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The Acupuncture Board provides information regarding administrative disciplinary actions for immediate access and the convenience of interested persons. While the Board believes the information to be reliable, human or mechanical error remain a possibility, as does possible delay in the posting or updating of information. Therefore, the Board makes no guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, currency or correct sequencing of the information.

Neither the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), the Acupuncture Board or any of the sources of information shall be responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the use or results obtained from the use of this information. Please contact the Acupuncture Board by mail, e–mail, telephone, or fax if you find any inaccuracies.

To order copies of any of the disciplinary actions, send your written request, including the name and license number of the licensee, to: Consumer Protection Program, Acupuncture Board, 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95834 or fax it to (916) 928–2204.

Explanation of Disciplinary Language

Accusation — A formal, written statement of charges filed against a licensee.

Cite and Fine Order — Licensee is issued a citation and required to pay a fine commensurate with the violation committed.

Default Decision — Licensee fails to respond to an accusation by filing a Notice of Defense or fails to appear at an administrative hearing.

Effective decision date — The date the disciplinary decision/order goes into operation.

Letter of Public Reprimand — A formal reprimand issued by the Board, which could be in lieu of filing a formal accusation.

Revoked — The license is voided and the right to practice has ended.

Revoked, stayed, probation — "Stayed" means the revocation is postponed, put off. Professional practice may continue so long as the licensee complies with specified probationary terms and conditions. Violation of probation may result in the revocation that was postponed by the stay.

Statement of Issues — Charges filed against an applicant to deny licensure due to alleged violations of the Acupuncture Licensure Act.

Stipulated settlement — The case is negotiated and settled prior to hearing.

Surrender of license — While charges are still pending, the licensee agrees to turn in the license — subject to acceptance by the board.

Suspension — The licensee is prohibited from practicing for a specific period.

Writ — An appeal filed by the licensee in Superior Court asking the court to overturn the Board's decision.

The information on this page was last updated August 28, 2025.

AHUJA, Suresh
Applicant, Los Angeles, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 01/10/07
Decision: License application denied
Decision effective: 10/18/07
Violation: License application denied based on: conviction of a crime of moral turpitude, substantially related to the duties, qualifications, and functions of an acupuncturist; prior discipline by the Board, including for gross negligence; unprofessional conduct toward a patient.

ANDERSON, Rod Kenneth
AC–14927, San Diego, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 6/1/11
Final Decision Effective: 5/17/12
Order: License issued, Revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 yrs.

BAE, Yong Bum
AC–12253, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 7/26/16
Final Decision Effective: 8/17/17
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.
Accusation and Petition to Revoke filed: 3/25/19
Final Decision Effective: 9/19/19
Order: Surrender of License

BAKHTMINOO, Reza
AC–4675, Studio City, CA
Accusation filed: 03/15/99
Default decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 08/22/99
Violation: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an acupuncturist; gross negligence; and incompetence.

BEI, Run P.
AC–4507, Arcadia, CA
Accusation filed: 08/05/03
Decision: Licensed revoked, stayed, 5 years probation with terms and conditions, and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 02/28/05
Violation: Making false or misleading statements, committing a fraudulent or dishonest act as an acupuncturist, the making of false medical records, unprofessional conduct and failing to properly register the new address of his practice.
Writ Petition filed: 02/24/05
Decision: Writ Petition denied
Decision effective: 07/13/05

BENESH, Paul Conrad
AC–7806, Stevenson Ranch, CA
PC23 Practice Restriction Order Effective: 05/11/21

BERTOLAMI, Brent Joseph
AC–12979, Van Nuys
Accusation filed: 6/3/14
Final Decision Effective: 7/1/15
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.
Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 2/11/19
Decision Effective 9/14/19
Order: License Voluntarily Surrendered

BOVERT, Justin Ronald
AC–16366, Sacramento, CA
Accusation filed: 2/23/16
Final Decision Effective: 01/05/17
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 yrs.

CAI, Zuo Ping
AC–5418, El Monte, CA
Accusation filed: 10/23/98
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license
Decision effective: 09/18/00
Violation: Accusation alleged that respondent had engaged in unprofessional conduct that was likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare. Respondent stipulated that if the Board were to have gone to a hearing, it would have been able to prove the allegations.
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 04/26/04
Decision: Petition for reinstatement granted, license reinstated and immediately revoked, revocation is stayed and the license is placed on probation for a period of 3 years with terms and conditions.
Decision effective: 01/19/06

CAMPBELL, Jeremy
AC–14011, Aptos, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 7/28/10
Final Decision Effective: 10/14/10
Order: License issued, revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.
Accusation filed: 10/19/15
Final Decision Effective: 2/21/16
Order: Revoked

CAO, Zhen Qing
AC–11785, Palm Springs, CA
Accusation filed: 8/25/09
Final Decision Effective: 6/16/10
Order: Revoked
Petition for Writ of Mandate filed: 7/19/10
Judgment Effective: 12/30/10
Judgment: Petition for Writ of Mandate dismissed and request for relief denied

CAOILI, Raul L.
AC–8111, San Diego, CA
Accusation filed: 8/24/09
Final Decision Effective: 12/04/09
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

CAPPA, Ann Tung
AC–11253, Cupertino, CA
Accusation filed: 04/20/2021
Final Decision Effective: 04/26/2023
Order: Stipulated Decision: Voluntary Surrender of License

CHA, Alina Jung–An
AC–5634, Norwalk, CA
Accusation filed: 7/28/10
Final Decision Effective: 7/14/11
Order: Revoked

CHANG, Dong Hyun
AC–2244, Newbury Park, CA
Accusation filed: 10/09/97
Decision: License revoked, stayed, 6 months suspension, 7 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 01/28/99
Violation: Unprofessional conduct, conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensed acupuncturist, and filing false insurance claims.
Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 09/26/05
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license
Decision effective: 04/23/06
Violations: Accusation and Petition alleged that respondent had been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensed acupuncturist; committed acts involving dishonesty or corruption; and non–compliance with previously imposed terms and conditions of probation.
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 6/02/09
Final Decision Effective: 1/14/10
Order: Reinstatement denied
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 1/27/11
Final Decision Effective: 11/9/11
Order: Reinstatement denied
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 10/29/13
Final Decision Effective: 2/5/14
Order: Reinstatement denied
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 8/10/15
Final Decision Effective: 12/16/16
Order: Reinstatement granted; license issued; revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

CHANG, June Ki
AC–8501, Burbank, CA
Accusation filed: 12/22/09
Final Decision Effective: 5/30/10
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 1 yr.

CHANG, Karl Dako
AC–13939, Bishop, CA
Accusation filed: 10/30/13
Final Decision Effective: 7/9/15
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 yrs.
Accusation filed: 4/19/18
Final Decision Effective: 6/28/18
Order: Revoked

CHANG, Shin–Shiong
AC–2273, Manhattan Beach, CA
Accusation filed: 08/31/94
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license
Decision effective: 07/03/97
Violation: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of a licensed acupuncturist.

CHEN, Guang Yan
AC–7872, Irvine, CA
Accusation filed: 06/02/08
Default Decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 11/6/08
Violation: Employees working under Respondent's acupuncture license engaged in prostitution business, failed to notify the board of his fictitious name, violated the terms of the Acupuncture Licensure Act, and unprofessional conduct.
Petition for reinstatement filed: 7/17/14
Final Decision Effective: 1/13/16
Order: Reinstatement denied; denial stayed, upon compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements for the license, including successfully passing the Board exam, a restricted license shall be issued under specific terms and conditions.

CHEN, Guo Hua
AC–8795, Monterey Park, CA
Accusation filed: 09/04/08
Default Decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 01/08/09
Violation: Conviction of Penal Code Section 266h(a), pimping, which is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an acupuncturist; aided and abetted the violation of a law or local ordinance by a person or persons employed or working under his professional license.

CHENG, Ching Hua
AC–13634, Cupertino, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 1/21/10
Final Decision Effective: 04/08/10
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 yrs.
Petition for Early Termination of Probation filed: 4/8/11
Final Decision Effective: 11/3/11
Order: Petition denied

CHENG, Hung Hui
AC–1015, San Francisco, CA
Accusation filed: 02/01/01
Decision: License revoked, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 09/21/01
Violation: Unprofessional conduct, knowingly permitted unlawful use of his license.
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 11/4/04
Decision: Petition for reinstatement granted, issued probationary license for 2 years with terms and conditions.
Decision effective: 12/7/05

CHEUNG, John Kok–Hong
AC–14318, El Monte, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 10/12/10
Final Decision Effective: 4/8/11
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 years

CHI, Ching–Sheng Michael
AC–2860, Hacienda Heights, CA
Accusation filed: 06/01/05
Default decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 08/08/05
Violation: Accusation alleged that respondent had been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an acupuncturist, filed fraudulent insurance claims, was disciplined by a public agency, committed dishonest or corrupt acts, and had engaged in unprofessional conduct.

CHIH, Hui–Chang
AC–11052, San Jose, CA
Accusation filed: 09/24/09
Final Decision Effective: 1/14/10
Order: Revoked

CHIN, Sang Il
AC–5016, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 02/19/99
Amended accusation filed: 11/29/00
Decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 12/28/01
Violation: Unprofessional conduct.

CHO, Jin Sook
AC–5797, Anaheim, CA
Accusation filed: 06/29/01
Default decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 09/06/02
Violation: Unprofessional conduct that was likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare, and aiding and abetting the violation of Penal Code section 647(b).
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 9/18/07
Decision: Petition for reinstatement denied
Decision effective: 5/30/08

CHO, John Yong
AC–10258, Garden Grove, CA
Accusation filed: 6/5/12
Final Decision Effective: 5/2/13
Order: Public Reproval, Ethics course, and cost recovery

CHO, Nam Kyung
AC–5488, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 02/07/02
Decision: License revoked and cost recovery
Decision effective: 04/09/03
Violation: Aided and abetted the violation of Penal Code section 647(b); unprofessional conduct that was likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare.
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 9/25/06
Decision: Petition for reinstatement denied
Decision effective: 5/30/08

CHO, Sung Suk
AC–5469, Big Bear Lake, CA
Accusation filed: 10/21/2020
Decision Effective 07/14/2021
Order: Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order revoked license, revocation stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for three (3) years, ending on 07/13/2024, on the following terms and conditions:
(1) No Solo Practice,
(2) Notification of name, address, telephone number or email address changes,
(3) Patient disclosure approval,
(4) Maintenance of Clear and Active License,
(5) Probation Monitoring costs,
(6) Coursework,
(7) Obey All Laws,
(8) Quarterly Reports,
(9) Surveillance Program,
(10) Interview with the Board or its designee,
(11) Changes of employment,
(12) Tolling for out–of–state practice or residence,
(13) Restriction of employing and supervising trainees,
(14) Cost recovery,
(15) Violation of probation,
(16) License surrender,
(17) Severability clause,
(18) Completion of probation

Causes Alleged: The causes alleged for discipline in the operative Accusation were (1) Unprofessional conduct, (2) Unprofessional conduct

Culpability: Respondent does not contest that, at an administrative hearing, Complainant could establish a prima facie case with respect to the charges and allegations contained in Accusation No 1A–2019–161 and that she has thereby subjected her license to disciplinary action.

