MY STORY
In my early years of childhood, I developed a condition with my right hip. It was felt that the best course of action was to have surgery.
Ian Dunsmuir has a special focus in pain relief with 17 years of experience working with professional and Olympic athletes and offers the same level of care and expertise to people just like you! So, in 1982 and at the age of 12, I had corrective surgery. Immediately post-surgery I had 50 pounds of traction on my right leg and had to remain in the hospital. Before being allowed to go home, I was put in a body cast. My head, arms and left leg were free but the rest of me was casted. I remained in the cast for six weeks before it was removed. I really appreciated all that the nurses and doctors did for me and I believe this molded my desire to want to help others. I wasn’t sure how or what but I just knew I wanted to help others. After graduating from high school, I was accepted into the School of Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. I had a love for science (and sports) and thought kinesiology was a perfect fit. In my second year at SFU, I enrolled in a course that taught us all about sport injuries and as well as how to do athletic taping for various injuries. From this course, I was asked to join as a student athletic trainer with a local semi-professional lacrosse team. I believe this event also fulfilled another desire---to help athletes and to be a part of a team. Unfortunately, after my surgery the surgeon told me to not run. No activities that involved running. I didn’t follow his rules all the time but found that it was harder to be a part of a team. So, the athletic training was a great way to help others and be a part of a team. In 1992, I graduated from SFU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. I dabbled in a few jobs, primarily as a rehab trainer for people that had been involved in car accidents. The jobs were okay but I knew it wasn’t what I really wanted to do. Many people ask me why or how did a Caucasian guy like me get involved in acupuncture. In fact, one time I had a new patient who was in her 80’s and short and she looked up at me and said, “You are not short or Chinese!!” I laughed with her and explained that many of my colleagues are Caucasian. My chronic hip (and low back) pain continued to bother me and so it had been suggested to try acupuncture. I didn’t know anything about it. I went to a medical doctor who practiced acupuncture. I found the acupuncture to be amazing and really relaxing! I thought about it for a while and then decided that acupuncture and kinesiology would be a great marriage and would allow me to help people with all kinds of different pain conditions. In 1996, I enrolled in the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and three years later graduated with a Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine. I have been practicing ever since! Currently, I practice acupuncture in Port Moody, British Columbia and also serve the surrounding areas including Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Burnaby and Vancouver. I am always up for a challenge and feel that my own experience with pain, injury, and rehab have given me a unique set of tools to be able to treat health issues just like yours. I really enjoy treating stubborn, chronic pain conditions where I am the “last resort” as other therapies haven’t achieved the desired results.
01/30/2025
🏃♂️ Acupuncture for Running Injuries 🏃♀️
Are aches and pains slowing you down?
Acupuncture is a natural way to speed up recovery, reduce inflammation, and keep you running strong!
Whether you’re training for a race or just love to hit the pavement, acupuncture can help keep you injury-free and performing at your best!
📍 Book a session today and get back to running pain-free!
01/27/2025
Struggling with musculoskeletal pain?
Let acupuncture help you heal naturally!🌿
Whether you’re dealing with chronic back pain, muscle stiffness, or joint discomfort, acupuncture offers a safe, non-invasive way to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and improve mobility. 🌀
✨ Benefits of Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Pain:
🔹 Alleviate joint and muscle pain
🔹 Improve flexibility and range of motion
🔹 Speed up recovery from injury
🔹 Reduce inflammation and swelling
Ready to experience relief?
📅 Book your session today and start your journey to pain-free living!
Contact:
Call 604 463 0529 or DM to schedule.
12/04/2024
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all are well! Here is an update/change to my clinic(s) location and hours.
As of December 20, 2024, I will longer be working at Coast Therapy in Port Moody. I have decided to return to working in one clinic only and have chosen Coast Therapy in Pitt Meadows. The clinic is still in a good location to serve those of you who live or work in the Tri Cities.
I am happy and excited to continue to serve all of you in Pitt Meadows! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Take care,
Ian Dunsmuir
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11/18/2024
Extended Health Coverage -
Many extended health care plans run the calendar year. If you have remaining coverage for acupuncture then now is a good time to book an appointment. The bonus is we can get started with treatment, and if necessary, continue in January 2018 with full coverage (as per your plan) for the new year....
10/28/2024
Have you ever wondered about acupuncture? Not sure where to go? I have been in practice for 25 years as an acupuncturist. I would be honoured to serve you. How can I help? Please comment below.
10/21/2024
Availability this week in Port Moody -
08/27/2024
Congratulations to and the . They are 2024 Minto Cup Champions-Junior A lacrosse supremacy 💪💪!
Was proud to be a jersey sponsor for !
