Business Details
32 Years
experience
Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialists in Bel Air
Founded in 1994 by Dr. Wanying Hou, a graduate of Nanjing University of Medicine and recipient of specialized training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Beijing's Chinese Academy of TCM, our clinic combines over three decades of clinical expertise with evidence-based practices. Our team, including Dr. Xinmin Zhanga board-certified physician with dual training in Western biomedicine and TCMspecializes in chronic pain management, cancer supportive care, and integrative treatment approaches. We utilize patented herbal formulas manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards alongside acupuncture to address conditions like gastrointestinal disorders, neurological issues, and hormonal imbalances. With licenses in Maryland and Pennsylvania, we serve patients from Bel Air and Owings Mills, offering personalized treatment plans rooted in 5,000 years of TCM tradition.Our case histories demonstrate success in treating drug-resistant conditions, including chronic heart failure, migraines, and infertility, through holistic methodologies that balance Yin-Yang energies and restore systemic harmony. We maintain affiliations with global TCM institutions while adhering to modern clinical protocols, ensuring both safety and efficacy. Patient education remains central to our practice, with dietary therapy guidance and preventive care strategies forming core components of treatment. Our commitment to continuous research, evidenced by Dr. Hou's NIH cancer research fellowship, ensures our methodologies remain at the intersection of tradition and innovation. This dual expertise in Eastern and Western medicine positions us to address complex health challenges that conventional approaches often fail to resolve.
Services
Acupuncture Treatment
Herbal Medicine
Dietary Therapy
Pain Management
Infertility Treatment
Neurological Rehabilitation
Digestive Health
Hormonal Balance
Cancer Support
Stress Reduction
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Physicians trained in both Chinese and Western medical systems
- Specialized treatment for drug-resistant chronic conditions
- Patented herbal formulas manufactured under GMP standards
- Personalized Yin-Yang balance restoration protocols
- Proven success in treating complex neurological disorders
Associations and certifications
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
What people say
Good results
No more headaches
Effective fertility treatment
Chronic pain relief
Personalized care
Services
Acupuncture Treatment
Our acupuncture treatments use ultra-fine needles to stimulate specific meridian points, restoring energy flow and addressing conditions like chronic pain, migraines, and neurological disorders. This ancient practice works by triggering the body's natural healing processes while promoting systemic balance. Patients often experience immediate symptom relief and improved overall well-being through regular sessions.
Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulations combine centuries-old TCM knowledge with modern pharmacological research to treat digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and chronic diseases. Our patented formulas, manufactured under strict GMP standards, ensure consistent potency and safety while maintaining traditional efficacy. Each prescription addresses individual Yin-Yang imbalances for comprehensive healing.
Dietary Therapy
We provide personalized dietary guidance based on TCM principles, addressing digestive disorders and systemic imbalances through food as medicine. This approach identifies specific food properties affecting Cold-Heat balance and energy flow, creating customized meal plans that complement acupuncture and herbal treatments for optimal results.
Pain Management
Our integrative pain management combines acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle modifications to address both symptoms and root causes. This approach effectively treats conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and post-surgical pain without dependency risks associated with pharmaceutical alternatives. Treatment plans focus on long-term healing rather than temporary symptom suppression.
Infertility Treatment
Specialized TCM protocols address hormonal imbalances and reproductive system dysfunction through acupuncture, herbal medicine, and dietary adjustments. Our approach improves fertility naturally by enhancing ovarian function, regulating menstrual cycles, and reducing stress-related infertility factors, as evidenced by multiple successful case histories.
People
Wanying Hou
OMD, LAc
Graduated from Nanjing University of Medicine in 1982, completed NIH cancer research fellowship in 1989, and received TCM training at Beijing's Chinese Academy of TCM. Licensed in Maryland and Pennsylvania since establishing the clinic in 1994.
Xinmin Zhang
MD, LAc
Trained in both Chinese Western medicine and TCM, with dual licenses in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Specializes in integrating conventional diagnostics with acupuncture for chronic pain and cancer supportive care.