Respondent agrees that if she ever petitions for early termination or modification of probation, or if the Board ever petitions for revocation of probation, all of the charges and allegations contained in Accusation No. 1A–2019–161 shall be deemed true, correct and fully admitted by Respondent for purposes of that proceeding or any other licensing proceeding involving Respondent in the State of California.

Respondent agrees the Disciplinary Order below, requiring the disclosure of probation pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 4962, serves to protect the public interest.

Respondent agrees that her Acupuncturist License is subject to discipline and she agrees to be bound by the Board's probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order.

CHOE, Kevin K.
AC–9328, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 5/22/12
Final Decision Effective: 6/5/13
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 6 yrs.

CHOI, Jin Wook
AC–13667, Murrieta, CA
Practice Prohibited issued: 1/18/24

CHOI, Kang Dae
AC–4900, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 1/29/16
Final Decision Effective: 3/31/17
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 yrs.
Petition to Revoke filed: 3/22/19
Final Decision Effective: 1/1/20
Order: Revoked

CHUNG, Bong Goo
AC–12161, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed 7/13/11
Final Decision Effective: 7/24/12
Order: Revoked

CHUNG, Hyun Mo
AC–7067, Pleasanton, CA
First Amended Accusation filed: 1/27/10
Interim Suspension Order Effective: 01/19/10
Final Decision Effective: 04/01/10
Order: Surrender of License

COHEN, Yaron
AC–14588, Los Angeles, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 8/12/10
Final Decision Effective: 12/14/11
Order: License issued, revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.

COOGAN, Lily Shannon
AC–7115, Santa Cruz, CA
Accusation filed: 8/25/09
Final Decision Effective: 2/12/10
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

DAI, Kegang
AC–4254, San Gabriel, CA
PC 23 License Restriction Effective: 2/11/09
Accusation filed: 6/9/2010
Final Decision Effective: 2/17/11
Order: Surrender of License

DENG, Lijin
AC–18234, Tracy , CA
Statement of Issues filed: 7/18/18
Final Decision Effective: 9/26/18
Order: License issued, Revoked, Stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

DOU, Chang Jun
San Gabriel, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 5/3/10
Final Decision Effective: 10/22/10
Order: License denied

DU, John Zheng
AC–3276, Sacramento, CA
Accusation filed: 04/24/00
Stipulated decision: License revoked, stayed, 30 days suspension, 3 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 06/21/01
Violation: Unprofessional conduct.
Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 01/09/02
Decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 05/06/03
Violation: Failure to comply with terms and conditions of probation.

DU, Mei–Chen
AC–6510, City of Industry, CA
Accusation filed: 6/25/18
Final Decision Effective: 1/11/19
Order: Surrender of License

DUNHAM, Fredd Hilton
AC–10742, Buellton
Accusation filed: 6/3/14
Amended Accusation filed: 2/25/15
Final Decision Effective: 7/8/15
Order: Surrender of License

EOM, Jyung Wook
AC–12453, Los Angeles
Accusation filed: 10/16/14
Final Decision Effective: 10/9/15
Order: Surrender of License

FANG, Yi Han
AC–4603, Monterey Park, CA
Accusation filed: 10/24/05
Stipulated decision: Surrender License
Decision effective: 04/04/07
Violations: Accusation alleged that respondent had been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensed acupuncturist and false advertising/misuse of title.
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 10/1/10
Final Decision Effective: 4/24/11
Order: Petition for reinstatement granted. License No. AC–4602 is issued on a probationary basis for 7 years
Petition for Early Termination of Probation filed: 7/25/13
Final Decision Effective: 4/20/14
Order: Petition denied

FAROKHI, Mehrdad
Woodland Hills, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 07/11/06
Stipulated decision: Application for licensure is denied by the Board.
Decision effective: 02/01/07
Violation: Statement of Issues alleged that respondent had engaged in unprofessional conduct, attempted to subvert the licensing examination.

FIELDS, Mark Stephen
AC–2480, Sacramento, CA
Accusation filed: 03/11/03
Stipulated decision: License revoked, stayed, 30 days actual suspension, 5 years probation with terms and conditions, and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 01/09/04
Violation: Unprofessional conduct, conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of a licensed acupuncturist and committing fraudulent and/or dishonest acts.

FLACH, Thomas Charles
AC–11773, Lake Arrowhead, CA
Interim Restriction Order Issued: 9/20/2018
PC23 Practice Restriction Order Effective: 10/3/18
Final Decision Effective 7/17/20
Order: Voluntary Surrender

FORSBERG, Larry
AC–3022, Oakland
Accusation filed: 9/29/14
Final Decision Effective: 12/9/15
Order: Revoked, Stayed – Probation 5 yrs.

FU, Yu–Tai
AC–8506, San Francisco, CA
Accusation filed: 8/17/11
Final Decision Effective: 12/15/12
Order: Revoked
Petition for Reinstatement of Revoke License: filed 6/15/2023
Final Decision Effective: 9/28/2024
Order: Petition for Reinstatement Denied

GAO, Karen
AC–8509, Anaheim, CA
Accusation filed: 12/16/13
Final Decision Effective: 10/11/14
Order: Surrender of License

GHARMALKAR, Subhash Ramchandra
AC–4473, Costa Mesa, CA
Accusation filed: 4/25/14
Final Decision Effective: 5/18/16
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.
Petition To Revoke Probation 05/13/21
Final Decision Effective: 12/11/2021
Order: Surrender of License

GOIT, William
AC–2716, San Clemente, CA
PC23 License Restriction Effective: 11/16/10
Accusation filed: 10/18/11
Final Decision Effective: 5/7/14
Order: Revocation, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.

GONZALEZ, Maria Angeles
AC–9001, San Diego, CA
Accusation filed: 10/22/08
Final Decision Effective: 05/28/09
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

GRIGORYAN, Gratch
AC–7485, Glendale, CA
Accusation filed: 09/18/06
Decision: License revoked, stayed, 7 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery
Decision effective: 10/18/07
Violation: Conviction of a crime, committing dishonest acts, committing acts involving dishonesty with respect to the functions and duties of an acupuncturist.
Petition for Early Termination of Probation filed: 3/13/12
Final Decision Effective: 7/02/13
Order: Petition denied

GU, Nai Qiang
AC–7224, Culver City, CA
Accusation filed: 11/9/15
Final Decision Effective: 9/7/16
Order: Revoked, stayed – 60 days Suspension, Probation – 5 yrs

GUDMUNDSEN, Kimi Xiao
AC–8229, Anaheim, CA
Accusation filed: 04/07/2020
Final Decision Effective 6/6/20
Order: Voluntary Surrender

GUEN, Michael
AC–4412, Santa Rosa
Accusation filed: 08/05/15
Final Decision Effective: 5/18/16
Order: Revoked, Stayed – 30 days Suspension, Probation – 5 yrs.
Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 3/21/17
Final Decision Effective: 8/16/17
Order: Revoked

GWAK, Christina Soon–Un
AC–4264, Redlands, CA
Accusation filed: 11/08/99
Decision: License revoked, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 12/17/00
Violation: Gross negligence, repeated negligent acts, fraudulent or dishonest acts, improper advertising, incompetence.
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 11/27/04
Decision: Petition denied.
Decision effective: 10/24/05
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 3/16/07
Decision: Petition for reinstatement granted then revoked, stayed, 3 years probation with terms and conditions.
Decision effective: 5/30/08

GWON, Samuel Sang Woo
AC–6284, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 04/24/02
Amended Accusation filed: 10/22/02
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license.
Decision effective: 06/04/03
Violation: Aided and abetted the violation of sections 315 and 647(b) of the Penal Code; unprofessional conduct for permitting his license to be used to keep a house of prostitution; fraudulent or dishonest acts; unlawful use of license; improper advertising.

HA, Duong H.
AC–1500, Venice, CA
Accusation filed: 9/3/1992
Final Decision Effective: 12/31/1993
Order: Revoked- Stayed- Probation–5 yrs
Accusation filed: 12/22/03
Stipulated Decision: License revoked, stayed, 30 days suspension, 5 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 06/26/05
Violation: Accusation alleged that respondent had engaged in unprofessional conduct; failed to keep adequate records; gross negligence; repeated negligent acts; and incompetence.

HA, Jae Kyo
AC–3315, Torrance, CA
Accusation filed: 05/30/96
Stipulated decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 12/10/97
Violation: Gross negligence; repeated negligent acts; incompetence; engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts; administered a controlled substance or dangerous drugs in a manner dangerous to the public.

HAN, Pill
AC–14493, Whittier, CA
Accusation filed: 2/24/15
Final Decision Effective: 12/18/15
Order: Voluntary Surrender of License
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 2/7/18
Final Decision Effective: 2/22/19
Order: Reinstatement denied

HAN, Seung Yueb
AC–12521, Los Angeles, CA
Amended Accusation filed: 9/20/17
Final Decision Effective: 1/18/18
Order: Revoked, Stayed – Probation – 3 yrs

HAN, Vincent H.T.
AC–9200, Garden Grove, CA
PC23 License Suspension Effective: 05/12/17
Accusation Filed 12/07/2021
Final Decision Effective: 10/09/2022
Order: License revoked by default

HAN, Yue Ling Eileen
AC–10825, Sunnyvale, CA
Accusation filed: 7/28/11
Final Decision Effective: 4/13/12
Order: Public Reprimand and Medical Record Keeping Course Required

HE, Wan
AC–11443, San Jose, CA
First Amended Accusation filed: 12/9/15
Final Decision Effective: 10/17/16
Order: Revoked – Stayed – Probation – 3 yrs

HEDRICK, Lucas
AC–11399, Seattle, WA
Accusation filed: 11/6/18
Final Decision Effective: 6/10/19
Order: Surrender of License

HERMAN, Mira
AC–7381, Sebastopol, CA
First Amended Accusation filed: 10/1/09
Final Decision Effective: 1/14/10
Order: Revoked

HODGES, Samantha
AC–16414, San Francisco, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 1/20/15
Final Decision Effective: 3/26/15
Order: License issued, Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.

