Ancaster Sports Medicine Centre
Where Research Meets Recovery.
Our Services
Whether you're dealing with sciatica or recovering from a sports injury like shoulder or knee pain, our team is here to help you get back to your sport and daily activities.
Sport Medicine
Dr. Kien Trinh is a highly accomplished Sports Medicine Physician, Acupuncturist, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner internationally recognized for his work in acupuncture research, and medical education innovation. He serves as Medical Director for Boxing Canada and has been the team physician for major sporting events worldwide including many Olympics and Pan American Games.
Physiotherapy
Jarek Krawczyk
Jarek is a highly experienced physical therapist and Director of Rehabilitation Services at Ancaster Sports Medicine Centre, with extensive training in acupuncture. As a former competitive fencer, he brings decades of international athletic and therapeutic expertise to his clinical practice.
Acupuncture
Michael La
Michael La is an acupuncture provider since 2018, known for teaching orthopedic electroacupuncture techniques. He brings his expertise to both clinical practice and education!
Sport Medicine
Sport Medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions related to physical activity, sport, or daily movement. Whether you're a competitive athlete, or simply dealing with joint or muscle pain, our Sport Medicine services are designed to help you recover faster, move better, and stay active.
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We provide evidence-based, non-surgical solutions to manage pain, improve mobility, and prevent future injuries.
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Services Offered:
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Sport Medicine Consultation
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
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Hyaluronic Acid Joint Injections
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Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms
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Referral required – Please have your physician fax a consultation request to
(905) 648-4426 to book an appointment with Dr. Trinh.
Location:
Ancaster Sports Medicine Centre
737 Golf Links Rd Unit #6A,
Ancaster, ON L9K 1L5
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Satellite Location:
Hamilton Sports Medicine Centre
455 King Street West
Hamilton, ON L8P 1B8
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Phone Number:
(905) 648-4425
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Fax Number:
(905) 648-4426
Physiotherapy
Jarek Krawczyk, Physiotherapist
Our clinic is dedicated to helping you recover with ease and confidence. We offer direct billing to most insurance providers and accept WSIB claims and motor vehicle accident (MVA) cases.
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Our physiotherapy treatments are personalized to support your recovery and may include:
Therapeutic ultrasound, TENS machine for pain relief, targeted exercises, postural education, taping or bracing when appropriate, acupuncture and ultrasound-guided acupuncture for precise treatment for complex conditions
Call (905) 648-5434 to book an appointment
​​Address:
737 Golf Links Rd Unit 6A, Ancaster, ON L9K 1L5
Office Hours
​​Monday 7:30am-7:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am-12:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am-7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am-12:00pm
Friday 7:30am-12:00pm​​​​​
Acupuncture
We offer acupuncture exclusively at our satellite location, with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions such as neck, shoulder and knee pain overseen by Dr. Trinh, the Program Chair of the Medical Acupuncture Program at McMaster University.
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There is an established body of scientific evidence suggesting that acupuncture is effective for musculoskeletal conditions such as headaches, neck pain, knee pain and back pain (Cochrane Library).
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Whether you're managing a chronic condition or recovering from an injury, acupuncture can be a safe, effective tool to support your healing and help you feel your best.
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Phone: (289) 389-4425
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​​Address:
455 King St W Hamilton, ON L8P 1B8
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Mondays & Thursdays 1:00pm-5:00pm
Innovative Spirit
Our team is actively involved in research. Dr. Trinh leads a group of international researchers on neck pain for a Cochrane systematic review. We are conducting a randomized controlled study on rotator cuff tendinopathy and examining the effects of doping on athletic performance. Our team has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in the past. We are known for our spirit in innovation. Dr. K. Trinh won the Innovator of Distinction Award and Faculty of Health Sciences Outstanding Preceptor Award from McMaster University.
At the Ancaster Sports Medicine Centre, we understand how an injury or pain can impede you from enjoying life and living it to the fullest. Our multi-disciplinary team of health care professional specialize in treating acute injuries, chronic conditions, and perform ultrasound guided injections of joints and peripheral nerves. We offer a synergistic approach involving Conventional Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Our Practice
Physicians and Physiotherapists at our Clinic treat a spectrum of sports medicine problems and utilize the most up-to-date technology and evidence. We are known for our innovation. Our Medical Director, Dr. Trinh is the winner of the Innovator of Distinction Award from McMaster University. Ancaster Sports Medicine Centre is committed to promoting personal health and wellness. Our philosophy is rooted in the age old idea that balance in life equates to health and healthy living requires balance. Everyone on our staff is dedicated to helping people address their wellness needs. The goal is not to treat symptoms but to treat the body as a system and restore it to optimal balance. This thinking is what makes up the foundation of our holistic approach to healing combining modern Western sports medicine principles and ancient Chinese medicine philosophy.
Dr. Kien Trinh
Dr. Kien Trinh is a distinguished Sports Medicine Physician with decades of experience in clinical care, research, and medical education. He currently serves as Medical Director of the Ancaster Sports Medicine Centre and Medical Director for Boxing Canada. Internationally recognized for his work in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Trinh offers a unique, evidence-based approach to patient care, blending advanced diagnostic techniques with acupuncture and other complementary treatments.
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A leader in sports medicine, Dr. Trinh has served as team physician for Canada at the 2003 and 2007 Pan American Games in the Dominican Republic and Brazil. He was also the Canadian team physician for boxing at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and played key medical roles at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Olympic Games. He was the Lead Physician for boxing at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games and became the Medical Director for Boxing Canada in 2014.
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Dr. Trinh holds a Diploma in Sports Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine and has advanced training in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. A lifelong learner, he holds an MSc in Health Research Methodology from McMaster University, where he also teaches as a clinical-track professor. He is also an Oxford University MSc graduate (Class of 2020), earned a degree from Harvard University in 2024, and is currently pursuing legal studies at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law—just to name a few of his recent academic accomplishments. A lifelong teacher as well, Dr. Trinh has been honored with multiple awards, including the McMaster University Innovator Award, the Faculty of Health Sciences Outstanding Preceptor Award and the Mentor Educator Award from the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine.
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An accomplished researcher, Dr. Trinh leads international systematic reviews with the Cochrane Collaboration and has published extensively on acupuncture, musculoskeletal health, and evidence-based medicine. He is the Research Chair for the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine and is one of the original developers of the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), now used globally in medical admissions.
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At the Ancaster Sports Medicine Centre, Dr. Trinh and his multidisciplinary team are dedicated to restoring health and performance using an integrative approach that combines cutting-edge Western medical practices with the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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