Anew Start Allergy Clinic
209 Main St E3A1E1 Fredericton, NB, Canada

We will be re-opening on Thursday January 28, with our Covid Plan in place. If you had an appointment scheduled, and did not call to cancel it yourself, please come for your appointment. If you’d like to reschedule at a later date, when things are more settled, please let me know. If you are awaiting a call back, please continue to be patient, as there are many calls to be made, and I am here alone. If you feel your situation is more urgent, please msg me here and I will do my best to get you in ASAP. Because I see less patients in a day than Iused to, I am now booking about a month ahead. I sincerely appreciate all your support and patience as I navigate through this constantly evolving situation. Be safe everyone!

The Clinic will be closed for the next 2 weeks while we enter back into the RED phase. Technically, we do not have to close, but because a very high percentage of my patients are either; immune compromised, have underlying health conditions, or are children who can be asymptomatic carriers, I have decided that it is in the best interest of my patients and the community to close at this time. I will re-assess the situation in 2 weeks. If you had an appointment in the next 2 weeks and would like to reschedule for a later date, please call and leave a msg. I will come in daily to check msgs and return calls. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe!

We are now closed for the Holidays and will reopen January 4th. I just want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us through this difficult year! We are SO grateful and wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and lots of love, good health and happiness in 2021!!

I have Gift Certificates available now for Allergy Consults/testing ($140) or Acupuncture ($80). Call ahead if you’d like to pick one up, or we can mail or deliver to you if you’d rather not go out! Also we are doing a food donation to food bank and shelters if you’d like to drop something off, you can pop in or just leave the bag at front or side door of clinic if you’d rather not pop in. Stay safe everyone!!

I know it’s such a stressful time for us all. Just wanted to remind everyone of a few things we can do to manage our stress, and improve our immune system function. I hope it helps! 1. Take care of yourselves; get enough sleep, eat real food, drink lots of water, do some breath work, and get some exercise, (even if it’s just doing some yoga in front of your tv or bundling up and getting out for a walk), and don’t watch too much news! Remember fear just weakens our system so r...emind yourself we will get through this together. 2. Support your immune system with some Vitamin D. Several studies have shown that a very large percentage of people who got Covid, (similar to influenza) were deficient in Vitamin D. Most people can take 4000IU daily safely. Take some B complex for stress ( calms the nervous system), and some Vitamin C never hurts! There are also lots of great natural food / herbs that are antibacterial and antiviral like garlic, oregano oil, ginger, turmeric, rosemary, thyme and sage, to name a few. Add these to your diet! 3. Most importantly, just be KIND to yourselves and each other. We’re all doing our best, and that can vary day to day. Check on each other, perform some random acts of kindness and be patient. This too shall pass. Love to you all. Lori Shea Also this year, since we can’t do our usual Holiday Open House, we will be making a donation to the Food Bank and local shelters. If you’d like to drop something off we’d be happy to include it.

Having been a Surgical ICU Nurse for many years...I was used to wearing a mask for long periods. I love this Surgeons take on wearing masks! Let’s keep our COVID numbers down....just wear a mask! RETIRED SURGEON Dr. Samuel Laucks of York, PA, has this to say about wearing masks:...Continue reading

We’ve been open now for 2 weeks, and things are going well. We’re requesting you wear a mask when you come in, and I’m pleased to say everyone has been great about it. It’s not just for your protection, but for all the other patients who may be immune compromised, and for all your family and friends who may also be at risk. So THANK YOU everyone! Here’s a post from a retired surgeon about wearing a mask. I really connected with it...having been a surgical ICU nurse for man...Continue reading

