TESTIMONIALS
decades-long chronic lower back pain cured - August 2024
I cannot say enough about how happy I am with Dr. Gao's acupuncture treatment for my chronic low back pain as well as the education about these treatments from Krystyna, his TCM patient support specialist, who has been invaluable.
I have had back problems for decades, which initially would be occasional acute episodes, but have had chronic daily pain for over 10 years.
Chiropractic used to work well for acute issues, but since becoming chronic and having arthritis of the lumbar spine as well as disc degeneration from L4 down, I thought I had exhausted all options. Chiropractic, physical therapy, steroid injection, nerve blocks and ablations did not help at this point. I recently switched to a new primary care physician who asked if I had ever tried acupuncture, because there is solid research on it showing some very real improvements. She said it would be important to find a practitioner who really knows true acupuncture since there are so many providers offering it that may not be as knowledgeable.
Well, I can tell you that Dr. Gao fits the bill. My back has not felt this good in a very, very long time! Thank you Sir! --Tom F. - Bristol
I have had back problems for decades, which initially would be occasional acute episodes, but have had chronic daily pain for over 10 years.
Chiropractic used to work well for acute issues, but since becoming chronic and having arthritis of the lumbar spine as well as disc degeneration from L4 down, I thought I had exhausted all options. Chiropractic, physical therapy, steroid injection, nerve blocks and ablations did not help at this point. I recently switched to a new primary care physician who asked if I had ever tried acupuncture, because there is solid research on it showing some very real improvements. She said it would be important to find a practitioner who really knows true acupuncture since there are so many providers offering it that may not be as knowledgeable.
Well, I can tell you that Dr. Gao fits the bill. My back has not felt this good in a very, very long time! Thank you Sir! --Tom F. - Bristol
Hypoxia cure - october 2018
Traditional Chinese Medicine is not just about using acupuncture for pain relief, it can also heal serious medical conditions. Here's an account of how one woman was helped with her altitude sickness, Hypoxia, with acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
Severe case of psoriasis - October 2018
Here is a patient that is being successfully treated for severe psoriasis using a combination of acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies. The protocol can be lengthy, but as you can see here, highly effective. This patient has a few more treatments to go for full recovery. Psoriasis is not an isolated skin condition, but rather symptom of something going on internally in the body.
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patient with facial spasms - october 2018
The following photos show a before/after result after just a few treatments for a patient diagnosed with Blethraspasm, an abnormal contraction or twitch of the eyelid, and Hemifacial Spasm, where the muscles on one side of your face twitch involuntarily.
Patient Testimonial:
It began 11 years ago with a simple little flutter, and it did it for quite a while on and off. I went to my regular eye doctor we tried a bunch of things, but nothing helped.
Over time the spasms then migrated into my cheek, lip and chin area and my face muscles would pull to the left. At this time I decided to get a second opinion and was referred to a neurological ophthalmologist at Yale who gave me Botox injections in my eye area. That helped but the injections last only 8 weeks and I would have to keep going back for more injections.
We decided to stop the Botox after 9 years mainly because the condition continued to get worse. My eyelid began to twitch uncontrollably then droop as a side effect of the Botox injections. I also wasn’t feeling too good about having Botox continually injected into my face either. I’ve also been on oral medications since May 2018 and those don’t work either.
I went to see Dr. Gao at Oriental Healing a week ago out of desperation and ‘holy cow’ it has definitely lessened my symptoms. Dr. Gao is an acupuncturist from China who practices traditional Chinese medicine. Within a few treatments my spasms began to stabilize.
The photos below is after 3 or 4 treatments. The spasms are not completely gone yet, but I’ve only had 5 treatments; however the spasms are much, much less and it’s really just my eyelid closing not the whole face anymore.
Dr. Gao is a wonderful man.
- -D.Z., October 2018
Patient Testimonial:
It began 11 years ago with a simple little flutter, and it did it for quite a while on and off. I went to my regular eye doctor we tried a bunch of things, but nothing helped.
Over time the spasms then migrated into my cheek, lip and chin area and my face muscles would pull to the left. At this time I decided to get a second opinion and was referred to a neurological ophthalmologist at Yale who gave me Botox injections in my eye area. That helped but the injections last only 8 weeks and I would have to keep going back for more injections.
We decided to stop the Botox after 9 years mainly because the condition continued to get worse. My eyelid began to twitch uncontrollably then droop as a side effect of the Botox injections. I also wasn’t feeling too good about having Botox continually injected into my face either. I’ve also been on oral medications since May 2018 and those don’t work either.
I went to see Dr. Gao at Oriental Healing a week ago out of desperation and ‘holy cow’ it has definitely lessened my symptoms. Dr. Gao is an acupuncturist from China who practices traditional Chinese medicine. Within a few treatments my spasms began to stabilize.
The photos below is after 3 or 4 treatments. The spasms are not completely gone yet, but I’ve only had 5 treatments; however the spasms are much, much less and it’s really just my eyelid closing not the whole face anymore.
Dr. Gao is a wonderful man.
