Hosted by The American College of Acupuncture and

StartTime: Fri 31 October 2014 8:00 am
Location: Overseas

It is with great honor that we introduce you some of our keynotes speakers:
            Prof. ZHANG Boli, President, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
            Prof. LIU Baoyan, President, World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies
            Dr. Lorenzo COHEN, Director of the Integrative Medicine Program, MD Anderson Cancer Center


And special guest:
            Dr. Andrew WEIL, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona

WFAS Houston 2014 will be held on October 31 – November 2, 2014, at the newly renovated Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston, Texas, USA.  Refer to the WFAS Houston 2014 First Announcement, featuring official invitations, preliminary program agenda, and other important conference information. Register before April 25, 2014 to get our very early bird discount! 

Approximately 1000 distinguish traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, Western medical clinicians, researchers, educators and holistic health practitioners are expected to attend this unique intellectual symposium sponsored by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences.  This is the first time this symposium is offered in the Southern USA region.  All individuals with an interest in acupuncture and integrative medicine are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentation.  Abstract submission deadline is May 15, 2014.

ACAOM is delighted to have received full support from the City of Houston, welcoming the WFAS delegates and educators worldwide to Houston.  We believe the collaboration of Oriental and Western medicines will yield a great number of advances and breakthroughs in the treatment of illness, resulting in better health care for all.

Conference Features:

  • Opening Ceremony special guest integrative medicine physician and author, Dr. Andrew Weil
  • World class acupuncture and integrative medicine researchers, academicians and physicians delivering symposiums and workshops

  • Networking with leaders in the field of acupuncture, wellness and integrative medicine
  • Vendor Showcase with exciting exhibits, information and demonstrations

  • “Texas Night” Gala to support the American Foundation for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine  

Please visit the event website wfas2014.acaom.edu for detail.

Please kindly forward to interested parties.  Any questions?  Email: wfas2014@acaom.edu

Angelia Guinara
Vice President of Operations, ACAOM
Chair, WFAS 2014 Local Organizing Committee