Dr. Yongxin Fan, LAc, MD (China)

With over 35 years of work experience, Dr. Yongxin Fan is known for an integrated approach — combining acupuncture and herbal medicine — to treat a wide range of pain and internal conditions. He has extensive experience treating musculoskeletal issues like neck and back pain, arthritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, knee and heel pain, sports injuries, and recovery from fractures and surgery, as well as headaches, migraines, and nerve pain.

Dr. Fan works closely with patients managing stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. He also has an extensive track record treating acid reflux, IBS, colitis, and weight concerns, along with common issues like allergies, insomnia, diabetes, shingles, skin conditions, and hormonal imbalances.

Having treated thousands of patients with chronic pain and complex conditions. Dr. Fan understands that every person's path to healing is unique. "I have confidence that I can help people with this ancient but forever young medicine," says Fan, a conviction that has carried him through decades of practice

Dr. Yongxin brings specialized training and experience from institutions across four continents. He spent ten years as an attending doctor and instructor at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and the Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center before lecturing as a visiting professor in Holland (1996), Germany (1998), and Japan (1999, 2000).

In 2024, he founded Dr. Fan Acupuncture Clinic, which has become Austin’s premier location for holistic Traditional Chinese medicine. He lives in Round Rock with his wife and twin sons.

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About Me

  • Texas Licensed Acupuncturist - NCCAOM Board Certified Acupuncturist & Clinical Herbalist (#NCC22175)

    Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

    Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM)

    Diplomate of Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)

    Occupational Acupuncture Certificate (AOAPG)

  • Dr. Fan Acupuncture Clinic — Owner/Practitioner | 2024–Present

    AIMC — Adjunct Faculty | 2024–Present

    AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine — Faculty | 2002–2024

    Nakada Hospital, Japan — Visiting Physician & Professor | 2000, 1999

    Jhonniter Hospital, Germany — Visiting Physician & Professor | 1998

    Shenzhou Open University of TCM, Holland — Visiting Professor | 1996

    China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences — Attending Physician & Lecturer | 1991–2002

  • Musculoskeletal pain, orthopedic rehabilitation, sports injuries, spinal disorders, joint degeneration, post-surgical recovery, headaches, neuropathy, digestive disorders, and psycho-emotional conditions: Integrates acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tuina.

  • Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine — MD, 1991

  • Yongxin, F. (1995). Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries: Traditional Chinese Medicine Publishing House.
    Yongxin, F. (1992). One Hundred Tuina Techniques: Traditional Chinese Medicine Publishing House.
    Yongxin, F. (1991). The Clinical Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedics: Traditional Chinese Medicine Publishing House.

    Fang Cunzhong, F. Y., Wang Tong, Wang Youjing. (1999). The Nerve Root Type Cervical Spondylopathy Treated by Massotherapy with an Observation of Microcirculation in the Affected Limb. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 19(4), 292-295.

    Yongxin, F. (1991). Treatment of Congenital Dislocation of the Hip Joint with Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Journal of the Beijing College of Acupuncture and Orthopedics,

  • Southwest Symposium — Pain Management (Austin, TX, 2012)

    Southwest Symposium — Sports Injury (Austin, TX, 2008)

    KXAN Smoke Out — Austin, TX, 2008

    Gila Corporation — 2008

  • Austin Fitness Magazine - What You Need to Know About Chinese Medicine for Stress Relief

    AOMA School of Integrative Medicine - Musculoskeletal Assessment & Pain Management Q&A with Dr. Yongxin Fan

    Austin Fitness Magazine - Best Body Doctors in #Austin (2011)

    Austin Fitness Magazine - Best Acupuncturist (2025)

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A group of seven people are gathered around a person lying face down on a padded table in a classroom or training room. They appear to be practicing or demonstrating first aid or emergency medical procedures. The people are smiling and seem to be engaged in the activity.

  • Years of chronic pain…gone!! The clinic was so clean and Dr. Fan is super professional. He is highly trained and educated. I wish I started seeing him years ago. Cannot recommend him enough.

    — McKenzie Farrell

  • I have gone to him for about 2 years (once a month after initial treatments) for a chronic back issue and he is one of the few people who treat backs who has had able to help keep the pain away.

    — John Scott Meyers

  • Dr. Fan has helped heal my chronic shoulder and neck pain. He was an instructor at AOMA and when I studied there as a master’s student I learned so much from his extensive knowledge and experience. I recommend him to all my family and friends.

    — Elizabeth Chao

  • The best acupuncturist in Austin for pain! He has gotten me back moving more times than i can count from constant work/gym injuries. Thank you Dr. Fan!

    — Steven East

  • So grateful for Dr. Fan! He is very knowledgeable, intuitive, kind and professional. He has helped me for years with neck, back pain, and shoulder pain as well as stress management. Very thankful for this man!

    — Kelly Franco

  • Dr. Fan is so Awesome, I was allergic to the weather, I had coughed a lot for a long time, my friend referred me to Dr. Fan, he prescribed some Herbs, I took it several times and I was all cured, I really appreciate that, I highly recommend him to everyone!

    — April Chapman

  • I've been a client of Dr. Fan for a few years, and I love his technique, knowledge, and skill in healing my cervical spine, lower back, and when I broke my tibia. He has helped ease my journey and restore my active life. Highly recommend!

    — Theresa Acord

  • I am a huge fan of Dr. Fan! He is a very professional and skilled acupuncturist. Dr. Fan is THE first acupuncturist I think of to see when my hip or back pain has been acting up to get it resolved quickly. I consider him a mentor for me as well, especially while I was in acupuncture school. Thank you Dr. Fan!

    — Jen

  • Dr Fan Most Fabulous! He is kind & patient & listened to all my aches and pains. He is knowledgeable & immediately went to work with acupuncture & cupping. I was in horrible pain for 4 years with burning in neck, shoulders, arms, & elbows. I visited 3 times - all pain gone. He’s magic & I highly recommend him to anyone struggling with anything. 2

    — Denise Bombela

  • I’ve been seeing Dr. Fan for acupuncture for a while, and I’m really happy he’s opened his own clinic. He’s incredibly skilled and genuinely cares about his patients, always managing to ease my pain with every visit. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a friendly, expert acupuncturist. Dr. Fan is the best out there, and his new clinic just proves how dedicated he is to making sure we all feel great.

    — Suzana Vuk