- -D.Z., October 2018
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Kris Rutkowski
5star Really great service helped me when nothing else worked!
Would recommend highly!!
It was my lower back pain, went to a chiropractor for over a year and it didn't help! 3 visits here and I had no pain!!
June 9, 2017 ·
5star Really great service helped me when nothing else worked!
Would recommend highly!!
It was my lower back pain, went to a chiropractor for over a year and it didn't help! 3 visits here and I had no pain!!
June 9, 2017 ·
Don't hesitate. It’s painless and affordable. I went in with chronic pain in my shoulder, neck, back and have had no pain for a week since. Zhen Gao also made me aware of another health issue. It's such a great value. Take care of yourself and don't mask the pain with prescriptions
.--Erin Harmon Vazqauez
.--Erin Harmon Vazqauez
Frank came in complaining of a bulging and herniated disc. There was also a second complaint of a pinched nerve in the neck and shoulder. Frank said that this pain has persisted for 10 years before coming for treatment in February. Frank completed our prognosis form and had the following to say: "Before coming to Zhen Gao for acupuncture treatment, I received treatments from a chiropractor and a physical therapist to help alleviate the pain, but neither helped eliminate the pain. Zhen worked on my back and neck and I was 100% within 4 visits. This has been a great experience. I almost couldn't believe how much better I feel."
-- Frank P. Age 61
-- Frank P. Age 61
I am a 33 year old mother of two and I have a herniated disc in my low back that I am usually able to keep happy through massage, chiropractic care, exercise and core strengthening. But at least once a year, it slips out and all the muscles go into extreme spasm. This happened to me about 2 weeks ago. I've learned from past experiences, that no treatments help until I can get the spasms under control and usually narcotics are all that can do that. After a trip to the ER and four days of muscle relaxers and opiates, I wasn't getting any better. It took me 20 minutes to get from my bed to the couch. The spasms were still excruciating. I decided to try some acupuncture from Dr. Gao. Just getting in a car and being driven there was horrible. But after an hour on his table, I got off, walked around, and realized I was already significantly better. By the time I went back the next morning for another treatment, my spasms had subsided enough that I was able to drive myself, which was a huge deal. I would say that in just two treatments I was 50-60% better, and healed the rest of the way in a matter of a week. I would recommend him to anyone for back related issues.
-- Lisa F., Herniated Disc, Bristol
-- Lisa F., Herniated Disc, Bristol
I enjoyed my first experience with acupuncture.for pain relief. It was the best feeling afterwards knowing you were not only helping your body get rid of all the pain, and doing it without over the counter medicine. This was all natural and I will do it again whenever my body needs a lift.
-- Anonymous
-- Anonymous
Best decision I ever made. All doctors wanted to give me were drugs. I came to Oriental Healing and cured my anxiety with natural herbs and acupuncture with no side effects of any drugs.
-- WR, New Britain
-- WR, New Britain
Zhen Gao is amazing! Give him a try if your back bothers you. He fixed mine! I threw my back out a few weeks ago, went to a chiropractor down the street 9 times in the span of three weeks and was not any better. But, after a referral from two of my neighbors, I scheduled an appointment Zhen Gao from Oriental Healing Art Institute in the Bristol office. After just one visit, I felt significantly better. After a few more days, I was back to almost normal. It took another appointment with Oriental Healing for my lower back to be perfect but his massage and healing techniques are worth the time and money. I have been referring my friends here constantly ever since that first visit.
-- Kinga R., New Britain.
To Zheng’s new customers from Gary Gorton. When I started going to Zheng’s Healing Institute my lower back was so sore in the morning. It would wake me up and keep me awake in the night. After just twelve treatments there’s no waking up in the night and I am able to sleep late if I want without pain driving me out of bed. This is amazing to me. I thought I was going to have an operation and had no insurance to go have it done. I am very impressed with the results of this treatment. My bottom discs were too close to each other and were pinching nerves and causing my legs and feet to hurt when I walked on them. Now they don’t.
Also Zheng has done another thing for me. I was a heavy smoker for 33 years and did bad damage to my lungs. I used a Primatene Mist inhaler 15 years and it was getting worse. Zheng put me on an herbal mix and it has made my lungs a lot better. They are not 100%, but they must be 80% better. It is so nice to be able to breathe out of my nose. I still carry my inhaler but I hardly use it.
-- Gary Gorton, Bridgeport, CT
Also Zheng has done another thing for me. I was a heavy smoker for 33 years and did bad damage to my lungs. I used a Primatene Mist inhaler 15 years and it was getting worse. Zheng put me on an herbal mix and it has made my lungs a lot better. They are not 100%, but they must be 80% better. It is so nice to be able to breathe out of my nose. I still carry my inhaler but I hardly use it.
-- Gary Gorton, Bridgeport, CT
I wanted to express a sincere thank you for the positive experience I had during the healing process of my tendonitis in both shoulders. In the beginning, during the assessment phase, I felt you really listened, explored and developed a trusting relationship with me. It was clear to me that you wanted to help me as much as I wanted to be helped.
