Trained in TCM and Western medicine
Diploma in 1992, followed by work at the acupuncture department of Inner Mongolia Hospital in China.
Traditional Chinese medicine · Copenhagen
Chinese acupuncture in Copenhagen
Dr. Hao has treated patients from Denmark and across Europe since 1995, with a background in both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. The clinic is on Strandvejen in Østerbro, in the embassy district and a three-minute drive from UN City.
In Copenhagen since 1995
Own clinic in Copenhagen since 1999 – more than 25 years of daily clinical practice on Østerbro.
RAB-registered clinic
Registered under the Danish RAB scheme for alternative practitioners: sterile single-use needles, insurance and continuing education.
What we treat
Where acupuncture can help
Most patients come with pain, allergies, sleep problems or a chronic condition that their medical treatment does not fully cover. The list is not exhaustive – if you are in doubt, ask.
Headache & migraine
Tension headache, migraine and chronic headache – treatment and prevention.
Allergy & hay fever
Seasonal allergies, pollen and dust mites. Treatment can start before the season.
Back, neck & sciatica
Pain in the back, neck and shoulders, and nerve pain down the leg.
Tinnitus
Ringing or buzzing in the ears – and the sleep problems that often follow.
Diabetes & circulation
Support alongside your medical treatment: energy, sleep and numbness in feet and hands.
Parkinson’s & neurological support
Support for stiffness, tremor, sleep and wellbeing – always alongside your neurologist.
The Danish treatment pages go deeper into each area: Behandlinger (in Danish)
Your first visit
Three steps, and time to talk
The first consultation takes longer than the ones that follow, because the diagnosis is the treatment.
1 · The conversation
We go through your symptoms, your history and what you hope will change. Bring a list of any medication you take.
2 · The diagnosis
I look at the tongue and pulse and combine it with your history – the classical TCM assessment. The diagnosis is made here in the clinic.
3 · The treatment
Fine, sterile single-use needles; depending on the case, cupping, gua sha, or ear points may be added. Most people relax or fall asleep during the treatment.
Before you come
- Eat something beforehand – do not arrive fasting.
- Wear loose clothing, so arms, legs and back are easy to reach.
- Allow a little extra time the first time.
Afterwards
- Many feel relaxed or sleepy – take it easy for the rest of the day.
- You get a receipt for your insurer.
- We agree on a follow-up plan before you leave.
Practical
Finding the clinic
The clinic
Strandvejen 8
2100 København Ø
39 200 209 ·
dr.hao@email.dk
The clinic lies in the embassy district of Østerbro, a three-minute drive from UN City, which sits in the beach area by Tuborg Havn – home of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Patients from the embassies and WHO employees are regular guests, and we have treated international and English-speaking patients for more than 20 years.
There are no fixed opening hours. Consultations are by appointment: call or write, and we will find a time that suits you. You will hear back the same working day.
Insurance & payment
You receive a receipt that you can send to your health insurer. Danish supplementary health insurance (sygesikring) and private health insurance may cover part of the treatment – check your policy, and bring the details when you come.
Payment is settled at the clinic. There is no online booking.
Send a message
Tell us briefly what you need help with
You are welcome to write in English. The message goes straight to the clinic, and you will hear back the same working day.
Prefer to call?
It is often quickest to talk together – especially if you are unsure whether acupuncture is right for you.
Good to know
- Cancellation without charge until 24 hours before
- Your own treatment room
- Receipt for your insurer
The diagnosis is made in the clinic: the treatment is based on the clinic’s own TCM assessment. Scans and test results from hospitals or your GP are not used as the basis for treatment.
Not a Danish medical doctor: Dr. Hao is trained in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture does not replace emergency medical care – call 112 or your out-of-hours GP in an emergency.
This page is a short English introduction. The rest of the site is in Danish: hao.dk på dansk