Biography

Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) and herbalist who cultivates thriving health through nature, art, movement, and ritual. Jiling’s integrative medical practice in Ventura, CA nourishes wellness for all people, specializing in sports acupuncture, women’s health, and chronic illness. Her gentle yet powerful acupuncture and herbal treatments center accessible lifestyle medicine solutions for lasting transformation. A multi-passionate creator, Jiling writes for Mountain Rose Herbs and various publications, and hosts "Tea Talks with Jiling" on the Herbal Radio podcast. She teaches a range of classes and retreats, collaborating with the Esalen Institute, Balanced Rock Foundation, HerbRally, and other organizations across North America and Asia. After breaking both wrists in a major mountaineering accident in 2006, acupuncture, yoga, and herbs helped restore Jiling’s mobility, stability, flexibility, and strength. She now supports other injured athletes through recovery, with firsthand experience from her personal healing journey— and continues to be an avid hiker, backpacker, and surfer. Jiling holds a Bachelor's of Art in Studio Art, Master's of Science in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, and is certified as an InterPlay Leader, Morning Altars Teacher, and 500-hour Yoga Teacher. A first generation Taiwanese-American woman, Jiling bridges eastern and western botanical medicine traditions, wilderness awareness education, expressive arts, and contemplative spiritual practices. Through Earth-centered integrative medicine and experiential education, Jiling helps reconnect humans with the wild beauty of our inner and outer landscapes— thereby empowering radiant health and environmental stewardship in our bodies, communities, and world.