«Every needle must have a neurological basis»

Xue Zetao薛泽涛

Neurosurgeon, Neurorehabilitation for Children with Special Needs

Neurosurgeon

Focus

Minimally invasive neuromodulation, scalp acupuncture (脑针), acupoint injections and thread implantation, foot and ankle correction
Cerebral palsy, sequelae of perinatal CNS injury, developmental delay, ASD, speech disorders, tics

Education

Shanxi Medical University — Surgery (neurosurgical track), 2023–2026, graduated 2026; Master of Medicine (Clinical Medicine)

About

A 2026 graduate of Shanxi Medical University in Surgery (neurosurgical track, 2023–2026), holding a Master of Medicine (Clinical Medicine); specializes in the rehabilitation of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Draws on a theoretical foundation in neuroanatomy, mechanisms of recovery from brain injury and neuroplasticity; analyzes the causes of developmental delay, cerebral palsy, motor disorders, speech development disorders, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders in terms of structural brain damage, disrupted neural pathways and functional brain reorganization. Combines approaches from Western and Chinese medicine.

What he does at the center

Performs minimally invasive neuromodulation treatment, applies scalp acupuncture (脑针), acupoint injections and thread implantation, and works with the foot and ankle.

Scalp acupuncture helps regulate the central nervous system and reduce muscle tone; acupoint injections aim to restore damaged neural pathways and improve children's cognitive and speech functions. Works with children affected by cerebral palsy, sequelae of perinatal CNS injury, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorders, speech development disorders and tics; designs individualized programs based on an assessment of the neurological mechanism behind the disorder.