Dr. Jing Cao

Dr. Jing Cao, DTCM, L.Ac., Dipl.OM (NCCAOM)

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Dr. Jing Cao is a national NCCAOM board-certified and State-licensed acupuncturist(VA/ MD/FL). She graduated from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, where she obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Acupuncture, Tui Na, and Rehabilitation. She worked as a full time acupuncturist in the affiliated hospital of Chengdu TCM University for 3 years.

After she came to the United States, she received her second Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine(MAOM) from the acclaimed Florida College of Integrative Medicine, the very first accredited graduate school for acupuncture and oriental medicine in the U.S. established over 40 years ago. She went on to obtain a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine(DTCM) at Five Branches University(California), where she chose to specialize in professional clinic practical skills for acupuncture. Acupuncture is a medical science and a healing art.

Dr. Cao has extensive experience using the body’s energy systems to help balance and restore the body’s natural flow of Qi. She has been practicing TaiChi and QiGong since she was 8 years old. She inherited the talent from her father, who was the former Director of the Martial Arts Department of the Sports Bureau of Sichuan Province, China. Her preferred course of treatment is to incorporate energy work through breathing and mind-body axial to help patients to achieve both mental and physical overall well-being and tranquility. Dr. Cao is a kind, warm-hearted, caring person. She dedicates to treat patients with sincere compassion, empathy, sympathy and equality. She emphasizes needling safety and comfort for her patients at all times. With thorough communication, she formulates each treatment plan tailoring to the individual needs, then modifies the plan to the optimal level according to each patient’s feedback. Dr. Cao truly enjoys helping patients get better and stay healthy.

Dr. Cao has joined the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, now known as Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center(ATAMMC) as a full time acupuncturist since 2022. ATAMMC is a United States Department of Defense medical facility, in conjunction with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the hospital provides the Military Health System medical services to the military and their families of the National Capital Region(NCR). As an skillful acupuncturist working in the Defense Health Agency(DHA) system, Dr. Cao has achieved remarkable medical results and received high recognition from her patients; at the same time, she plays an important role in promoting Oriental Medicine within mainstream medicine.

Currently, Dr. Cao continues to see private patients in her own clinic on Saturdays.

Clinic Address: 491 Carlisle Dr Ste A, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: (571) 307-7266
Hours: Saturdays 9am – 5pm

Specialized In

  • Pain management
  • Stress management
  • Neurological disorders
  • Migraine management
  • Women health & Infertility
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) related symptoms

Treatment Styles

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
  • Neuro Scalp Acupuncture (NAI Certified Level II)
  • NADA protocol
  • Master Tung’s Style Acupuncture
  • Battlefield Acupuncture (Traditional Auricular Therapy)
  • Tui Na/Gua Sha Asian Bodywork
  • Various Cupping Skills
  • TDP Infrared Heat Therapy
  • Eastern Nutrition Counseling
  • Qi Gong/Tai Chi Coach
  • Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture

Professional Degrees and Certifications

  • Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM)
  • Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM both US and China)
  • Virginia Board of Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac)
  • National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
  • Medicine (NCCAOM)
  • Diplomate in Oriental Medicine
  • National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) Acupuncture Detoxification

Specialist and Training Provider

  • Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) Clean Needle Technique
  • CPR and AED Certification (Active BLS provider)
  • Medical Billing and Coding certification

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Acupuncture Society of Virginia (ASVA)
  • Member, American TCM Association (TCMAAA)
  • Member, American Society of Acupuncturist (ASA)
  • Former member of the Foundations of Oriental Medicine Exam Content Development
  • Committee of NCCAOM (FOM ECDC)