Complex Cases & Difficult Problems Solved

In his general practice, Dr. Wang has successfully treated many patients with conditions that were considered difficult or untreatable by other medical specialists. As a result, many of his patients have described his work as exceptional. The examples listed here highlight some of these challenging cases. Use the menu on the left to explore each category in more detail.

Acupuncture for Fainting and Mobility Issues: NYC Patient Case Study

At New York Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs, Dr. Shaobai Wang uses Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat complex health conditions that modern medicine may struggle to resolve. This case study features a remarkable recovery from fainting, dizziness, muscle weakness, and mobility loss – all through personalized acupuncture, herbal therapy, and diet guidance.

Case Study: Anonymous – Mobility and Fainting Crisis
  • Patient Age: 35
  • Gender: Female
  • Main Complaints:
    • Frequent fainting (9 months)
    • Reliance on a walker due to weakness
    • Chronic dizziness, nausea, and feeling cold
    • Numbness, migraines, and lower back pain
  • Medical History:
    • Gave birth at 17 and 20; health gradually declined afterward
    • Family history of similar symptoms in mother and grandmother
  • Specialist Opinions:
    • Seen by primary care physician, ENT, ophthalmologist, and 3 neurologists
    • Extensive testing returned normal results
    • No psychological issues were found
    • Medications made symptoms worse
TCM Diagnosis & Treatment Approach

Dr. Wang diagnosed the condition as:

  • Yang deficiency, a deep energetic depletion impacting warmth, movement, and resilience
  • Blood stasis, restricting circulation and contributing to weakness and fainting

The patient was treated with:

  • 35 acupuncture sessions, 3x per week
  • Customized Chinese herbal formula
  • TCM-based dietary changes to support recovery and circulation
Results

After two months of dedicated treatment:

  • Patient was able to walk independently again
  • Fainting and dizziness were resolved
  • Energy levels and circulation improved
  • Ongoing maintenance care was recommended for full stability