Gavin Larsen

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.