A Shared Method
Every physician uses the Dingyan Method as the shared foundation for cosmetic acupuncture assessment. Whichever physician you see, your treatment remains grounded in Dingyan’s consistent core standards.
ONE METHOD, MULTIPLE EXPERTISE
DingYan Physicians
United by a shared clinical method and aesthetic standard,
our physicians bring complementary areas of expertise
to provide thoughtful, consistent and individualized care.
Dingyan Medical Team
Led by Dr. Mandy Lin, author of The Beauty Bible and founder of the Dingyan Method, our five practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine physicians share a unified facial-structure assessment system. By evaluating the muscles, fascia, skeletal structure, lymphatic circulation, and individual TCM constitution, we develop a personalized treatment plan for every face.
One Dingyan Method|Complementary Expertise|Consistent Treatment Standards
Why Our Medical Team Matters
Every physician uses the Dingyan Method as the shared foundation for cosmetic acupuncture assessment. Whichever physician you see, your treatment remains grounded in Dingyan’s consistent core standards.
Several of our core physicians have practiced together since 2019. Through years of clinical collaboration, they have developed extensive experience in evaluating treatment responses, facial changes, and subsequent adjustments.
From facial structure, muscles and fascia to women’s health, skin condition, neck and shoulder posture, and metabolic management, our physicians bring complementary perspectives to each patient’s individual needs.
Our Doctors
All five physicians are grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine clinical practice and follow the shared Dingyan Method when conducting cosmetic acupuncture assessments. Each physician also brings a distinct area of expertise, while our dedicated team provides continuity throughout assessment, treatment, and follow-up care.
Doctor Profiles
Every physician uses the Dingyan Method as a shared framework for cosmetic acupuncture assessment. Each doctor also brings a distinct clinical background and professional perspective to address the individual needs of every patient.
Founder · Medical Director
Lin Meng-Ying, M.D. (T.C.M.)
Founder of the Dingyan Method
Facial structure and long-term age management
Facial imbalance, sagging contours, complex facial structure assessment, and patients seeking a long-term age-management plan.
Mon–Thu & Sat 09:20–20:00
Fri 09:20–16:00
Attending Physician
Yu Yi-Fan, M.D. (T.C.M.)
Cosmetic acupuncture and women’s health
Aromatherapy and emotional well-being
Tired complexion, stress-related aging, menstrual health, fertility preparation, and patients seeking care for both physical and emotional well-being.
Mon 10:00–20:00
Tue 10:00–16:00
Attending Physician
Ho Tzu-Hsuan, M.D. (T.C.M.)
Skin health and restorative care
Aromatherapy and natural medicine
Sensitive or unstable skin, dull complexion, and patients who prefer a gentle, attentive and carefully paced treatment experience.
Wed 10:00–17:00
Fri 10:00–17:00
Attending Physician
Lin Ching-Che, M.D. (T.C.M.)
Facial contours and neck–shoulder structure
Metabolic health integration
Double chin, neck and shoulder tension, posture-related facial changes, and concerns associated with circulation or metabolic health.
Thu 10:00–20:00
Fri 16:00–20:00
Sat 09:30–16:30
Attending Physician
Li Ma-Chin, M.D. (T.C.M.)
International medicine and metabolic care
Holistic health assessment
Patients seeking integrated Chinese and Western medicine, metabolic and holistic health management, or medical services in another language.
Tue 16:00–20:00
All five physicians actively practice at Dingyan and share the Dingyan Method as their common assessment framework. Their differences lie in the clinical backgrounds and professional perspectives they bring to each patient’s care.
From Clinical Practice to Medical Education
Dingyan has transformed years of clinical experience in cosmetic acupuncture into a professional system with a clear assessment framework, structured medical education, and a pathway for continued learning and transmission.
Medical Director Mandy Lin has accumulated more than 120,000 cosmetic acupuncture-related clinical procedures, establishing a foundation for assessment through extensive hands-on clinical practice.
Muscles, fascia, skeletal structure, lymphatic circulation, and the holistic perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine are integrated into a shared clinical assessment system.
Years of clinical observation and the aesthetics of Eastern medicine have been translated into a systematic perspective that clients can understand.
Through structured teaching, hands-on practice, and formal assessment, the clinical method can continue to be studied, refined, and passed on to future practitioners.
Dingyan not only provides cosmetic acupuncture treatments, but also continues to establish professional standards for facial structural assessment and medical education.
Dr. Mandy Lin leads professional facial acupuncture training, clinical classes and seminars through Dingyan Academy at Dingyan Taipei.
Doctor Profiles
Select a physician’s name to view their complete clinical experience, education, medical qualifications, and advanced professional training.
Dr. Mandy Lin has long specialized in cosmetic acupuncture and facial structural aesthetics. Drawing on extensive clinical experience, she integrates the muscles, fascia, skeletal structure, and the holistic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine into the Dingyan Method.
She is the author of Beauty Bible, endorsed by Alyssa Chia, Lin Chia-Ling, Kuo Shu-Yao, and others. The book transforms years of clinical observation into a systematic perspective on facial structure, qi and blood circulation, and Eastern medical aesthetics.
From clinical practice and professional publishing to physician education, Dr. Lin continues to systematize cosmetic acupuncture, developing it beyond a treatment technique into a method that can be assessed, learned, and passed on.
Guests seeking a comprehensive facial structural assessment and long-term ageing-care plan, those concerned about facial imbalance or sagging contours, and those who wish to understand the underlying reasons for changes in their face.