HONG, Seong Dae
AC–5864, Fullerton, CA
Accusation filed: 12/18/02
Decision: License revoked, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 08/21/04
Violation: Aided and abetted the violation of Penal Code sections 266h (pimping), 266i (pandering), 315 (keeping house of ill–fame), 316 (keeping a disorderly house), 318 (operating a place of illegal prostitution),647(a) (disorderly conduct–lewd acts), and 647(b) (solicitation and/or engaging in acts of prostitution).

HUANG, Haichao
AC–8705, San Francisco, CA
Accusation filed: 5/12/2020
Final Decision Effective 7/31/20
Order: Voluntary Surrender

HUANG, Zhiying
AC–1615, El Monte, CA
Accusation filed: 05/31/06
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license.
Decision effective: 08/09/06
Alleged violations: Unprofessional conduct, acts of insurance fraud, knowingly making or signing a false document.

HUGHES, DONALD
AC–16694, Oakland, CA
Accusation filed: 06/30/2022
Proposed Decision Effective 05/16/2024
Order: Revocation

HUGHES, Herschel
AC–419, Riverside, CA
Accusation filed: 9/10/98
Stipulated Decision: License surrendered and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 07/11/99
Violation: The accusation alleged false advertising; failure to follow infectious disease guidelines; failure to appropriately dispose of needles; failure to post license in a conspicuous location; and misrepresented himself as a physician. Respondent stipulated that, if proven at a hearing, the charges and allegations would constitute cause for imposing discipline on his license and gave up his right to contest that cause for discipline exists.

HWANG, Sook Kyung
AC–7283, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 05/17/06
Default decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 12/06/06
Violations: Accusation alleged that respondent had been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensed acupuncturist; unprofessional conduct for violation of laws or local ordinances by her employee(s) on her business premises; failed to register places of practice with the board; and committed acts involving dishonesty and corruption.

IM, Soo Hyuck
AC–5777, Buena Park, CA
Accusation filed: 5/23/16
Final Decision Effective: 3/29/17
Order: Surrender of License

JACOBI, Robin
AC–7732, Felton, CA
First Amended Accusation filed: 8/23/11
Final Decision Effective: 5/17/12
Order: Revocation

JEON, David Hongjune
AC–6314, San Diego, CA
Accusation filed: 11/14/08
Final Decision Effective: 08/14/09
Order: Surrender of License

JEON, Kyoung Seok
AC–8838, Buena Park, CA
Accusation Filed: 04/07/09
Final Decision Effective: 08/29/09
Order: Revocation

JEON, Woong Soo
AC–11565, Santee, CA
Accusation filed: 11/24/2019
Decision Effective: 12/31/20
Order: Voluntary Surrender

JIANG, Zong Liang
AC–11661, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 2/12/16
Final Decision Effective: 10/28/16
Order: Surrender of License

JIN, Jing (aka Mary)
AC–8101, Irvine, CA
Accusation filed: 05/31/05
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 04/23/06
Alleged violations: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an acupuncturist; unprofessional conduct likely to endanger public health, safety, or welfare; aiding and abetting prostitution in the work place; failure to maintain patient records.

JIN, Shao Hui
AC–8141, San Gabriel, CA
Accusation filed: 09/17/08
Final Decision Effective: 07/17/09
Order: Revoked – Stayed – Probation – 3 yrs

JOO, Sun Ok
AC–3345, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 07/26/05
First Amended Accusation: 11/15/06
Stipulated Decision: License revoked, stayed and placed on 5 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 03/09/07
Violations: First amended accusation alleged that respondent had been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of licensed acupuncturist, unprofessional conduct and dishonesty/corruption as an acupuncturist.

JOO, Yong Wha
AC–5380, Costa Mesa, CA
Accusation filed: 01/10/01
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license.
Decision effective: 08/31/01
Violation: Accusation alleged that respondent had permitted the unlawful use of his license; gross negligence; improper advertising; aiding prostitution; and conspiring to violation the terms of the Acupuncture Licensure Act. Respondent stipulated that if the Board were to have gone to a hearing, it would have been able to prove the allegations.

KANG, Hyo–Weon
AC–5730, Sherman Oaks, CA
Accusation filed: 02/17/16
Final Decision Effective: 09/21/16
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

KANG, Jung Ho
AC–8427, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 5/26/04
Default Decision: License revoked by default
Decision effective: 8/27/04
Violation: Unprofessional conduct by aiding and abetting the violation of a law or local ordinance and allowing another person the use of his license; committed a fraudulent or dishonest act and/or committed an act involving dishonesty or corruption; failed to register with the Board the place of his practice and failed to provide notification of changes in the place of practice.
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 12/18/07
Final Decision Effective: 04/17/09
Order: Reinstated – Probation – 2 yrs

KAO, Victor Chi–Chih
AC–7200, Upland, CA
Accusation filed: 06/01/04
Decision: License revoked, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 06/26/05
Violation: Unprofessional conduct, conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an acupuncturist, aided and abetted the commission of lewd acts and acts of prostitution, failed to register place of practice and failed to post license in a conspicuous location.

KEIME, Brent Eugene
AC–11462, San Diego, CA
Accusation Filed: 6/30/2017
Final Decision Effective: 9/28/17
Order: Revoked, Stayed, Probation – 2 yrs

KIM, Beau B.
AC–5000, Torrance, CA
Accusation filed: 11/9/11
Final Decision Effective: 2/22/13
Order: Revoked
Petition for Reinstatement of a Revoked License filed: 4/27/16
Final Decision Effective: 11/15/17
Order: Petition denied

KIM, Bong Dal
AC–292, Santa Monica, CA
Accusation filed: 2/10/14
Final Decision Effective: 7/8/15
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 7 yrs.

KIM, Byung Chang
AC–5207, Diamond Bar, CA
Accusation filed: 01/19/00
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license.
Decision effective: 09/21/01
Violation: Permitted unlawful use of license.
Petition for Reinstatement of Surrendered License filed: 5/4/11
Final Decision Effective: 1/12/12
Order: Petition for reinstatement denied
Petition for Reinstatement of Surrendered License filed: 1/19/17
Final Decision Effective 8/10/18
Order: Petition for reinstatement denied

KIM, Cheol
AC–4917, Huntington Beach, CA
Accusation filed: 05/14/03
Default decision and Order filed: 07/24/03
Default Order Set Aside as Ordered by Superior Court: 04/29/05
First Amended Accusation filed: 08/28/05
Second Amended Accusation filed: 08/30/05
Decision: License revoked, stayed, 30 days suspension, 5 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 06/30/06
Violation: Unprofessional conduct
Petition for Early Termination of Probation filed: 06/04/08
Final Decision Effective: 04/17/09
Order: Early Termination Denied – Probation modified

KIM, Chol Su
AC–17761, Los Angeles, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 3/13/17
Final Decision Effective: 9/8/17
Order: License issued, Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.
Petition to Revoke Probation Filed 8/12/19
Final Decision Effective: 12/19/19
Order: Surrender of License

KIM, Hyun Bae
AC–7869, Valencia, CA
Accusation filed: 9/10/03
Stipulated Settlement: Stipulated revocation, stayed, 90 days suspension, 5 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery
Decision effective: 5/22/04
Violation: Subversion of licensing exam; unprofessional conduct by aiding and abetting and committing an action or conduct that would have warranted the denial of a license.
Petition for Early Termination of Probation Filed: 12/19/06

KIM, Jason Young Mo
AC–8104, Panorama City, CA
Accusation filed: 10/13/04
Decision: License revoked, stayed, 30 days suspension, 5 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 09/21/05
Violation: Aided and abetted prostitution on his work premises, unprofessional conduct, knowingly permitted the unlawful use of his acupuncturist license, and failed to register place of practice with the Board.
Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 9/20/10
Final Decision Effective: 8/17/11
Order: Revoked, stayed for 5 business days and continued on probation. Respondent shall pay $8,278.00 within 5 business days after the effective date. If this condition is met, his probation will be terminated. Failure to pay within 5 business days after the effective date shall result in automatic revocation.

KIM, John Jungmin
AC–3059, Redondo Beach, CA
Amended Accusation filed: 4/10/17
Final Decision Effective: 11/9/17
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 years

KIM, Jonathan Hyungsuk Kim
AC–11861, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 8/11/17
Final Decision Effective: 11/29/17
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.

KIM, Kelly Hijung
AC–13978, Los Angeles, CA
Amended Accusation filed: 10/20/11
Final Decision Effective: 1/4/12
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.

KIM, Kwang E.
AC–488, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 05/01/03
Stipulated decision: License revoked, stayed, 30 days suspension, 5 years probation with terms and conditions, practice monitor, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 07/15/04
Violation: The accusation alleged that licensee engaged in unprofessional conduct which endangered or is likely to endanger the public health, safety, or welfare by committing acts of sexual misconduct; engaged in repeated acts of negligence in his care and treatment of patient; incompetence in his care and treatment of patient; and sexual abuse, misconduct, or relations with a patient in his care. Respondent stipulated that the Board could a establish a factual basis for the charges and gave up his right to contest those charges.
Petition for Early Termination of Probation Filed: 7/16/07
Decision: Petition denied
Decision effective: 5/30/08

KIM, Kyoung Tea
AC–13341, Hacienda Heights, CA
Accusation Filed: 9/04/2018
Final Decision Effective: 4/18/19
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 4 yrs.

KIM, Kyu Suk (Ray)
AC–1152, Fullerton, CA
Accusation filed: 10/08/97
Decision: License revoked, cost recovery
Decision effective: 06/29/98
Violation: Sexual misconduct with patient(s), unprofessional conduct, gross negligence.

KIM, Kyung
AC–14723, Torrance, CA
Accusation filed: 06/15/16
Final Decision Effective: 02/08/17
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 years
Petition for Early Termination of Probation Filed: 02/08/2018
Final Decision Effective 8/17/18
Order: Petition Granted

KIM, Myengsook
AC–17439, Garden Grove, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 7/19/16
Final Decision Effective: 10/28/16
Order: License issued, revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 yrs.

KIM, Ronald Rin
AC–4118, Irvine, CA
Accusation filed: 01/24/01
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license
Decision effective: 06/01/01
Violation: The accusation alleged that respondent had been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an acupuncturist; aided and abetted acts of or solicitation of prostitution; and unprofessional conduct likely to endanger public health, safety or welfare. Respondent stipulated that the Board could establish a factual basis for the charges and gave up his right to contest.

KIM, Suh Kyung
AC–8033, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 05/26/03
Decision: License suspended for 180 days, suspension stayed, 3 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 08/08/05
Violation: Unprofessional conduct that was likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare, failure to register place of practice and aided and abetted violations of Penal Code 647(b) (prostitution).

KIM, Sunwoo
AC–9766, Chino, CA
Accusation Filed: 6/21/2018
Final Decision Effective 3/21/19
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation 5 yrs.

