Introduction to Houng King, L.Ac, OMD
Houng King, L.Ac, OMD
Mr. Houng King was born in Tien Tsin, China in
the 1940's. As a child, he began his training in
acupuncture under his parents' tutelage. His
grandparents and parents were very
successful, well-respected acupuncturists in
China. They helped lay the solid foundation for
Mr. King's uncommon skill in this field.
Supplementing his home training, he received
both his formal certification in acupuncture from
the China Scientific Acupuncture Research
Center and his doctoral certification in Chinese
Medicine in China.
Shortly after certification, Mr. King served at the #863 field hospital in Hsin Chu, China.
Due to his outstanding performance, he was chosen to teach three classes in
acupuncture to approximately eighty students in China.
Subsequently, he served as the Senior Acupuncture Investigator for the Navy, Army and
Air Force General Hospital and the Chinese National Red Cross Society Clinic. Because
of his acupuncture expertise and his devotion to religion, the Christian Acupuncture
Center invited him from China to join them in their work in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Mr. King is certified and licensed as an
acupuncturist by the United States National
Commission for the Certification of
Acupuncturists (NCCAOM) and by the state of
Maryland. He currently serves as the Executive
Director of both the Acupuncture Center of
Frederick and the Tri-Service Clinic in
Bethesda, Maryland. He is co-founder of
Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, an accredited school in Bethesda,
Maryland. Mr. King was selected by the
Frederick County, Maryland Health Department
to serve as its Chief Acupuncturist in the
Substance Abuse Program for the last four
years. He is the first acupuncturist selected by
TECRO (former Chinese Embassy) as its health
provider.
Recognized for his many
accomplishments and community
services, Mr. King was awarded an
Honorary Doctorate Degree by
Southeastern University, an
accredited school in Washington,
D.C. He also was recognized as an
"Illustrious Humanitarian" in Who's
Who in Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine, published by the Chinese
Medical Academy.
In the year 2000, Dr. Sung Nien Yoh, former President of the National Taichung
Institute Of Technology, invited Mr. King to visit China Medical College and Chang
Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. At the same time, Mr. King participated in the
International Chinese Medicine Conference held in Beijing, China. He brought back
new techniques while updating and expanding his wealth of knowledge.
Mr. King is one of the leading acupuncturists in the Washington - Metropolitan and
Frederick, Maryland areas. His success as a "healer" is the result of over 35 years of
vast clinical experience, knowledge, sensitive intuition and a sincere dedication to his
patients' well- being. He is the only acupuncturist selected as "Top Doctor" by
Washingtonian Magazine for 2003.
In addition to his professional role, he is a devoted husband and a father of two sons.
There are approximatel from 5,000 to 7,000 patient visits per year to these clinics.
Many of his patients spent from 2 to 4 hours driving to their treatments. Mr. King wants
to say thank you for of his patient's confidence in him and subsequent referrals.
  1. Licensed Acupuncturist in Maryland state.
  2. Diplomat in Acupuncture by National Certification Commission for
    Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
  3. One of the leading acupuncturists in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia states.
  4. Third generation Acupuncturist. Received training since early childhood
    from family.
  5. Completed acupuncture training from China Scientific Acupuncture
    Research Center in 1972.
  6. Over 35 years of experience.
  7. Taught acupuncture in China.
  8. Military service, No. 863, Field Hospital, Hsin Chu, China.
  9. Acupuncture Physician with Taipei Cheng Chung Lions Club, China.
  10. Doctoral Certificate in Chinese Medicine from Chinese government.
  11. Certificate of Attendance at the American Association of Acupuncture
    and Oriental Medicine "Acupuncture Detoxification".
  12. Honorary Doctorate Degree from Southeastern University, Washington
    D.C.
  13. Recognized as an "Illustrious Humanitarian" in Who's Who in
    Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, published by the Chinese Medical
    Academy 1995.
  14. The only Licensed Acupuncturist selected to participate in The
    Prudential Health Care Plans System.
  15. The first acupuncturist selected by Chinese Government as their heath
    care provider in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC.
  16. Selected as the Chief Acupuncturist for the Substance Abuse Program
    in the Frederick County Heath Department in Maryland (4 years).
  17. Co- founder of Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
    former Treasurer on Board of Directors.
  18. Former acupuncture physician with Chinese National Red Cross
    Society Clinic in China.
  19. Former senior Acupuncture investigator at Navy, Army and Air force
    General Hospital in China.
  20. Was featured on the cover page of How2USA magazine.
  21. Awarded Lifetime Medical Achievement award in 2008-2009.
Other Practitioners Include:

Chenxi Yang, M.S., L.Ac.
Houng King and Evadne Yu are featured as the cover story of the Olympic
edition of the prestigious "How 2 USA" magazine in 2008. In the magazine,
Houng King is recognized as part of the top 100 Traditional Oriental Medicine
doctors and a true Chinese medicine celebrity in America. To read the article
in Chinese as it was featured in the magazine, please visit
www.houngking.com/How2USACoverStory
Houng King was invited by The Chinese Entrepreneurs Association
in Beijing, China to accept an award at the Chinese Entrepreneurs
Third Summit Conference in 2008. Houng King receives Excellent
Chinese Entrepreneur award.
Houng King is rewarded with the Who's Who All Chinese Lifetime
Medical Achievement award in 2008-2009.