
Experience the Healing Power of Acupuncture in Vancouver
Relieve pain, restore balance, and support your body’s natural healing process with acupuncture.

Restore Balance with Acupuncture
When pain, stress, or imbalances disrupt your well-being, acupuncture offers a natural way to restore harmony. This time-tested practice stimulates specific points in the body to relieve tension, improve circulation, and support overall health. Whether you're looking for pain relief, better sleep, or emotional balance, acupuncture helps your body heal itself.
How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture involves the precise placement of ultra-fine needles to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. By improving energy flow, reducing inflammation, and enhancing circulation, acupuncture helps relieve pain and restore function. Many people experience deep relaxation during treatment and long-lasting relief afterward.
Conditions Acupuncture Can Help With
Acupuncture is commonly used to support:
Chronic pain relief (neck pain, back pain, joint pain, and migraines)
Stress and anxiety reduction
Digestive support and gut health
Hormonal balance and women’s health
Sports injury recovery and mobility enhancement
By addressing the root cause of discomfort, acupuncture helps the body find balance naturally.

What to Expect During Your Acupuncture Session
Your session begins with a consultation to understand your specific needs. Your practitioner will place fine needles at precise points to target your concerns. The treatment is typically painless, with most people experiencing a sense of relaxation and well-being. Sessions are designed to be restorative, helping you feel more at ease both physically and mentally.
Meet Your Acupuncture Team
Our skilled and experienced acupuncturists are dedicated to providing personalized, effective care. Each practitioner brings deep knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a patient-centered approach to treatment. Whether you're new to acupuncture or continuing your wellness journey, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
With his substantial education in Chinese medicine, Dr Calvin can help you overcome a variety of issues, ranging from mobility to fertility, insomnia and even digestive problems.
Blending myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and Swedish massage with acupuncture, treatments are tailored to relieve tension, ease pain, and promote relaxation. Specializing in pain and stress management, trauma healing, and preventative care, sessions may also include cupping and gua sha for a holistic approach.
Gavin Larsen is a Sports Acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner who helps clients improve range of motion, reduce pain, and speed up recovery. With over a decade of clinical experience and 20 years in strength training, Gavin bridges ancient healing practices with cutting-edge sports medicine. His approach integrates acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping, and Gua Sha to help clients move better and feel stronger.
Mia integrates acupuncture with complementary therapies to restore balance and well-being. Specializing in pain management, digestive health, mental well-being, and fertility, she combines acupuncture with Reiki, craniosacral therapy, sound healing, and LED light therapy to create deeply restorative treatments.
Focusing on digestive and mental health, this practice integrates acupuncture, gua sha, cupping, and tuina with TCM lifestyle guidance to restore balance. Inspired by personal healing through Chinese medicine, treatments aim to improve circulation, ease pain, and support long-term vitality.
Mimi specializes in sleep imbalances, digestive issues, anxiety, and immunity support, tailoring acupuncture treatments to individual lifestyles. Her sessions often include cupping, acupressure, and aromatherapy, with expertise in cosmetic acupuncture for skin health. With deep roots in Chinese medicine, she blends Eastern tradition with modern care in both English and Mandarin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment when performed by a trained practitioner.
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Most people feel little to no discomfort—just a gentle sensation at the needle sites.
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Your treatment plan is customized to your needs, but many people see results after just a few sessions.
Schedule Your Acupuncture Session Today
Take control of your health and experience the benefits of acupuncture for yourself. Book your appointment today and start feeling better.
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