KIM, Young Ki
AC–14813, Riverside, CA
Accusation filed: 12/22/2020
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 30 mos.
Decision and Order: 11/06/2021

KIM, Young Won
AC–5859, El Monte, CA
Accusation filed: 02/19/99
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license.
Decision effective: 10/31/01
Violation: Unprofessional conduct likely to endanger public health, safety or welfare; permitted unlawful use of acupuncture license; failed to obtain or post a duplicate license.

KINGHAM, Jeff
AC–11509, Santa Barbara
Accusation filed: 10/06/15
Final Decision Effective: 5/13/16
Order: Revoked

KOLLER, Susan Lynn
AC–12023, Culver City, CA
Accusation filed: 09/22/2020
Decision Effective: 05/27/21
Order: Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order revoked license, revocation stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for eighteen (18) months, ending on 11/26/22, on the following terms and conditions:
(1) obey all laws,
(2) quarterly reports,
(3) monitoring program,
(4) interview with the Board or it's designee,
(5) changes of employment,
(6) tolling of probation,
(7) restriction of employee and supervision of trainees,
(8) cost recovery,
(9) violation of probation,
(10) probation monitoring costs,
(11) license surrender,
(12) severability clause,
(13) notification of name, address, telephone number or email change,
(14) disclosure of probation status,
(15) maintenance of clear and active license.
(16) completion of probation

Causes Alleged: The causes alleged for discipline in the operative Accusation were (1) disciplinary action taken by the California Board of Registered Nursing, related to Respondents care and treatment of a patient. Respondent failed to clamp intravenous tubing from a patient's Cordis line which caused patient to lose a significant amount of blood.

Culpability: Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in the Accusation. Respondent agrees the Disciplinary Order, requiring the disclosure of probation to B&P Code section 4962, serves to project the public interest. Respondent agrees that her acupuncture license is subject to discipline and she agrees to be bound by the Board's probationary terms as set for the in the Disciplinary Order.

KOO, Jahoo J.
AC–2426, Santa Clara, CA
Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 10/09/97
Decision: License revoked, cost recovery
Decision effective: 06/04/98
Violation: Failure to comply with terms of probation.
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 11/11/01
Decision: Reinstatement of license granted after licensee takes and passes exam, 3 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 11/15/02

KOSICH–ENKO, Svetlana
AC–7909, Bakersfield, CA
Accusation filed: 05/08/07
Decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 9/14/07
Violation: Conviction of a crime; committing an action that would have warranted the denial of a license; committing a fraudulent or dishonest act; committing an act involving dishonesty or corruption; altering or modifying the medical record of any person, with fraudulent intent, or creating any false medical record; failing to maintain adequate and accurate records; and negligence.

KU, George Huang Chi
AC–11602, Los Angeles, CA
First Amended Accusation filed: 6/29/21
Final Decision Effective 8/25/22
Order: Surrender of License

KWAK, Choon Ja
AC–3850, South Gate, CA
Accusation filed: 07/27/00
Decision: License revoked and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 03/14/02
Violation: Unprofessional conduct that was likely to endanger public health, safety, or welfare.

KWAK, Kyong Keun
AC–5461, Sacramento, CA
Accusation filed: 3/21/14
Final Decision Effective: 6/27/15
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

LAI, Correy Po–Hong
AC–7632, Sacramento, CA
Accusation filed: 11/2/18
Decision Effective: 8/29/19
Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order: License revoked, with revocation stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for three (3) years, ending on 8/29/22, on the following terms and conditions:
(1) practice monitoring,
(2) examination,
(3) coursework,
(4) obey all laws,
(5) quarterly reports,
(6) interview with the Board or its designee,
(7) notice of changes of employment,
(8) tolling for out–of–state practice or residence,
(9) cost recovery,
(10) violation of probation,
(11) license surrender,
(12) severability clause,
(13) notification of name, address, telephone number or email change, and,
(14) maintenance of clear and active license.

Causes Alleged: The causes alleged for discipline in the operative Accusation were (1) gross negligence, (2) repeated negligent acts, (3) failure to keep complete and adequate medical records, (4) incompetence, and (5) violation of the Acupuncture Licensure Act related to Respondent's care and treatment of a patient who developed a severe systemic infection and where the infection caused death from MRSA, pneumonia, and septicemia.

Culpability: Respondent understands and agrees that the charges and allegations in Accusation No. 1A–2017–194, if proven at a hearing, constitute cause for imposing discipline upon her Acupuncture License. For the Purpose of resolving the Accusation without the expense and uncertainty of further proceedings, Respondent agrees that at a hearing, Complainant could establish a factual basis for the charges in the Accusation, and that Respondent hereby gives up her right to contest those charges. Respondent agrees that her Acupuncturist License is subject to discipline and agrees to be bound by the Board's probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order.

Order: Revoked, Stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.
Petition To Revoke Probation 09/28/21
Final Decision Effective: 02/12/2022
Order: Default Revocation

LAM, Kam Man
AC–329, Claremont, CA
Accusation filed: 8/18/10
Final Decision Effective: 4/6/11
Order: Respondent agrees to permanently waive his right to reapply for an active license

LAM, Tony
AC–241, Diamond Bar, CA
Accusation filed: 10/02/03
Default decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 04/24/05
Violation: Conviction of a crime; dishonesty/corruption as an acupuncturist; presentation of false and fraudulent claim.

LAU, David
AC–16170, Foster City, CA
Accusation Filed: 5/21/18
Final Decision Effective: 4/3/19
Order: Surrender of License

LEE, Andrew Sung Young
AC–6060, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 1/6/14
Final Decision Effective: 6/14/15
Order: Revoked, stayed – 30 day Suspension and Probation – 7 yrs.
Second Amended Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 12/13/19
Final Decision Effective 9/25/20
Order: Revocation

LEE, Chang Deok
AC–5874, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 08/27/01
Decision: License revoked and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 07/12/02
Violation: Unprofessional conduct that was likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare, and aiding and abetting the violation of Penal Code section 647(f).

LEE, Chin–Hsiang Chen
AC–5507, Rowland Heights, CA
Accusation filed: 07/08/03
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 04/22/05
Alleged Violation: Unprofessional conduct.

LEE, Eun Wha
AC 13320, Los Angeles
Accusation File: 6/23/14
Final Decision Effective: 08/28/15
Order: Revoked, Stayed – Probation 4 yrs.

LEE, Ha Kil
AC–8135, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 05/31/05
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license.
Decision effective: 11/27/05
Violation: Failure to register place of practice; false and misleading advertising; gross negligence; failure to maintain accurate patient records.

LEE, Henry David
AC–8254, Fountain Valley, CA
Accusation filed: 07/16/08
First Amended Accusation filed: 01/06/09
Final Decision Effective: 05/28/09
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.
Second Amended Accusation filed: 10/31/17
Final Decision Effective: 8/31/19
Order: Surrender of License

LEE, Heung Woo
AC–6238, Anaheim, CA
Accusation filed: 08/22/06
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license
Decision effective: 12/06/06
Violations: Accusation alleged that respondent had been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensed acupuncturist; failed to register places of practice with the board; aided and abetted prostitution in the workplace; and unprofessional conduct for violation of laws or local ordinances by his employee(s) on his business premises.

LEE, Il Han
AC–4978, Anaheim, CA
Accusation filed: 09/03/02
Decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 01/23/04
Violation: Unprofessional conduct that was likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare, and aiding and abetting the violation of Penal Code section 647(b).

LEE, Jeong Pyo
AC–4628, Corona, CA
Accusation filed: 02/10/00
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license.
Decision effective: 03/13/02
Violation: Unprofessional conduct that was likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare; permitted unlawful use of acupuncture license; and, aided and abetted the violation of Penal Code section 647(b).

LEE, Jung Gun
AC–12728, Los Angeles, CA
First Amended Accusation Filed 8/21/18
Final Decision Effective: 3/21/19
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

LEE, Katherine S.
AC–9973, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 08/30/05
Stipulated decision: License revoked, stayed and placed on 3 years probation with terms and conditions.
Decision effective: 06/30/06
Violations: Conviction of a crime and dishonesty or corruption.

LEE, Nam Hoon
AC–6885, Hollywood, CA
Accusation filed: 10/09/01
Default decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 09/06/02
Violation: Unprofessional conduct that was likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare, and aiding and abetting the violation of Penal Code section 647(b).

LEE, Paul David
AC–9195, Nipomo, CA
Accusation filed: 8/30/11
Final Decision Effective: 3/27/13
Order: Publicly Reproved

LEE, Sang Suk
AC–16636, Long Beach, CA
Accusation filed: 11/19/18
Final Decision Effective: 6/13/19
Order: Revoked, Stayed – Probation – 2 yrs.

LEE, SUNG HEAN
AC–16123, Pasadena, CA
Accusation filed: 02/20/20
Final Decision Effective 04/02/21
Order: Surrender of License

LEE, Su Chen
AC–16228, Redondo Beach, CA
Accusation Filed 06/01/2022
Final Decision Effective: 10/14/2022
Order: Surrender of License

LEE, Won Suk
AC–8115, Huntington Park, CA
Order: Accusation withdrawn 10/26/16

LEE, Yun Koo
AC–5474, Gardena, CA
Accusation filed: 02/25/02
Decision: License revoked and cost recovery
Decision effective: 04/15/03
Violation: Aided and abetted the violation of Penal Code section 647(b); knowingly permitted unlawful use of license; failed to register place of practice; and, practiced acupuncture without possessing a current and valid acupuncture license.

LEE, Yun Sheng
AC–1237, Redding, CA
Accusation filed: 02/19/99
Stipulated decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 05/21/99
Violation: Sexual misconduct with patient
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 05/22/02
Decision: Petition denied
Decision effective: 12/11/02

LI, Cheuk Bor
AC–5715, Fremont, CA
Accusation filed: 08/13/01
Stipulated decision: License revoked, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 12/28/01
Violation: Unprofessional conduct likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare; committed fraudulent or dishonest acts resulting in substantial injury to another; gross negligence; repeated negligent acts; incompetence; sexual abuse; misconduct or relations with a patient; and failure to keep complete and accurate records.

LI, Dong Mei
AC–5809, San Francisco, CA
Amended Accusation filed: 4/16/13
Final Decision Effective: 11/8/13
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 yrs.

