Happy Spring!

The days are longer, the flowers are in bloom, and everything is stretching gently toward the sun. May invites us to soften, open, and reconnect with ourselves and the world around us.

You may be noticing a shift within yourself?

A natural pull to open up, move outward, and breathe a little more deeply. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is a season of renewal and upward movement—a time when energy begins to rise and the body begins to wake.

Image shot in Lunenburg by Anna Gilkerson

The Season of the Liver & Gallbladder

Spring is associated with the liver and gallbladder, organs that help us plan, make decisions, and adapt with ease. Supporting these systems this season means staying flexible, moving your body, and creating space for your emotions to flow. When the Liver system becomes stagnant—often due to stress—it can lead to feelings of tension, irritability, or imbalance in digestion, menstruation, and mood. Acupuncture and cupping are both gentle, effective ways to restore flow and support these seasonal transitions.

Seasonal Allergies

It’s also the time when many begin to feel the effects of seasonal allergies. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, allergies arise when the body’s protective ‘Qi’ (energy) is not fully regulated, allowing external factors like mold and pollen to invade. This can cause sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, fatigue, and brain fog. Acupuncture works by strengthening the immune system, regulating the body’s defenses, and calming the overreaction to allergens.

Ideally, treatments begin before peak allergy season, to help prevent symptoms or lessen their intensity. However, acupuncture can be effective during this period, soothing inflammation, opening sinuses, and reducing histamine responses.

This is a beautiful time of year to care for your whole system. Mind and body. Whether you’re feeling energized or tender, this season invites us all to move forward gently and with intention.

When you book, you are welcome to leave me a note about how you are feeling and what you would like to focus on and then prior to treatment, we will discuss your needs in depth, so I can come up with a special treatment customized just for you. Get ready to unwind and treat yourself, to exactly what you need this spring season.

A Mother’s Day Gift.

Honouring All Mothers, in all forms.

This May, we celebrate the nurturing energy of mothers in every expression. We hold space and gratitude for all who care, nurture and tend.

To mark the occasion, I’m offering a free gua sha treatment with an acupuncture booking in May. Just mention in the notes when you book that you would like this complimentary add-on.

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Mother’s Day Special ~

Enjoy a complimentary lymph draining facial jade Gua Sha with any acupuncture booking in the month of May.

Extended Hours.

Lastly, I’m excited to share that I’ve opened up new clinic hours to give you more time and space for care! I hope these new times offer more ease in accessing the support you need this season.

You can now book appointments on:

Mondays from 1pm - 7pm
Wednesdays from 8:45am - 1:30pm
Thursdays from 10am - 4pm
Fridays from 8:45am - 1:30pm

You can also check out our new website designed by Anna Gilkerson Art.

Thank you for being here.

I appreciate you for spending the time to read this.

Every month, I will be posting a journal entry offering you a calm space to deepen your understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a focus on acupuncture and its role in supporting balance through the seasons.

I will include gentle insights, at-home wellness tips, and guidance rooted in both tradition and experience. You’ll also receive occasional offers and updates from our clinic.

You can also follow along by subscribing to our newsletter.

I’m excited to have you on this journey with me!

With love,

Thalia,
Founder and practitioner of Snowy Owl Acupuncture

Welcome, it’s May.