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Dr. Ayla Wolf

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 - PaperbackThe Art of Concussion Recovery - Audiobook

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

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:

  • 1
    The hidden patterns in your symptoms — A novel approach to understanding and categorizing symptoms into nine meaningful categories.
  • 2
    Essential testing — Insights into the critical types of testing needed for each symptom category to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
  • 3
    Innovative 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.

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Life 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.

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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.

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Areas of Focus

Neurological AcupunctureConcussion & TBI RecoveryFunctional NeurologyDysautonomia & POTSVestibular RehabilitationMigraines & HeadachesChronic Pain

Education & Credentials

Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Masters of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Health & Wellness
Licensed Acupuncturist (MN, WI, NY, FL)
Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (NCBAHM)
Nanopuncture Certified

Post-Doctoral Training

Carrick Institute: Clinical Neuroscience Program
Carrick Institute: Traumatic Brain Injury Program
Carrick Institute: Mastering Migraine Program
Carrick Institute: Vestibular Rehabilitation Program
Carrick Institute: Dysautonomia Program

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

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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