Zhen-Sheng Gao, L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Licensed Acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
For more than 50 years, Zhen-Sheng Gao has helped patients using Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine. Patients travel from throughout New England and New York to seek his care. Many first hear about him through the recommendation of a friend, family member, or healthcare professional who has experienced his work firsthand.
A licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, Gao specializes in pain management and chronic health concerns. His approach combines individualized Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis with more than five decades of clinical observation and pattern recognition.
A licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, Gao specializes in pain management and chronic health concerns. His approach combines individualized Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis with more than five decades of clinical observation and pattern recognition.
Zhen-Sheng Gao received his education and clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. In Connecticut, he practices as a licensed acupuncturist specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and holds the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.) credential.
With more than 50 years of experience in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Gao specializes in pain management and the treatment of chronic and complex conditions. He listens closely to each patient, looking beyond individual symptoms to identify the underlying patterns of imbalance that may be contributing to the problem.
Gao began studying Chinese medicine with masters in China in the 1960s and went on to complete apprenticeships with respected Chinese herbalists in the Shanxi and Hunan provinces.
His formal studies included the Changchun College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Southwest University in China. He furthered his education and clinical experience through study and work at institutions including the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, Hengshan Hospital, Beijing Huguosi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, and Beijing Massage Hospital.
With more than 50 years of experience in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Gao specializes in pain management and the treatment of chronic and complex conditions. He listens closely to each patient, looking beyond individual symptoms to identify the underlying patterns of imbalance that may be contributing to the problem.
Gao began studying Chinese medicine with masters in China in the 1960s and went on to complete apprenticeships with respected Chinese herbalists in the Shanxi and Hunan provinces.
His formal studies included the Changchun College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Southwest University in China. He furthered his education and clinical experience through study and work at institutions including the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, Hengshan Hospital, Beijing Huguosi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, and Beijing Massage Hospital.
Why Experience Matters
More than five decades of clinical practice have given Gao an extraordinary depth of experience in recognizing patterns of pain and imbalance. He has evaluated and treated thousands of patients, developing the kind of clinical pattern recognition that can only come from years of careful observation.
His approach begins with an individualized evaluation. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all protocol, Gao considers how symptoms relate to one another and looks for underlying patterns that may be contributing to a patient's condition. His expertise includes Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and lifestyle guidance.
Over the course of his career, Gao has developed particular experience treating back pain, sciatica, neck pain, and other complex musculoskeletal complaints. Many patients seek his care after persistent pain has not responded sufficiently to previous approaches. His evaluation considers not only where a patient hurts, but also the patterns and relationships that may be contributing to the pain.
What Five Decades of Practice Bring to Patient Care
His approach begins with an individualized evaluation. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all protocol, Gao considers how symptoms relate to one another and looks for underlying patterns that may be contributing to a patient's condition. His expertise includes Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and lifestyle guidance.
Over the course of his career, Gao has developed particular experience treating back pain, sciatica, neck pain, and other complex musculoskeletal complaints. Many patients seek his care after persistent pain has not responded sufficiently to previous approaches. His evaluation considers not only where a patient hurts, but also the patterns and relationships that may be contributing to the pain.
What Five Decades of Practice Bring to Patient Care
- More than 50 years of clinical experience and observation
- Individualized treatment rather than standardized protocols
- Refined clinical pattern recognition developed through thousands of patient encounters
- A lifelong commitment to Traditional Chinese Medicine while continuing to incorporate contemporary acupuncture techniques and clinical practices
Today, in his 80s, Gao continues to practice because helping patients remains deeply important to him.
“I just do my job.” — Zhen-Sheng Gao
Despite decades of experience and the praise of patients who travel considerable distances to see him, Gao remains characteristically modest. His focus has always been simple: understand the patient's problem as clearly as possible and help where he can.
“I just do my job.” — Zhen-Sheng Gao
Despite decades of experience and the praise of patients who travel considerable distances to see him, Gao remains characteristically modest. His focus has always been simple: understand the patient's problem as clearly as possible and help where he can.
Hours: Open 7 days per week, 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. ON WEEKDAYS AND UNTIL 12 NOON ON WEEKENDS.
CT License 43.000041
CT License 43.000041