Anew Start Allergy Clinic

07/02/2026

Selling a treatment bed, could also be used for reiki or reflexology. Locally made, very sturdy, newer foam and cover, 22in high, 78 long 31 wide. $100 obo. Pick up at clinic. Feel free to share.
*not retiring, just don’t need this bed anymore!

07/01/2026

Just noticing…

The next time you notice yourself feeling anxious, worried, angry, resentful or frustrated, or the next time you catch yourself being overly critical, over-reacting, or being overly attached to something, please don’t be discouraged and feel you’re not making any progress in your practice of mindfulness. You are! Remember that mindfulness is first of all about noticing these states within ourself, these negative thought patterns, emotional reactions or feeling overwhelmed. This is you developing self awareness. It is the first step in mindfulness, the basis of emotional intelligence, regulation and healing, and this is progress! Give yourself credit for that.

Once you develop this awareness you can begin to label what you feel; “Oh, there is some frustration” (name it to tame it) and begin to practice the pause. Stop, take a few deep breaths, and acknowledge how it feels in your body. (feel it to heal it) When these thoughts and feelings are overwhelming, it can dysregulate the nervous system, throwing you into “fight or flight” and over time, lead to the development chronic symptoms like anxiety, headaches, muscle tension / pain in neck, back and shoulders, gut issues, fatigue etc. Once you start noticing you can begin to choose how you respond, and you can find the tools to help you self regulate rather than living on auto pilot.

In time you can begin to examine what is beneath these patterns of thought and reaction. Is there a need not being met, or is there a past pain or trauma that has not been acknowledged or healed? Here is where we can truly do the deep work of getting to know ourselves, and learning to feel safe and regulated. We have the power to really transform our mind and body…and it all begins with awareness or just noticing. 💛

Lori Shea

06/23/2026

Anew Start is excited to welcome a new practitioner and Acupuncturist into our space; Mike Ellis D. Ac.

Mike obtained his diploma in acupuncture from Collège de Rosemont in Montréal and ran his own clinic from 2019 to 2026 in Gatineau, Quebec as a registered member of the Quebec College of Acupuncturists. He is currently a Registered Acupuncturist in New Brunswick with the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada (CMAAC).

Mike previously worked as a teacher and in IT as project lead and troubleshooter. He first became interested in Eastern Medicine when he moved to Japan after university to further his studies in martial arts. He stayed 8 and a half years and through introductions to manual therapy and Sotai-ho, he began to seek out teachers of medicinal plants and traditional practices. While continuing to add to his therapeutic tools through training in various modalities, he found a formal and effective approach through acupuncture.

His approach stems from his background in Japanese Kai Therapy and his foundational training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It draws on teachings in Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, Scalp Acupuncture, Auriculotherapy (Ear Acupuncture), Electron Adapted Neurotherapy and Neuroelectric Acupuncture. He is also trained in the NADA acupuncture protocols (National American Detoxification Association). Mike is committed to advancing his skills and practice and regularly takes part in professional level continuing education programs accredited both here in Canada and internationally.

With the old adage of Eastern medicine: “treat the individual and not the disease” Mike accepts clients of all kinds, treating acute conditions such as musculoskeletal pain and migraines as well as chronic health conditions or those who do not respond well to conventional treatments. Mike has a clinical interest in neurological and neurogenic conditions, such as pain, ADHD and PTSD, metabolic conditions like diabetes, issues related to gut health, auto immune disorders, as well as addiction issues. He also enjoys supporting women’s health such as hormonal regulation, all stages of pregnancy, preparation for childbirth, postpartum support and perimenopause.

Mike is looking forward to building a practice here in Fredericton and helping you achieve your personal health goals.

You can schedule an appointment with Mike through his online booking system

Registered acupuncturist, member of CMAAC (Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada). Receipts for insurance claims provided.

05/13/2026

Happy Nurses Week
I spent the first 20 years of my career nursing, and loved every minute. ( other than the being scared to death for the first 5 years) Even though I made the move to Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, NAET, German Auricular Acupuncture, and most recently to PRT, I still consider myself a Nurse. (45 years in now!) I’ve had the privilege of working in many different specialties in many different places, and working alongside some pretty amazing nurses, who mentored me, supported me, laughed (usually inappropriately) and cried with me. Theres a special bond there, with nurses who’ve worked alongside you in the trenches. I’ve been lucky recently to reconnect with some of them.
It’s been a wonderful career for me and I wouldn’t change a thing! Happy Nurses Week to all the nurses out there, retired or still working. It’s not an easy job, and it’s not for the faint of heart, but it sure is rewarding. 💛