Men’s Sexual Health
Sexual wellness is essential to your health and happiness.
It is an integral part of your overall health as you age.
Many scientific studies have shown the benefits of a healthy and active love-life which include: living longer, greater well-being and a happier and longer lasting relationship with your partner.
We offer rapid access to three effective treatments for erectile dysfunction: Shockwave Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (also known as the PRP shot), and Sex Therapy with a certified and experienced Sex Therapist, providing you with treatment options for both the physiological and psychological causes of ED.
Our Trimix Injection Program also offers a short-term treatment option for ED.
We also treat other disorders, such as Peyronie’s disease, and other forms of sexual dysfunction and conditions, such as premature ejaculation.
No doctor’s referral is needed. You can book your initial visit now.
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Erectile Dysfunction – Causes & Solutions
Erectile dysfunction is a very common issue that leads men to seek our help.
The Canadian Study of Erectile Dysfunction identified that 49.4% of men over 40 suffer from ED (Canadian Urological Association erectile dysfunction guideline 2015).
Though all men may experience an occasional lapse of sexual function, ED is the reoccurring inability to achieve an adequate erection, despite being sexually aroused.
Erectile dysfunction is a potentially treatable medical condition that is not related to masculinity or sexual prowess.
At Pollock Clinics, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the latest innovative treatments for erectile dysfunction.
We offer multiple ED treatment options including shockwave therapy, PRP injections, and Trimix self-injection.
Our Approach to ED Treatment
At Pollock Clinics, our mission is to strive to uphold the highest international standards of male medical care while treating our patients with compassion, dignity, and respect.
This means that we need to do our best to offer the right treatment to each patient. Our ED clinic process is focused on this goal, starting with a confidential initial visit.
While our treatments have support from scientific literature, many of them are not yet included in established national treatment protocols, because of the limited number of studies completed.
For your reference, please click here to see details of accepted national treatment protocols from the Canadian Urological Association and the American Urological Association for erectile dysfunction.
Patients are encouraged to review the relevant literature that we have provided with their own family doctor or urologist to support informed decisions on treatment.
Many of our patients have already tried conventional methods and come to Pollock Clinics for an innovative approach. Results will vary, and are not guaranteed.
Your Initial Visit
Your first appointment will be to meet with our medical team for a confidential personal assessment, conducted in a private meeting at our clinic, or via telehealth.
Your initial visit will include a thorough review of your medical history and current health and symptoms, as well as a careful examination.
Pollock Clinics has successfully treated over 100,000 patients over the last 25 years, and is grateful to have over 1,000 BC doctors referring patients to Pollock Clinics for a variety of services.
You can book your initial visit with Dr. Pollock with or without a referral.
Multiple ED Treatment Options
Our clinic offers multiple ED treatment options including shockwave therapy, PRP injections, Trimix self-injection, counselling with a certified sex therapist, and more.
Patients who see us are not limited to receiving a single option for treatment.
The Process
Prior to scheduling your initial visit you will be asked to complete a detailed online registration form including:
- Your medical and surgical history. Procedures, conditions, medications, etc.
- Your current concerns regarding sexual performance. Level of satisfaction, erections, endurance, etc.
- The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) survey, and others.
The registration form may take 15 minutes to complete and your time is well spent. Dr. Pollock will review the information you provide in preparation for your initial visit.
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Our ED Treatments & Services
Erectile dysfunction is a complex condition and therefore it needs a multi-level treatment plan. At our clinic, we offer treatments to address both physiological and psychological factors contributing to ED because your results are likely to be significantly better by combining multiple forms of therapies. These include:
EDSWT uses low-intensity acoustic sound waves and is a non-invasive treatment that requires no drugs and can have long term benefits.
Shockwave therapy treats the underlying vascular cause of erectile dysfunction by improving the quantity and quality of blood vessels and blood flow to the penis, addressing the actual problem that is causing ED and not just the symptoms. Read More.
Limited studies suggest that Platelet Rich Plasma Injections, also known as PRP Shots, might work for ED treatment by enhancing blood vessel regeneration, thereby increasing the amount of blood flow to the penis, as well as nerve regeneration and sensitivity enhancement.
