Curt Malawsky
Acupuncture was vital to me achieving the pinnacle of lacrosse – winning the National Lacrosse League’s President’s Cup. As a 39 year old veteran, I was able to play every game last season and wouldn’t have been able to without my acupuncture treatments. To me, acupuncture has multi purposes. It is essential for active rehab, vital for recovery and preparation and imperative for preventative maintenance. Acupuncture is highly effective at loosening tight muscles making it a huge contributor to the overall healing process. It helps to speed up the recovery process and, in my case, reduce injury time by at least 50%.
Thanks for all the help Ian! I highly recommend acupuncture to athletes of all levels and in all sports.
Curt Malawsky, professional lacrosse player Calgary Roughnecks – National Lacrosse League Champions 2009
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"I wanted to say thank you very much for relief. Last night, I felt like a whole new person; relatively speaking, pain free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I slept for the first time in three weeks. The treatment worked like a dream. Thanks."
Gail
"Thanks so much. I should have come to you a long time ago. I walked 2 hours at the Seawall yesterday and had no pain after wards. This is incredible. Thanks."
K. Woo
"It's been long overdue but I need to tell someone about my own success story
with Ian's acupuncture treatments. In a nutshell Ian has made it possible to restore my active lifestyle that
I've so long enjoyed. I am an avid rock climber who also hikes
regularly and occasionally lifts weights. in the winter when the weather is afoul you'd find me in the climbing gym or weight room, if not that its some form of cardio work-out.
I am also a person who has too often pushed his body to it's limits. When my back (SI joint) started sidelining me and keeping me from being as active as
I want to be I sought out treatments for close to two years with little or no improvements and this included acupuncture from several
Chinese parishioners, and many physio-therapists.
I was ready to accept my fate as an injured person with limitations
in my workouts and activities. Until a Friend referred me to Ian. After 1-2 months of treatments with Ian the quality of my lifestyle was restored. My Biggest thanks to Ian who has made it possible for me to maintain this active quality lifestyle.
I owe so much to him. Thanks again.
Anyone who has doubts about acupuncture should give Ian a try even if they've tried
other acupuncturists with little or no results."
Jared - Age 23
"Dealing with chronic back pain is no simple task. I had a car accident 2 years ago which damaged my lower discs. I have tried nearly every pain relief treatment and medication there is. I am so glad to have finally found one as natural and effective as acupuncture. Not only does acupuncture relieve my pain, it is also an extremely relaxing treatment. I admit I was very
skeptical when I first began treatments, I didn't see how tiny needles would be much of a help to my pain or my discs, but when it began to relieve my various symptoms I was shocked and very pleased. I walk into acupuncture in a great deal of pain and discomfort and come out feeling relieved and relaxed. So happy I finally gave it a shot! — I recommend this treatment to everyone that has to deal with pain."
G.
Wray
"From very minimal mobility in my shoulder, to almost complete mobility, in the span of one month. To say that I am delighted is putting it mildly. I would not hesitate to recommend both acupuncture, and especially the provider, Ian Dunsmuir. He is not only personable and caring, but in my opinion, very good at his chosen profession."
Rayanne
Lowenberger, CAT(C)
"Without a doubt, the combination of athletic therapy and acupuncture has been a very strong union to get athletes physically ready for return to sport. Acupuncture has been able to reduce pain and swelling almost immediately with an acute injury. In many cases, this has allowed the athlete to commence his rehabilitation program earlier and with less complication due to prolonged pain and swelling. With the more chronic injuries, such as the back, I have had the acupuncturist release the problematic muscle group associated with the back pain before I treat the athlete. This allows me the opportunity to facilitate musculoskeletal balance and have the athlete work on core strength and sport specific exercises pain free.
A good acupuncturist makes a valuable contribution to a medical team within the amateur and professional sport world and many athletes “swear by” the acupuncturist associated with the team.
I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with Ian Dunsmuir. I see incredible results from his acupuncture treatments on the athletes that I work with. His professionalism, his knowledge base and his passion to help athletes return to sport are the primary reasons I have chosen to work with him on a consistent basis."
- Head Athletic Therapist, Vancouver Ravens Lacrosse Club
B. Adams
"For me acupuncture was a last resort simply because I knew nothing about it. I had tried other treatments for years for my neck and back pain and nothing offered long term relief. It seemed that every couple of days I felt like I needed another treatment. The acupuncture sessions that I have had at The Healing Point have given me the long term pain relief that I have been looking for. I only wish I had discovered The Healing Point a long time ago!"
J. Gill
"In my years of training as a martial artist, I have encountered a number of injuries that could have set back my training. Ian has helped me heal and rehabilitate bone bruises, rotator cuff injuries and tendonitis. Through a combination of acupuncture and strengthening exercises, he has sped up my recovery from several weeks, down to a couple of treatments in most cases. I can think of no treatment that has been more effective for coping with and recovering from injuries."
G. Follett
"My first experience with acupuncture was a real eye opener. I had no idea what to expect, but Ian made me feel comfortable and took the time to ask me exactly what the problem was. This personal level of service is something I've never received from other health care services. The treatment itself was very soothing and powerful at the same time. My tennis elbow has cleared up and I'm now playing the sport I love twice a week.
Thanks, Ian."
Lisa F.
