Our dedicated team ensures a lifetime experience for Acupuncturists’ in Vietnam.

The time is now, join us on a life-changing expedition to discover this Ancient Medicine in its homelands...

“AcuVietnam was developed to build a bridge between Vietnamese Traditional Medicine and TCM practitioners from the West. To create the type of in-depth rounded program, I wish had been available to me as a TCM graduate. after 4-years of intensive study in this fascinating medicine.

I feel deeply privileged to have such medical expertise and incredible healers working together on our program. Our team is so diverse, offering a wealth of experience, some at nearly 90 years of age. Whilst I could be called biased, I truly recommend any practitioner of TCM, with a wish to enhance not only their skills and healing ability, but also their life - Come aboard, you are very welcome!”
 - AV-Founder

Our Team, Partners & Associates

Tara O'Connell AcuVietnam founder

Tara O’Connell - AcuVietnam founder
Traditional Eastern Medicine Practitioner, Coach & Trainer (TCM/TVM)

Lic. Acupuncturist no.TCMCI-1616 | Lic. Naturopath (Spec.Detox/Addiction protocols)
Natural Health & Wellness Coach & Trainer.
Certified IHA Hypnotherapy.
NADA Detox Specialist Assoc Lic.No.2015036.
MASTER Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic-Programming (American board of NLP).
NLP Master Coach and Time-Line-Therapy.
DIEN CHAN practitioner. Certficate DC Face Reading, Diagnostics & Facial Rejuvenation.
Certified Taoist Philosophy, I-Ching & Feng Shui in Clinical Diagnostics, Wu Dong, China.
Certified.Si Yuan Balance, Global Balance & Advanced Level (Paris/Switzerland/Germany)
Master Tung Clinical Application: (Dr Lee - India)

Licensed international Practitioner of Acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Naturopathic Medicine. Specialising in Natural medical techniques from across the globe, with strong emphasis on Traditional Vietnamese Medicine healing methods, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Timeline Therapy with a focus in addiction therapy and detoxification. Tara has also worked first-hand in the leading Traditional Medicine Hospital in Vietnam as Medical intern. Having witnessed the importance of sharing this unique and invaluable hands-on opportunity with other fellow TCM practitioners, she later returned to Vietnam to spend the next few years coordinating
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Dr Le Hai - Director of International Studies

Dr. Le. Hai - International Studies & Trainer
Allopathic Medical Doctor. Traditional Medicine Doctor inc Bsc. TVM.
6-Element Acupuncture. Massage & Chiropractic applications.
Tai-Chi / Qi Gong Meditation facilitator.

An extraordinary doctor of both allopathic and Traditional Vietnamese Traditional Medicine, Dr Le Hai is deeply passionate about the art of healing, using Vietnamese Traditional therapies and energetic healing modalities.

Dr Le Hai graduated from the Hanoi Medical University, the leading medical University in Vietnam. Born into a family of medics, his parents are allopathic doctors and his wife is....
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Prof.Nguyen Tai Thu - Vietnam's leading Acupuncturist. CEO VAA

Professor Nguyen Tai Thu - recently deceased.

UPDATE: It is with regret that we announce the passing from this world of the Legendary Professor Tai Thu, having lived an incredible, inspiring 90 years... his legacy lives on through his hard work, writings, discoveries and his invaluable commitment to his patients and all those in need. It has been a true honour for our students who have met and shadowed him during their stay here in Hanoi. He is truly a legend and a remarkable man, who has given so much to the world of Acupuncture, his students and his teachers 'the patients'... with warmest thanks for the honour, RIP
Vice President of The World Federation of Acupuncture.
CEO: Vietnam Acupuncture Association (VAA).
Founder: Institute of Acupuncture, Hanoi.

** Prof Tai Thu has allowed our students to shadow him on some of our 3-week programs to share his unique style and wealth of knowledge, subject to schedule and health of Professor. *
An absolute honour for our students, Prof Tai Thu has continuously welcomed select AcuVietnam student groups to join him in a lifetime opportunity to witness one of the most incredible acupuncturists of modern day at work. See unique needling techniques, not seen anywhere else in the world today. Known locally as 'the doctor of the people', patients travel 100's of miles just to be treated by the Professor, as he is a very famous figure in Vietnam...
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Dr Thao - Vietnamese Facial Reflexology

Dr Thao
AV Trainer: Vietnamese Facial Reflexology
Medical Doctor. Bsc in Traditional Medicine.
A very welcome addition to our program, Dr Thao brings a warm, vibrant energy, along with his wealth of knowledge in his healing art. A doctor of both Allopathic and Eastern medicine, he now runs his medical clinic in Hanoi, almost exclusively using only his Vietnamese therapy of Dien Chan.

Dr Thao treats more than 50+ patients each day, many treatments taking a total of 5-10 minutes with incredible results, we are thrilled to have...
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Grand Master Chuong - Martial Arts, Qi Gong & Acupuncture.

Grand Master Chuong.
Medical Qi Gong & Martial Art Master.
Acupuncture, Qi Gong & Meditation center.
A great healer and master of the Martial arts, Master Chuong is a special and welcome addition to our program. He gives our students a fresh perspective and insight into the use of mind over matter, incorporating the power of intention and intuition into all treatments to achieve remarkable results.

Master Chuong is famous for his mind-over-matter feats, highly respected he defies the laws of Scientific logic through his martial art and ...
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Master Dung - Qi Gong Healing. Tai Chi Master

Master Dung
Tai Chi, QiGong & Kung Fu Master.
Teachings of Tai Chi Chuan - AcuVietnam.
Our leading expert in the beautiful moving art of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Master Dung teaches the gentle, free-flowing movement of Tai Chi Chuan. He is a highly sought after teacher, holding regular lectures at the University of Traditional Medicine, Hanoi; he is also highly in demand both throughout Vietnam and on the International circuit.
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Mr Hanh Xing Ruan Interpretor

Hahn Xing Ruan
Interpreter. Sinologist.
Bsc. TCM specialist: Acupuncture & Herbology.
Vietnam's No.1 Calligrapher.
A remarkable individual, who alone is responsible for translating the ancient Classics of both TCM into Vietnamese and v.v. Fluent in both spoken and written Chinese, English and Vietnamese. Hahn is 4th generation of Master Herbalists, and is an expert in the understanding and use of Herbal formulas, modifications and acupuncture therapies.

In addition to our above team of experts sharing their skills and knowledge with you, AcuVietnam's special programs include the opportunity to work alongside an incredible team of drs and professors within the Leading Hospitals in Hanoi.

These are also some of the most respected MD's in the country and in the field of Traditional Medicine, who are delighted to work with our students, to ensure a unique and varied training experience awaits you - only available with AcuVietnam.