Chung-Hwei Chernly is the first licensed Acupuncturist in Texas (AC00001). He is also a National Board Certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbologist (NCCAOM). Having graduated from the National Defense Medical School in Taiwan and then from Taipei Acupuncture School, Dr. Chernly was a pioneer of alternative and complementary medicine in the State and has been practicing acupuncture in DFW since 1985. He was appointed by the Governor of Texas to serve on the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners (TSBAE) for two terms ending in 2013. During his tenure, he promoted the advancement of acupuncture in Texas and was recognized by the State for his exemplary service.