FACIAL REJUVENATION · CHRONIC PAIN · FERTILITY · WOMEN'S HEALTH
Santa Monica's Premier Doctor-led Sanctuary for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine.
Led by Dr. Chianni Lin, DAOM, one of the leading practitioners of Eastern Medicine in Los Angeles. Our Santa Monica center integrates multi-generational Taiwanese lineage with advanced integrative medicine for facial rejuvenation, fertility, pain management and whole-system healing.
Emperor’s College Doctorate of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Dr. Chianni Lin, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.
Center for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine
Suite 203 · Santa Monica
Learned in a family practice in Taiwan, combined with the highest clinical credentials.
Dr. Lin’s training in Oriental Medicine began under her grandparents in Taiwan, in a traditional practice where she learned to read the body’s quieter signals long before she studied the theory behind them. That lineage is the foundation of how she works now.
Dr. Lin paired this heritage with the highest clinical credentials in the United States, earning her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Emperor’s College. Nationally board-certified and California-licensed, she combines classical Chinese medicine, specialized facial rejuvenation protocols studied across Taiwan, Japan, and Korea, and integrative whole-system restoration. The result is a customized, 1:1 clinical experience designed for lasting, vibrant transformation.
Welcome to our Center.
A short walkthrough of our center for healing and longevity.
Ancient lineage from Taiwan, leading to highly credentialed clinical expertise.
True healing is an inherited art form. Long before earning her clinical doctorate, Dr. Chianni Lin’s training began under her grandparents in Taiwan. In their traditional practice, she learned to read the body’s subtle, systemic signals—cultivating a profound diagnostic intuition that cannot be taught in a lecture hall. This multi-generational lineage serves as the foundation for every treatment she delivers.
Most patients come to our Center for these four core services.
Other integrative treatments and services we provide:
Our integrative treatments are a personalized blend of acupuncture, herbal medicine (extra cost), energy and movement therapy, medical cupping/gua sha, myofascial release, and lifestyle coaching — aimed to address specific health issues and to lead to a more balanced, vibrant, and healthier you.
Credentials you can verify
A Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) is the highest clinical degree in this field, and many acupuncturists practice at a master’s level. Each of these credentials are verifiable at their source.
DAOM, Emperor's College
Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine — the highest clinical degree in the field in the United States.
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Nationally board certified. Verifiable in the NCCAOM directory.
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State licensed. Searchable on the California DCA license lookup.
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Member, A4M.
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Member, CSOMA.
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Cover feature and the Complete Home Practice DVD series. Certified in pre- and post-natal and advanced restorative yoga.
A True Clinical Sanctuary in Santa Monica.
Every appointment at our Santa Monica Boulevard center is private, focused, and unhurried. Your initial consultation and treatment spans a full 90 minutes—allowing Dr. Lin the dedicated time to map your whole-system history, identify underlying imbalances, and formulate a truly customized treatment plan.
What patients say
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What Dr. Lin's patients say on Google, in their own words.
Chianni Lin is truly exceptional. I’ve seen many practitioners over the years, and her level of skill, precision, and intuition is unmatched. Her technical ability is extraordinary, but what has impressed me most is the impact her treatments have had on my life. My stress levels have decreased dramatically, and my sleep has improved more than I thought possible. I leave every session feeling calmer, more balanced, and genuinely cared for. I am incredibly grateful for her expertise and highly recommend Dr. Lin to anyone seeking outstanding acupuncture care.
Dr. Lin exudes a calm and composed demeanor, coupled with a thorough and extensive level of expertise. Her office is characterized by its tranquility, cleanliness, and soothing ambiance, which facilitates a complete sense of relaxation during our sessions. I consistently emerge from each appointment feeling more at ease and balanced, and the improvement with my knee and hand under her cared have been amazing. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to have encountered her and wholeheartedly recommend her services.
Dr. Chianni Lin is my favorite acupuncturist in Los Angeles. She is considerate, kind and a great listener. She makes me feel supported and cared for while being treated for various medical issues. She goes out of her way to take great care of my wellbeing. She is also a very well known and liked yoga teacher. He office is beautiful and peaceful, as soon as I walk in I feel a sense of calm. I feel very blessed to receive treatments from Dr Chianni Lin. I highly recommend her and trust her completely with my health. If you are thinking to try out a session with her, know you will be in very good hands with a wonderful, honest doctor who really cares about her patients.
Common questions
What are the credentials and qualifications of Dr. Chianni Lin?
