Growing up in suburban Chicago, Jillian Wang was always on the move. “I was very much into sports,” she said. From swim and track teams to gym class, staying active was just part of Jillian’s life. Along the way, she picked up an early fascination with the human body. “I think it’s so cool, just the way that everything works.”
After studying kinesiology and psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago, Jillian moved to California in 2010, seeking sunshine, an active lifestyle, and a new beginning. A series of sales jobs followed, giving her unexpected confidence in running a business — a skill that would later support her professional journey.
But it was her own health that led her to her true calling. In her 20s, Jillian experienced autoimmune issues, including alopecia. “Your hair starts to fall out in patches. It was a little scary, but it brought me back into focus: your health is the most important to you… I started to find content on Chinese medicine. I always say the universe brought me here.” Through her exploration of TCM, Jillian became fascinated by how centuries-old practices could address modern health challenges. Each discovery reinforced her belief in treating the root cause rather than just symptoms.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, is a holistic system that uses acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance to keep the body in balance and support its healing processes. Jillian fell in love with TCM’s comprehensive approach. “It has so many benefits, and it just makes more sense to me. I’m not against Western medicine at all… but a lot of gaps are filled with Chinese medicine.” Rooted in thousands of years of practice, TCM offers an integrated view of the body and mind, emphasizing prevention and long-term wellness rather than reactive treatment alone.
At her clinic in Redondo Beach, AcuPremier Acupuncture, Jillian combines acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and nutrition guidance to support clients at every life stage. From customized herbal formulas to tailored acupuncture sessions, she ensures each patient’s treatment fits their lifestyle and health goals, making the experience both personal and empowering.
For women, TCM offers centuries of focused insight. “Women in Western medicine were largely excluded from research until the ’90s… In Chinese medicine, there’s been a women’s health specialty since the seventh century — over 1,400 years of specialized medicine with diagnosis, treatments, and formulas.” While particularly useful for hormonal transitions like perimenopause and menopause, these principles of balance and core healing benefit people of all ages. Jillian emphasizes that while she often works with women, TCM truly supports everyone. Through simple, intentional lifestyle practices combined with acupuncture and herbal guidance, she empowers clients to take an active role in their lifelong wellness journey.
“In Chinese medicine, we talk a lot about balance,” explained Jillian. “We identify the root imbalances, where the problem is, and then we address that in bits. Our bodies are designed to heal themselves. And we want to, in the treatment, support that process, and not counter what the body is doing.” By balance, she means supporting the body’s natural systems rather than simply masking symptoms. TCM addresses the fundamental imbalances that can lead to discomfort, whether from hormonal shifts, nutritional deficiencies, or subtle disruptions that accumulate over time.
One example Jillian often points to is inflammation—not as an enemy but rather as a vital signal from the body. By addressing the underlying causes, she helps patients navigate these natural processes safely and effectively, supporting long-term health instead of quick, but temporary, fixes. Jillian emphasizes that TCM works alongside modern medical approaches rather than replacing them. “I explain the Western approach, and then the Chinese medicine approach… We’re looking at different angles. Because we are more holistic, we get better results. It shouldn’t be an either-or thing.”
To support women navigating hormonal changes, TCM offers tools to nourish the body’s natural rhythms. “The yin is a broad term that encompasses minerals, fluids, fats, female hormones, even collagen… As a general rule, the yin becomes depleted as we age. We can’t stop that process, but we can slow it and support it.” Through diet, lifestyle changes, and herbal formulas — some centuries old, some custom-made — Jillian helps all her clients maintain balance and vitality.
In addition to herbs and dietary guidance, Jillian uses acupuncture — even for those wary of needles. “We have a wide variety of sizes and techniques… We even have baby needles that are completely painless.” She jokes that the options are similar to a workout: “We can do a light jog or we can do a HIIT workout. They're both going to give benefits.”
Jillian’s mission extends beyond the clinic. She’s creating resources to help people understand TCM in ways that make sense in modern life. “The only thing we are missing is translation. It’s not mystical or weird. It’s actually all the things that everyone recommends in tidbits but in a different understanding… If I can help people relate to the medicine a little more, they can experience all of the benefits [TCM] has to offer.”
Her approach is simple: small, intentional adjustments can transform health and quality of life. “My whole philosophy is: what do we want to do for you to feel good, not just temporarily, but really, truly feel good?”
With her combination of personal experience, professional expertise, and respect for ancient wisdom, Jillian Wang is helping people achieve harmony of health — guiding them through the stages of life with balance, understanding, and the enduring power of TCM.
“Our bodies are designed to heal themselves. And we want to, in the treatment, support that process, and not counter what the body is doing.”
“My whole philosophy is: what do we want to do for you to feel good — not just temporarily, but really, truly feel good.”