Chiropractor in Vancouver & Richmond
Dr. Joseph Ling, DC treats back, neck, shoulder, knee and sports injuries with adjustments, soft tissue therapy and rehab exercises, and finds the cause, not just the symptom.
No referral needed. ICBC and extended health billed directly. WorkSafeBC at Marpole and Ontario St.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · Read reviewsTreatment starts day one
Your first visit is 30 minutes: assessment, a clear explanation, and your first treatment. What to expect
Car accident? $0 to you
ICBC pre-approves 25 chiropractic visits in the first 12 weeks. We bill ICBC directly, with no user fee. ICBC care
Direct billing
ICBC and most extended health plans are billed directly by each clinic, and WorkSafeBC at Marpole and Hartwell. Insurance & billing
What brings you in?
If it involves bones, joints, muscles, tendons or ligaments, Dr. Ling can assess it, and he'll refer you on if something else is needed.
Car accident (ICBC)
Whiplash, neck and back pain after a crash. No referral, $0 to you.
Learn more →Work injury (WorkSafeBC)
Hurt on the job? No referral needed. WorkSafeBC billed directly at Marpole and Hartwell.
Learn more →Back pain & sciatica
Low back pain, pain down the leg, stiff mid-back and hips.
Learn more →Neck pain & headaches
Stiff necks and tension headaches from desk work or stress.
Learn more →Shoulder pain
Rotator cuff, pinching when you lift your arm, frozen shoulder.
Learn more →Foot, heel & knee pain
Plantar fasciitis and knee pain. Custom orthotics and Bauerfeind braces.
Learn more →Sports injuries
Sprains, strains and overuse injuries. Back to your sport, safely.
Learn more →Something else?
If it involves joints, muscles or nerves, Dr. Ling can assess it.
Learn more →Three locations
Book online for Dr. Ling's live availability at each clinic.
Marpole Chiropractic
8289 Granville St (at 66th Ave), Vancouver, BC V6P 4Z6
Free street parking nearby.
Hartwell Therapy, Ontario St
8205 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC
Book with Dr. Ling through Hartwell's online booking.
Ironwood Chiropractic
165-11720 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC
Ironwood books its own appointments. Visit their site or call the clinic.
Dr. Ling's hours change week to week at each clinic. Online booking always shows his real availability. Can't find a time? Call and we'll try to fit you in, or join the wait list when you book.
What patients say
"I have been having shoulder and hip problems for more than 5–8 years and instantly after 3–4 sessions I am almost brand new!"
Edwin Amador
"Dr. Ling helped me treat both my dislocated finger and the lower back pain I've been having for the last few years… Highly recommend if you want a chiro who gets things done."
Wesley King
"After my accident… I suffered from headaches and dizziness, but his treatments were very gentle. After a few sessions my neck wasn't as tight and my headaches reduced significantly."
Gracia Chung
"After hurting my forearm mountain biking, Dr. Ling was able to release most of the pain and discomfort very quickly… About two weeks later I was back to normal."
Pascal Baptiste
Meet Dr. Joseph Ling
Dr. Ling graduated at the top of his class from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2014. He combines adjustments, soft tissue therapy and rehab exercises into a plan built for you. A volleyball player, golfer and snowboarder himself, he knows sports injuries first-hand.
Quick answers
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No. You can book directly, including for ICBC and WorkSafeBC claims.
How much does it cost?
Fees vary by clinic and are shown when you book online. ICBC visits are $0 to you, with no user fee.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on your injury. After your assessment, Dr. Ling gives you a plan with an expected number of visits and re-checks your progress along the way.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes you can move in, your BC Services Card, any claim numbers and your extended health details.
Orthotics, braces & compression
Custom orthotics, Bauerfeind knee braces, back braces and compression socks, fitted in clinic by Dr. Ling, an authorized Bauerfeind vendor. Many extended health plans cover them.
Tip: many benefit plans reset in January. If you have coverage left this year, use it before December 31.