Gavin Larsen is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist (R.TCM.P., R.Ac.) in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA). He completed his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma Nelson, BC, in 2014. As an instructor of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gavin holds value in educating his clients in ways that will be helpful and empowering in achieving their unique goals. He practices with a broad range of tools built on a strong foundation of classical training, to ensure optimal methods are applied to each client's unique concerns. Gavin first discovered acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in 2008, and was cured of his insomnia and childhood eczema in just three months of biweekly sessions. He felt that he was letting go of years of stress held deep in his body, and soon after became inspired to study the medicine and share its miraculous healing potential with his family and community. Gavin provides each client with precise treatment and care that is specially tailored to their condition. He has acquired many methods of treatment, from Five Elements Acupuncture as a system for addressing the psyche, orthopedic and electro-acupuncture for acute and chronic pain patterns, and channel palpation for accurately diagnosing and treating internal ailments. Areas of Specialization include orthopedics, dermatology, gynecology, TCM psychology and internal medicine. Therapies practiced include Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture, Fire Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Exercise Rehabilitation, Postural Alignment, Chinese Herbal Medicine and TCM Dietary Therapy. Gavin enjoys travel and outdoor adventures with his wife, studying new TCM theories and methods of treatment, relaxing at the beach, learning languages and connecting to local businesses at weekend markets.
Connect with a registered acupuncturist to explore how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may support your health goals. Ask questions about their approach, style, and expertise. Please note: This is not a treatment session. This is a phone consultation and the practitioner will call you on the time of your appointment.
Connect with a registered acupuncturist to explore how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may support your health goals. Ask questions about their approach, style, and expertise. Please note: This is not a treatment session. This virtual consultation is held online (Telehealth). You’ll need a device with a camera and microphone.
Cupping uses suction to lift soft tissues and fascia, helping to relieve muscle tension and pain, improve blood circulation, and support the body's detoxification process.
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Cupping uses suction to lift soft tissues and fascia, helping to relieve muscle tension and pain, improve blood circulation, and support the body's detoxification process.
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Cupping uses suction to lift soft tissues and fascia, helping to relieve muscle tension and pain, improve blood circulation, and support the body's detoxification process.
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Cupping uses suction to lift soft tissues and fascia, helping to relieve muscle tension and pain, improve blood circulation, and support the body's detoxification process.
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Cupping uses suction to lift soft tissues and fascia, helping to relieve muscle tension and pain, improve blood circulation, and support the body's detoxification process.
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Facial acupuncture combined with facial cupping promotes collagen and elastin production, reduces fine lines, clears lymphatic waste, and improves blood circulation and oxygen distribution in the face. TCM facial serums are applied to stimulate stem cell production, enhance collagen and elastin levels, and address concerns such as eye puffiness, bags, dark circles, and hyperpigmentation, tailored to your skin type and individual needs.
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Book this session if you're seeking acupuncture support for stress, mental health, sleep, digestion, pain relief, or overall well-being. Each visit includes a comprehensive consultation and a personalized acupuncture treatment tailored to your current needs. An additional fee applies for any prescribed herbal medicine.
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Book this session if you're seeking acupuncture support for stress, mental health, sleep, digestion, pain relief, or overall well-being. Each visit includes a comprehensive consultation and a personalized acupuncture treatment tailored to your current needs. An additional fee applies for any prescribed herbal medicine.
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Book this session if you're seeking acupuncture support for stress, mental health, sleep, digestion, pain relief, or overall well-being. Each visit includes a comprehensive consultation and a personalized acupuncture treatment tailored to your current needs. An additional fee applies for any prescribed herbal medicine.
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The treatment includes the specialized Acuregen technique with a facial cleanse, diagnosis, and acupuncture. It may also involve the application of serums, cleansers, hydrating mists, and a face mask. When appropriate, facial tools such as gua sha, jade rollers, and derma rollers will be used. These treatments target anti-aging concerns, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, sun spots, acne, and hyperpigmentation. Optimal results are achieved with a series of six sessions.
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The treatment includes the specialized Acuregen technique with a facial cleanse, diagnosis, and acupuncture. It may also involve the application of serums, cleansers, hydrating mists, and a face mask. When appropriate, facial tools such as gua sha, jade rollers, and derma rollers will be used. These treatments target anti-aging concerns, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, sun spots, acne, and hyperpigmentation. Optimal results are achieved with a series of six sessions.
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This treatment supports hair growth by improving scalp health, circulation, and follicle activity. Microneedling stimulates collagen production, enhances topical absorption, and promotes angiogenesis, while acupuncture reduces stress and improves internal balance to support healthy hair regrowth. Your extended health plan may cover these sessions.
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This treatment supports hair growth by improving scalp health, circulation, and follicle activity. Microneedling stimulates collagen production, enhances topical absorption, and promotes angiogenesis, while acupuncture reduces stress and improves internal balance to support healthy hair regrowth. Your extended health plan may cover these sessions.
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This treatment is for clients who are visiting for the first time. The initial consultation includes a detailed intake of your current condition, a thorough medical history review, and a physical assessment. The treatment plan will be based on the information gathered during the intake, medical history, and assessment findings.
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This treatment is for clients who are visiting for the first time. The initial consultation includes a detailed intake of your current condition, a thorough medical history review, and a physical assessment. The treatment plan will be based on the information gathered during the intake, medical history, and assessment findings.
