Certified expert with 40+ years in medicine.
Board-Certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbologist
At Taos Clinic, we specialize in acupuncture therapy, providing expert care and advanced treatments in Texas. Our extensive experience in clinical practice, medical teaching, and research ensures that you receive the highest quality care. Explore our services to see how we can help you achieve better health and wellness.
Dr. Richard Tao MD, PhD, LAc
Knowledge - Experience - Responsibilities
- Medical Doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, PhD in Biological Sciences in US
- Clinical practice, medical instructor and medical researcher since 1982
- Acupuncturist: National Board Certified
- Chinese Herbologist: National Board Certified Private Practitioner in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Texas Acupuncture Board Licensed)
- Professor of Acupuncture and Herbology at Dallas College of Oriental Medicine (Dallas) and Texas College of TCM (Austin)
- Medical Research Fellow and Post-Doctorate at UT Southwestern Medical School
- Author of papers published in academic journals both on traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine
- Physician-in-Charge at a TCM tertiary hospital in China
- Clinical instructor in herbal and acupuncture training at a TCM tertiary hospital in China and Acupuncture schools in US
- Medical Doctor in Traditional Chinese medicine
Wisdom Through Experience
- Academic Excellence: Professors from Dallas College of Oriental Medicine and Texas College of TCM.
- Medical Research Expertise: Medical Research Fellow from UT Southwestern Medical School.
- Licensed Private Practitioner: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Texas Acupuncture Board).
- Published Author: Traditional Chinese medicine and modern medical journals.
- Clinical Instructor: Herbal and acupuncture training in China and U.S. acupuncture schools.
- Medical Doctor: Traditional Chinese Medicine (China) and PhD in Biological Science (U.S.)
What are the Main Objectives of Acupuncture and/or Herbal therapy?
- Balance the body's substances and functions
- Relieve pain and stimulate the pain modulators
- Regulate the immune system
- Regulate the circulatory system
- Regulate the body's metabolism
- Increase the production of red and
- white blood cells
- Stimulate bone regeneration
- Inhibit viral replication
- Inhibit microorganisms
- Antioxidant and Anti-Aging
Discover Our Healing Benefits
Discover the profound benefits of acupuncture and herbal medicine with our skilled practitioners.