Kevin Edward Ianson

Dr. Kevin Edward Ianson provides skilled Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Respiratory Allergy Immune

• Common Cold, Flu & Viral Infections (Prevention & Accelerated Recovery): Natural support for strengthening your immunity, reducing susceptibility to common infections, and helping you recover more quickly and completely when you do get sick.
• Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis & Cough (Supportive TCM Care): Addressing underlying Lung, Spleen, and Kidney deficiencies that often contribute to chronic respiratory conditions and recurrent coughs, aiming to reduce frequency and severity of attacks.

Dermatological Skin

• Urticaria (Hives) & Allergic Skin Reactions: Addressing underlying immune system sensitivities and internal imbalances that trigger urticarial outbreaks.
• Psoriasis (Supportive TCM Care): A holistic approach to support skin health and manage the chronicity of psoriasis.
• Rosacea (Supportive TCM Care): TCM strategies involving acupuncture, cooling herbal formulas, and dietary recommendations to help manage rosacea symptoms like facial redness, flushing, papules, and pustules by clearing Stomach and Lung Heat, and cooling the Blood.
• Acne (Vulgaris, Cystic, Hormonal): Natural solutions for clearer skin, aiming to reduce blemishes, prevent scarring, and promote a healthy complexion.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. TCM diagnosis is based on individual patterns, so if your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Dr. Ianson can assess your needs.

• TCM Observation & Palpation Diagnosis: Careful observation of your complexion, eyes, hair, nails, posture, and demeanor, combined with palpation of specific body areas or meridians to detect tenderness, temperature changes, or energetic blockages.
• Cupping Therapy (Fire Cupping, Sliding Cupping, Stationary Cupping): A traditional deep-tissue therapy using suction cups (stationary or moved along lubricated skin) to promote circulation, ease pain, break up fascial adhesions, and draw out pathogenic factors like Wind, Cold, and Dampness from the body.
• Gua Sha (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization - TCM): Traditional East Asian healing technique, often used for musculoskeletal pain, common cold, fever, or heatstroke, to address pain by moving stagnant Qi and Blood, clear heat, and promote tissue recovery.
• Acupressure & Meridian Therapy: Targeting key energy points on the body with precise pressure to alleviate symptoms, support organ function, and enhance overall well-being.
• TCM Tongue Diagnosis: In-depth analysis of various tongue characteristics to help formulate an accurate TCM pattern diagnosis and a highly individualized treatment plan.
• TCM Pulse Diagnosis (Sphygmology): A subtle and sophisticated TCM diagnostic technique requiring extensive training, used to understand the energetic state of your Zang-Fu organs and overall constitution.
• Tui Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork): Dynamic, hands-on bodywork based on TCM principles of meridians and acupoints to correct structural misalignments, improve circulation, alleviate chronic pain, and restore energetic harmony and balance.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Dr. Ianson, or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with the scope of practice for Doctor of TCMs in BC and the standards set by The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.

At Pestle & Pins Health Solutions Inc., Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. Dr. Ianson frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Acupuncture and TCM with Dr. Ianson can be a turning point for those affected by managing side effects from chemotherapy or radiation treatments more comfortably. The goal is achieving enhanced stress management capabilities and improved coping mechanisms for daily pressures, paving the way for you to enjoy doing household chores like vacuuming, mopping, or laundry without pain and a more balanced, vibrant life.
• Restoring harmony is key in TCM. For that nagging back pain that just won't go away, Dr. Ianson crafts treatments to achieve enjoying consistently more restful, deeper, and restorative sleep patterns, waking up refreshed, supporting a return to activities like resuming their weightlifting routine at the gym safely with comfort and confidence.
• Through personalized acupuncture and TCM with Dr. Ianson, common concerns like dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo that affects my balance and daily activities are assessed from a holistic perspective to achieve a noticeable reduction in muscle tension, tightness, and related discomfort or stiffness, helping people to once again enjoy traveling more comfortably without being plagued by motion sickness, digestive upset, or travel-related anxiety.
• Struggling with ringing in the ears (tinnitus) that's bothersome? Dr. Ianson develops individualized TCM treatment plans aimed at achieving accelerated recovery from sports injuries or repetitive strains, and a quicker, safer return to activity, key to helping you get back to doing playing a few sets of tennis without shoulder or elbow pain with improved well-being and energy.

Your personalized TCM treatment plan, developed with Dr. Ianson, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives using a holistic and time-tested approach.

Dr. Ianson's practice is situated within Pestle & Pins Health Solutions Inc., an acupuncture and TCM clinic located in the central Duncan neighborhood of Duncan. The clinic is conveniently positioned near local community centers and public parks, making it easy for patients to access. It is well-connected via local public transit routes, ensuring ease of travel for those using transit services. Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Convenient parking options are typically accessible.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Doctor of TCM in BC?

Patients in BC can typically see a Doctor of TCM, such as a Registered Acupuncturist or Registered TCM Practitioner, directly without a physician's referral, thanks to the province's direct access policies. However, while a referral is not legally required, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. Patients are advised to check their individual insurance policies to confirm specific requirements.

Are Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services covered by Medical Services Plan (MSP) in BC?

In general, acupuncture and TCM services provided by a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) or Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) in private clinics are not covered by the Medical Services Plan (MSP) in BC. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket for these services. It is recommended to review private or extended health insurance plans, as many offer some coverage for services provided by registered practitioners, though coverage levels can vary significantly.

What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi (pronounced 'chee') is often translated as 'vital energy' or 'life force.' It is considered the fundamental energy that flows throughout the body, responsible for all physiological processes, movement, warmth, and protection against illness. Meridians (or channels) are specific pathways through which Qi and Blood circulate. These pathways connect the internal organs with the exterior parts of the body, including muscles, skin, and sensory organs. Acupuncture points are specific locations along these meridians where the flow of Qi can be accessed and influenced to restore balance and health.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture involves inserting very fine, sterile needles into specific points called acupoints to stimulate and balance the flow of Qi along pathways known as meridians. This process can help reduce pain, alleviate stress, improve sleep, regulate bodily functions such as digestion and hormones, boost the immune system, and promote overall well-being by encouraging the body's natural healing abilities.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, sterile, and single-use, often thinner than a human hair. Their insertion is usually painless or feels like a tiny prick. Once in place, some patients experience sensations like dull ache, warmth, tingling, or a feeling of heaviness, which are signs that Qi is being influenced. Most find the experience relaxing and calming. Registered practitioners use only sterile, disposable needles to ensure safety. Always communicate with your Doctor of TCM if you experience discomfort during treatment.

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how can a Doctor of TCM help?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic medical system with thousands of years of history, including therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na, cupping, moxibustion, and dietary advice. A Doctor of TCM uses these modalities to identify and correct imbalances in Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, addressing the root causes of health issues and promoting long-term harmony and well-being.

Pestle & Pins Health Solutions Inc.
D4705 Trans Canada Hwy
Duncan, BC, V9L 6E1

Phone: (778) 561-3382

Dr. Kevin Edward Ianson is regulated by the Health Professions Act (British Columbia) in BC and is a registered member of The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.

Registration can typically be verified with The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are holistic therapies. It is recommended to also consult with your medical doctor for diagnosis of serious conditions and for emergency medical care. TCM can often complement conventional treatments effectively.