LI, Ning
AC–6715, Chino, CA
Accusation filed: 5/28/2020
Decision Effective: 12/10/20
Order: Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order revoked license, revocation stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for three (3) years, ending on 12/10/23, on the following terms and conditions:
(1) Practice and Billing Monitors,
(2) Patient Disclosure Approval,
(3) Patient Disclosure,
(4) Maintenance of clear and Active License,
(5) Probation Monitoring Costs,
(6) Coursework,
(7) Obey All Laws,
(8) Quarterly Reports,
(9) Monitoring Program,
(10) Interview with the Board or its Designee,
(11) Notification of name, address, telephone number or email change,
(12) Severability Clause,
(13) Tolling for Out–of–State Practice or Residence,
(14) Employment and Supervision of Trainees,
(15) Cost Recovery,
(16) Violation of Probation,
(17) License Surrender,
(18) Completion of Probation

Causes Alleged: The causes alleged for discipline in the operative Accusation were (1) Gross Negligence, (2) Repeated Negligent Acts, (3) Failure to Maintain Adequate and Accurate Records, (4) Fraud, (5) Committing a Fraudulent Act, and (6) Unprofessional Conduct

Culpability: Respondent understands and agrees that the charges and allegations in Accusation No. 1A–2015–25, if proven at a hearing, constitute cause for imposing discipline upon her Acupuncturist License. Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in paragraphs153 through 157, inclusive, and 162 through 163, inclusive, in Accusation No. 1A–2015–25, and agrees that cause exists for discipline. Respondent agrees the Disciplinary Order below, requiring the disclosure of probation pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 4962, serves to protect the public interest. Respondent agrees that her Acupuncturist License is subject to discipline and she agrees to be bound by the Board's probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order.

LI, Xin
AC–7795, San Francisco, CA
Accusation filed: 07/30/03
Amended accusation filed: 03/30/04
Decision: License revoked, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 04/24/05
Violation: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an acupuncturist; fraudulent/dishonest act.

LIANG, Chin Chuan
AC–2225, Temple City
First Amended Accusation filed: 9/15/15
Final Decision Effective: 6/30/16
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

LIANG, Min Li Dao
AC–6666, Orinda, CA
Accusation filed: 6/28/19
Final Decision Effective: 9/8/2020
Order: Revoked

LIM, Doo Taek
AC–2189, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 5/6/13
Final Decision Effective: 11/14/14
Order: Revocation

LIN, Bruce Ying–Zen
AC–8171, Pomona, CA
Accusation filed: 2/3/10
Final Decision Effective: 11/12/10
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

LIN, Chien–Liang
AC–7526, Lancaster, CA
First Amended Accusation Filed 8/6/19
Final Decision Effective: 9/28/19
Order: Surrender of License

LIN, Jian
AC–6933, San Diego, CA
Accusation filed: 09/16/08
Final Decision Effective: 08/14/09
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.
Accusation filed: 8/18/10
Final Decision Effective: 7/16/11
Order: Surrender of License

LIN, John Kuo–Chiang
AC–2397, Walnut Creek, CA
Accusation filed: 09/21/00
Decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 03/17/03
Violation: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions and duties of an acupuncturist; and gross negligence.

LIN, LI LI
AC–16492, Redlands, CA
Accusation Filed 03/08/2022
Final Decision Effective: 06/10/2023
Order: Revocation

LIU, Chao
AC–6372, Cerritos, CA
Accusation filed: 01/03/06
Amended accusation filed: 03/27/06
Decision: License revoked, stayed, 180 day suspension, 7 years probation with terms and conditions, and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 06/30/06
Violations: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an acupuncturist; unprofessional conduct likely to endanger public health, safety, or welfare; aiding and abetting prostitution in the work place.
Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 09/26/07
Default Decision and Order: License Revoked
Decision effective: 06/15/08
Violation: Failure to comply with terms and conditions of probation

LIU, Hsuan–Ching Steve
AC–2255, Rosemead, CA
Accusation filed: 12/21/15
Final Decision Effective: 7/28/16
Order: Revoked, stayed – 90 days Suspension, Probation – 4 yrs.

Lo, Peggy Chui May
AC–15088, Pasadena, CA
First Amended Accusation filed: 11/20/19
Final Decision Effective 4/4/20
Order: Public Reprimand

LU, Dong Qing
AC–16367, Highland, CA
Accusation Filed 04//14/2022
Final Decision Effective: 10/09/2022
Order: Surrender of License

LUK, Peter Kiwai
AC–5572, Fresno, CA
Accusation Filed: 05/28/09
Final Decision Effective: 9/9/10
Order: Surrender of License

LUU, Tina Thoa
AC–6799, San Jose, CA
First Amended Accusation filed: 12/12/11
Final Decision Effective: 6/21/12
Order: Revocation

MA, Shau Hu
AC–3883, Alhambra, CA
Accusation filed: 04/14/99
Stipulated decision: License revoked, stayed, 60 days suspension, 5 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 08/13/02
Violation: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an acupuncturist.

MA, Yilin
AC–11076, Rowland Heights, CA
Amended Accusation filed: 1/26/11
Final Decision Effective: 5/21/11
Order: Revocation

MARCUS, Alon
AC–2345, Oakland, CA
Accusation filed: 4/7/14
Final Decision Effective: 2/14/15
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.

MATSUOKA, Shizuo Ronald
AC–7118, Alameda, CA
Accusation filed: 12/13/04
Amended accusation filed: 03/10/05
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license
Decision effective: 07/25/05
Violation: Accusation alleged that respondent had engaged in unprofessional conduct that was likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare; sexual misconduct; gross negligence; and conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an acupuncturist.

MAYBERRY, Charles Francis
AC–3641, Solana Beach, CA
Accusation filed: 02/05/09
Final Decision Effective: 10/14/09
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

MESSELBECK, Lauren Ann
AC–15149, Costa Mesa
Accusation filed: 03/14/16
Final Decision Effective: 09/21/16
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 yrs.

MILLER, Pamela
AC–3644, Alhambra, CA
Accusation filed: 11/23/15
Final Decision Effective: 5/25/16
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs

MINER, Natalya B
AC–11313, Los Altos, CA
Accusation Filed: 2/11/19
Decision Effective 7/10/19
Order: Effective 7/10/19:
Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order: License revoked, with revocation stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for two (2) years, ending on 7/9/21, on the following terms and conditions:
(1) reimbursement for probation surveillance monitoring,
(2) coursework,
(3) obey all laws,
(4) quarterly reports,
(5) surveillance program,
(6) interview with the Board or its designee,
(7) notice of changes of employment,
(8) tolling for out–of–state practice or residence,
(9) employment and supervision of trainees,
(10) cost recovery,
(11) violation of probation,
(12) completion of probation,
(13) license surrender,
(14) severability clause,
(15) notification o9f name, address, telephone number or email, and,
(16) maintenance of clear and active license.
Causes Alleged: The causes alleged in the operative accusation were unprofessional conduct through gross negligence, and/or repeated negligent acts, and/or incompetence, and failure to keep accurate medical records related to Respondent's care and treatment of a patient causing a pneumothorax.
Culpability: Respondent does not contest that, at an administrative hearing, complainant could establish a prima facie case with respect to the charges and allegations contained in Accusation No. 1A–2018–91 and that she has thereby subjected her Acupuncture License No. AC 11313 to disciplinary action. Respondent agrees that if she ever petitions for early termination or modification of probation, or if an accusation and/or petition to revoke probation is filed against her before the Board, all of the charges and allegations contained in Accusation No. 1A–2018–91 shall be deemed true, correct, and fully admitted by Respondent for purposes of any such proceeding or any other licensing proceeding involving Respondent in the State of California.

MOON, Joon Woong
AC–3098, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 10/13/04
Stipulated Decision: License revoked, stayed, 3 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 09/06/05
Violation: Failed to register place of practice and failed to post his license in a conspicuous location.

MULVENNA, Joseph
AC–9573, Ojai, CA
Accusation filed: 9/1/10
Final Decision Effective: 5/21/11
Order: Surrender of License

NAKHAI, Houshang
AC–4016, Fairfax, CA
Accusation filed: 04/21/99
Decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 06/27/00
Violation: Sexual misconduct with patient(s), gross negligence, repeated negligent acts.
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 10/02/03
Decision: Petition denied
Decision effective: 10/20/05

NARINS, Toni
AC–4157, San Diego, CA
Accusation filed: 2/24/16
Final Decision Effective: 11/21/16
Order: Public Reproval with coursework and cost recovery

NEUSTAEDTER, Randall James
AC–1541, Redwood City, CA
PC 23 License Restriction Effective: 9/29/15
Interim Suspension Order Effective: 10/15/15
Complete Interim Suspension Order
Amended Accusation filed: 1/19/16
Final Decision Effective: 3/24/16
Order: Surrender of License

NGUYEN, Teresa Trang
AC–8980, Anaheim, CA
Accusation filed: 10/9/19
Final Decision Effective 7/17/20
Order: Voluntary Surrender

NIELSEN, Erik
AC–3657, Thousand Oaks, CA
Accusation filed: 4/14/15
Final Decision Effective: 11/18/15
Order: Public Reprimand

NIEN, Chen Yu
AC–1245, Sunnyvale, CA
Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 10/02/97
Decision: License surrendered
Decision effective: 01/18/98
Violation: Noncompliance with terms and conditions of probation.

NOVAK, Erika
AC–4544, San Diego, CA
Accusation Filed 12/09/2021
Final Decision Effective: 02/19/2023
Order: Public Reproval

OH, Angela Youngsook
AC–7395, Anaheim, CA
Accusation filed: 8/17/11
Final Decision Effective: 5/17/12
Order: License Surrendered

OH, Chang Ho
AC–6985, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 6/25/12
Final Decision Effective: 7/12/13
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.
Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 2/2/18
Final Decision Effective: 9/11/18
Order: License Surrendered

OK, Sung Hiup
AC–8305, Riverside, CA
Accusation filed: 9/8/11
Final Decision Effective: 2/16/12
Order: Default Revocation

OUM, Chul
AC–4686, Northridge, CA
Accusation filed: 11/12/98
Decision: License revoked and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 02/09/01
Violation: Unprofessional conduct; violating or conspiring to violate the terms of the Acupuncture Licensure Act; and knowingly permitted unlawful use of license.

PAN, Tung Wei
AC 12012, Arcadia, CA
Accusation filed: 04/06/10
Final Decision Effective: 7/2/10
Order: Revocation

PANG, Chao
AC–10529, Gabriel, CA
Accusation filed: 09/09/08
Final Decision Effective: 10/14/09
Order: Revoked and Cost Recovery.

PARK, Chan Joon
AC–12692, Buena Park
Accusation filed: 09/04/15
Final Decision Effective: 6/24/16
Order: Revoked

PARK, Hae Gun
AC–5101, Arcadia, CA
Accusation filed: 10/10/97
Decision: License revoked and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 12/19/98
Violation: Unprofessional conduct.

