About TAAOM

The Texas Acupuncture Association (TAA) was founded in 1989 before the practice of acupuncture was legal in the State of Texas. It was through the efforts of the association that acupuncture became legal and professionally licensed in Texas in 1993. In 2000, TAA reorganized as the Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (TAAOM) in order to better represent all facets of the profession. Today it is the largest professional organization of licensed acupuncturists and practitioners of Oriental medicine in Texas.

Our Mission

To promote and strengthen our profession while protecting the practice of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the state of Texas. We aim to deepen the understanding of our medicine through public education, networking, and advocacy.

Our Vision

To understand and address the needs of Texas Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine professionals and the communities they serve. To promote high standards of education, patient care and research, and to provide a unified voice to the profession.

Membership

Membership is open to all acupuncturists licensed by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners (TSBAE) as well as students currently enrolled in a masters level acupuncture program.

Board Members

President - Victor Manuel, DOM, LAc
Vice President - Dr. Hui Ouyang, DOM, LAc, Dc
Treasurer - Dr. Louis Jin, DAOM, L.Ac
Secretary - Denise Saad, LAc

Additional Board Members

Cathy Liu
Diana Lane
Hung Van Doan
Jing Fan
Zi Li Zhong

Membership Levels

Professional: holds an active L.Ac in the state of TX and is more than 2 years into practice since graduating

$200 annual dues

New Professional: hold an active L.Ac in the state of TX and is only in 1st year of practice - One time rate.

$100 first year dues for 1st year practitioners only, renews at $200 annually.

Professional: monthly

$20 automatic monthly billing

Student

$35 annual dues

Supporting Member

$10 monthly dues