
Clinic Director & Founder
Dr. Ayla Wolf
DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl. OM (NCBAHM), Ma.OM
Dr. Ayla Wolf, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, is a leading specialist in neurological rehabilitation and the author of The Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces to Recovery and The Art of Concussion 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 Minnesota, Dr. Wolf combines applied clinical neuroscience with holistic therapies to deliver highly personalized care. She is an Assistant 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.
Books & Podcast


The Art of Concussion Recovery
Following the Thread
A guide. A companion. A reminder you are not alone.
A concussion can feel like being dropped into a labyrinth. The symptoms are confusing, the path forward is unclear, and the life you once knew can suddenly feel very far away. Many people navigating concussion recovery find themselves wondering not only when they will feel better, but whether they will ever feel like themselves again. In those moments, what they need is not another protocol or checklist. They need a companion — a reminder that they are not alone, and that the path forward, however winding, is still worth following.
Drawing on a decade of clinical experience helping people navigate the uncertainty of concussion recovery, Ayla Wolf weaves together clinical insight, personal reflection, and hard-won lessons from the healing journey. Through stories, observations, and quiet meditations on what it means to recover, she offers a different perspective — not as a problem to solve, but as a path to walk.
Sometimes healing begins with a single step. And a thread worth following.
Available in audiobook, paperback, hardcover, and e-book.
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The Concussion Breakthrough
Discover the Missing Pieces to Recovery
In a medical landscape where the treatment of concussions and persistent post-concussion syndrome often feels disjointed and incomplete, The Concussion Breakthrough offers a beacon of hope.
This groundbreaking book addresses significant gaps in current concussion care and provides a comprehensive 3-part system designed to help individuals navigate their path to recovery. In this book you will discover:
- 1The hidden patterns in your symptoms — A novel approach to understanding and categorizing symptoms into nine meaningful categories.
- 2Essential testing — Insights into the critical types of testing needed for each symptom category to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
- 3Innovative treatments — A look at non-pharmaceutical and cutting-edge treatments that can provide powerful healing.
Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this book provides the tools and insights needed to better understand concussion care and achieve long-lasting recovery.
Available in paperback and hardcover.
Buy on AmazonLife After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Hosted by Dr. Wolf — expert guidance for concussion and TBI recovery. Your symptoms are real. Your recovery is possible.
Guest Appearances
Brain Fitness Podcast · with Dr. Patrick Porter
What Acupuncture Actually Does to Your Brain & Nervous System
June 2026
Qiological — Episode 461 · with Clayton Shiu
When the Nervous System Loses Its Bearings: Concussion, Functional Neurology & East Asian Medicine
May 2026
The Neurostimulation Podcast — Episode 44 · with Dr. Michael Passmore
Beyond Rest: Rethinking Concussion Recovery
April 2026
Hacked to Health Podcast — Episode 72
Why Your Second Concussion Hits Harder
February 2026
Brain Wellness: The Podcast — Episode 144 · with Mandi Dickey, NP
Acupuncture & Functional Neurology for TBI
July 2025
Healthcare provider or practitioner of traditional East Asian medicine? Check out Dr. Wolf's continuing education courses through Net of Knowledge and the Carrick Institute, as well as live trainings and workshops.
Areas of Focus
Education & Credentials
Post-Doctoral Training
What patients say about working with Dr. Wolf, DAOM.
None of them was really able to put together a whole picture of what was happening to my body like you did. You were the first one to really give me hope that I can get better.
— Tina
Since I've been receiving treatment from Ayla Wolf at Healing Response I notice immediate relief in the new injuries I sustain. Adding this treatment to my routine has been a blessing to my career and life.
— Sean
It wasn't until I began seeing Ayla this year, that I was finally able to heal some long term afflictions that no other acupuncturist, chiropractor, or naturopath could help me with.
— Jonna
