INTRODUCTION TO HOUNG KING, L.Ac., O.M.D.
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 28 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. His eldest son has already begun his early training in acupuncture.
There are approximate 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 patient's confidence in him and subsequent referrals.
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Licensed Acupuncturist in Maryland state.
- Diplomat in Acupuncture by National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
- One of the leading acupuncturists in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia states.
- Third generation Acupuncturist. Received training since early childhood from family.
- Completed acupuncture training from China Scientific Acupuncture Research Center in 1972.
- Over 35 years of experience.
- Taught acupuncture in China.
- Military service, No. 863, Field Hospital, Hsin Chu, China.
- Acupuncture Physician with Taipei Cheng Chung Lions Club, China.
- Doctoral Certificate in Chinese Medicine from Chinese government.
- Certificate of Attendance at the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine "Acupuncture Detoxification".
- Former Chief Acupuncturist for the Frederick County Heath Department's Substance Abuse Program in Maryland.
- Honorary Doctorate Degree from Southeastern University, Washington D.C.
- Recognized as an "Illustrious Humanitarian" in Who's Who in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, published by the Chinese Medical Academy 1995.
- The only Licensed Acupuncturist selected to participate in The Prudential Health Care Plans System.
- The first acupuncturist selected by Chinese Government as their heath care provider in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC.
- Selected as the Chief Acupuncturist for the Substance Abuse Program in the Frederick County Heath Department in Maryland (4 years).
- Co- founder of Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, former Treasurer on Board of Directors.
- Former acupuncture physician with Chinese National Red Cross Society Clinic in China.
- Former senior Acupuncture investigator at Navy, Army and Air force General Hospital in China.