Strength | Mobility | Vitality

Gavin Larsen

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Performance & Recovery

How Cupping Therapy Works for Muscle Recovery (2024)

Which Plantar Fasciitis Treatment is Most Effective? (2024)

Why Vitamin C is Important for Fitness and Recovery (2024)

Where Are Acupressure Points for Pain? (2024)

Acupuncture for Athletes: Realising Athletic Potential (2024)

Supplements and Herbs for Athletic Performance (2024)

When Do You Need Supplements? (2024)

5 Best Creatine Supplements for 2025 (2024)

5 Best Magnesium Supplements for 2025 (2024)

5 Best Omega-3 Supplements for 2025 (2024)

5 Best Vitamin D Supplements for 2025 (2024)

5 Best Whey Protein Supplements for 2025 (2024)

5 Best Vegan Protein Supplements for 2025 (2024)

6 Best Low Back Pain Exercises and Stretches (2024)

What Matcha Benefits Matter Most for Your Fitness Goals? (2024)

5 Best Probiotic Supplements for 2025 (2024)

5 Best Vitamin C Supplements for 2025 (2024)

How Health and Fitness Are Related: A Blueprint for Longevity (2024)

Coffee Benefits vs Cons: Brewing Athletic Performance (2024)

Strength Training & Functional Fitness

Why Strength Training Is Important for Health (2024)

What Is Resistance Training For Seniors? (2024)

Building Muscle Without Gaining Fat: Optimal Caloric Intake (2024)

How Physical Activity Affects Mental Health (2024)

What are Functional Strength Exercises? (2024)

Stretching and Mobility for Injury Prevention (2024)

Tai Chi and Qigong for Beginners: Health Benefits (2024)

What Strength Training Should Runners Do? (2024)

How Many Reps and Sets to Do When Strength Training (2024)

Digestive Health & Weight Management

Why Bloating Occurs and Quick Fixes (2024)

Will Weightlifting Make Me Bulky? Debunking the Myth (2024)

Why Drinking Warm Water is Good for Digestion (2024)

Why Fibre is Important for Overall Health (2024)

Why Probiotics are Important and Where to Get Them (2024)

How Mindful Eating Helps Your Digestion (2024)

Why Hydration is Important for Athletes (2024)

How to Improve Gut Brain Connection (2024)

How Herbal Tea is Good for Your Health (2024)

Why Overeating at Night is Problematic (2024)

Healthy Fats and Omega-3s for Gut and Mind (2024)

How Macronutrients Work for Fat Loss and Muscle Gain (2024)

How Fat Loss Works: A Sustainable Guide (2024)

5 Best Fat Loss Supplements for 2025 (2025)

Featured in Qi Integrated Health, Pacific Rim College, The Georgia Straight, TriNerds, Acupuncture Relief Project, Quest for Durian, YouTube, Pinterest, and the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.
Gavin, R.Ac., blending acupuncture, TCM, and strength training to optimize performance and recovery.

Who I Am

I am a certified Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.) in Vancouver, BC, with over a decade of experience treating musculoskeletal pain, enhancing athletic performance, and supporting digestive health. Since earning my Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma in 2014, I have focused my career on advancing athletic performance through sports medicine acupuncture and TCM. As a former instructor at Pacific Rim College, I blend traditional techniques with modern methods to provide personalized care that reduces pain, restores mobility, and optimizes performance and recovery.

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