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We treat Sports Injuries

Hong Gao Lac with Lisa Ramjit

Hong Gao LAC with Lisa Ramjit, a Cricket player in the American team(2021)

Acupuncture has been treating physical injuries for centuries. It can treat acute trauma like bruising, swelling, muscle, ligament, or joint injuries, as well as chronic conditions like lower back pain, shoulder, knee and ankle pain, often caused by sprains and strains.

How Acupuncture Helps Sports Injuries

Acupuncture can be effective for sports injuries for several reasons:

  1. Pain Relief: Acupuncture may stimulate the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, helping to reduce pain.

  2. Reduced Inflammation: It can promote better circulation, which may help reduce inflammation and swelling in injured areas.

  3. Enhanced Recovery: By improving blood flow, acupuncture can facilitate the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to tissues, speeding up the healing process.

  4. Muscle Relaxation: It can help relax tight muscles, alleviate tension, and improve mobility.

  5. Stress Reduction: Acupuncture may also help reduce stress and anxiety, improving overall recovery and performance.

Meet Our Practitioner

Hong Gao L.Ac

高弘

Hong Gao ​
LAc CMD
MD (in China)

Hong, a third-gen Chinese medicine practitioner, graduated from Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine in 1991, blending traditional practices with modern approaches. With a 5-year acupuncture program, she gained experience at the 7th Hospital of Harbin, China, and later practiced in Japan, Canada, and the USA.

 

For the past six years at the Gao Acupuncture Center in Maryland, Hong excelled in various health areas, including pain management, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, post-stroke recovery, Lyme disease, infertility, menopause, digestive problems, autoimmune disorders, and more. Recently relocating to Michigan, she founded the Troy Acupuncture & Wellness Center in Troy, MI, highlighting her commitment to bringing her unique blend of traditional Chinese medicine and contemporary wellness practices to a new community.

 

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)®

Troy Acupuncture & Wellness Center 

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