Dual degrees in Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Chang Gung University
Eight-year programme: 402 credits and 7,236 training hours
U.S. CNT certification for Chinese medicine practitioners
International Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Canada
Japanese Manual Facial Contouring Certification No. PIA00001712
Hadado Japanese Facial Massage
Hadado and Buccal Massage(~2026/09)
F.A.C.E. Cosmetic Acupuncture Certification No.002 & MY00002
Anatomy Trains Structural Integration (ATSI) Levels 1–2 (through October 2026)
Chikly Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) Levels 1–2
Scar Work and Keloid Therapy
Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT), Foundation Level
Bone Work. Learning the Curve:
Scoliosis and Spinal Curvatures(~2026/08)
Advanced Breast Aesthetics and Breast Health Dual Certification
Yoga Alliance RYT 200
RPYT 85 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Certification
TCM Consultant, International Kampo Aromatherapy Institute
Qualified Cosmetic Product Safety Report Signatory
Safety Assessor, SA
Her continuing professional development spans cosmetic acupuncture, fascial structure, lymphatic drainage, scar therapy, skeletal and postural alignment, and women’s body care.
Dr. Yvonne Yu brings together clinical Chinese medicine, cosmetic acupuncture, and aromatherapy. She understands changes in facial appearance and overall complexion through the interconnected perspectives of constitution, emotions, gut health, and women’s health.
Her treatment style is attentive and consistent, with careful consideration of each guest’s physical and emotional state before and after treatment. She is also skilled at combining cosmetic acupuncture with constitutional care and aromatherapy principles.
For guests experiencing fatigue, significant stress, an inconsistent complexion, menstrual concerns, or preconception needs, Dr. Yu offers a broader, holistic approach to treatment planning.
Guests concerned with a tired complexion, stress-related ageing, women’s constitutional health, or fertility preparation, and those wishing to support both their appearance and overall well-being through cosmetic acupuncture.
Degree in Chinese Medicine, China Medical University
U.S. CNT certification for Chinese medicine practitioners
Certified Physician, Korean Society of Facial Aesthetic Medicine
F.A.C.E. Certified Cosmetic Acupuncture Physician
No. T-13030 & No. MY00005
U.S. GAPS Gut–Emotion Practitioner
IFA Advanced Aromatherapist, UK
MBHT International Perfumer Instructor, UK
THIDA Certified Herbalist, Taiwan
Certified Yin Yoga Teacher
Dr. Sherry Ho has a background in Chinese medicine, skin health, aromatherapy, and naturopathic medicine. She is skilled at identifying the relationship between skin condition and individual constitution.
In cosmetic acupuncture, Dr. Ho pays particular attention to facial details, skin responses, and steady post-treatment recovery. She provides nuanced, layered assessment for sensitive skin, uneven complexion, and stress-related fluctuations in skin condition.
Her clinical style is calm and gentle, making her well suited to guests who value attentive care and a steady, measured treatment pace.
Guests with unstable or sensitive skin, a dull complexion, or detailed facial restoration needs, and those who prefer a gentle and attentive treatment approach.
Degree in Chinese Medicine, China Medical University
Master’s Degree in Naturopathic Medicine, DePaul University, USA
U.S. CNT certification for Chinese medicine practitioners
F.A.C.E. Certified Cosmetic Acupuncture Physician
No. T-13031 & MY00003
U.S. GAPS Gut–Emotion Nutritional Consultant
IFA Advanced Aromatherapist, UK
MBHT International Perfumer Instructor, UK
THIDA Certified Herbalist, Taiwan
Taiwan Fit Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Training Certification
Dr. Zat Lin has a background in integrative Chinese and Western ophthalmology, laser acupuncture, obesity medicine, and Japanese scalp acupuncture. He interprets facial conditions through pain, metabolism, constitution, and body structure.
In Dingyan’s cosmetic acupuncture treatments, Dr. Lin places particular emphasis on how whole-body health influences facial appearance, including sleep and stress, neck and shoulder tension, circulation and metabolism, postural structure, and chronic fatigue.
For guests concerned with sagging facial contours, a double chin, neck and shoulder tension, or the interaction between posture and metabolism, he develops comprehensive treatment plans from an integrative Chinese and Western medical perspective.
Guests with neck and shoulder tension, reduced metabolism, a double chin, posture-related facial changes, or significant pain and internal medicine concerns.
Degree in Chinese Medicine, China Medical University
Eight years of cosmetic acupuncture practice at Dingyan (September 2019–present)
Laser Acupuncture Specialist Physician Certificate No. 113155
TCM Paediatrics Specialist Certificate No. 411
Member, Taiwan Medical Association for the Study of Obesity (TMASO)
Member, MACYSA New Yamamoto Scalp Acupuncture Society
Member, Society of Integrative Chinese and Western Ophthalmology
Dr. Marcin Zbylut has a background in Chinese medicine across Taiwan and Mainland China, together with international molecular biology research, as well as cross-cultural clinical and teaching experience. His broader medical perspective allows him to understand the relationship between physical health, metabolism, stress, and facial appearance.
At Dingyan, Dr. Zbylut is particularly well suited to guests seeking holistic health assessment, metabolic management, weight-management planning, or a clearer understanding of their health through an integrative Chinese and Western medical perspective.
His clinical reasoning is analytical and clearly structured, helping guests understand changes in facial appearance and posture through the broader perspective of whole-body health management.
Guests who value integrative Chinese and Western medicine, require weight or metabolic management, prefer treatment planning from a holistic medical perspective, or need medical communication in Mandarin, English, German, or Polish.
Post-Baccalaureate Degree in Chinese Medicine, China Medical University
Eight years of cosmetic acupuncture practice at Dingyan (September 2019–present)
Doctor Matching
Based on your primary concerns, preferred treatment direction, and available appointment times, the Dingyan team can help arrange a suitable doctor for you.
Eastern Wisdom × Western Science