"Prior to the commencement of the acupuncture treatments I received at the Healing Point, I was constantly experiencing lower and upper back pain, accompanied by tension headaches. My physical activity was virtually non-existent. I was unable to work or even drive myself to my acupuncture appointments, and on my worst days, I needed help getting out of bed. I have been receiving treatment now for approximately three months, and my physical activity has almost returned to that of pre-injury. I am now able to walk and work without pain, and have recently re-commenced an exercise routine at the gym. It has been nine years since I first injured my back, and this is the best I have ever felt. My family, friends and co-workers are amazed at my recovery and continual progress, and I have been recommending acupuncture to everyone!"
Angie
"I was looking to acupuncture to help with some chronic calf injuries and ended up not only getting fixed up for running long distance again, but also receiving care for neck and shoulder pain due to my work and being treated successfully for second degree whiplash suffered from a car accident. I found Ian to be professional, personable and practical about what regular acupuncture treatments could accomplish for me. He did not make any outrageous promises but his diagnoses and therapy were based on his knowledge and experience from sports medicine and Eastern medicine. I find the combination of Western and Eastern medicine lends more credibility to his practice.
Based on my own experience, I highly recommend acupuncture treatments, especially from an experienced professional like Ian Dunsmuir, to my family and friends."
LeighAnn
"Acupuncture has helped to alleviate my menopausal symptoms. With so much controversy over HRT or Anti-depressants for menopause I am happy that Ian has been able to help me in a natural way. My thanks, LeighAnn"
S.P.
The reason that I'm writing this testimonial is because I firmly believe
that Ian's acupuncture treatments have saved me from surgery. I started seeing Ian for acupuncture in April of '07 because I had been told that I needed carpal tunnel surgery for my left hand, and the plan was for me to have that surgery in September. By the end of May I had commenced weekly treatments and noticed a marked improvement in the functioning of my left hand. It is now
July and I am no longer proceeding with the surgery. Further, I will be
decreasing the frequency of my acupuncture treatments to a level that will
maintain the progress that we've made.
Ron
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"Hi Ian,
My achilles are absolutely pain free; I can walk/run just like I used to.
I still have not had any migraines !!! Many thanks "
"I have been treated by Ian for over 6 months.
When I first started NAET Allergy Elimination I had gone through the regular medical system without any relief for the many allergies that I developed from years of heavy stress.
I was not sure how effective NAET Allergy Elimination would be. However after a month I started to lose some of the bothersome symptoms of my allergies.
My skin does not breakout very much anymore.
I guess like peeling layers of an onion NAET Allergy Elimination has reduced the number of things that inflame my body.
The costs for NAET Allergy Elimination are all up front. I will save money by not having to buy expensive soaps and eat different meals."
Regards,
Michael Wong
"I highly recommend
NAET. I haven't finished my treatments yet but already the force of my depression has been markedly decreased, my overall stamina has increased and my husband is impressed with how much I have improved.
I started NAET treatments in the hope that they might help to reduce or even remove my extreme sensitivity to heat. The fact that they have helped me so powerfully in these other areas is more wonderful than I have words to explain."
Wendy L.
May 14, 2006
"It was suggested that I find a practitioner for the allergy-healing system of NAET because of my many eating sensitivities and allergies. My parents have been enjoying the benefits of these treatments for over 10 years in Nova Scotia.
I searched the web and found a few professionals and made a call. Ian’s name was put forward and we met for the first time last year. I have, since then, been cleared to eat certain things which have plagued me for years with horrible symptoms. I have lost weight and continue to feel more energy and strength.
I would recommend this treatment for anyone who has any sort of problems with food sensitivities.
We just recently got rid of my allergy to scallops and I am free to enjoy my next trip to see my family on the East Coast. I can’t thank Ian enough for the opportunity he has availed to me to change my life and how I feel!"
Barb VandenEykel
"I am very pleased to write this letter. When I went to see Ian Dunsmuir
I was very skeptical of the procedure. But as I advanced through the
program and treatment. I became a believer. It is noted that for many
Years I had a Dairy, Caffeine and Peanut allergy.
After going through the tests required to strengthen the food items
I was weak in, I was cured of all of them.
If the directions on what to eat after each session are followed
You could have success as well."
D.H Ward BFD CFPO [retired]
"I was referred to Ian Dunsmuir by a
neighbor who was being treated by him for some specific problems. I was advised that Ian Dunsmuir was an acupuncturist. However, I was not sure of the treatment since he did not use conventional needles, but applied the NAET method which uses special breathing methods and touch of certain pressure points along the spine to clear the allergies or allergens from the body. My initial thought was "I don't have allergies." As it turns out, one can be allergic to anything! I desperately wanted him to treat me for emotions such as depression, sadness, worry etc. Ian Dunsmuir proceeded to test me from a list of 15 allergens. The end result showed me to be weak in at least 6. Over the next several weeks he cleared these allergens from my system using the NAET protocol. Even though he hadn't started to address my emotional issues yet, I felt much better overall.
Ian Dunsmuir then began addressing the initial reasons I attended his office and that was to repair emotional damage which, in my case, was extensive.
I explained to Ian Dunsmuir that the emotions I experience daily were worry, fear, grief and anxiety. Ian Dunsmuir continued to treat me over the next several weeks using the NAET protocol. I found that having cleared the former 6 allergens from my body, the ones addressing my emotional issues cleared much more quickly.
The process was very worthwhile and I would recommend Ian Dunsmuir and the NAET protocol. In my opinion, the entire process addresses "Mind, Body and Spirit."
Sincerely,
Lynn Rae Garner
Port Moody