You did an excellent job preparing me for each step of the healing process. The care and treatment I received during each visit was exceptional as you continued to listen and explore what I was experiencing in pain and discomfort. You suggested I would be pain free after ten visits and you were exactly right. I find this amazing as I had been with pain and discomfort for about three years. You also helped me to realize that I should be able to feel good.
Because of the nature of my work, tennis coach and teaching professional, my health and physical well being are critical to my success. Thank you so much for your help. I will continue to send my friends your way.
-- Jeanne Hulsen
You did an excellent job preparing me for each step of the healing process. The care and treatment I received during each visit was exceptional as you continued to listen and explore what I was experiencing in pain and discomfort. You suggested I would be pain free after ten visits and you were exactly right. I find this amazing as I had been with pain and discomfort for about three years. You also helped me to realize that I should be able to feel good.
Because of the nature of my work, tennis coach and teaching professional, my health and physical well being are critical to my success. Thank you so much for your help. I will continue to send my friends your way.
-- Jeanne Hulsen
I have always been intrigued by traditional Chinese medicine, but was reluctant at first to visit Dr. Gao. I was tired of doctors and their inability to help me feel better, even the doctors of alternative medicine. I had been exhausted for as long as I could remember and tried everything I could think of to overcome the fatigue and the accompanying aches and pains. The worst and most challenging "cure" was a diet that excluded all dairy products, all sugar products, bread, cereals, eggs, almonds, garlic, bananas and other fruit.
Dr. Gao treated me for three months with herbs, acupuncture, acupressure and massage. I started to feel better almost immediately even while eating whatever I wanted. Now after four months I have regained the 16 lbs. I had lost and the overwhelming exhaustion is gone.
Dr. Gao took whatever time was necessary during each visit to really listen to what I was saying. Even subtle changes in the way I was feeling were noted and adjustments made in the herbal prescription or treatment method.
The overall cost was a fraction of what mainstream medical doctors had charged me; and the results have been exciting as well as satisfying.
-- Wendy
Dr. Gao treated me for three months with herbs, acupuncture, acupressure and massage. I started to feel better almost immediately even while eating whatever I wanted. Now after four months I have regained the 16 lbs. I had lost and the overwhelming exhaustion is gone.
Dr. Gao took whatever time was necessary during each visit to really listen to what I was saying. Even subtle changes in the way I was feeling were noted and adjustments made in the herbal prescription or treatment method.
The overall cost was a fraction of what mainstream medical doctors had charged me; and the results have been exciting as well as satisfying.
-- Wendy
I have known Dr. Gao for several years now and have had opportunity to observe his practice. He has always shown the highest degree of care and integrity with regard to his patients and the overall running of his practice.
-- Joy Middlebrook Karnes, Esq.
-- Joy Middlebrook Karnes, Esq.
I suffered from low back pain for over four years. I was an avid cyclist and worked in a physically demanding field. It got to the point that I was in constant pain and/or discomfort. X-rays showed nothing, so physical therapy and pain killers were the recommended plan of action. Some of the stretches I was given to do actually aggravated the situation. Assuming my doctor was correct, I continued to work and play hard and remained in good physical shape; however, the pain and discomfort continued.
I stopped bicycling to see if that might help alleviate my problem, and it did to a marginal degree, but not enough to satisfy my search for relief.
A friend of mine told me about Zhensheng Gao. Dr. Gao, as I will refer to him, gave me a free initial consult and suggested that I had a herniated disc and told me that he felt quite confident that he could help me. I had my new medical doctor order a C/T and low and behold Dr. Gao was correct--I had a disc herniation. Dr. Gao had diagnosed the problem without the C/T and proceeded to treat me two to three times per week for a period of approximately 13 weeks. Total sessions numbered 37.
I would consider myself 85% better. I would be even better than that if I were able to finish the treatment 100% to the recommended number of sessions, but problems with the insurance prevented that from happening.
Dr. Gao truly helped me and was (and still is) genuinely concerned with my health and well-being. He has also helped my girlfriend and her father for other health problems via acupuncture, massage and herbal treatment.
-- Charles Barbin
I stopped bicycling to see if that might help alleviate my problem, and it did to a marginal degree, but not enough to satisfy my search for relief.
A friend of mine told me about Zhensheng Gao. Dr. Gao, as I will refer to him, gave me a free initial consult and suggested that I had a herniated disc and told me that he felt quite confident that he could help me. I had my new medical doctor order a C/T and low and behold Dr. Gao was correct--I had a disc herniation. Dr. Gao had diagnosed the problem without the C/T and proceeded to treat me two to three times per week for a period of approximately 13 weeks. Total sessions numbered 37.
I would consider myself 85% better. I would be even better than that if I were able to finish the treatment 100% to the recommended number of sessions, but problems with the insurance prevented that from happening.
Dr. Gao truly helped me and was (and still is) genuinely concerned with my health and well-being. He has also helped my girlfriend and her father for other health problems via acupuncture, massage and herbal treatment.
-- Charles Barbin
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