3rd UpdateCOVID test results: NEGATIVE! I was pretty certain they would be but still relieved to get these results. So we will be reopening next week! To everyone who I had to cancel last week, and everyone who has called or msg’d since, we’ll be calling you today and tomorrow to get you booked in! Thank you SO MUCH for all your patience, support and msgs of encouragement during this time! I can’t tell you how much it means and can’t wait to get back to work and to se...e you all! 2nd Update COVID test done. I have to say I was impressed with the quick, efficient and professional way in which it was all handled. Results in 48 hours, possibly sooner. Update I’m so disappointed to report that I have developed some symptoms, in the last 24 hours....nothing serious I’m sure, but as a Healthcare Practitioner, I have to do the responsible thing. I will not re-open tomorrow, and possibly not this week. I have reported my symptoms to 811, and am awaiting a call back, to hopefully be tested in the next 24-48 hours. Once I receive my results, which I’m fairly certain will be negative, I will announce our new date for reopening. If you have booked an appointment this week, you will receive a call, and hopefully another to re-book you ASAP! I’m so sorry, and thank you all for your patience and support. Lori Shea

UPDATE We will be officially re-opening on June 1. Our COVID plan is in place to ensure you the safest possible visit to the the clinic. All clients will be carefully screened when booking an appointment. Social distancing will be in place in common areas. All clients will wash hands upon arrival and be directed to a treatment room immediately after. Masks will be mandatory for all, and if you don’t have one, we will supply one. Rooms/equipment will be sanitized after each ...use. Our HVAC system is also equipped with an ultraviolet light which has been shown to prevent mould, and kill most bacteria and virus (including COVID-19). If you have any questions or concerns about coming back, please feel free to contact me. If you are on the list for an appointment, we will be contacting you this week to get you booked. Thank you for your patience and I’m so looking forward to seeing you all!! See more

UPDATE Friends and Clients, I’ve been receiving many calls and messages inquiring about when we will re-open. I’m hoping to open within the next 2-3 weeks, but do not have an official date as yet. I am presently awaiting confirmation and clarification from MARA (Maritime Association of Registered Acupuncturists) regarding our guidelines for reopening and the status of our professional Liabilty Insurance during this period. Acupuncture, in NB, is not a government regulated... (We are governed by our Association ) and for this reason we have to rely on the guidance of our Association, as well as the NB government and Worksafe guidelines. Also, because of the close physical contact required with Acupuncture AND because many of my patients have pre existing conditions or are immune compromised, I do not feel comfortable opening this week. I am however in the process of preparing and planning for reopening and will post an official date as soon as I’m able to. Thank you for your patience. If you would like to be put on the list for an appointment as soon as we open, message me here or call the clinic and leave your name and number, and you’ll be called as soon as we have an opening date. Your safety is our priority. See more

My heart, along with so many others across the maritimes, across Canada, is broken, and I send my love, and my condolences to the families, friends and coworkers of all victims in Nova Scotia. Such a tragedy, occurring during an already difficult time for all of us, will undoubtedly affect the mental health of many of us. A friend of mine offered this and I am going to do the same... If you have no one to talk to or feel you are trapped alone in your thoughts, whether it be a...bout yesterday's incident or COVID-19 or anything else in general, please reach out. I am no therapist or psychiatrist and I wont be able to fix you, but I am well versed in mental health and trauma, and can listen, share advice or direct you to resources if you feel you need any. You are not alone. We are ALL in this together. If you know of a family in your neighborhood who is struggling a little more, or you are concerned for a family's well being, you have the duty as a citizen to report this. Dont involve yourself, but also don't turn a blind eye. Contact who you need to through department of community services.