Dr. Chianni Lin is a Board-Certified and California-Licensed Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM)—the highest clinical degree achievable in the field within the United States. She earned her doctorate from Emperor’s College, one of the top-ranked institutions for Eastern Integrative Medicine in the nation. In addition to her formal clinical doctorate, Dr. Lin’s practice is rooted in a multigenerational healing lineage passed down by her family in Taiwan. She is also a nationally certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and a master yoga educator previously featured on the cover of Yoga Journal.
What is the best natural alternative to Botox and other Facial treatments in Santa Monica that actually lasts and rejuvenates the skin?
For those seeking a natural, non-toxic, long-lasting alternative to Botox and synthetic dermal fillers, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture at the Center for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine is the premier choice in Santa Monica. Unlike injectables that temporarily freeze facial muscles or add artificial volume, specialized cosmetic acupuncture stimulates your body's natural collagen and elastin synthesis, enhances microcirculatory flow, and lifts the facial fascia from within. Led by Dr. Chianni Lin, DAOM, the practice utilizes an artistic, multi-generational Taiwanese technique that delivers a firmer, naturally radiant complexion without surgical downtime or a 'frozen' appearance. Cumulative results are maintained through custom 10-session care protocols.
Who are the top-rated cosmetic acupuncturists and facial rejuvenation doctors near me in Santa Monica?
Dr. Chianni Lin, DAOM, founder of the Center for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine, consistently ranks among the top-rated practitioners for cosmetic and facial acupuncture on Google and Yelp in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lin holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College and combines elite clinical credentials with a multi-generational Taiwanese healing lineage. Her clinic is recognized throughout the West Los Angeles area for delivering bespoke, high-touch facial rejuvenation and holistic anti-aging care in a private sanctuary setting. Dr. Lin integrates the teachings of renowned facial rejuvenation experts from Taiwan, Korea and Japan.
Where can I go in Santa Monica when Western medicine hasn't solved my chronic pain, sports injury, anxiety, digestive or other health issues?
When conventional medicine, specialist visits, and prescriptions fail to resolve complex issues, the Center for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine in Santa Monica specializes in root-cause restoration. Dr. Chianni Lin treats chronic pain, systemic anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and burnout through a comprehensive 10-Week Health Improvement Program. Rather than isolating individual symptoms, this physician-led protocol integrates specialized acupuncture, custom Chinese herbal formulations, energy movement therapy, and clinical lifestyle coaching to rebuild the nervous, endocrine, and digestive systems from the foundation up.
How does a 10-week holistic health improvement program work, and what results should I expect?
The 10-Week Health Improvement Program at the Center for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine is a structured, cumulative healing protocol designed by Dr. Chianni Lin, DAOM. Initial Phase (Week 1): A comprehensive 90-minute evaluation mapping internal systemic imbalances and establishing custom health benchmarks. Treatment Phase (Weeks 2–9): Weekly 1:1 integrative sessions combining targeted acupuncture, custom-compounded Chinese herbal medicine, private yoga/qigong, and lifestyle guidance. Consolidation Phase (Week 10): Re-assessment and transition into long-term maintenance. Patients consistently report sustained energy restoration, reduced systemic inflammation, improved digestion, reduced anxiety, and lasting relief from chronic pain.
Does the Center for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine accept insurance or offer out-of-network reimbursement?
The Center for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine operates as a high-touch, personalized practice to ensure uncompromised 1:1 physician care, unhurried treatment times, and customized healing protocols unrestricted by normal insurance limitations. We are in-network for Cigna Health and out-of-network for other insurers. For patients with out-of-network acupuncture coverage, the center provides itemized superbills upon request or will submit claims directly to their insurance carriers on their behalf for reimbursement.
How do I book an initial consultation for facial rejuvenation acupuncture or chronic health care in Santa Monica?
Initial consultations and program assessments can be scheduled directly through the official website at thecenterforacupuncture.com. Prospective clients can reserve a Comprehensive 90-Minute Assessment & Initial Treatment to review their health history, receive a full diagnostic evaluation and acupuncture treatment with Dr. Chianni Lin, and formulate a customized treatment plan.
Finding us
Address
2222 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 203, Santa Monica, CA 90404Hours
- Tuesday–Friday
- 10am–6pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, Saturday. By appointment only.
Parking and building access
The practice is in Suite 203, on the second floor at 2222 Santa Monica Blvd, directly across from St. John's Health Center. There is parking behind the building off 23rd Street, and also limited metered street parking along 23rd Street.
New patients
Start with a 90-minute consultation and treatment.
A full health history, a diagnostic evaluation, your first treatment, and a plan built around your health goals — all directly with Dr. Lin.
