’re experiencing one of the most frustrating sleep phenomena: being physically exhausted but […]
Tossing and turning night after night, desperately seeking sleep? You’re not alone. While sleep hygiene tips are often the first line of defense against insomnia, many find these basic practices insufficient for tackling persistent sleep issues. Enter CBT-I, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, a game-changer in the world of sleep medicine. At Quadra Wellness, […]
That time of year is upon us again. The clocks spring forward, we lose an hour of sleep, and suddenly our bodies are wondering what in the world just happened. While the extra evening daylight is welcome, the adjustment period can leave us feeling groggy, irritable, and out of sync. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is […]
Ditch the Sleeping Pills: Natural Sleep Solutions That Actually Work! Struggling to fall asleep night after night? The exhaustion affects your mood, focus, and productivity, leading many to turn to prescription sleeping pills for quick relief. But over time, side effects like grogginess, dependency, and increased tolerance become apparent, making natural sleep harder to achieve. […]
Sleep is one of the most essential pillars of health, yet many of us struggle to get enough quality rest. While there’s no magic pill for good sleep, research shows that exercise plays a significant role in improving the conditions for restorative sleep. Importantly, exercise doesn’t directly make you sleep—instead, it helps regulate your body and mind, […]
Have you ever found yourself caught in a spiral of negative thoughts that just won’t let go? One minute you’re going about your day, and the next you’re completely tangled up in worries, judgments, or painful memories. We’ve all been there. These thought patterns can be incredibly powerful, often dictating our emotions and behaviors without […]