LINGGUANG LIU PHD, LAC

Dr. Liu spearheads our Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Program at RESTORE.

She is trained extensively in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in both China and the United States. She has a research and teaching background in both Chinese and Western medicine which allows her to offer a unique, integrated approach to healthcare.

Dr. Liu received her Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Moxibustion from the Hubei University of Chinese Medicine in 2008 and her Ph.D. in Neurology from the University of Hong Kong in 2012.

Since 2003, Dr. Liu has worked in various clinical settings including both Chinese and Western medicine hospitals. In 2013, she moved to Minnesota to start her teaching career as professor, clinical supervisor, and faculty member at the American Academy of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine while also practicing acupuncture.

She mentored under an expert in infertility, Professor Wang Biqin, Chief Physician at Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the fifth holder of a lineage of fertility experts that can be traced back to the royal physician of the Qing Dynasty.

She received her certificate of Advanced Training of Guo Traditional Chinese Medicine for Infertility.

Along with her success as an acupuncturist, Dr. Liu is a master herbalist who has practiced and taught herbal medicine to students.

She is trained in the use of Chinese body work therapies such as cupping, gua sha, moxa, massage, and auricular medicine and incorporates these modalities into her sessions at RESTORE.

Dr. Liu has received advanced training in cosmetic acupuncture, a non-invasive treatment that involves using acupuncture to improve skin and fight the aging process. Also referred to as an “acupuncture facelift” or “facial rejuvenation,” cosmetic acupuncture is used as an alternative to surgical facelifts and other conventional procedures said to reverse signs of aging in the skin.

Dr. Liu is dedicated to educating her patients about the true potential of their body’s natural healing abilities. She treats each individual as unique, provides a personalized treatment plan, and helps to make a lasting change.

Below are some of the conditions Dr. Liu successfully treats. She will work as an integral part of your RESTORE team to address your health issues in a holistic and team-based manner, using the best of Western and Eastern medicine.

Pain Problems

• Back pain
• Sciatica
• Neck pain
• Knee pain
• Frozen shoulder
• Sports injuries
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tendonitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Migraines / Headaches
• Arthritis
• Bell’s palsy
• Fibromyalgia
• Shingles / Post herpetic neuralgia
• All pain problems / Musculoskeletal issues

Digestive Disorders

• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Hemorrhoids
• Heartburn / GERD
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• SIBO
• Chronic nausea
• Gas / Bloating / Cramping

Addiction

• Smoking
• Alcohol dependence
• Substance abuse

General Wellness / Emotional Problems

• Anxiety / Stress
• Weight loss
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Fatigue
• High blood pressure
• Hair loss / Alopecia
• Skin conditions like eczema, acne, hives

Respiratory Issues

• Asthma
• Allergies
• Chronic sinusitis
• Common cold / Flu
• Low immunity / Susceptibility to catching colds

Reproductive Health and Infertility

• Boost IVF success
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Fibroids
• Menopause
• Night sweats and hot flashes
• PMS
• Morning sickness
• Endometriosis
• Irregular menstruation
• Painful menstruation
• Prostate problems
• Erectile dysfunction
• Gynecological concerns

Recovery

• Stroke rehabilitation
• Chemotherapy / radiation side effects
• Post surgical recovery
• Wound healing

Cancer Support

• Reduce side effects of cancer treatments
• Improve energy, sleep, digestive symptoms, night sweats, hot flashes, and more
• Reduce stress
• Optimize the body’s own healing potential along with conventional treatment for cancer

Dr. Liu has training in multiple modalities including:

• Cupping
• Gua sha
• Chinese massage
• Moxa
• Auricular medicine
• Cosmetic Acupuncture / Facial Rejuvenation