About Dr. Peter Wood
20 years treating pain conventional medicine couldn't fix. No incense, no BS. Just results.
Professional Excellence
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM), senior designation. Registered TCM Practitioner, BC.
20 years clinical practice in Vancouver since 2006. Over 5,000 patients treated for complex chronic conditions that conventional medicine couldn't solve.
Former President, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners of British Columbia (2007-2010). Professional leadership and regulatory expertise.
Residency completed in China. Graduate of International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vancouver.
Clinical Specializations
- •Complex chronic conditions (primary focus)
- •Chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders
- •Work-related injuries (construction, trades, emergency services)
- •Pattern recognition for conditions conventional medicine couldn't solve
- •Digestive health and inflammatory conditions
- •Women's health and hormonal issues
- •Stress, burnout, and mental health support
- •Sports medicine and performance optimization
The Haven Method
Pattern recognition is the core of what we do. Your chronic back pain isn't just your back. It's connected to your digestive issues, stress levels, sleep quality, and how your body compensates for old injuries.
Conventional medicine treats symptoms. We find patterns. Think of it like diagnosing why your truck keeps overheating. Could be the radiator. Could be the thermostat. Could be a leak you haven't found yet.
20 years of clinical experience means I've seen thousands of cases. I know what works, what doesn't, and how long it takes. No guarantees, but honest assessment and realistic expectations.
We integrate with conventional care. I work with your doctor, physio, chiropractor, and mental health professionals. Collaborative care, not replacement. Your health is a team effort.
Why Hard Hat Healthcare?
Vancouver's working men avoid healthcare because it doesn't speak their language. Wellness culture is feminine-coded. Healing journey language doesn't resonate. Incense and chakra talk creates barriers.
Hard Hat Healthcare is acupuncture for skeptical, blue-collar men who tough it out until they can't anymore. No mystical language. No wellness jargon. Just straight talk about maintenance, breakdown prevention, and getting back to work capacity.
Your co-workers are doing this. Electricians, plumbers, firefighters, paramedics, construction workers. Strong enough to get help. Smart enough to use benefits they're already paying for.
This isn't about finding your inner peace. It's about fixing chronic pain so you can work, sleep, and function without breaking down. Maintenance beats breakdown. Your truck gets better care than your body.
Credentials & Professional Background
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Senior designation, highest level of TCM training
Registered TCM Practitioner
British Columbia regulatory compliance
Former CTCMA President
Professional leadership and regulatory authority
Education & Training
- •Residency completed in China (advanced clinical training)
- •Graduate: International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vancouver
- •20 years continuous clinical practice (2006-present)
- •5,000+ patients treated for complex chronic conditions
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