A great interview with Brene Brown about courage during COVID-19. Worth a listen https://www.barandrestaurantexpo.com//famed-author-brene-b

Hello Friends, Here is a great conversation between all my favourite teachers and authors about this very unique time we are living through. I found it very uplifting...I’m not sure how long it will be available but definitely worth a listen

Let’s talk about anxiety. I’m sure all of us are struggling with a certain level of anxiety right now, but for those with pre-existing anxiety or depression, it’s a particularly challenging time. So I’d like to give you some ideas that may help. First of all, if you’re not working, make yourself a schedule. Seriously. Write it down. It’s a great time to incorporate some new habits because let’s face it, you DO have the time now. Here are some things you may want to consider i...Continue reading

Hello Friends, As you all know by now, we closed the clinic last Wednesday, and since I have more time on my hands, and because social media is the way to stay connected right now, I’ve decided I’d do a post or 2 a week. Ill try to share some positive and hopefully helpful and interesting information. The first thing I wanted to discuss was EMOTIONS, because this is such a fearful time for so many of us. I want to remind you how emotions affect our biology and our immune syst...em. This is from an old post. (And taken from The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton) I highly recommend it. The human body can be compared to cells in a petri dish maintained by a growth medium. Our bodies contain about 50 trillion cells and our growth medium is our blood. The brain is the organ that regulates and maintains the chemical composition of the blood. This control is directly linked to our perceptions and emotions which trigger chemical changes. When your emotions are those of love, joy, and gratitude, the brain releases oxytocin, serotonin and growth hormone, ALL chemicals that when added to cells in a petri dish will enhance growth and health of the cells. In contrast when a person is in fear, anger, or resentment, their brain releases stress hormones (cortisol, norepinephrine and histamine) that shut down a cell’s growth processes and inhibits the immune system, which happens to be completely unsustainable for life. Remember; a thought you think often enough, changes your perception, becomes a belief, and literally changes your biology. So look carefully at your perceptions and beliefs. Now I know it’s hard for us to control our emotions, but WE CAN! It takes some practice, and often a change in perception, and looking deeply at our beliefs. This is how I’m choosing to look at this situation were in: I BELIEVE it’s going to be ok, we will get through this. I BELIEVE in the goodness and love within all of us. I BELIEVE in our community, our coming together, supporting and lifting each other up. I BELIEVE it is a healing time for us, individually and as a society. I BELIEVE that we have been given an opportunity to raise our collective consciousness. I challenge you all to examine your beliefs, and start keeping a gratitude journal. Let’s all write down 3 things, daily that we are grateful for. For myself, today I’m grateful for : 1. the sun is shining. 2. my kids are both here in Fredericton during this time 3. I talked my husband into going for a walk with me (that never happens!)

It is with a heavy heart that I close the doors of my clinic today. Despite our efforts to clean, disinfect and practice social distancing within the clinic, as a nurse, I knew in my heart this was the right thing to do. I cannot put my patients, staff or our families at risk. I will keep you updated through Facebook and update my phone messages when we have some idea regarding reopening. Please everyone stay home, stay safe, get enough sleep and exercise, eat healthy, get so...me fresh air and sunlight (even if it’s just in your own backyard) and try not to stress. It’s a great time to start a yoga or meditation practice, catch up on your reading, do some writing, make some art, and stay in contact with your friends and family via phone or social media. If any of you have questions or concerns regarding your allergies/general health, feel free to msg me here with questions. I will have lots of time to answer you. If any of my senior or immune compromised patients out there need groceries delivered or prescriptions picked up, feel free to msg me. I believe we will get through this together and come out stronger on the other end. Sending love and light to you all! Lori Shea See more

A great explanation of our individual responsibilities during a pandemic: Coronavirus Pep Talk! It’s hard to strike the balance between freaking out and under-reacting. It may help to remember a few things:...Continue reading

We will be closing at 3pm today due to storm. Back on Monday morning! Have a safe weekend!!

SPRING is around the corner...and so are itchy watery eyes, runny noses, irritated throats and ears, sinus congestion, and irritability, ...IF you belong to the 1 in 6 people who suffer from seasonal allergies. Pollens from trees, grass, flowers, weeds, and hay, as well as snow mould are among the most common offenders. Did you know there is an easy NATURAL way to get RELIEF and it is covered by most insurance companies?? Give us a call if you’d like to get through this spring, symptom free!! NOW is the time to get these seasonal Allergies treated!!