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This treatment integrates lymphatic drainage massage with Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques, including acupuncture and cupping, to support the lymphatic system on multiple levels. In addition to promoting the movement of lymphatic fluid, the treatment focuses on strengthening spleen function and resolving dampness to enhance overall systemic balance.
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Microneedling treats a variety of conditions, including scars (such as acne scars, atrophic scars, and hypertrophic scars), wrinkles, deep facial lines, cellulite, stretch marks, dermatoses, acne, hair loss, and alopecia. It also stimulates collagen production and angiogenesis. Your extended health plan may cover these sessions.
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Microneedling treats a variety of conditions, including scars (such as acne scars, atrophic scars, and hypertrophic scars), wrinkles, deep facial lines, cellulite, stretch marks, dermatoses, acne, hair loss, and alopecia. It also stimulates collagen production and angiogenesis. Your extended health plan may cover these sessions.
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Facial acupuncture combined with facial cupping promotes collagen and elastin production, reduces fine lines, clears lymphatic waste, and improves blood circulation and oxygen distribution in the face. TCM facial serums are applied to stimulate stem cell production, enhance collagen and elastin levels, and address concerns such as eye puffiness, bags, dark circles, and hyperpigmentation, tailored to your skin type and individual needs.
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Book this session if you're seeking acupuncture support for stress, mental health, sleep, digestion, pain relief, or overall well-being. Each visit includes a comprehensive consultation and a personalized acupuncture treatment tailored to your current needs.
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Microneedling treats a variety of conditions, including scars (such as acne scars, atrophic scars, and hypertrophic scars), wrinkles, deep facial lines, cellulite, stretch marks, dermatoses, acne, hair loss, and alopecia. It also stimulates collagen production and angiogenesis. Your extended health plan may cover these sessions.
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Book this session if you're seeking acupuncture support for stress, mental health, sleep, digestion, pain relief, or overall well-being. Each visit includes a comprehensive consultation and a personalized acupuncture treatment tailored to your current needs.
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Book this session if you're seeking acupuncture support for stress, mental health, sleep, digestion, pain relief, or overall well-being. Each visit includes a comprehensive consultation and a personalized acupuncture treatment, often complemented by Reiki-inspired energetic healing touch to promote deeper relaxation and overall balance.
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Book this session if you're seeking acupuncture support for stress, mental health, sleep, digestion, pain relief, or overall well-being. Each visit includes a comprehensive consultation and a personalized acupuncture treatment, often complemented by Reiki-inspired energetic healing touch to promote deeper relaxation and overall balance.
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Book this session if you're seeking acupuncture support for stress, mental health, sleep, digestion, pain relief, or overall well-being. Each visit includes a comprehensive consultation and a personalized acupuncture treatment, often complemented with sound healing techniques to deepen relaxation and enhance therapeutic effects.
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Book this session if you're seeking acupuncture support for stress, mental health, sleep, digestion, pain relief, or overall well-being. Each visit includes a comprehensive consultation and a personalized acupuncture treatment, often complemented with sound healing techniques to deepen relaxation and enhance therapeutic effects.
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This treatment is for clients who are visiting for the first time. The initial consultation includes a detailed intake of your current condition, a thorough medical history review, and a physical assessment. The treatment plan will be based on the information gathered during the intake, medical history, and assessment findings. Make sure to fill out your forms and include your ICBC claim number, adjuster information, and the date of the accident to enable us to bill directly.
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This treatment is for clients who have already seen me for an ICBC initial visit. There will be a follow-up intake to see your progress, or any changes to your conditions, with a shorter assessment, before the treatment will be conducted.
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This treatment is for clients who have already seen me for an ICBC initial visit. There will be a follow-up intake to see your progress, or any changes to your conditions, with a shorter assessment, before the treatment will be conducted.
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Currently, this is available only for clients of Dr. Petrin. Please book this for your first acupuncture visit.
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Currently, this treatment is available only for clients of Dr. Petrin. Please book only after attending an initial visit.
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Join us for a 3-hour somatic acupuncture journey designed to support emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and intentional reflection during a potent season of inner growth and change. Guided by Mimi Wang, Registered TCM Practitioner and Acupuncturist, and Alyse Henao, Somatic Healing Guide, this intimate evening offers a space to slow down, receive care, and reconnect with yourself. As we prepare for the upcoming New Moon in Cancer, we are invited to turn inward, nurture our emotional landscape, and reconnect with what helps us feel safe, supported, and at home within ourselves. This gathering also creates space to process what may be surfacing during the current Mercury Retrograde, offering an opportunity to reflect, recalibrate, and listen deeply to what is asking for your attention. Together, we will explore how these and other prominent cosmic themes may be showing up in your life, using the combined wisdom of acupuncture and somatic awareness to support clarity, release, and renewal. The unique combination of somatic awareness and acupuncture deepens the mind-body connection, helping to process stored tension, regulate the nervous system, and restore energetic flow. Together, these practices create a supportive container for reflection, healing, and meaningful transformation. This evening will include: ✨ An opening circle and intention setting ✨ A guided meditation to ground into the body ✨ Space for reflection and personalized treatment insight ✨ Individual acupuncture placements to support balance, nourishment, and emotional well-being ✨ A somatic journey to support emotional processing and release This experience is for you if you’re craving: ✨ Space to slow down and reconnect with yourself ✨ Support navigating emotions and life transitions ✨ Nervous system regulation and grounding ✨ A deeper connection to seasonal and cosmic cycles ✨ A gentle, intentional space to receive care and reflect Tickets are eligible for coverage under most extended health insurance plans.
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