Meet the founder

Hi, I’m Qihui Jin (pronounced “Chee-Hway Jeen”), founder of The Force Acupuncture.

I was born and raised in Shanghai, China, where Traditional Chinese Medicine was part of everyday life. It was not something people turned to only when they were sick. It shaped how we thought about food, the seasons, movement, rest, and caring for one another. Those early experiences continue to influence the way I practice today.

Before becoming an acupuncturist, I studied both Traditional Chinese Medicine and social work. Together, these fields taught me to understand health from two complementary perspectives: Chinese medicine showed me how the body functions as an interconnected system, while social work taught me to consider the influence of family, community, culture, environment, and life experience.

In 2014, I worked as a medical social worker at Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, supporting children undergoing heart surgery and their families. That experience left a lasting impression on me. It taught me that good care involves more than addressing a diagnosis—patients and families also need to feel heard, understood, informed, and supported.

At the age of 27, I moved to New York City to continue my education and become a licensed acupuncturist in the United States. Living, studying, and practicing across two cultures has helped me appreciate both the depth of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the importance of making it practical, understandable, and accessible within modern healthcare.

I founded The Force Acupuncture to offer thoughtful, individualized care in an environment where people can feel comfortable sharing their concerns and asking questions. Rather than focusing only on isolated symptoms, I take time to understand each person’s health history, daily life, and individual needs. Acupuncture is an important part of this work, but food, movement, sleep, stress, relationships, and everyday habits also shape our well-being.

I continue to deepen my clinical and research training through the Advanced Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program at Colorado Chinese Medicine University and as a UC San Diego REACH Center Scholar. These experiences support my interest in evidence-informed, whole-person care, particularly in the areas of pain, women’s health and fertility, stress and sleep, healthy aging, and community health.

Outside the treatment room, I participate in community health education, professional service, student mentorship, and programs that make Chinese medicine more approachable. I also help lead the InterGrowth Foundation, a nonprofit initiative supporting community health, education, and cross-cultural connection.

As both a practitioner and a father, I care deeply about the health of children, families, and the communities in which we live. Whether I am working with a patient, teaching a workshop, or mentoring a student, I try to bring the same qualities to the work: careful listening, curiosity, respect, and genuine human connection.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you in your health journey.