About Us

With over 27 years’ of clinical experience, Dr. Biao Lu and Dr. Shiao-Ting Jing, together with their highly trained associate, Dr. Lim, dedicate themselves to the highest standards of their chosen profession: the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbology, nutritional counseling, and Qi Gong practice.

All of our doctors are graduates of prestigious Chinese medicine universities in mainland, China – namely, Beijing University of TCM and Shanghai University of TCM.  These universities offer the finest training programs for Asian medicine in the world. Beijing and Shanghai’s Oriental Medical programs involve extensive training in Western as well as Eastern medicine. The comprehensive programs offered by these universities, combined with their extensive internships and the many years of clinical experience make our doctors uniquely suited to work with Western patients and their doctors.

Treatments are explained in a clear and straightforward manner, and healing programs can be designed to complement Western diagnoses and medical care. The doctors’ profound herbal knowledge prevents any negative interactions with prescription drugs. At the Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Center, your health and safety is always paramount.

“Achieving success in healing is like achieving success in life. To succeed in healing, as in life, one must have clarity, patience and unshakeable faith.”
                                      -Biao Lu, O.M.D., Acupuncturist, Los Angeles & Santa Monica

 

After graduation, Dr. Biao Lu went on to study under Professor Yang Jia Shang, one of the premier acupuncturists of China, who was featured in
Bill Moyer’s ‘Healing and the Mind’ program on PBS.

With the renowned Professor Zheng Kui Shan, Dr. Lu further refined his skills in special acupuncture techniques. Known as ‘Mountain Burning, Heaven Cooling’. These techniques are not well known in the West and
are powerful tools for immunity and pain relief.

Before coming to Los Angeles, Dr. Lu was the Chief Acupuncture Physician at Dong Zhi Men Hospital in Beijing, which was featured in Bill Moyer’s ‘Mysteries of Qi’ series. Dr. Lu is an expert in Qi Gong healing techniques and his practice neurology, pain management and male infertility, as well as issues in general practice.

“The most skilled doctor studies people first and medicine second, to maintain each patient at their highest state of physical and spiritual balance.”
                            -Shiao-Ting Jing, O.M.D., Acupuncturist, Los Angeles & Santa Monica

 

Dr. Shiao-Ting Jing comes from a family whose knowledge of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine stretches back many generations. She has a passion for the profound philosophy and practice of this medicine and its ability to balance body mind and spirit. She was interested in healing from childhood and after graduating from an eight-year O.M.D. training program, decided to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. She apprenticed with Dr. Zhang Ren Yi, a seventh-generation OB/Gyn specialist, and gained great success in treating gynecological issues as a young doctor.

After losing a close family member to an autoimmune condition, she pursued further training in this area, apprenticing with the notable Professors Shang Xin Men and Lu Ren He at Dong Zhi Men Hospital in Beijing. She was engaged in award-winning research studies as well as clinical practice in using TCM to treat kidney failure, deepening her knowledge of herbology. She became a teacher, intern supervisor and a chief physician at Beijing Immunology Hospital.

Upon coming to Los Angeles, Dr. Jing completed her Ph.D. at American Liberty University in Fullerton, California.  Dr. Jing’s practice emphasizes gynecology, infertility, autoimmune disorders and pediatrics, as well as issues in general practice.

Both Dr. Jing and Dr. Lu are on the faculty of Yo San University in Los Angeles and Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica. They have maintained a practice in the Los Angeles &Santa Monica area for over a decade.

“All healing must first begin with the heart.  The physician must have not only an infinite knowledge of medicine, but also be sensitive to the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs so as to facilitate healing on all levels.”
                            -Florence Lim, L.Ac, Dipl.O.M., Doctoral candidate

 

Florence Lim, L.Ac, Dipl. O.M., and Doctoral (DAOM) candidate, obtained her medical degree specializing in traditional Chinese medicine after completing a 6-year training program at the prestigious Shanghai University of TCM (上海中医药大学).   During the course of her studies, she earned the highest honors in her class in the fields of TCM Gynecology and Acupuncture, as well as participated in a 2-year clinical internship at Shanghai’s renowned East-West integrative hospitals, namely Shu Guang Hospital (曙光医院) and Rui Jin Hospital (瑞金医院) where she obtained knowledge and experience in the integrative use of Eastern and Western medicine to treat digestive, gynecological, immunological, endocrinological and musculoskeletal issues.  She is currently in the process of obtaining a Clinical Doctoral degree specializing in infertility and TCM reproductive medicine at Yosan University of TCM in Los Angeles, CA. 

Florence believes that just as there are many paths to success, so are there many paths to health and wellness.  In her practice, she emphasizes using an integrative approach that includes diagnostic methods of both western and eastern medicine, acupuncture and herbal treatment, as well as lifestyle, diet, and nutritional counseling.  She also incorporates exercises such as Tai Chi and Qi Gong when necessary into her treatments. 

We are happy to have Florence as a part of our team at TCM Healing Center, and together we strive to provide the highest quality care for our patients.