


American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is a post baccalaureate academic institution dedicated to educating and conferring degrees upon graduating individuals having equipped them for successful careers as healthcare practitioners based on the theories, principles, and clinical applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

- Specialization: Pain Management
- Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from University of St. Thomas
- Master’s Degree: Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- Doctoral Degree: Doctor in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- Certification: Diplomate in Oriental Medicine by National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)


Dr. Jianyi Hou is a licensed acupuncturist by the Texas Medical Board and nationally board-certified in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She has bachelor’s degrees in anthropology and biology from the University of California Santa Barbara and University of Houston Downtown, respectively. She holds master’s and doctorate degrees in acupuncture and Chinese medicine from the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and has treated patients at Methodist Hospital since May 2017. In addition to her professional experience, Dr. Hou is a warm, dedicated, and empathetic practitioner who is passionate about her patients’ quality of life.

