Bo-Shih Ni, LAc, DOM
FL Licensed Acupuncturist, Florida AP356
Member of FL Acupuncture Association
Member of FL State Oriental Medicine Association
QUALIFICATIONS
My training in Oriental diagnosis and treatment comes from an extensive apprenticeship under a Traditional Chinese Master Physician, rooted in ancient medical wisdom. Although the school where I studied—the Chou School of Acupuncture—has since closed, my Master continues to teach and influence practitioners in the fields of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. The program emphasized both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, ensuring that every student developed a comprehensive skill set to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
My background also includes rigorous discipline and mental fortitude shaped by my service in the Taiwanese military. This experience strengthened my ability to think logically, act decisively, and design effective treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Driven by a desire to share the profound benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine with people in the United States, I became licensed by the Florida Board of Acupuncture. Today, I am a focused physician with broad clinical experience in internal medicine and a deep commitment to helping patients restore balance and achieve lasting wellness.
EDUCATION
1978-1981 Chou’s School of Acupuncture, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.
1981-1987 Chou’s Acupuncture clinic, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.
1991 Florida State Board of Acupuncture Examination
1996-2000 PhD in the History of Oriental Medicine
EXPERIENCE
2017- 2022, Owner of Bo-Shih Ni, C.A., P.A. d/b/a Ni’s Chinese Medical Center, Jacksonville Beach.
2012-2017 Owner of Bo-Shih Ni, C.A., P.A. d/b/a Ni’s Chinese Medical Center, The Villages, Florida.
2009-2017, Owner of Bo-Shih Ni, C.A., P.A. d/b/a Ni’s Chinese Medical Center, Orlando, Florida.
2000-Present, Owner and Proprietor of Bo-Shih Ni, C.A., P.A. d/b/a Ni’s Chinese Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida. Positioned other acupuncture physicians in satellite clinics to focus on the growth of the primary acupuncture clinic in Melbourne. Currently treating more than 100 patients weekly with an extremely high rate of clinical success and offering continued education courses to all Florida Licensed Acupuncturist.
1999-2000 Owner and Chief Acupuncture Physician, Bo-Shih Ni., C.A., P.A., Vero Beach, Melbourne, and Rockledge, Florida. Increased clinical success spurred the opening of additional treatment facilities to meet the demands of surrounding communities for more convenient treatment. Offices were opened in Vero Beach, Melbourne, and in a neurologist’s office in Rockledge.
1995-1998 Academic Dean and Instructor, Han Tang School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Merritt Island, Florida. Created a School of acupuncture with Hai-Sha Ni to bring the practice of Oriental Medicine to American students. Our high success rate of treating disease in the clinic made the school an instant success.
1991-1995 Licensed Acupuncturist, Ni’s Acupuncture Center in Merritt Island, Florida. Organized and opened an acupuncture practice in Florida.
1981-1987 Chou’s Acupuncture Clinic, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China. Treating over 6,000 patients with a wide range of health conditions. Responsibilities included medical treatment of various disease pathology with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. The clinic grew consistently with my contribution and was regarded as the top acupuncture clinic in the area. Greater experience over the years has refined and increased clinical response for my patients.
1978-1981 Chou School of Acupuncture, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Yang-Fen Sun (Sophia), LAc, Dipl.O.M.
Licensed Acupuncturist, AP3655
Diplomat in Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM
Yang-Fen Sun (Sophia) is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She graduated with a Master of Science degree from Florida College of Integrative Medicine earning her Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Physician designation in the state of Florida.
Sophia believes when treating patients with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine is recommended and necessary. She served as an assistant to clinic supervisor to practice making or creating Chinese herbal formulas for the patients. Sophia is honored to expand her herbal knowledge by working with Dr. Bo-Shih Ni, a world class Chinese Herbalist and Doctor of Oriental Medicine.
Sophia specializes in pain management, car accidents, arthritis, and sports injuries. She incorporates acupuncture, cupping, Gua Sha, moxibustion, auricular acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and dietary/lifestyle recommendations to help provide lasting results. Sophia has enjoyed success in treating women’s disorders, irregular menses, dysmenorrhea, and menopausal symptoms.
Previously, Sophia was granted a scholarship from Interchange Association where she graduated with a Master of Art degree from Nagoya University in Japan. She enjoyed studying the Japanese language abroad as understanding different cultures has been her passion. Sophia returned to Taiwan, post graduation, to work in various career fields to utilizing her Japanese language skills.
Sophia loves to help and talk with people. One day in Taiwan, she met her good friend who grew up in a family of acupuncturists. She observed how they effectively healed patients with love, passion, and Chinese herbal medicine. That was how Sophia became interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her desire to help others would be best served by becoming a Doctor of Chinese Medicine.