PARK, Soon
AC–12047, Redlands, CA
PC 23 License Suspension Order Effective: 2/22/16
Accusation filed: 1/2/18
Final Decision Effective: 6/5/18
Order: Surrender of License

PARK, Tae Ho
AC–7573, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 04/07/05
Default decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 02/03/07
Violations: Aiding or abetting unlawful conduct, fraudulent or dishonest act, unlawful or improper use of license, failure to register place of business, aiding or abetting prostitution, unprofessional conduct.

PENG, Xue Hua
AC–9392, Hayward, CA
First Amended Accusation filed: 3/20/20
Final Decision Effective 10/22/20
Order: Revocation

PITTMAN, Maria Ho
AC–9840, Elverta, CA
Accusation filed: 7/15/11
Final Decision Effective: 4/5/13
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 18 months

POSNER, Donny
AC–4812, Simi Valley, CA
Accusation filed: 10/17/02
Decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 07/07/04
Violation: Unprofessional conduct likely to endanger the health, safety or welfare of the public.

QI, Xiao Hong
AC–11857, Vista, CA
Accusation filed: 4/12/12
Final Decision Effective: 4/2/14
Order: Revocation

QI, Xiu PIng
AC–8226, San Jose, CA
Accusation Filed: 3/1/2019
Final Decision Effective 7/06/19
Order: Voluntary Surrender of License

QIAN, LING
AC–16491, Long Beach, CA
Accusation filed: 02/04/20
Final Decision Effective 7/16/20
Order: Revocation

RASMUSSEN, Christopher James
San Jose, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 10/14/04
Stipulated decision: License revoked upon issuance, revocation stayed, 5 years probation with terms and conditions, and practice monitor.
Decision effective: 07/07/05
Violation: Statement of Issues alleged that respondent had engaged in unprofessional conduct; had been disciplined by another state for acts substantially related to the practice regulated by a California acupuncture license; and use of a controlled substance.
Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 1/25/10
Final Decision Effective: 8/11/10
Order: Surrender of License

REN, Jane Dong
AC–12543, Richmond, CA
Accusation filed: 9/1/10
Final Decision Effective: 12/5/10
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 yrs

RICE, Heather Lorraine
AC–8567, Anaheim, CA
Accusation filed: 5/16/14
Final Decision Effective: 5/29/15
Order: Revoked, Stayed – Probation – 3 yrs

RISPOLI, Teresa Lynn
AC–5728, Agoura Hills, CA
Accusation filed: 08/11/98
Stipulated decision: License revoked, stayed, 60 days suspension, 5 years probation with terms and conditions and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 06/21/99
Violation: Practicing acupuncture without a license
Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 07/05/01
Stipulated decision: License revoked, stayed, 90 day suspension, 5 years probation with terms and conditions and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 08/21/03
Violation: Improper advertising; failed to comply with corporate name requirements; and operated a school without approval.

RO, ASHLEY
AC–15197, San Jose, CA
Accusation filed: 11/21/19
Final Decision Effective 9/17/20
Order: Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order: License revoked, with revocation stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for five (5) years, ending on 9/16/25, on the following terms and conditions:
(1) Obey all laws,
(2) Quarterly reports,
(3) Monitoring Program,
(4) Interview with the Board or It's Designee,
(5) Changes of Employment,
(6) Tolling of probation,
(7) Restriction on Employment and Supervision of Trainees,
(8) Cost Recovery,
(9) Violation of Probation,
(10) Probation Monitoring Costs,
(11) Licensee may surrender license at any time,
(12) Severability Clause,
(13) Notification of name, address, telephone number or email change,
(14) Disclosure of Probation Status,
(15) Maintenance of Active License
(16) 30 Day Actual Suspension
(17) Coursework
(18) Community Service
(19) Practice and Billing Monitor, and
(20) Completion of Probation

Causes Alleged: The causes alleged for discipline in the operative Accusation were (1) criminal conviction, (2) Unprofessional Conduct, Fraud/Dishonesty; and or Submitting False Insurance Claims related to the care provided to a patient.

Culpability: Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegations in the Accusation. Respondent agrees the Disciplinary Order, requiring the disclosure of probation pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 4962, serves to protect the public interest. Respondent agrees that her Acupuncture License is subject to discipline, and she agrees to be bound by the Board's probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order.

Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 4/23/25
First Amended Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 8/5/2025

ROBLES, Roman
AC–10537, Merced, CA
Accusation filed: 7/8/11
Final Decision Effective: 6/5/13
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.
Order – Partial Restriction of Practice: Effective 4/15/2025

RODNUNSKY, Susan Shriver
AC–6386, Calabasas, CA
Accusation Filed: 7/19/2018
Final Decision Effective: 1/22/19
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.
Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 5/6/19
Final Decision Effective 6/20/19
Order: Voluntary Surrender of License

ROMAN, DIANA LILIANA
AC–8486, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 02/05/20
Decision Effective: 11/20/20
Order: Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order revoked license, revocation stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for three (3) years, ending on 11/19/23, on the following terms and conditions:
(1) Obey all laws,
(2) Quarterly reports,
(3) Coursework,
(4) Restitution,
(5) Monitoring Program,
(6) Interview with the Board or It's Designee,
(7) Changes of Employment,
(8) Tolling of probation,
(9) Restriction on Employment and Supervision of Trainees,
(10) Maintain Employment as an Acupuncturist
(11) Cost Recovery,
(12) Violation of Probation,
(13) Probation Monitoring Costs,
(14) Licensee may surrender license at any time,
(15) Severability Clause,
(16) Notification of name, address, telephone number or email change,
(17) Disclosure of Probation Status,
(18) Maintenance of Active License
(19) Completion of Probation

Causes Alleged: The causes alleged for discipline in the operative Accusation were (1) Criminal Conviction, (2) Unprofessional Conduct – Dishonesty/Corruption; and (3) Aiding and abetting

Culpability: Respondent understands and agrees that the charges and allegations in Accusation No. 1A–2018–144, if proven at a hearing, constitute cause for imposing discipline upon her Acupuncturist License. For the purpose of resolving the Accusation without the expense and uncertainty of further proceedings, Respondent agrees that, at a hearing, Complainant could establish a factual basis for the charges in the Accusation, and that Respondent hereby gives up her right to contest those charges. Respondent agrees the Disciplinary Order, requiring the disclosure of probation pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 4962, serves to protect the public interest. Respondent agrees that her Acupuncture License is subject to discipline, and she agrees to be bound by the Board's probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order.

SANCHEZ, Jorge Gallardo
AC–4781, Downey, CA
Accusation filed: 09/10/01
Default decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 03/07/02
Violation: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an acupuncturist; and unprofessional conduct — insurance fraud and preparation of fraudulent writing.

SCHOTHORST, Johannes
AC–14054, Irvine, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 6/17/10
Final Decision Effective: 12/22/10
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.

SCHWARTZ, Matthew Scott
AC–11109, North Hollywood, CA
Accusation filed: 8/7/19
Decision Effective 4/3/20
Order: License Revoked, Stayed ‐ Probation 2 years, ending 4/2/2022, with Standard Terms and Conditions and Cost Recovery:

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order: License revoked, with revocation stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for two (2) years, ending on 4/3/22, on the following terms and conditions:
(1) obey all laws,
(2) quarterly reports,
(3) coursework,
(4) monitoring program,
(5) interview with the Board or its designee
(6) changes of employment,
(7) tolling of probation,
(8) employment and supervision of trainees,
(9) cost recovery,
(10) violation of probation,
(11) license surrender,
(12) severability clause,
(13) notification of name, address, telephone number or email,
(14) disclosure of probation status,
(15) maintenance of clear and active license, and
(16) completion of probation.

Causes Alleged: The causes alleged in the operative accusation were unprofessional conduct through gross negligence, and/or repeated negligent acts, and failure to keep accurate medical records related to Respondent's care and treatment of a patient causing a pneumothorax.

Culpability: Respondent understands that the charges and allegations in Accusation No. 1A–2017–240, if proven at a hearing, constitute cause for imposing discipline on his Acupuncturist License No. AC 11109. For the purposes of resolving the Accusation without the expense and uncertainty of further proceedings, Respondent agrees that, at a hearing, Complainant could establish a factual basis for the charges in the Accusation and that those charges constitute cause for discipline Respondent agrees that his Acupuncturist License is subject to discipline and he agrees to be bound by the Board's probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order.

SHAO, Susan W.
Oakland, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 6/30/11
Final Decision Effective: 4/13/12
Order: License denied

SHAW, Stephen
AC–3923, Yucca Valley, CA
Accusation filed: 3/10/10
Final Decision Effective: 7/16/10
Order: Surrender of License

SHIM, Eun Young
AC–12076, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 2/27/13
Final Decision Effective: 12/6/13
Order: Revocation

SHIN, Thomas S.
AC–6199, Anaheim, CA
Accusation filed: 01/23/02
Decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 04/02/03
Violation: Unprofessional conduct by facilitating acts of prostitution or solicitation of prostitution at his business premises; permitted his license to be used in the commission of prostitution; and aided and abetted the solicitation of prostitution.

SHON, Phillip Mankeun
AC–9186, Los Angeles, CA
First Amended Accusation filed: 10/6/11
Final Decision Effective: 4/13/2012
Order: Revoked

SHOU, Jian Wei
AC–15022, Santa Clara, CA
Accusation Filed: 8/23/2016
Final Decision Effective: 05/07/17
Order: Voluntary Surrender of License

SHYU, Frank
AC–850, Monterey Park, CA
Accusation filed: 11/9/15
Final Decision Effective: 3/9/17
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 years
Petition To Revoke Probation 07/11/17
Final Decision Effective 10/18/17
Order: Default Revocation

SIMMONS, Robert Paul
AC–11640, Yucaipa, CA
Accusation filed: 1/3/12
Final Decision Effective: 6/5/13
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.
Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 12/24/13
Cease Practice Order filed: 12/24/13
Final Decision Effective: 7/3/14
Order: Revoked

SLIDDERS, Paul Alexander
AC–12278, Oxnard, CA
Accusation filed: 4/3/12
Final Decision Effective: 1/16/14
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.
Petition for Early Termination or Modification of Probation filed: 4/23/17
Final Decision Effective: 11/15/17
Order: Petition denied
License Restriction Effective: 9/29/20
Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation: Filed 8/22/2023
Final Decision Effective: 12/01/2023
Order: License revoked by Default

SMITHEE, Richard Baker
AC–6594, Escondido, CA
Accusation filed: 02/06/02
Amended accusation filed: 08/29/02
Stipulated decision: License surrendered, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 04/15/03
Violation: Sexual misconduct w/patient, unprofessional conduct.

SON, Ka Myung
AC–5601, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 06/20/01
Default decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 03/14/02
Violation: Unprofessional conduct likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare; aided and abetted violation of the Penal Code section 647(b); failure to post acupuncture license in a conspicuous location.

