I love how acupuncture and associated therapies can profoundly change peoples lives, for the better.
As a keen cyclist (in my younger years) I was involved in several run-ins with cars; my knees and back in particular suffered a lot of trauma.
One of the core ideas in Chinese Medicine is the idea of treating the body as a whole, not just the one, obvious spot where something hurts. Whether I'm treating with acupuncture or manual therapies arthritis or anxiety - I make sure that I'm approaching every treatment with comprehensive care.
One of the real joys I get is helping people who have tried other treatments without success find relief from pain and disease.
I routinely treat patients with:
- Nerve pain: CRPS, fibromyalgia, trigeminal neuralgia, plantar fasciitis
- Arthritis: osteo, rheumatoid & psoriatic
- Joint health: frozen shoulder, dislocation, tennis & golfers elbow, carpal tunnel, sprains
- Neck & head: whiplash & concussion recovery, headaches & migraine, grinding or clenching teeth
- Low back: back pain, degenerative or herniated discs
- Sports injury: Strains, ligament & tendon injury, post-surgical recovery
I also work with other conditions including:
- stress, anxiety & depression
- digestive, respiratory & reproductive health
###Education
VIU - 2 years of four year Nursing program
ICTCM Vancouver - 4 year Traditional Chinese Medicine program including 10 months in China
Continuing education in different styles of traditional acupuncture including Korean, Japanese and several unique Chinese family styles. I've also studied different modern approaches to needling such as IMS/Dry needling therapy and neuropuncture.
Until recently I'd also been working on advanced training with point injection therapy. I'm no longer providing these services, but it's my hope that I will again one day.
###Work
I've been in practice since 2004
In 2008 I set up programs to provide acupuncture at several VIHA / Island Health facilities focusing on mental & emotional health as well as addiction & withdrawal management. These programs still operate to this day providing free treatment for people who need it.
In 2009 I opened one of the first community acupuncture clinics in Canada with the goal of providing affordable care to everyone.
One on one treatment in a private room, our best option for treatment of myofascial pain, immune & reproductive health and more.
$9060 min
Group Acupuncture
$30-50 sliding scale pricing for acupuncture in a reclining chair.
A good choice for stress, anxiety & depression, arm & leg pain as well as many other internal medical conditions. Please note…
60 min
What patients said about Clayton
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Andrea Mondoux · Google · 18 Mar 2025
“Clayton has helped me immensely with back pain on two separate occasions. He is super kind and knowledgeable, highly recommend!”
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Danielle Gaucher · Google · 13 Aug 2022
“Thank-you Clayton, you were fantastic👍😊 very down to earth, informative and helpful🙏 I am so glad I chose to go to Nanaimo Acupuncture, and to have this experience with Clayton! I definitely recommend him, and I am looking forward to my next appointment! I am feeling hopeful for progression in my pain management and the resulting healing in my body and mind💗”Read moreShow less
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Mark Braglewicz · Google · 1 Jun 2022
“Clayton really helps with my leg pains caused by back issues I have dealt with most of my life! I would highly recommend anyone to see him for treatment. His new location is super clean, has a wonderful and has a calm, relaxing atmosphere. It is clear that he really cares, explains procedures very well and listens carefully. Thanks Clayton!”Read moreShow less
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Neota Wiss · Google · 31 May 2022
“My full experience with Clayton was awesome. I love acupuncture, I've had such great results with treatments for many years but this was my first appointment with Clayton. He didn't dilly dally around and got straight to helping relieve my knee damage from a recent accident. I also mentioned my shoulder was tight and he worked on that, too!
Very highly recommend.”Read moreShow less
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Lisa Rowan · Google · 2 Nov 2021
“First time seeing Clayton for lower back pain. He was thorough and kind, and walked me through step by step. I’ll be going back in a couple of weeks to see him again for acupuncture! Highly recommend him.”
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Carrie-lyn Robinson · Google · 6 Mar 2021
“I was a skeptic until several years ago, when I first visited Clayton to treat my severe knee injury that I had been suffering with for more than 6 months. The knee was more than twice its normal size and was discoloured from the persistent bruise. After the first treatment, I was able to walk without limping by the following morning. The knee was back to normal after a few more treatments and within the month. Clayton is the best! I have several permanent reoccurring injuries that can flare up and be extremely painful. I can always count on Clayton to do his best to treat my pain, and he has never failed me. Including during my most recent visit this week. Thank you Clayton”Read moreShow less
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L LS · Google · 3 Feb 2021
“I have been seeing Clayton for 5+ years for a multitude of ailments. Clayton is knowledgeable, effective, realistic and so affordable. I recommend him to anyone who will listen! Thanks for making acupuncture so accessible!”
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Rosanna Ienco Barned · Facebook · 27 Aug 2020
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“Thank you Clayton! That was another wonderful, relaxing acupuncture session🙂I highly recommend acupuncture to help balance the mind, body and spirit along with managing pain or discomfort in the body. I've been coming here for so many years and have gotten great results especially with managing migraines.”Read moreShow less
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Beverly Seip · Google · 25 Jun 2020
“Clayton is a skilled professional with a calming presence. I highly recommend him, especially if you are dealing with pain. It's been very helpful that he could bill my treatments directly to ICBC after my car accident.”
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Susan Hearsey · Facebook · 12 Nov 2019
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“Clayton has helped me more which chronic pain than any other practitioner I’ve seen. It’s been life changing. He’s skilled and knowledgeable, and his treatments are very effective.”
