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Dr. Ayla Wolf
Dr. Ayla Wolf, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, is a leading specialist in neurological rehabilitation and the author of the book, The Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces to Recovery. She hosts Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she is known for her integrative approach to treating complex conditions like post-concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury, dizziness, migraines, and dysautonomia.
As the founder of Healing Response Acupuncture & Functional Neurology in Stillwater Minnesota, Dr. Wolf combines applied clinical neuroscience with holistic therapies to deliver highly personalized care. She is an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine at the Carrick Institute and speaks internationally on concussion recovery and brain health. She is involved in ongoing clinical research on the effects of acupuncture for post-traumatic headaches. Prior to living in Minnesota, she served as the team acupuncturist for UFC and Legacy fighters at Fortis MMA in Dallas, Texas.
Clinical and Work Experience:
2018 – 2022: Adjunct Faculty - doctoral program, AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Austin TX
2018 – 2022: Adjunct Faculty - doctoral program, ACTCM, San Francisco, CA
2017 – Current: Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine, Carrick Institute, Cape Canaveral, FL
2006 - Current: Owner, Clinic Director, Licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Medicine Practitioner & Neurological Rehabilitation Specialist Healing Response Acupuncture & Functional Neurology, Stillwater, MN
2016 – Current: Owner, Educator, Public Speaker Acupuncture Neurology LLC
Education:
2015 – Current: Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Cape Canaveral, FL
2014 - 2017: Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Austin, TX
2003 - 2006: Masters of Oriental Medicine: Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN
1999 - 2003: Bachelor of Science: Health & Wellness University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN
2001: International Study: Naturopathic Medicine Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia
Licensing:
2023 – Current: Licensed Acupuncturist, Wisconsin
2020 - Current: Licensed Acupuncturist: Minnesota Medical Board
2020 – Current: Licensed Acupuncturist: State of New York
2017 – 2022: Licensed Acupuncturist: Oregon Board of Medical Examiners
2016 – Current: Licensed Acupuncturist: Florida Board of Acupuncture
2014 – 2018: Licensed Acupuncturist: Texas Medical Board
2006 - 2014: Licensed Acupuncturist: Oregon Board of Medical Examiners
Certifications:
2020: Certificate in Concussion/mTBI Program, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies (150 hours)
2018: Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation Program, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies (150 hours)
2018: Certificate in Clinical Neuroscience, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies (300+ hours)
2017: Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
2014: Diplomate in Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)
2013: Kinesio Taping, RockTape Level 1 and Level 2: RockTape
2008: Craniosacral Therapy: Level 1 Certification: Upledger Institute
2008: Kinesio Taping: Level 1 and Level 2: Kinesio Taping Association
2006: Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM)
2005: Clean Needle Technique Certification (CCAOM)
Publications:
Wolf, A (2025) “The Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces to Recovery”.
Herrmann, A. A., Chrenka, E. A., Bouwens, S. G., Tansey, E., K., Wolf, A. A., Chung, K. W., . . .Hanson, L. R. (2024). Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Post-Traumatic Headache in Individuals with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study. J of Neurotrauma. doi: 10.1089/neu.2024.0212
Wolf, A (2022) Contributing Author in the book Concussion Discussions: A Functional Approach to Recovery After Brain Injury, Volume 2: “The Role of Neck Trauma in Brain Injury Recovery”
Wolf, A (2021) Contributing Author in the book Concussion Discussions: A Functional Approach to Recovery After Brain Injury, Volume 1, Chapter 1: “Chinese Medicine: A Multi-Modality System with Applications in Healing Brain Injuries”
Moll, A (2019). Visual pursuits and cervical tremor improved following electroacupuncture. Front. Neurol. Conference Abstract: International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience. doi: 10.3389/conf.fneur.2019.62.00066
Leadership:
2008 - 2009 Board Member, Network of Entrepreneurial Woman
2004 Vice President, NWHSU Student Senate
2003 Representative, NWHSU Student Senate
2003 - 2004 President, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Student Organization of the Midwest
Honors & Awards:
2022: Distinguished Alumni Award, NWHSU
2012: Accomplished and Under 40 Award, Cascade Business News
2006: Graduated Magna Cum Lauda, NWHSU
2005: Diane Daigle Memorial Scholarship, NWHSU
2005: Worldwide Scholarship, NWHSU
2005: Worldwide Scholarship, NWHSU
Affiliations & Memberships:
2022- Current: Minnesota Acupuncture Association
2018 – Current: American Society of Acupuncture
2018 – 2022: Oregon Association for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
2015 - 2016: Institute for Functional Medicine
2014 - 2016: Texas Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
2014 - 2016: Society for Acupuncture Research
2014 - 2015: Business Networking International, Preston Center Chapter
2008: American Botanical Council
2007- 08, 2013 - 14: Oregon Acupuncture Association
2007 - 2009: Network of Entrepreneurial Woman
2007 - 08, 2010 - 11: American Association for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine