Developed by Dr. Chan Gunn, IMS dry needling therapy provides long term relief for acute and chronically tight, painful muscles. Progress can be felt in as soon as the first therapy session.
Accelerated Healing,
Permanent Results.
Scientific evidence backed IMS therapy efficacy for chronic pain; proving its accountability to provide real, permanent relief. View Research
Safe, Scientifically
Proven Method.
In Short, IMS Therapy...
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Book a no obligation appointment and discover if IMS Therapy is the right treatment for you. You’ll have a one-on-one conversation with a licensed clinician who can can educate you on everything you wanted to know about IMS therapy
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Address: Expert Physio Scotia Barn (Formerly 8 Rinks)
1-6501 Sprott Street Burnaby, BC V5B 3B8
Phone: 604-294-3376
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
How IMS Works...
Think of a hose. If you kink that hose, less water comes out, right? The same is true with a nerve. Your muscle spasms "kink" the flow to your nerves. The nerve then becomes malnourished.
Malnourished nerves cause palpable painful "knots" or trigger points. IMS therapy painlessly targets the affected area, releasing it almost immediately.
IMS naturally restores overall function by desensitizing super sensitive structures through needling. The process is painless for most cases and unlike medication, absolutely no dangerous after effects.
Drug-free,
No side-effects.
1. Targets stretch receptors in your muscle, resulting in an immediate relaxation of the muscle.
2. Causes a microtrauma in the muscle which brings blood to the area and helps it heal - faster.
3. Stimulates proper electrical current flow through the nerve, further helping it to heal.
The result: an immediate reduction of muscle spasm, skin and joint pain, and increase in joint range.
Experienced IMS Therapists
"My particular passion is educating people on why they feel the way they do, which naturally evolves into helping them feel strong and healthy."
Darin Cohen
BHK, MScPT, MCPA, FCAMT Acupuncture: CAFCI IMS: CGIMS
*Scotia Barn (Formerly 8 Rinks) Physiotherapy Clinic
"I get excited when I help patients find relief from their pain. My patients get excited, too!"
Shawndra Hyland
BHK, BScPT, MCPA, FCAMT
IMS: CGIMS
IMS therapy service is covered by most insurance plans in British Columbia, including the extended health plan provided by your employer, WorkSafeBC coverage, and ICBC coverage.
The BC Medical Service Plan (MSP) may also cover some of expert physio treatments. Expert Physio conveniently direct bills your insurance company.
Insurance Covered IMS.
Direct Billed.
The length of your IMS therapy session will vary by the type of condition. Typically treatment is quick, as it only takes 20 to 30 minutes to provide treatment that effectively targets your pain.
Convenient Therapy Sessions.
Book online in less than a minute or give us a call to set an appointment at the time of your convenience.
Need to change your appointment time? No problem, changing your schedule is also a phone call away. We're flexible and did we mention we're open evenings and weekends too?
Easy Booking.
Flexible Scheduling.
Weekends.
IMS therapy eliminates pain that medication or traditional treatments cannot resolve.
Used Successfully For Dozens of
Common Injury Types:
- Achilles tendonitis
- Arthritic conditions
- Chronic Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Headaches
- Low back pain
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Neck pain and whiplash
- Patellofemoral syndrome
- Plantar fascitis
- Persistent Injuries
- Repetitive Stain Injuries
- Sciatica/piriformis
- Shin splints
- Shoulder injuries
- Spinal disc problems
- Tennis/Golfers elbow
- TMJ pain
- Torticollis
Scientifically Backed Results
"Great Improvements"
A medical journal from BMJ Global Health cited that on a 4-week study of IMS therapy to patients with chronic pain, cases showed great improvements without adverse effect.
Source: AcupunctureinMedicine
The American Physical Therapy Association published an article remarking that for a patient who experienced chronic pain in 15 long years, IMS was the only solution that worked
Source: PTinMotion
"More effective than traditional treatments"
In a systematic review published online by the US National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health, it was cited that on patients with lower back pain, IMS plus standard treatment provided better results at discharge compares to standard treatment alone.
Source: PubMed
"Provides Better Results"
Frequently Asked Questions
How does IMS work?
IMS releases tight muscle and relive pressure on tendons, joints and nerves byinserting fine needles into the muscle. This activates the muscle's reflexes leading to relaxation, better blood circulation and restoration of normal function.
Both use fine needles. Acupuncture’s needle placement is define according to Eastern Medicine principles while IMS’ core philosophies lies on understanding of the human anatomy and neurology. The process of IMS works to diagnose and treat the pain from its neuropathic origin.
I’ve had acupuncture before. How will this be different?
The number of treatments required depends on an individual’s condition. Generally, if the pain or injury is recent, it may only need 2 therapy sessions. Factors like age and general health status may affect the length of treatment too.Typically IMS therapy is performed once every 2 weeks.
How many treatments do I need?
Upon treatment, tiny aching sensation might be felt when the needle is inserted into the affected muscles. The treatments are fairly short and for most cases, it is generally painless afterward but some patients may experience soreness for a day or two after their therapy.
Is it going to be painful?
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Testimonials
..."I've had amazing results"...
I deal with Physio Darin Cohen and go in mostly for IMS and he is amazing to deal with. I've had amazing results working with Darin and the other physios at Expert Physio at 8 Rinks for the past 8 years.Very professional staff! Highly recommended.
-David Han
..."Their expertise, patience, encouragement, suggestions and support through the recovery process has been invaluable. "
I am a former national level athlete and have also competed in 21 km and 42 km road races for many years. I initially tried IMS to address some unexplained knee pain as well as chronic tightness in various muscle groups. I have responded really well to this treatment modality and have experienced significant improvement in muscle function and pain reduction. I would highly recommend this type of treatment, especially for injuries or chronic muscle tightness that may be limiting your participation in activities you enjoy.
-Michelle Bowyer
Experienced physiotherapists who have in-depth knowledge of physiology and neuroanatomy deliver highly effective, personalized IMS techniques
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Scotia Barn (Formerly 8 Rinks) Clinic 1-6501 Sprott Street Burnaby, BC V5B 3B8
Tory Prentice
MPT, MCPA
"My treatments utilize various manual therapy techniques, sport specific exercises, biofeedback, and education. "
Charles To
MScPT, BKin, IMS
"I am a strong believer in movement is medicine and utilizes an array of treatment techniques and individualized exercise to get patients feeling and moving better. "
Jayten Patel
MPT, BSc. (KIN)
"I'm very passionate at what I do and I appreciate that each individual is unique. This makes physio fun, where I get to be creative and customize treatment plans catered towards patients goals.”
Sukhan Chahal
BSc (Kin), MPT
" I utilizes my training and skills to address the whole person and encourages patients to be partners in their health/rehabilitation in order to improve their quality of life. "
Tariq Karim
PT, MScPT, BAH (Kin)
" I am committed to helping people regain the ability to do the things they love the most. As a soccer fan, I am interested in treating hip and knee injuries. "
Delia Fung
BHK, BScPT, MCPA, Acupuncture: CAFCI
“I love teaching patients about how their bodies work and how they can independently carry this learning into their daily lives!”
No Obligation IMS Appointment
*Same Day Appointments Often Available*
IMS Therapy
Scientifically-Proven, Permanent Pain Relief
Intramuscular Stimulation (dry needling) soothes irritated nerves and releases painful muscle guarding. Relief can be felt almost immediately.
Insurance Covered, Direct Billed IMS Therapy.
Or Call Us: 604-294-3376
Or Call Us: 604-294-3376
James Wang
MPT, B.Sc. Kinesiology
"I am passionate about supporting patients in their rehabilitative journey "