This page was reviewed by Dr. Laura Cowburn, Doctor of TCM and Registered Acupuncturist in Alberta.
Dr. Laura Cowburn is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA). She brings a rare combination of extensive medical knowledge and deep clinical experience to every treatment, supported by two master’s degrees from top Canadian and Chinese universities.
Her lifelong study of Daoism and Qi practice informs a treatment style that is both highly skilled and quietly attentive. Outside the clinic, she is a passionate mountain lover — backpacking, ice climbing, mountaineering — an avid reader, and a mother of two grown children.
Every appointment begins with a real conversation about how you’re feeling, what you’ve tried, and where you want to get to. From there, we plan a course of treatment that fits your body and your life.
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Wellspring Health Acupuncture & TCM Clinic is a member of the Crowfoot Wellness Health Collective, conveniently located in Calgary. We provide holistic health care through acupuncture, no-needle acupuncture, and TCM herbal medicine.
Our approach is patient-first and grounded in real-world clinical experience. We aim to deliver premium treatments with instant, sustainable, and desirable results — helping the body heal itself rather than masking symptoms.
Personal Story
I grew up in a poor family in China. At age 5, I caught a contagious disease, which had a high death rate for people who couldn’t afford expensive medical care. Luckily, I didn’t die, but my eyesight, liver, and many other organs and body systems were damaged. Since then, I suffered from poor eyesight, constant headaches, nausea, anemia, low blood pressure, and many other discomforts.
The seemingly good luck of entering China’s top university was a double-edged sword, because I had to force my weak body to stand strong and survive in the highly competitive environment.
Later on, a lengthy & bloody divorce battle completely crushed me – more than half of my hair fell out and most of the remaining hair turned white. Severe insomnia, lower back pain, frequent & urgent urination, heart palpitation, tinnitus and hearing loss, floaters in the eyes, and more. All of these symptoms made me feel far older than I actually was. In fact, I felt like a sick, old woman even though I was still young.
Finally, in my early 40’s, my life began to turn around. I was accepted by a great Daoism, Qi Gong, and Classic Chinese Medicine (CCM) master as a student. The daily Qi meditation, Daoism practice, and Chinese herbs gradually healed my physical, emotional, and spiritual problems. I was amazed by the magical changes, so I gave up my professional job at a large oil company and whole-heartedly devoted to Chinese Medicine.
Now I am not just helping myself, but also helping others. For example, I’ve watched a 26‑year‑old woman go from being immobilized by anxiety and depression to becoming an active student who completed her studies, finished her co‑op placement, and stepped confidently into a bright future after a course of treatment with me. I’m also happy to have helped a 50‑year‑old woman with multiple sclerosis regain mobility and independence, eventually returning to meaningful contributions in her community.
Thanks to Chinese Medicine, I now have a happy & active life, and at the same time bring health & happiness to others.
We actively participate in charity work through our partnership with the Loving Heart Wellness Association (LHWA), a registered charity. Through LHWA we are able to:
Learn more at lovingheartswellness.org.
Real outcomes
Respiratory Disorders
The snoring stopped, and the sleep apnea resolved — he no longer needed to wear the machine at night. With quiet, uninterrupted sleep restored, both he and his wife could…
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The acid reflux stopped completely and she was able to sleep through the night without interruption.
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Her legs felt normal after two weeks. Then the shoulder pain went away, and then the varicose veins disappeared. Even though the RLS was mild, it took time to clear…
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