Questions
What conditions respond best to your treatments?
We specialize in chronic pain management, neurological disorders, infertility, and treatment-resistant internal diseases through combined acupuncture and herbal therapy.
How does Traditional Chinese Medicine differ from Western approaches?
TCM focuses on systemic balance through Yin-Yang harmony and energy flow, complementing Western diagnostics with holistic treatment strategies.
Are your herbal medicines safe and regulated?
Our patented formulas come from GMP-certified laboratories, ensuring safety and consistency while maintaining traditional efficacy standards.
Can acupuncture help with chronic pain?
Yes, our case histories show significant pain reduction in conditions like migraines, arthritis, and post-surgical recovery through targeted acupuncture.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Initial consultations include comprehensive health assessments, TCM diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans combining acupuncture and herbal therapy.
Reviews (7)
Baileycrone
Feb 17, 2022
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I have been to Dr Hou on and off for 15 years. my insurance finally covers her practice. Thanks to this last year going consistently, I have lost 37 pounds, lowered my sugar, lowered my blood pressure, lowered by bad and raised up my good cholesterol levels. I can honestly say, I am in better health now, then I had been with my PCP.
Kevin Bradley
Jul 19, 2021
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I was pleased with the entire experience. From the front office staff, to Dr. Hou's assistant and Dr Hou herself, it was fantastic. Dr. Hou was kind and very informative as I asked tons of questions. She was also very gentle and concerned about my comfort. In the end, she was able to fix what my problem was and while did I limp in, I walked out. I feel 100% better and thoroughly recommend Dr. Hou to anyone seeking pain relief and a fresh perspective on health care. Excellence on every level.
Thomas Morris
Jul 05, 2021
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Dr. Hou has helped me with my seasonal allergies for two years now and I have seen a dramatic improvement from any Western remedies I have tried. I would highly reccomend MD Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for their patient-centered style of holistic care!
Sue Colburn
Jul 05, 2021
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After years of having respiratory and sinus issues, a friend recommended that I try acupuncture, so we found Dr. Hou. I had some hesitation at first, since this was new to me, but after many unsuccessful traditional treatments, I though I would try something different out of desperation. I met with Dr. Hou and we talked about my diet, my history and the many meds that I had been on. After the first treatment of acupuncture and cupping, the effects were immediate.
I slept through the night for the first time in several years and with with continued treatments I have been able to get off my nebulizer, my inhaler and my medications. I now visit once a month and feel better than I have in years. If you are concerned about alternative treatments, I highly recommend Dr. Hou.
I slept through the night for the first time in several years and with with continued treatments I have been able to get off my nebulizer, my inhaler and my medications. I now visit once a month and feel better than I have in years. If you are concerned about alternative treatments, I highly recommend Dr. Hou.
Elizabeth Dean
Mar 25, 2021
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Dr. Wanying Hou was a huge help to me in managing my back pain, migraines, and anxiety. She performed acupuncture, hot needling, static, wet, and massage cupping. The cupping therapy was incredibly helpful to my pain caused by muscle tension. While the therapies themselves often caused discomfort (and sometimes outright pain), there was often immediate relief after, and I found my results here lasted longer than the 3 other acupuncture offices I visited in the past. I was a patient here for several years (2017~2020), and believe I will struggle to find a provider as skilled as her in my new town.
William Yeske
Jan 16, 2021
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Fantastic doctor that is very experienced in her practice and what she does. I have had success with acupuncture in the past but nothing like the service that is provided here. She addressed an issue that I had with my sinus that had been bothering me for the last 10+ years and that even surgery did not fix. Give this practice a try and listen to the advice given here!
Danijela Strauss Fertility Ivf Coach
Jul 19, 2020
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Because of her I got pregnant after 4 IVF's! She is fast and doesn't talk much BUT her knowledge WILL cure you! She 'diagnosed' me literally as soon as I walked in to the office. where western medicine had no clue about it.
