Pioneering new treatments for complex health conditions.
Autonomology specializes in treating autonomic dysfunction — a core driver behind many misunderstood and complex chronic illnesses. From debilitating fatigue, dizziness, and brain fog, to widespread pain and multi-system neurological syndromes, we care for patients whose lives have been upended by conditions that often defy conventional treatment.
A Unique Approach Rooted in Autonomic Restoration
Rather than treating downstream symptoms, we focus on the upstream processes - targeting the autonomic nervous system, an interface that regulates virtually every function across all organ systems. Our goal is to restore and optimize the body’s natural neuroimmunological ecosystem through precise neuromodulation, blending the holistic insight of Eastern medicine with the scientific rigor of Western evidence-based practice.
Our Mission
Empowering patients on their journey to health, hope, and a better quality of life by restoring and optimizing autonomic nervous system function.
Our Vision
To transform how chronic complex illness is understood and treated by making autonomic nervous system optimization a cornerstone of root-cause care for patients everywhere.
Our Values
Compassion
Integrity
Precision
Collaboration
Mastery
Discovery
Tenacity
Innovation
Inclusion
Who We Help
People often come to us after years of searching for answers and seeing multiple specialists. Many have been diagnosed with chronic complex illnesses such as:
Dysautonomia (including POTS)
Long COVID
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS)
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Raynaud’s disease / syndrome
Temperature dysregulation (including Hot Flashes)
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Smell and taste disorders (Anosmia, Ageusia, Hyposmia, Hypogeusia, Parosmia)
Other neurological and immunological symptoms refractory to standard treatment
A consultation is the essential first step toward learning your unique experience. Each patient deserves to be heard and understood before formulating a personalized, carefully tailored treatment plan.
Quality and compassionate care is never one-size-fits-all.
Who We Are
Dr. Luke Liu is double Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He earned his medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine in 2004 through a highly selective 7-year BS/MD program. At UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, Dr. Liu completed his anesthesiology residency and pain medicine fellowship.
In the summer of 2021, Dr. Liu discovered that the stellate ganglion block (SGB), a routine procedure in his practice, significantly helped patients with Long COVID. He went on to publish the first case report on SGB for Long COVID (link), sharing his novel approach, urging further research, and suggesting dysautonomia as a possible root cause. Since then, Dr. Liu coauthored a chart review and a prospective study on SGB validating its long-term therapeutic effect for Long COVID/ME/CFS (link). Today, this medical discovery has garnered international attention and helped many patients worldwide.
As a pioneer in this emerging field of medicine, Dr. Liu has developed extensive expertise through caring for countless patients and collaborating with specialists in chronic complex illnesses. Having performed over 18,000 stellate ganglion blocks for a variety of medical conditions and observed their clinical outcomes, he is convinced that many complex chronic conditions stem from neuroimmunological dysfunction. He strongly advocates for neuromodulation as a therapeutic approach to restore balance to the neuroimmunological system by targeting disrupted neurological pathways.
Patient Testimonials
“Dr. Liu saved my life! I was bedbound stuck in a dark, quiet room & couldn’t eat, take a shower or hold my newborn daughter. On my trip to see Dr. Liu, I had to be pushed through the airport in a wheelchair. On my way home, I proudly walked on my own. I am now back to work and forever grateful to Dr. Liu!”
— RYAN B., AUTONOMOLOGY PATIENT
Getting Started
We are primarily a referral-driven practice with limited openings for direct patients.
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