Dr. Liansheng liu DA, Ph.D (RI)

Dr. Liu's journey in the realm of traditional Chinese medicine commenced in 1986 upon his graduation from Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He specialized in acupuncture during a comprehensive five-year course and gained invaluable experience through an internship at the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of TCM in China. Over the years, he served as a resident at Tianjin TCM Hospital and advanced to the position of Chief of Resident, employing a holistic approach by integrating acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Western Medicine for the diagnosis and treatment of various ailments. Dr. Liu's commitment to education extended to clinical practice teaching for foreign students from Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia in China.

Continuing his academic pursuits, Dr. Liu pursued a Ph.D. degree at a Medical University in Japan, supported by prestigious Japanese government scholarship awards. As a doctoral candidate, he conducted groundbreaking research on the effects of acupuncture analgesia, focusing on pain inhibitory pathways in Chinese Medicine meridian theory and their correlation with Western Modern Medicine. This pioneering study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Neuroscience Research (2000), has significantly contributed to the treatment of headaches, migraines, odontalgia, facial pain, and garnered widespread recognition in academic and clinical research across the United States and internationally. Dr. Liu's extensive expertise transcends acupuncture, encompassing neurodegenerative diseases, endocrinological disorders, alcohol neurotoxicity, anti-cancer drugs' impact on tumor treatment, blood stem cell biology, nutrition's role in bone development, and Chinese Herbs for osteoarthritis. He is highly regarded for his remarkable ability to treat patients effectively and communicate proficiently in three languages: Chinese Mandarin, English, and Japanese.

Dr. Liu's scholarly contributions span a multitude of subjects, showcasing his dedication to research and knowledge dissemination, with numerous published studies in esteemed journals. Notably, his work on acupuncture analgesia with animal models stands as one of the most cited publications, illuminating the suppressive effects of acupuncture and advancing the understanding of acupuncture analgesia mechanisms within the framework of Western medicine. As a certified acupuncturist by NCCAOM (National Certification) and a licensed acupuncturist in Rhode Island, Dr. Liu's impact continues to grow, reaching more individuals in the United States as acupuncture and Chinese Medicine gain prominence under his expertise.