Houston CFIDS Association

John Paul Liang is a noted guest lecturer and teacher. He is in the process of completing Doctor of Philosophy in Education and has completed the following to date:

Master of Science in Education; Master of Science in Oriental Medicine; Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering; Licensed Acupuncturist in Texas; Diplomate in Acupuncture (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine); Diplomate in Chinese Herbology (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine); Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine.

Methodist Hospital -Built up an acupuncture outpatient clinic in Methodist Hospital facility. Established and coordinated all issues related to the cooperation; Memorial Hermann/Houston Baptist University Wellness Center - Oversaw the progress of the internship program at the outreach site. Ensured that the program established provided quality education for interns and observation students; Halliburton Energy Services - Smoking Cessation Program -Executed a smoking cessation program for Halliburton employees; Memorial Southeast Hospital Outpatient Clinic - Developed an acupuncture outpatient clinic at Memorial Southeast Hospital Outpatient Clinic Established and coordinated all issues related to the cooperation; Rice University Student Health and Wellness Center - Organized and implemented the outreach clinic at Rice University, which currently sees
patients in pain related disorders, women’s health conditions, and internal medicine diseases; Legacy Community Health Center (formerly Montrose Clinic)- for HIV/Aids; Negotiated and formed the outreach facility at Montrose Clinic, which specializes in AIDS/HIV patients for conditions related depression, peripheral neuropathy, pain, stress management, and others; Cooperative Program with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Fudan Hospital, China - Joined with team at M.D. Anderson to establish a government funded acupuncture and herbal medical cancer treatment training for ACAOM students.

Mary~Margaret Lytle, B.F.A., “Help for People with CFIDS: The Oasis Concept,” began experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome from age of 22, yet like many of us was not officially diagnosed until years later. In the meanwhile, she earned an Interior Design degree from the University of Houston and entered the profession, serving both residential and business clients. She went on to receive additional training in Property Management and earned a Real Estate License in Washington State. CFIDS caused drastic alterations in both her interior design practice and work life. She gained invaluable “survival” training in a course taught by Seattle environmental physician, David Buscher, M.D.; received on-the-job training with Houston’s “Healthy Home” environmental architect, LaVerne Williams, A.I.A., L.E.E.D.; and received certification from the Texas State Structural Pesticide Control Board as an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator. Mary~Margaret also underwent disability advocacy training and became familiar with disability “speak” and has been an expert witness before the U.S. Access Board regarding the accommodations of people with chemical sensitivities. She’s been a guest panelist on Houston’s live Debra Duncan TV show and Seattle’s live Northwest Afternoon TV show. She’s been invited to speak before the Houston Commission on Disabilities and to participate as a panelist in a video designed for churches that minister to people with chemical sensitivities. From her own journey, Mary~Margaret will draw upon her background of specialized training, knowledge and skills.