Tong Wang, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Texas Licensed Acupuncturist· NCCAOM Diplomate
With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Tong Wang is an acupuncturist, educator, and researcher in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her background spans clinical practice, university teaching, student supervision, and scientific research in China and the United States.
Her clinical work focuses particularly on pain management, women’s health, and fertility support. She emphasizes careful evaluation and individualized treatment, recognizing that patients with similar symptoms may have different health needs and may respond differently to treatment.
Education & Professional Background
Dr. Wang received her bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees from Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with advanced training in acupuncture and moxibustion.
Before coming to the United States, she worked in clinical practice and research at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its affiliated teaching hospital. She also served as an Associate Researcher at the university.
Dr. Wang is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) in Texas.
Teaching & Clinical Education
Dr. Wang has 16 years of college-level teaching experience in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States, including teaching at the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in Houston. In addition to classroom teaching, she has supervised students in clinical practice and helped train future acupuncture practitioners.
Her academic work has included teaching in doctoral-level programs and supervising graduate and doctoral students’ research projects. She has guided students through their capstone work and reviewed their academic research. She has also contributed to curriculum development and academic committee work.
Her experience as both a clinician and educator has given her the opportunity to combine clinical practice with the teaching and evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Research & Publications
Dr. Wang has an extensive research background in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and has contributed to approximately 30 research papers, books, and academic publications.
Dr. Wang spent several years researching acupuncture and cognitive conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. She has published more than ten research articles as first author. Her work has appeared in international scientific journals, including Physiology & Behavior and Neuroscience Letters.
She has also participated in research recognized with science and technology awards from academic and professional organizations in China.
Clinical Approach
Pain Management
Pain management is an important focus of Dr. Wang’s clinical practice. Her background in acupuncture, neurological conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders informs her approach to patients with neck and back pain, sciatica, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and other chronic or recurring pain conditions.
Rather than focusing only on the location of pain, Dr. Wang considers the patient’s symptoms, health history, physical condition, and response to treatment when developing and adjusting an acupuncture treatment plan.
Women’s Health & Fertility
Dr. Wang’s approach to women’s health is grounded in the broader diagnostic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She considers menstrual and reproductive history together with symptoms, sleep, stress, energy, digestion, age, and overall health rather than focusing on a single symptom alone.
Her clinical work includes menstrual concerns, menopause-related symptoms, fertility concerns, and supportive care for patients preparing for or undergoing IVF. Treatment is individualized according to each patient’s condition, stage of life, and treatment needs.
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Tong Wang at Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic in Houston, call 713-787-9888.
Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic
2401 Fountain View Dr., Suite 628
Houston, TX 77057
