About Jiling

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 Five Elements Lifestyle Medicine classes and retreats 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 a 500-hour Yoga Teacher, InterPlay Leader, Morning Altars Teacher, and Mindfulness Mentor. 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.

Mission

Provide Earth-centered integrative medicine and experiential education to empower thriving health and environmental stewardship in our bodies, communities, and world.

Vision

A wild beautiful world of ecological diversity and flourishing full-systems health, both internally and externally, individually and collectively.

Acupuncture

Credentials

  • Master's of Science in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (MSAOM)
  • California Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
  • Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)


Education

  • Internships at clinics & hospitals throughout USA, Taiwan & China
  • Traditional Chinese medicine, Alhambra Medical University
  • Classical Chinese medicine, National University of Natural Medicine
Herbs

Projects


Education

  • Apprentice with 7song, Northeast School of Botanical Medicine & Ithaca Free Clinic
  • Advanced Clinical Herbal Program, Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism
  • Outdoor educator & nature guide since 2009: USA, Taiwan, China
  • Permaculture Design Certificate, Tacomepai Farm
Somatics

Projects


Education

  • 200-hr YTT with Yoga Vidya in India (Hatha yoga)
  • 300-hr YTT with Balanced Rock in Yosemite, CA (WildYoga)
  • Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate, Embody Lab
  • Mindfulness Mentor certificate, Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction certificate, Palouse Mindfulness
Art

Projects

  • Heart Copy customized poetry
  • EarthBody retreats
  • Affirmation Stations, Writing Practice, Tea Talks, community acupuncture, plant walks, nature meditations, and other rotating community classes & projects

Credentials

  • BA in Studio Art, specializing in photojournalism, UCLA
  • 500-hour Yoga Teacher
  • Certified InterPlay Leader
  • Certified Morning Altars Teacher

Education

  • Contact improv, ecstatic dance, etc. (EarthDance, Omega Institute)
  • Contemplative Dance Practice (Naropa University, Darlene Lorraine)
  • Intensives in Northampton, MA. New Haven, CT. Boulder, CO. Portland, OR. Taipei, Taiwan. Los Angeles, CA.

Reviews

Acupuncture with Jiling helps me heal muscular strains from surfing, rock-climbing, bicycling, and backpacking. She has treated me for various overuse injuries related to work and sports and never fails to get me feeling better. I feel calm and loose after treatments. I highly recommend her!


Ben M.

Emergency Room Physician & Surfer

Jiling blends incredible technical skill and efficiency with an intuitive knowing and deep care for her patients. Her treatments catalyzed a dramatic shift leading to positive transformation in my health, and ultimately greater wellbeing. Jiling tailors her treatments to my needs and specifically addresses my concerns.


Paula W.

Mountaineer & Sailor

Jiling's recommendations on altering my daily routine and adding herbal remedies has drastically changed my overall energy and vitality. She is a deep listener and takes great care in connecting with her clients to meet them where they are at, and help them in their health and wellness journey.


Meaghan O.

Yoga Teacher & Reiki Practitioner