Ian Dunsmuir, Registered Acupuncturist

Ian Dunsmuir, Registered Acupuncturist 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.

11/13/2025

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Day 3 post total hip replacement surgery with a leg lengthen on my right side. I developed a degenerative hip disease e...
10/09/2025

Day 3 post total hip replacement surgery with a leg lengthen on my right side. I developed a degenerative hip disease early in life. It left me with a shortened right leg. Initial surgery was in 1982 and involved a body cast for 6 weeks. This surgery, Oct 7, already feels like a game changer as I stand with even length legs. Grateful for the surgery and the staff at UBC Hospital. Onwards and upwards!!


Grateful to back at the training facility for another .medicine.acupuncture treatment. Big game tomorrow against Calga...
10/03/2025

Grateful to back at the training facility for another .medicine.acupuncture treatment. Big game tomorrow against Calgary. Always appreciate treating the players as I approach the end of my 15th season as an acupuncturist for the team.
Go Lions! 🏈🏈





🏃‍♂️ Acupuncture for Running Injuries 🏃‍♀️Are aches and pains slowing you down? Acupuncture is a natural way to speed up...
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!

🔹 Common Running Injuries Acupuncture Can Help:

✅ Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
✅ Achilles Tendinitis
✅ Plantar Fasciitis
✅ Shin Splints
✅ IT Band Syndrome
✅ Muscle Strains & Sprains

🔹 How Acupuncture Helps:
✨ Reduces pain & inflammation
✨ Improves circulation for faster healing
✨ Relaxes tight muscles & releases trigger points
✨ Restores balance & prevents future injuries

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!











Struggling with musculoskeletal pain?Let acupuncture help you heal naturally!🌿Whether you’re dealing with chronic back p...
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.







Hello Everyone,I hope you all are well! Here is an update/change to my clinic(s) location and hours.As of December 20, ...
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.

Here is the booking link for the clinic along with the contact number :
https://coasttherapymr.janeapp.com/locations/coast-therapy-pitt-meadows/book
Phone number: 604-463-0529

My new clinic hours will be:

Monday – 2 -8 pm
Tuesda7- 9 am - 2 pm
Thursday – 2-8 pm
Friday – 9 am – 2 pm

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

Maple Ridge Massage Therapy is an award-winning massage therapy clinic in Maple Ridge. We provide advanced manual therapy, sports rehab and wellness care.

Extended Health Coverage -
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....

Have you ever wondered about acupuncture? Not sure where to go? I have been in practice for 25 years as an acupuncturi...
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.







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10/21/2024

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Pitt Meadows, BC
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Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 2pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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My Story and History

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.

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