The treatment uses the patient’s own blood, and platelet rich plasma is separated and injected into the penis.
Plasma-rich-platelet therapy (PRP) has also been a successful treatment modality in orthopedics, plastic surgery, and sports medicine. Read More.
Trimix can deliver, in most men, a reliable one-hour erection within minutes, once the correct dosage is calibrated.
The benefits include minimal side effects because, unlike pills, Trimix is injected locally directly into the penis rather than being ingested and circulating through the entire body.
Men should be able to inject themselves at home prior to sexual activity after participating in our detailed training program. Learn More.
Sexual issues are multi-dimensional, arising out of biological, psychological, behavioral and social factors. Counselling can enhance the efficacy of medical interventions.
Sex therapy is often helpful in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, even when physical factors are the principal cause. Sex therapy, with our experienced, certified sex therapist, can help a couple overcome these feelings and re-establish intimacy. Learn More.
Our Men’s Sexual Health and Wellness Team
Dr. Neil Pollock, MD
Dr. Pollock is the founder of Pollock Clinics.
In 2018, Dr. Pollock recognized a need in the Lower Mainland for additional effective treatment options to address the common condition of erectile dysfunction. After significant research was conducted, Pollock Clinics introduced their new Men’s Sexual Health Program.
Numerous articles have been written about Dr. Pollock in local and national publications and he is an invited guest lecturer and surgical instructor at many hospitals and conferences in Vancouver and throughout the world, including Haiti, Turkey, China, Rwanda, and the US.
Dr. Pollock is a Clinical Instructor with the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine. He enjoys teaching medical students and visiting physicians, who travel from around the world to Vancouver to work specifically with him to learn his unique and highly respected surgical techniques.
Aaron Goldstein, MBBS, CCFP, FRACGP
Aaron Goldstein, MBBS has a background in men’s health and a variety of surgical procedures. He was founder and lead clinician at a vasectomy clinic in Cairns, Australia and was the first to bring cutting edge No Scalpel Vasectomy to the men in that region. He has performed thousands of No Scalpel Vasectomy procedures before joining Pollock Clinics in Greater Vancouver in 2022.
Dr. Goldstein has now trained to the highest standard under world leading experts Dr. Neil Pollock and Dr. Jack Chang at Pollock Clinics in British Columbia. He practices the Pollock Technique™ circumcision for all ages, as well as the Shang Ring circumcision method for men. Furthermore, he also offers vasectomy services and is experienced in men’s sexual health, providing testosterone replacement therapy and penile augmentation.
Dr. Goldstein is the lead physician of the Pollock T-Optimizer™ program, a clinically advanced method of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). He offers an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to hormone replacement therapy that ensures each man receives a tailored treatment plan for his unique needs. He is eager to help men treat low testosterone in a safe and effective way.
Dr. Goldstein, alongside Dr. Chang, serves as the clinical co-lead for the education program responsible for training other physicians at Pollock Clinics in BC. He looks forward to offering his surgical knowledge to men and families at both clinic locations in Vancouver and New Westminster.
Tom Foster, MSW, RSW, RCC, Certified Sex Therapist
Tom Foster is a sex therapist with over 35 years of experience.
He has worked extensively with issues related to sexuality, relationship conflict (and growth), as well as dispute resolution.
Tom focuses on applying a strength-based approach to working with individuals, couples, and families. He is particularly effective in helping clients manage the strong emotions that can play a significant role in achieving a constructive outcome. Tom applies emotional regulation and mindfulness principles and has extensive training and experience in working with those addressing mood and substance use concerns.
Tom Foster has a BA from the University of Alberta, a Masters in Social Work [MSW] from the University of Toronto. Tom completed the Sex Therapy Training Program at the Program in Human Sexuality, University of Minnesota Medical School. Following his training in Minneapolis he continued to work at the Program in Human Sexuality for several years.
Tom has worked for decades in both the employee and family assistance field as well as in his private practice.
