Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist
Gavin Larsen (R.TCM.P., R.Ac.) is a specialized practitioner recognized by the CTCMA of British Columbia. Since 2014, he has dedicated his practice to moving away from “one-size-fits-all” healthcare, focusing instead on the physiological foundations of recovery. Whether working with athletes or individuals experiencing chronic hair loss and digestive concerns, Gavin’s objective is to identify and resolve the specific systemic stalls, be it a delivery issue, a nutrient barrier, or a signaling error, blocking the body’s natural healing response.
A former instructor at Pacific Rim College, Gavin emphasizes a “root-cause” philosophy. He recognizes that the same underlying patterns that cause slow injury recovery can also drive digestive reactivity and hair thinning. By integrating classical Chinese Medicine with modern techniques like electro-acupuncture and scalp activation, he provides individualized treatment plans that prioritize long-term vitality over temporary fixes. Outside the clinic, Gavin explores the intersection of strength training, culinary arts, and longevity, always seeking to refine the tools he uses to help his clients overcome internal barriers and maintain systemic balance
Clinical Focus & Training
- Systemic Restoration: Sports and Orthopedic Acupuncture
- Neurological Signaling: Electro-Acupuncture for stress and hormonal regulation
- Manual Therapies: Advanced Cupping, Gua Sha, and Scalp Activation
- Classical Foundation: Channel Diagnosis and Balance System Acupuncture
- Aesthetics: Microneedling and Facial Acupuncture
Treatments
- Sports Acupuncture
- ICBC Treatments
- Acupuncture
- Cupping
- Dry Needling
- Gua Sha
- Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Aesthetic Treatments
- Moxibustion
- E-Stim Acupuncture
Conditions Treated
- Structural & Circulatory: Musculoskeletal Pain (Neck, Shoulder, Back, Hip), Postural Realignment, and Range of Motion.
- Neck Pain
- Joint Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Back Pain
- Hip Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Tennis Elbow
- Systemic & Growth Signaling: Athletic Recovery, Performance Stalls, and hair health concerns including hair loss and chronic shedding.
- Metabolic & Absorption: Digestive Issues, Bloating, and Nutrient Barriers.
- Resilience & Regulation: Insomnia, Headaches, and Stress-Related Systemic Stalls.