"Welcome to Family Tree Acupuncture, your trusted traditional Chinese medical clinic in Daytona Beach, Florida. We provide a wide range of services rooted in ancient healing practices, including acupuncture, microneedling, cupping, therapeutic massage, moxibustion, auricular therapy, Gua Sha, and herbal medicine therapy.

Our skilled practitioners are passionate about your well-being. Whether you seek relief from chronic pain, stress reduction, or overall wellness, we're here for you. Our holistic approach addresses the physical and energetic aspects of your being, restoring balance to your body, mind, and spirit.

Our office is open Monday through Friday, and we accept many insurance providers. We also provide services for our servicemen and women through our partnership with the Veteran's Administration.

Visit our website to meet our dedicated professionals, explore the conditions we treat, and learn about our treatment techniques. Schedule an appointment today and take the first step towards a healthier, balanced life with Family Tree Acupuncture."

Before I pursued medicine, I embarked on a much more “traditional” career path. After graduating from Columbia University in New York City with a B.S. in Engineering and Management Systems, I worked for Ernst & Young, Thomson Financial, and other Wall Street firms as a strategy consultant and pharmaceutical compliance analyst. My previous work experience has been extremely beneficial as it has helped me to understand the unique pressures and stresses that many of my patients experience.

Then one day, I was involved in a horrific car accident which left me in a coma. Doctors informed my family that I had less than a 10% chance to survive....

Treating Fertility Issues for over 12 years.

Dr. Alexander J. Hou, M.S., D.O.M., A.P., graduated with a Master of Science degree from Florida College of Integrative Medicine earning his Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Physician designation in the state of Florida. He is a member of the Florida State Oriental Medical Association (FSOMA). As a 3rd Generation Acupuncturist, he has learned to appreciate both traditional medicine and Western medicine, which can enhance the treatment effectiveness in patients. Dr. Alex Hou specializes in pain control, sports medicine, and balancing treatments. He has also treated people with a wide spectrum of things from quitting smoking to paralysis of having a stroke.

Sandy Root, AP, L.Ac., MSTOM, a FL & NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York with her Master’s in Traditional Oriental Medicine in 2009.

Sandy had clinical experience practicing acupuncture at the Saint Vincent’s Hospital -HIV Clinic, the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases – Initiative for Women with Disabilities, NYU Medical Center, and Pacific College Acupuncture Clinic, and now her own practice in Miami Beach, FL. She is also certified in Constitutional Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.



Sandy loves to integrate the science, art, and wisdom of acupuncture into her practice. With her personal study of spiritual & consciousness practices, Sandy has the ability to facilitate and create a space where her patients are driven to empower themselves through the medicine. In the life-long learning this medicine allows, Sandy is excited to continually integrate new ideas into her practice, and generate a community where her patients can continue their path to self-awareness, in body and mind.