Acupuncturist & Clinic Management

Alex Judd (she/her) is a registered acupuncturist with a gentle, judgment-free and trauma-informed approach to acupuncture that meets you where you're at. She welcomes those that are new to acupuncture, and even those who are nervous to try it!

Through her private practice at Bowness Acupuncture, Alex has treated a wide range of conditions from chronic pain to chronic illness, with a special focus on the connections of stress and mental health to physical health.

She's a graduate of the Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine and the University of Calgary and a member of Skipping Stone’s Trans Affirming Network.

Programming & Clinic Management

Gabriella (she/her) is a registered nurse and community organizer who believes in equitable, accessible, and holistic care. With a background in oncology, chronic disease, and community health, she recognizes the importance of integrative care and patient education.

She is also a co-founder of The Hatch, Good Neighbour and Novelty, and currently manages Grow Calgary.

Operations & Administration

Alice (she/her) is an avid volunteer in Calgary, and founder of several non-profit initiatives including vollyapp.com, a website to connect citizens to volunteer opportunities, Good Nieghbour, a pay-what-you-want thrift store, and Care My Way, a health literacy website.

She is passionate about making health care and health education accessible to the public, to foster a thriving city of healthy citizens. She is a big fan of traditional Chinese medicine and its ability to help with anxiety, muscle pain and insomnia.

Massage Therapy

Taylor Beaudry (she/her) is a Registered Massage Therapist with a speciality in orthopaedic massage. She focuses on injury rehabilitation, postural correction, and chronic pain management while bringing a compassionate approach to every treatment.

Being in pain can be a lonely experience, so Taylor is passionate about creating a treatment environment where her clients feel heard and validated.

Taylor graduated from the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a member of Skipping Stone’s Trans-Affirming Network.

Reception

Cecilia (she/her) is a final year neuroscience student at the University of Calgary. Her family immigrated from China a decade ago, and they’ve always stayed close to their heritage. She is a huge advocate for traditional Chinese medicine, and is grateful for the opportunity to promote TCM and assist with increasing access to health services via community acupuncture!

Reception

Betty (she/her) graduated from Mount Royal University as a Massage Therapist. She is currently working part time at her family's business, HaiXiang Chinese Herbal Medicine. She has recently been exploring other career options outside of massage therapy, so she is extremely grateful to have been given the opportunity to join the team and work in another aspect of health services.