SON, Keibun
AC–11246, San Jose, CA
Accusation filed: 12/21/11
Final Decision Effective: 7/24/12
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 years

SONG, Kee Woon
AC–6048, Lawndale, CA
Accusation filed: 02/05/99
Decision: License revoked, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 04/27/01
Violation: Unprofessional conduct, knowingly permitted unlawful use of his license.
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 02/16/05
Decision: License reinstated and immediately revoked, revocation stayed, 2 years probation with terms and conditions.
Decision effective: 10/24/05

SONG, Kisoo
AC–7495, Redondo Beach, CA
Accusation filed: 06/22/09
Final Decision Effective: 9/23/10
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.
Petition for Early Termination of Probation filed: 11/4/13 Final Decision Effective: 4/20/14
Order: Petition denied

SPEISER, Jeremy
AC–8693, Northridge, CA
Accusation filed: 6/17/16
Final Decision Effective: 12/17/16
Order: Voluntary Surrender of License

STEVENSON, Tracy
AC–6200, Riverside, CA
Accusation filed: 7/6/2010
Final Decision Effective: 3/17/11
Order: Surrender of License

STUART, Mary Patricia
AC–2811
Accusation filed: 11/7/14
Final Decision Effective: 8/23/15
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.

SU, Maggie
AC–5995, Rosemead, CA
Amended accusation filed: 02/07/06
Decision: License revoked, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 04/04/07
Violations: Accusation alleged that respondent had been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensed acupuncturist.

SU, Yong Fang
AC–3680, Garden Grove, CA
Accusation filed: 04/22/98
Default decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 01/08/99
Violation: Gross negligence; repeated negligent acts; incompetence; and unlawful practice of medicine.

SUGATO, Y. Thien
AC–3939, Fountain Valley, CA
Accusation filed: 05/12/05
Decision: License revoked and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 02/16/07
Violations: Accusation alleged that respondent had been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensed acupuncturist; false and misleading advertising; aided and abetted another to engage in unlicensed activity; failed to disclose criminal conviction on license renewal application; fraudulent or dishonest acts; and unprofessional conduct.

SUH, Jeffrey Hongjae
AC–8146, Fort Lee, NJ
Accusation Filed: 5/25/17
Final Decision Effective: 9/8/17
Order: Revoked

SUK, Ki Bong
AC–12007, Anaheim, CA
Accusation filed: 4/17/15
Final Decision Effective: 11/26/15
Order: Revoked

SUN, Hongwei
AC–8581, Pleasanton
First Amended Accusation filed: 9/24/15
Final Decision Effective: 4/16/16
Order: Public Reprimand

SURBER, Anna Marie
AC–16948, Soquel, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 10/9/15
Final Decision Effective: 2/22/16
Order: License issued, revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs
Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 12/27/18
Final Decision Effective: 4/1/19
Order: Surrender of License

TANG, ZHONG LIANG
AC–16370, Santa Clara, CA
Accusation Filed 09/29/2021
Final Decision Effective: 04/22/2023
Order: Stipulated Decision: Voluntary Surrender of License

TAUBE, Mark Randolph
AC–4718, Redwood City, CA
Accusation filed: 12/27/01
Decision: License revoked, stayed, 90 days suspension, 5 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 07/27/02
Violation: Unprofessional conduct and gross negligence
Petition to revoke probation filed: 12/12/02
Decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 07/09/03
Violation: Non–compliance with previously imposed terms and conditions of probation.

TERAKAWA, Hiroyuki
AC–12859, Beverly Hills, CA
License Restriction Effective: 9/30/20
Accusation Filed 04/24/2023
Stipulated Surrender of License Effective 07/19/2024
Order: Surrender of License

TIAN, YU
AC–7936, Santa Clara, CA
First Amended Accusation filed: 6/8/21
Final Decision Effective 09/02/2021
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

TIEN, Jeffrey Chieh Jen
AC–12992, Saratoga, CA
Accusation filed: 04/22/2020
Decision Effective: 02/18/21
Order: License Revoked, Stayed – Probation 3 years, ending 2/18/2024, with Standard Terms and Conditions and Cost Recovery:

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order: License revoked, with revocation stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for three (3) years, ending on 2/18/24, on the following terms and conditions:
(1) Coursework,
(2) Obey all laws,
(3) Quarterly reports,
(4) Monitoring program,
(5) Interview with the Board or its designee
(6) Changes of employment,
(7) Tolling of probation,
(8) Employment and supervision of trainees,
(9) Cost recovery,
(10) Violation of probation,
(11) Completion of probation,
(12) Probation monitoring costs,
(13) License surrender,
(14) Severability clause,
(15) Notification of name, address, telephone number or email,
(16)Disclosure of probation status, and,
(17) Maintenance of clear and active license.

Causes Alleged: The causes alleged in the operative accusation were unprofessional conduct through gross negligence, and/or incompetence, and failure to keep accurate medical records related to Respondent's care and treatment of a patient causing a burn and failure to refer patient for medical care of the would.

Culpability: Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation No. 1A–2016–175. Respondent agrees the Disciplinary Order, requiring the disclosure of probation pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 4962, serves to protect he public interest. Respondent agrees that his Acupuncture License is subject to discipline and he agrees to be bound by the Board's probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order.

TRAN, Tong Chinh
AC–5877, Westminster, CA
Accusation filed: 02/06/02
Amended accusation filed: 05/09/02
Decision: License revoked, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 01/29/03
Violation: Sexual misconduct with patient, unprofessional conduct, gross negligence.

TREJO, Rene Alberto
AC–10384, Monterey Park
Accusation filed: 10/29/10
Final Decision Effective: 9/29/11
Order: Revocation

TRIEU, Xuan Thi
AC–5635, Westminster, CA
Accusation filed: 10/24/05
Stipulated Decision: License publicly reproved
Decision effective: 3/9/07
Charges: Accusation alleged that respondent had engaged in unprofessional conduct by aiding and abetting the unlawful use of an x–ray machine, false and misleading advertising, and failure to notify the board of the use of a false, assumed, fictitious name. Respondent stipulated that if the Board were to have gone to a hearing, it would have been able to prove the allegations.

TSAI, Lawrance
AC–14519, Millbrae, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 7/12/11
Final Decision Effective: 10/1/11
Order: License issued, Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.
Petition for Early Termination/Modification filed: 3/24/14
Final Decision Effective: 8/5/15
Order: Petition for Early Termination/Modification Denied

TSAO, Mitchell
AC–2820, Newark, CA
Accusation filed: 06/18/03
Amended Stipulated Settlement and Order: License revoked, stayed, 60 days suspension, 7 years probations with terms and conditions, practice monitor and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 06/01/05
Alleged violations: Accusation alleged that respondent had engaged in unprofessional conduct that was likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare.

TU, Li Qing
AC–10225, San Jose, CA
Accusation filed: 4/15/11
Final Decision Effective: 02/25/12
Order: Revocation

VALENTIN, Victor (aka Victor Miller)
AC–2441, San Francisco, CA
Accusation filed: 02/22/05
Decision: License revoked, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 09/06/05
Violation: Sexual misconduct with a patient.

VINCENT, Neil Ronald
AC–7124, Riverside, CA
Accusation filed: 8/17/07
Stipulated Decision: Surrender of license and cost recovery
Decision effective: 07/23/08
Charges: Sexual misconduct, unprofessional conduct, gross negligence, repeated negligent acts, incompetence and failure to keep complete and accurate records.

WALL, Dixie Shannon
AC–14079, Tustin, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 10/5/10
Final Decision Effective: 3/12/11
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.
Petition for Early Termination of Probation filed: 3/16/13
Final Decision Effective: 6/25/13
Order: Petition denied
Petition for Early Termination of Probation filed: 11/10/14
Final Decision Effective: 11/11/15
Order: Petition granted

WALSH, Timothy
AC 7904, West Dundee, IL
First Amended Accusation filed: 12/21/10
Final Decision Effective: 4/22/11
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 yrs.

WAN, Guo Zhi
AC–5326, San Francisco, CA
Amended Accusation filed: 4/16/13
Final Decision Effective: 11/8/13
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 2 yrs.

WANG, Bai Shan
AC–5204, Rosemead, CA
Accusation filed: 04/14/99
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license
Decision effective: 10/18/00
Violation: Unprofessional conduct likely to endanger the public health, safety or welfare; conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an acupuncturist; and permitted unlawful use of license.

WANG, Hua
AC–4339, Irvine, CA
Accusation Filed: 04/29/09
Final Decision Effective: 7/16/10
Order: Surrender of License

WANG, Jiajie
AC–5271, El Monte, CA
Accusation filed: 2/27/13
Final Decision Effective: 7/25/14
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.
Petition for Early Termination of Probation filed: 5/12/17
Final Decision Effective: 11/15/17
Order: Petition granted

WANG, Pei Sheng
AC–13491, Sunnyvale, CA
Accusation Filed: 1/24/2018
Final Decision Effective: 7/13/18
Order: Surrender of License

WANG, Qing
AC–8125, Alhambra, CA
Accusation filed: 11/2/05
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license, cost recovery
Decision effective: 5/10/07
Violation: Aided and abetted the violation of sections 315 and 647(b) of the Penal Code; unprofessional conduct for permitting his license to be used to keep a house of prostitution; failed to notify the Board of the use of a false, assumed, or fictitious name; engaged in acts involving dishonesty; and failure to register place of practice and display license.

WANG, Xiao Hong
AC–6414, San Jose, CA
Accusation filed: 3/27/06
Stipulated Settlement: Accusation dismissed, citation issued.
Decision effective: 2/21/08

WANG, Xin Nian
AC–6268, Monterey Park, CA
Accusation filed: 10/02/02
Stipulated decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 08/31/03
Violation: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an acupuncturist; securing a license by fraud or deceit; failure to register place of practice; unprofessional conduct likely to endanger the health, safety or welfare to the public.

WANG, Yih–Ing
AC–8363, Milpitas, CA
Accusation filed: 06/09/05
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license.
Decision effective: 12/28/05
Violation: Accusation alleged securing a license by fraud or deceit and conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of a licensed acupuncturist.