Tom Foster’s Philosophy
Tom feels that gaining a perspective on what it is we are being challenged by is key; however, stepping back and getting wise to the problem can seem almost impossible.
With perspective we can develop more effective strategies for meeting individual goals. There are many different means to gaining the perspective we need to thrive. Counselling is one way we can help our patients.
Mr. Foster bases his sex therapy practice on these ideas:
- Therapy can only occur when the client feels respected.
- Therapy is talking about things we don’t ordinarily talk about, or talking about the things we do talk about in a different kind of way.
- Safety and risk are different sides of the same coin; in therapy we need to create safety in order to take risk.
- Individuals, couples, and families can benefit greatly by learning about and employing constructive dispute resolution strategies.
- When we become polarized with either a problem or another person, we often develop beliefs about the problem or the other person that fail to take into account the full range of interests.
- Learning to quiet the internal dialogue is fundamental to hearing the fuller voice of ourselves.
- Being aware of the messages that our body gives us is the first step in emotional savvy.
Justin Paulsen, MCP, RCC, ABS, Psychotherapist, Certified Couples Counsellor, and Clinical Sexologist
Justin Paulsen is a virtually based Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor and Clinical Sexologist. He specializes in areas such as sexuality, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation issues, sex anxiety, and relationship conflict and intimacy building.
His work with you will be tailored to your needs, based on how you identify your problem and what has or hasn’t worked for you. He takes a holistic and integrative approach to healing and draws on Client-Centered, Emotion-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural, Somatic, and Mindfulness practices to help you manage your concerns. By attending sessions, you will be given the opportunity to learn new skills and tools that you can take with you into your day-to-day, helping you feel better equipped to manage your sexual challenges.
Together with Justin, you can start to look at what brought you in, what’s keeping you stuck, and what possible ways there are to move forward. His educational background is based in counselling psychology – as he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology followed by a Master of Counselling Psychology at Adler University with a focus on sexual health and sexuality.
He joined the Westland Academy of Sex Therapy team as a researcher and consultant on course material. Justin developed training material for clinicians with a focus on various sexual dysfunctions, such as: ED (erectile dysfunction), PE/DE (premature and delayed ejaculation) and continues to work with many clients to tackle some of these stresses.
The West Coast Centre for Sex Therapy
The West Coast Centre for Sex Therapy in Vancouver provides therapy and counselling services (both virtually and in-person) so you can feel better about sex. Their team of psychologists, counsellors and associate sex therapists offer scientifically-based therapy tools, techniques and treatment approaches for your sexual concerns.
Talking about sex isn’t always easy. The West Coast Centre team understands the difficulties attached to sexual issues and promises a warm, comfortable sex therapy experience. Through consultation you are paired with the professional best suited to your specific needs from their diverse roster of experts. Together you can navigate the nuance without judgement and build an action plan personalized to you and your goals.
Sex therapy can effectively complement your Pollock Clinics consultation for a holistic approach to sexual health. Whether you’re struggling with libido, problematic sexual behaviours, feelings of guilt or shame, or a myriad of other sexual challenges, the West Coast Centre for Sex Therapy can help. You can improve how you feel about sex and reclaim your sex life.
The West Coast Centre for Sex Therapy has over 10 years of experience working with men and women of all backgrounds: “There’s probably nothing we haven’t heard, and we’re here to help you feel less alone.”
Scope of Care
Pollock Clinics Men’s Sexual Health Program is a procedure centre for Erectile Dysfunction Shockwave Therapy and Platelet-Rich-Plasma Therapy also offering access to Sex Therapy with a certified sex therapist. It is not a consulting body for the diagnosis and management of the many diverse causes of erectile dysfunction. Therefore, we highly advise all our prospective patients to visit their family physicians/primary care providers to be thoroughly investigated for all possible etiologies for their erectile dysfunction.
For those prospective patients who are interested in our procedures and the option of sex therapy, they can directly book their appointment with our clinic to have an initial visit with our doctors to discuss the efficacy, safety, and suitability of our treatment options for their erectile dysfunction.
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