Ian Dunsmuir — C.SMA of the Month (Oct. 2018)

Ian Dunsmuir R.Ac., B.Sc. (Kin), C.SMA

Ian Dunsmuir is a Vancouver sports acupuncturist who has treated over 3,000 people and performed more than 20,000 treatments, focusing on sports injuries and acute and chronic pain. He is one of our instructors of our Foundational Seminars in Canada.

Says Ian:

“I have been using the sports medicine acupuncture work for the past 19 years and have had numerous opportunities to show its level of excellence. In 2010, I joined the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League as an acupuncturist. I am also the team acupuncturist for the Vancouver Stealth of the National Lacrosse League. The players respect the treatments and I am confident my skill set is a direct result of using the theories, diagnoses and treatment techniques within the SMAC program and prior to.

Over the years, my practice has continued to grow. My ‘go-to staple’ treatment is using the techniques taught within the SMAC program. In particular. being able to create muscle balance and treat the patient for who they are. Patients love this style—it sells itself!

There are many stories to tell from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete. Most patients are so grateful for ‘getting their life back’. Whether that means being pain free, cancelling a booked surgery or being able to race in a sporting event, all are so happy and appreciative.

I remember, back in 2009, helping a professional lacrosse player with weekly treatments. He was a veteran and his body needed ongoing work. His team won the championship that year. Very rewarding!”

To connect with Ian, visit his listing in the C.SMA Practitioner Directory: Ian Dunsmuir R.Ac., B.Sc. (Kin), C.SMA