Acupuncture Board Members
Yong Ping Chen, Ph.D., Governor Appointee, Board President
Hyun “Francisco” Kim, L.Ac., Governor Appointee, Board Vice President
Shu Dong Li, Ph.D., Assembly Appointee
Ruben A. Osorio, Senate Appointee
Gregory Leung, Governor Appointee
Member Profiles
Yong Ping Chen, 58, of Camarillo, has been reappointed to the California Acupuncture Board, where she has served since 2020. Chen has been a Professor at Alhambra Medical University since 2020 and an Acupuncturist at Chen's Chinese Medicine clinic since 2002. She was Director of the Experimental Acupuncture Teaching Department and Laboratory at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine from 2000 to 2002, Associate Professor and Deputy Chief Physician at Southern Medical University from 1989 to 1997 and Physician and Proctologist at Linhai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital from 1984 to 1986. Chen was chair of the California Acupuncturists United Association from 2018 to 2020. She was founding Vice President of the California Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine Association and board member of American Alliance for Professional Acupuncture Safety. Chen is a member of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association. She earned Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in integrative Chinese – Western medicine from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and a Master of Science degree in classical Chinese medicine from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Chen is a Democrat. (Term 6/21/2021 through 6/1/2025)
Hyun “Francisco” Kim, 56, of Fremont, has been reappointed to the California Acupuncture Board, where he has served since 2018. Kim has been an Acupuncture Practitioner at Harmony Holistic Wellness Center since 2019, Clinic Director and Acupuncturist at Healtones Medical Clinic since 2014 and Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Touro University California, College of Osteopathic Medicine since 2014. He was Partner at Eastridge Medical Group from 2012 to 2013 and Owner of St. Francis Clinic from 2004 to 2012. Kim is a member of the Association of Korean Asian Medicine and Acupuncture. He earned a Master of Science degree in oriental medicine and acupuncture from South Baylo University. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Kim is registered without party preference. (Term 6/21/2021 through 6/1/2025)
Shudong Li, 50, of San Jose, has been appointed as a public member to the California Acupuncture Board by Assembly Speaker, Anthony Rendon. He has served as President of USA Tai Chi Foundation and a Board Member of the United States of America Wushu–Kung Fu Federation. He is a 20th generation descendant of Chen style Taijiquan and is a Doctor of Physical Education. As a national coach and team leader, he led the US national Wushu team to the World Games, Combat Games, and the World Wushu Championships a number of times. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Li is registered without party preference. (Term 1/11/2022 through 6/1/2025).
Ruben A. Osorio, of Chula Vista, has been appointed as a public member to the Acupuncture Board by Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León. Mr. Osorio is a Regional Sales Supervisor for Dion International Trucks.(Term 12/30/2021 through 6/1/2025).
Gregory Leung, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California Acupuncture Board. Leung was a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at the California Department of Public Health from 2020 to 2023, a Health Facilities Evaluator Supervisor there from 2013 to 2016 and a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse there from 2001 to 2013. He was a Medical Nurse at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center from 2000 to 2001. Leung was a Medical Charge Nurse at Willow Tree Convalescent Hospital from 2000 to 2001. He was a Home Visit Nurse at Corinthian Medical Services from 1990 to 2001. Leung was an Assistant to the Nurse Director at Parc Pacific Convalescent Hospital from 1998 to 1999. He was a Nurse Assistant at Chinese Hospital from 1997 to 1998. Leung was a Nurse Assistant at Jesuit Community Infirmary from 1993 to 1996. He is a member of the Chinese American Democratic Club and the Lions Club. Leung earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of San Francisco. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Leung is a Democrat. (Term 9/12/2024 through 6/1/2025)
Acupuncture Board Committees
Licensing Committee
Members: Hyun “Francisco” Kim, L.Ac. (Chair), Gregory Leung.
Addresses issues related to development and administration of the examination, exam policy, miscellaneous exam related issues, licensing policy, and license issuance and renewal processes, educational standards, tutorial programs, continuing education.
Executive and Legislative Committee
Members: Hyun “Francisco” Kim, L.Ac. (Chair), Dr. Shudong Li, Ph.D.
Addresses issues related to expenditures/ revenue/fund condition, legislation, outreach, committee policy/procedures, and special administrative projects.
Enforcement Committee
Members: Ruben Osorio (Chair), Dr. Yong Ping Chen, L.Ac., Ph.D.
Addresses issues related to scope of practice, standard of care, competency, complaints, disciplinary decisions, probation monitoring, reinstatement of licensure, and miscellaneous issues.