WHON, Je Wan
AC–2825, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 05/01/06
Default decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 10/05/06
Alleged violations: Conviction of a crime; dishonesty/corruption as an acupuncturist; presentation of false or fraudulent claims.
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 4/15/11
Final Decision Effective: 10/28/11
Order: Reinstatement Denied

WILLIS, Gregory
AC–17472, Santa Cruz, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 9/30/16
Final Decision Effective: 2/17/17
Order: License issued, revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs

WITFOTH, Inga
AC–9541, La Habra
Accusation filed: 5/2/16
Final Decision Effective: 5/5/17
Order: Revoked, Stayed – Probation 2 yrs.
Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 7/28/17
Final Decision Effective: 12/22/17
Order: Revocation

WON, Bongja Bena
AC–4975, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation Filed: 9/26/2016
Final Decision Effective: 08/07/2017
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 years

WONG, Ming Fan
AC–3517, San Gabriel, CA
Amended Accusation filed: 12/28/15
Final Decision Effective: 1/20/16
Order: Surrender of License

WOODWORTH, Michael David
AC–10818, Oceanside, CA
Accusation filed: 09/03/09
Final Decision Effective: 1/14/10
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.

WU, Jonathan Hwakan
AC–6971, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 2/19/15
Final Decision Effective: 12/9/15
Order: Revoked, Stayed – Probation 5 yrs.

WU, Kenneth S.K.
AC–5826, Alhambra, CA
Accusation filed: 6/7/16
Final Decision Effective: 9/21/16
Order: Surrender of License

WU, Xiping
AC–7840, Laguna Beach, CA
Accusation Filed: 4/24/2017
Final Decision Effective: 2/7/18
Order: Revoked, Stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

WU, Yulin
AC–9250, San Francisco, CA
Accusation filed: 10/27/10
Final Decision Effective: 8/12/11
Order: Revoked and pay cost recovery when license is restored

XIA, Steven Chen Jing
AC–8907, San Leandro, CA
Accusation filed: 3/3/14
Final Decision Effective 11/27/14
Order: Revocation
Petitioner for Reinstatement filed: 3/15/18
Final Decision Effective: 2/22/19
Order: Reinstatement granted, provided Petitioner first meets three conditions precedent to reinstatement. Upon fulfillment of the conditions precedent, license shall be reinstated; revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.

XUE, Wei Xia
AC–16192, San Ramon, CA
Accusation filed: 10/11/19
PC 23 issued: 10/18/19
Amended Accusation Filed 5/15/2023
Final Decision Effective 6/5/2025
Order: Stipulated Surrender

YAN, Beng Yue
AC–61, San Francisco
Accusation filed: 9/30/14
Final Decision Effective: 9/17/15
Order: Surrender of License

YAN, Li Hua
AC–16587, Rosemead, CA
Accusation Filed 08/10/2022
Final Decision Effective: 04/05/2023
Order: License revoked by default

YANG, Vivid
AC–158, St. Petersburg, FL
Accusation filed: 08/07/98
Stipulated decision: License surrendered and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 12/19/98
Violation: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an acupuncturist.

YAU, Simon Wah–Hong
AC–8636, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 03/27/06
Default decision: License revoked.
Decision effective: 10/05/06
Alleged violations: Conviction of a crime; dishonesty/corruption as an acupuncturist; presentation of false or fraudulent claims.

YEDVAB, Miriam
AC–4224, Sherman Oaks, CA
Accusation filed: 03/15/99
Decision: License revoked and cost recovery
Decision effective: 03/24/00
Violation: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an acupuncturist; committed fraudulent or dishonest acts.

YI, Chong Min
AC–15462, San Bruno, CA
Accusation Filed: 5/16/17
Final Decision Effective: 10/23/17
Order: Stipulated Surrender

YING, Wu
AC–16095, Pasadena, CA
Accusation Filed 08/11/2022
Final Decision Effective: 05/24/2023
Order: Stipulated Settlement, Revoked – stayed, Probation – 3 yrs
Petition to Revoke Probation: Filed 8/22/2023
Final Decision Effective: 08/17/2024
Order: Revoked
Petition for Writ of Mandate filed: 8/16/2024

YOO, Kwang Choon
aka YOO, Casey K.
AC–4228, Los Angeles, CA
First Amended Accusation filed: 11/4/10
Final Decision Effective: 1/13/11
Order: Surrender of License

YOO, Kweon Young
AC–6721, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 09/27/05
Decision: License revoked, stayed, 180 days suspension, 7 years probation with terms and conditions, and cost recovery.
Decision effective: 5/23/07
Violation: Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualification, functions, and duties of an acupuncturist; unprofessional conduct; and gross negligence.
Petition for Early Termination/Modification of Probation filed: 12/6/10
Final Decision Effective: 4/24/11
Order: Petition denied

YOON, Hong Ki
AC–2219, Los Angeles, CA
Accusation filed: 6/19/13
Final Decision Effective: 4/6/14
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 5 yrs.

YOON, Soon Ae
AC–18225, Lakewood, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 10/13/17
Final Decision Effective: 8/24/18
Order: License issued, Revoked, stayed, Probation – 3 yrs

YOUNG, Cassandra R.
AC–15858, Roseville, CA
Accusation Filed 9/17/19
Final Decision Effective: 1/23/20
Order: Revoked

YOUNG, Hai Tee
AC–652, Rowland Heights, CA
Amended Accusation filed: 11/4/2014
Final Decision Effective: 7/1/15
Order: Revocation

YOUNG, Sunny Chen
AC–5361, San Jose, CA
Accusation filed: 7/31/13
Final Decision Effective: 5/7/14
Order: Revocation

YOUNG, Wei–Cheih
AC–781, Rowland Heights
Accusation filed: 6/20/14
Final Decision Effective: 7/9/15
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 yrs.

YU, Deok Sang
AC–12562, Fresno, CA
Accusation filed: 8/18/2020
Decision Effective: 06/10/2021
Order: Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order revoked license, revocation stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for four (4) years, ending on 06/09/2025, on the following terms and conditions:
(1) Obey All Laws,
(2) Quarterly Reports,
(3) Coursework – Professional Boundaries and Ethics,
(4) Monitoring Program,
(5) Interview with the Board or Its Designee,
(6) Changes of Employment,
(7) Tolling of Probation,
(8) Employment and Supervision of Trainees,
(9) Employment Requirements,
(10) Cost Recovery,
(11) Violation of Probation,
(12) License Surrender,
(13) Severability Clause,
(14) Notification of name, address, telephone number or email change,
(15) Disclosure of Probation Status,
(16) Maintenance of Clear and Active License,
(17) Third Party Chaperone,
(18) Completion of Probation

Causes Alleged: The causes alleged for discipline in the operative Accusation were (1) Sexual Misconduct, (2) Gross Negligence, (3) Repeated Negligent Acts, (4) Unprofessional Conduct, (5) Failure to Notify the Board of Use of a Fictitious Name

Culpability: Respondent does not contest that, at an administrative hearing, complainant could establish a prima facie case with respect to the charges and allegation contained in Accusation No. 1A–2018–68, and that he has thereby subjected his Acupuncture license No. AC 12562 to disciplinary action.

Respondent agrees that if he ever petitions for early termination or modification of probation, or if an accusation and/or petition to revoke probation is filed against him before the Board, all of the charges and allegations in Accusation No. 1A–2018–68 shall be deemed true, correct, and fully admitted by Respondent for purposes of any such proceeding or any other licensing proceeding involving Respondent in the State of California.

Respondent agrees that his Acupuncture License No. AC 12562 is subject to discipline and he agrees to be bound by the Board's probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order.

YU, Jing Shu
AC–10310, Los Angeles, CA
Statement of Issues filed: 08/26/04
Stipulated decision: Three years probation with terms and conditions, practice monitor and reimbursement for monitor, ethics course.
Decision effective: 04/25/05
Alleged violations: Aiding or abetting, unprofessional conduct.

YU, Jun
AC–4824, Rowland Heights, CA
Accusation filed: 01/16/02
Amended accusation filed: 01/25/02
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license.
Decision effective: 05/22/02
Violation: Unprofessional conduct; gross negligence; repeated negligent acts; incompetence; failure to provide patient records in a timely manner; dishonest acts; improper advertising; and improper use of the titles M.D. and Dr.

YU, Seung Man
AC–15888, Santa Clara, CA
Accusation Filed: 8/10/2016
Final Decision Effective: 12/1/16
Order: Revoked, stayed – Probation – 3 years

YU, Zion
AC–84, Santa Monica, CA
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 07/30/01
Decision: Petition for Reinstatement denied.
Decision effective: 05/22/02
Petition for Reinstatement filed: 3/11/10
Final Decision Effective: 7/9/10
Order: Reinstatement denied

YUAN, Feng–Jie
AC–9078, San Dimas, CA
Accusation filed: 10/6/11
Final Decision Effective: 5/17/12
Order: License Surrendered

YUE, Kang Nam
AC–177, San Francisco, CA
Accusation filed: 07/28/04
Stipulated decision: Surrender of license, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 04/24/05
Alleged Violation: Unprofessional conduct; false/misleading advertising.

ZHANG, Chun
AC–5796, Santa Ana, CA
Accusation filed: 01/06/00
Decision: License revoked, however, revocation stayed upon reinstatement of license, 60 days suspension, 5 years probation, with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 11/30/01
Violation: Unprofessional conduct, knowingly permitted unlawful use of his license.
Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation filed: 02/27/03
Decision: License surrendered.
Decision effective: 05/12/03
Violation: Non–compliance with previously imposed terms and conditions of probation.

ZHANG, Michael Z.
AC–10068, Fresno, CA
Stipulated License Restriction Effective: 7/13/20

ZHANG, Xiaobo
AC–7631, Oakdale, CA
Accusation filed: 9/22/11
Final Decision Effective: 3/27/13
Order: Revoked

ZHAN, Lu
AC–4440, Villa Park, CA
Accusation Filed 09/25/2023
Final Decision Effective: 02/16/2024
Order: Stipulated Surrender of License

ZHAO, Chun Fu
AC–6788, Eureka, CA
Accusation filed: 10/23/98
Stipulated decision: License revoked, stayed, 3 years probation with terms and conditions, cost recovery.
Decision effective: 06/21/99
Violation: Unlawful practice of acupuncture
Accusation filed: 02/21/03
Decision: License revoked
Decision effective: 07/07/04
Violation: Practicing acupuncture without a license, gross negligence, sexual misconduct with a patient, false or misleading advertising.
Writ Petition filed: 11/29/04
Decision: Writ Petition denied
Decision effective: 2/17/06
Notice of Appeal filed: 2/6/06
Decision: Judgment affirmed
Decision effective: 12/3/07

ZHAO, Wei Dong
AC–15758, Anaheim, CA
Accusation filed: 2/27/17
Final Decision Effective: 10/18/17
Order: Revoked

ZHOU, Xin Sheng
AC 13713, Alhambra
Accusation filed 7/23/14
Final Decision Effective: 10/29/15
Order: Revoked, Stayed – Probation 2 yrs

ZUO, Yi Min
AC–11384, San Jose, CA
Accusation filed: 03/23/2021
Order Withdrawing Accusation: 4/15/21

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