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Meet Our Practitioner

Hong Gao L.Ac

高弘

Hong Gao ​
LAc CMD
MD (in China)

Hong, a third-generation acupuncturist and Chinese medicine doctor has dedicated her career to promoting holistic health and well-being. Graduating from the esteemed Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine in 1991, she embarked on a journey to blend traditional Chinese healing practices with modern approaches.

After completing a rigorous 5-year acupuncture program, Hong began her professional practice in the Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine department of the 7th Hospital of Harbin, China. During her five-year tenure, she honed her skills and gained invaluable experience in treating a diverse range of health conditions.

In pursuit of expanding her horizons and sharing her expertise globally, Hong ventured abroad. Her international practice included serving patients in China, Japan, Canada, and the USA. Her commitment to excellence and patient care earned her national certification in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.

For over six years, Hong played a pivotal role in the Gao Acupuncture Center in Maryland, where she achieved outstanding outcomes in pain management, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, post-stroke recovery, Lyme disease, infertility, PMS, menopause, insomnia, digestive problems, autoimmune disorders, and various other ailments.

In her relentless pursuit of knowledge and passion for holistic healing, Hong recently relocated to Michigan. Her transition signifies a commitment to providing her unique blend of traditional Chinese medicine and contemporary wellness practices to a new community.

Hong's approach to healthcare is rooted in partnership. She collaborates with her patients, understanding their unique lifestyles, constitutional factors, and health goals. By meeting individuals on their healing journey, Hong tailors treatment plans that integrate acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and lifestyle adjustments.

Hong empowers her patients to make manageable lifestyle shifts that yield maximum health benefits. Whether addressing pain management, reproductive health, or chronic conditions, Hong's dedication to wholehearted health shines through in every aspect of her practice.

Certification

  • Acupuncture: National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
  • Oriental Medicine: National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
  • Clean Needle Technique; Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
NCCAOM Professional Designation: Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®
NCCAOM Professional Designation: Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®

Our History

3 generation acupuncturist and Chinese medicine doctor

 

Your body's healing ability is stronger than you can imagine! Our mission is to help you fully express the ability on every level of your being to overcome dis-ease and, therefore, manifest the full expression of your true self with 100% natural medicine.

Our philosophy 
Focus on Results

 

Natural medicine is not “slow” nor is it “weak”. In fact, given the right treatment strategy, natural medicine can produce dramatic results in a relatively short amount of time, often correcting imbalances that avoids drugs and surgery. An awake and active healing ability is the most powerful medicine on Earth.

Support for Your Decisions
We never criticize the decisions you make regarding your medical care. Whether you choose a 100% natural route or choose to combine our services with conventional medicine, our goal remains the same. We support you and help you make the most of your chosen path to greater wellness.

Conditions That We Treat

Acute/Chronic Pain Relief

Fibromyalgia

Headaches and migraines

Neck, shoulder and elbow pain

Lower back pain and sciatica

Knee, heel pain and plantar fasciitis

Pain after injuries or surgery

Women's Health

Fertility

PMS

Painful periods

Endometriosis

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Menopause

Neurological Disorders

Post stroke recovery

Peripheral neuropathy

Trigeminal neuralgia / Bell’s palsy

Lyme disease

Parkinson's disease

Postherpetic Neuralgia(shingles)

Immune System Diseases

Allergy / Asthma / Rhinitis

IBD(ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease)

Rheumatoid arthritis

Multiple sclerosis

Hashimoto’s disease, Graves’ disease, Goiter, and Nodules

And More Chronic Illness...

Our Location @ Troy Medical Plaza

1777 Axtell Drive, Suite 102, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248-509-0766
Email: care@troyaw.com
Troy Acupuncture & Wellness Center Office
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