Practitioners at The Force
Qihui Jin, MSAc, L.Ac, CSW, Dipl. Ac. (NCBAHM)®
Founder & Clinical Director, The Force Acupuncture
Qihui (pronounced Chee-Hway) is a New York and New Jersey Licensed Acupuncturist, nationally board-certified in acupuncture (NCBAHM), and a Certified Social Worker in New Jersey. As the founder of The Force Acupuncture, he is dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting health by integrating the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern, evidence-informed care.
Born and raised in Shanghai, China, Qihui was introduced to Traditional Chinese Medicine as an integral part of everyday life and community health. His passion for healing led him to pursue formal education in both Chinese medicine and social work before moving to New York City at the age of 27 to continue his professional training and become a licensed acupuncturist in the United States.
Qihui holds a Bachelor of Medicine in Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Tuina from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a Bachelor of Law in Social Work from Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, and a Master of Science in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science in New York.
His clinical training includes advanced study with renowned Traditional Chinese Medicine educator Dr. Lihong Liu at the San He Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as completion of the first official Pediatric Acupuncture Certification Program in the United States through JingShen Pediatrics under Moshe Heller and Dr. Steven Cowan, MD.
Today, Qihui's practice focuses on helping patients with chronic pain, women's health and fertility, digestive disorders, stress and anxiety, sleep disorders, healthy aging, and pediatric conditions. Rather than treating symptoms alone, he believes in identifying the underlying patterns contributing to illness and empowering patients to improve their health through acupuncture, lifestyle modification, nutrition, movement, and other traditional healing approaches.
Beyond clinical practice, Qihui is actively involved in community health education, clinical research, and the advancement of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the United Alliance of New York State Licensed Acupuncturists and is the co-founder of the InterGrowth Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to expanding access to health education, integrative wellness programs, and cross-cultural healthcare initiatives.
Qihui is passionate about building bridges between Eastern healing traditions and modern healthcare. His long-term mission is to translate the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine into practical, accessible, and evidence-informed solutions that help individuals and communities live healthier, more resilient lives.
Whether caring for patients in the clinic, teaching wellness workshops, mentoring future practitioners, or contributing to clinical research, Qihui believes that healing is about more than relieving symptoms—it is about restoring balance, cultivating resilience, and supporting each person's capacity to thrive.
Dr. Xiaoli Shang, Ph.D, L.Ac. Dipl. AC. (NCBAHM)®
Senior Acupuncturist & Women’s Health Specialist
Dr. Xiaoli Shang (Pronounced Shyaow-lee Shahng) is a highly skilled and dedicated Licensed Acupuncturist with a deep-rooted passion for providing holistic healthcare solutions. With over two decades of experience in the field, Xiaoli brings a wealth of expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine to her practice.
She holds a New York State Acupuncture License and is board-certified by the NCBAHM.
Xiaoli's journey in the realm of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine began in 1999 when she served as a Chinese Herbal Pharmacist at Tong Ren Tang Herbal Pharmacy in Flushing, NY. Since then, she has continuously expanded her knowledge and skills, earning her Ph.D. in Oriental Medicine Research from American Liberty University in 2003.
Throughout her career, Xiaoli has worked in various clinical settings, honing her craft and specializing in areas such as fertility acupuncture, pain management, and women's health.
In addition to her clinical work, Xiaoli is dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development. She has pursued advanced certifications in infertility treatment, auricular acupuncture, and acupuncture detoxification, among others. Most recently, Xiaoli completed courses in "The Wisdom of Ancient Medicine - Jing Fang for Modern Disease" and "Southern Theory LUO's TCM Gynecology," further enriching her understanding of traditional Chinese medical practices.
Specialties highlight: IVF support, Fertility, Endomitriosis, Menopause, Pain management, Facial Rejuvenation.
Xiaojing Ma
Sound Healing Practitioner and Wellness Program Manager
Xiaojing was born in Shanghai, China, and began learning the Chinese hammered dulcimer at the age of 5. After graduating from East China Normal University, she gained over ten years of experience working as a program director and educator in multiple nonprofit organizations, including the Shanghai Power Station of Art, the Long Museum West Bund, and the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation.
In 2018, Xiaojing moved to New York with her family. Following the birth of her daughter in 2019, she began pursuing studies in Waldorf Education at the Sunbridge Institute and Sound Healing at the Integrative Sound and Music Institute. She has transformed the inspiration from these studies into various music compositions, expressing them through the Chinese hammered dulcimer and other sound instruments.
Driven by passion, she brings humanistic care and the concept of holistic healing into everyday life and community innovation through the creation and curation of art projects. She also worked as an independent instructor and player of the Chinese hammered dulcimer. Her performances have taken place at notable venues such as the United Nations, Empire State Building, New York University, The Fellowship Community, Green Meadow Waldorf School, Sunbridge Institute, Kuopio Music Center, Shanghai Concert Hall, Shanghai Symphony Concert Hall, and Shanghai Heluting Concert Hall.
