Dr. Maoshing Ni was born into a traditional Chinese family as the 38th generation of Chinese healers. He began his training early in life; he studied Chinese medicine, martial arts, Tai Chi Chuan, Taoism and other related arts with his father and other teachers. He attended school in China and the United States, where he received advanced degrees and his license as an acupuncturist. He is in private practice in Los Angeles and lectures extensively throughout the US on various subjects of Chinese medicine, longevity, and related subjects.