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.

At Nourishing Roots Acupuncture & Wellness, we strive to help individuals achieve their health related goals through the use of Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and personalized nutritional guidance. We are committed to providing patients with effective holistic health care, so that you can live a more radiant life.
​At Nourishing Roots, we understand that time is of the essence and you need to feel better sooner. It is our job to facilitate the healing process in a timely manner. By taking a comprehensive and compassionate approach to health and treating the root of the conditions at hand, we can help restore balance within children and adults. When the whole family feels healthy, they can spend more time together doing the things that they love.

Vita-Health Acupuncture & Wellness Center is an acupuncture clinic in Pembroke Pines, FL that was founded in 2005 by David and Yelena Pakula, husband and wife acupuncturists. David and Yelena are both Florida licensed Acupuncture Physicians who are Board Certified by the NCCAOM as Diplomats of Oriental Medicine. They each earned a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Together, David and Yelena have completed advanced post-graduate acupuncture training. They successfully completed a 150-hour certification training program in advanced Japanese Acupuncture & Moxibustion techniques in the tradition of Kiiko Matsumoto & Master Nagano. They completed advanced training in Tung style acupuncture and are officers of the World Tung Acupuncture Association, representing the organization in Florida. They also have studied Chinese medicine and philosophy with Daoist master Jeffrey Yuen.
Yelena Pakula was a Medical Doctor in St. Petersburg, Russia, specializing in neurology, osteopathy and acupuncture.

I've been practicing since 2006. I use Master Tung's points, Dr. Tan's Balance Method, as well as cupping, facial rejuvenation, and auricular seeds.

The propensity of the human body to go wrong, especially when affected by disease, and the complexity of its healing processes, has always fascinated me. I believe that human potential should not be cut short due to illness.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, have been practiced on billions of people over numerous centuries, and proven as methods of "encouraging the body to promote natural healing and improve bodily functions or eliminate the root causes of diseases".

Let us, holistically heal your body, mind and spirit with real Acupuncture, TCM and REIKI Treatments for Female/Male Infertility, Pain Management, Degenerative/Auto Immune Disorders, Anxiety/Depression, Allergies, and ..., backed by 5000+ hours of clinical practice and Dr. of TCM educational background...