Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture in Vancouver, rooted in real diagnosis.
Every treatment begins with a proper TCM assessment — then acupuncture, Tui Na, cupping, or Gua Sha, chosen for your body and your goals. Not a fixed routine.
What I treat
The conditions I see most often
Pain & injury
Back, neck and shoulder pain, sciatica, joint problems, sports injuries, and post-exertion recovery.
Stress, sleep & mood
Insomnia, anxiety, burnout, and the physical toll a demanding life takes on the body.
Internal health
Digestive issues, low energy, headaches, and emotional imbalances, assessed through TCM diagnostics.
Learn about Tui Na massage, cupping, and Gua Sha, or see appointments at both Vancouver clinic locations.
The treatments
What a session can include
These are combined as needed — most sessions use more than one.
Acupuncture
Fine, sterile single-use needles placed at selected points. Research suggests acupuncture may help some pain conditions, though effects and certainty vary by condition. Electro-acupuncture is available when clinically appropriate.
Tui Na Massage
Therapeutic Chinese bodywork — more targeted than relaxation massage. I use it in practice for musculoskeletal tension and restricted movement when appropriate.
Cupping
Suction cups used in practice for muscle tension. Often combined with acupuncture in the same visit; evidence and individual response vary.
Gua Sha
A traditional scraping technique I may use for muscular tension and stiffness. Its traditional rationale and clinical use should not be confused with established evidence for every claimed benefit.
Your first visit
What to expect
Your first appointment starts with a full assessment — your history, your goals, and TCM diagnostics including pulse and tongue. From there we agree on a plan, and I treat in the same visit.
Most people feel deeply relaxed during and after a session. Depending on what we're working on, I may suggest a short series of visits or simple things to do between treatments. You'll always leave knowing the plan, not guessing.
Official receipts are provided for extended health plans.
For a primary overview of current evidence, possible mechanisms, and safety, see the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Acupuncture: Effectiveness and Safety (last updated October 2022; accessed September 5, 2026).
I work in healthcare myself, and have seen various practitioners of different backgrounds. I could not have been more impressed by Alex's knowledge, skillset, and general sense of being. He helped me with not only a chronic hip issue, but also long-standing arrhythmia issues.Min Trevor KyiOT Professor, UBC Faculty of Medicine
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Common questions
Is acupuncture covered by my extended health plan?
As a Registered TCM Practitioner with the CCHPBC, I issue official receipts that most extended health plans in BC accept for acupuncture coverage. Check your plan's acupuncture benefit before your visit.
Does acupuncture hurt?
The needles are very fine — far thinner than the ones used for injections. Most people feel only a light sensation, and many find the experience deeply relaxing. I work carefully and check in throughout.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the condition. Acute issues sometimes resolve in a few visits; chronic ones usually benefit from a short series. We'll discuss a realistic plan at your first appointment — no open-ended commitments.
Where are you located?
I practice at two Vancouver clinics: Performance Clinic on Davie Street (downtown) and Broadway Wellness on West Broadway (Fairview). You can book at whichever is more convenient.
Ready when you are.
Book acupuncture or TCM treatment at either Vancouver location.
Or call +1 (604) 401-4944