07/25/2024
I have a couple of last minute evening appointments available today. New patients welcome! Please message to book
Have a great day!
07/17/2024
I am thrilled to announce my sponsorship with of the .
I believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back. Supporting local talent and fostering a sense of unity is important to me. That’s why I am honored to sponsor and proudly feature my name on his jersey.
This is more than just a sponsorship—it’s a commitment to empowering dreams and contributing to a vibrant community. Join me in cheering on and the rest of the as they start their playoff road to the 2024 Minto Cup.
Another amazing treatment session with the . Tomorrow is game day hosting Saskatchewan. Go Lions!!😀💪🏈
07/09/2024
🎉 This week marks a huge milestone for Ian Dunsmuir – 25 years as a dedicated practitioner in the field of acupuncture! 🎉
Ian’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. As a certified Sports Medicine Registered Acupuncturist and Kinesiologist, he’s spent decades helping people live active and pain-free lives by restoring muscle balance and joint function.
Ian works from both our Pitt Meadow and Port Moody locations. In addition to his clinic practice here, he provides top-notch care to NCAA athletes at SFU Sports Medicine. His expertise extends beyond the clinic, as he's been involved with the BC Lions since 2011, providing acupuncture treatments to the players. A career highlight was serving as the VANOC Manager for Acupuncture Services during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 🏅
Not only is Ian a practitioner, but he’s also an educator, serving as the Canadian Instructor for Sports Medicine Acupuncture seminars. His commitment to excellence has earned him the title of Tri-City News ‘A List’ Favorite Acupuncturist for 2019, 2020, and 2023. 🏆
Outside the clinic, Ian enjoys mountain biking, weight training, and hiking with friends and family. His own experiences with pain, injury, and rehab have equipped him with unique tools to treat health issues just like yours.
Here's to Ian, and to many more years of making a difference! 🙌 👏
Drop a comment to congratulate Ian and share how he’s made a difference in your life! 🌟
Ian Dunsmuir, Registered Acupuncturist in Port Moody
07/03/2024
Maintenance treatments are paramount for athletes of all ages and in all sports. They help optimize performance and aim to limit severity of injuries. of the comes in weekly for maintenance .medicine.acupuncture treatments. This prepares him for the weekly battles he experiences as a player.
I am here to help support you in your athletic endeavours. Please reach out if you have any questions about how sports medicine acupuncture could help you or someone you know.
06/25/2024
Openings this week in Port Moody -
06/19/2024
Never too young (or too old) for acupuncture treatment. This is a picture of a 4 year old patient. She suffered a traumatic knee injury and has been battling knee swelling. Very cool!!
06/14/2024
Feeling grateful 😀. This is the start of my 14th season as a .medicine.acupuncture treatment provider for the . Tomorrow is the home opener against Calgary. Had fun being at today for our pre game treatment day. Go Lions 🏈🏈💪👍
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For two decades and through over 20,000 acupuncture treatments Ian Dunsmuir has helped more than 3000 people improve their health. He has great success treating sports injuries and acute and chronic pain such as headaches, shoulder, neck, back, hip, knee and leg pain. If you are suffering from any of these conditions and up until now, nothing has worked, give Ian the opportunity to treat you.
Being a competitive athlete, Ian faced his own set of health and fitness challenges. In his early childhood, he developed a condition with his right hip. It was felt that the best course of action was to have surgery. In 1982 he had corrective surgery. Unfortunately, years later, while training for Ironman Canada Triathlon, he developed chronic hip and low back pain.
Ian tried acupuncture and was amazed at how much the treatments helped to reduce the pain. Ultimately he chose to become an acupuncturist tp help others heal and to return to peak performance. He is an experienced, compassionate and understanding practitioner who is able to provide patients with a combination of advanced sports acupuncture training and injection therapies to treat pain.
Education:
*Sports Medicine Acupuncture® certification – by Matt Callison, a leading international expert in the field of Sports Medicine.
* Pain Management certification – by the Blatman International Myofascial Academy
* Instructor, Sports Medicine Acupuncture® Foundational Seminars (Canada), (2013- present)
Professional and Amateur Sport Affiliations:
*Medical Managers Team, 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
*Vancouver Stealth, National Lacrosse League, (2013-2018), Team Acupuncturist
*BC Lions, Canadian Football League, (2010-present), Volunteer Acupuncture Treatment Provider
*Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, (2013 season), Volunteer Acupuncture Treatment Provider
*Vancouver Ravens, National Lacrosse League, (2001-2003), Team Acupuncturist
*Coquitlam Senior A Adanacs, Western Lacrosse Association, (2000-2003), Team Acupuncturist
