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Dr. Daylin Shelley

Dr. Daylin Shelley, DAHM, is a South Florida native who believes that food is medicine and that dis-ease is rooted
in spirit. She is a Doctor of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine and a functional medicine practitioner. She is
licensed both in Florida and Washington state, and is nationally certified by the NCBAHM (National Certification Board
for Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine). She also has advanced studies in a distal needling technique (where the
needles are placed in areas away from the location of discomfort) known as the Balance Method, as well as Classical
Chinese Medicine and Extraordinary Vessels. She has a deep interest in treating autoimmune disorders, gut issues,
women’s health, and chronic pain.

Dr. Daylin has spent precious time studying under Dr. Ashley Herrin, the founder and original owner of Vibrant
Health Center, and is dedicated to continuing the important and beautiful work that Dr. Herrin has cultivated. Dr.
Daylin’s own journey with Crohn’s disease inspired her commitment to helping others restore balance through
acupuncture, food, and lifestyle changes.

She is a graduate of Bastyr University, with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Culinary Arts, a Master of
Oriental Medicine from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, and a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. She is also a certified Sivananda yoga and yoga nidra
instructor, bringing a deep mind-body awareness into her work. Dr. Daylin is dedicated to empowering her patients with
individualized, inclusive, heart-centered care and believes acupuncture has the power to transform lives.

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Alexsandra Portela Lima

Alexsandra is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of clinical nursing experience, including a powerful foundation in intensive ICU care. Holding a doctorate (DNP)—the highest level of clinical academic achievement in nursing—she brings an elite tier of diagnostic expertise and advanced medical training to the team. Over the last few years, Alexsandra has specialized exclusively in functional, integrative, and regenerative medicine, dedicating her practice to personalized, root-cause approaches to complete health optimization.

At the core of her clinical focus is advanced endocrine wellness and age management. Alexsandra specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and targeted testosterone therapies, expertly guiding patients through menopause, andropause, and complex hormonal transitions.

Her deep understanding of metabolic health allows her to design highly successful medical weight loss and peptide protocols that help women and men reclaim their vitality, lean body mass, and mental clarity. By placing hormone optimization and cellular longevity at the forefront of her care, she helps patients navigate the aging process with strength and resilience.


Dr. Herrin ( Retired )

After 19 years in practice, Dr. Ashley Herrin retired and moved to the South West to pursue her passions in the Spring of 2026. She made sure to thoroughly train Dr. Daylin Shelley in her methods in order to continue care for her patients.
Ashley Herrin, D.O.M., A.P., M.S. is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture Physician, Herbologist, Homeopathy Practitioner and a certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. She is licensed by the State of Florida and is nationally certified by the NCCAOM (National Certification and Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.) She has been an invited speaker at NOVA University and  Florida Atlantic University (FAU) to teach physicians and wellness professionals about Oriental Medicine.

Born in the United States, Dr. Herrin’s modeling career took her to Asia to live for eight years. While living in Japan, she witnessed the vitality of the older generations which ignited a passion for acupuncture and herbal medicine. Dr. Herrin’s personal story is that she was treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine, inspiring her to study Oriental Medicine to help others heal naturally. Her passion today is to educate her patients so that they can live long and healthy lives, teaching patients that it all begins with the lifestyle choices that one makes today.

Dr. Herrin fulfilled two post graduate studies. One is a certified Toyohari Meridian Therapy practitioner. The Toyohari Japanese style of acupuncture is a gentle, effective non-insertion form of acupuncture making this style a great option for needle-sensitive patients and children. The other is a Taiwanese style of acupuncture called the Balance Method. This style does not insert needles where the patient feels pain but in distal areas.

Dr. Herrin has helped hundreds of patients with various health conditions, ranging from chronic pain and digestive complaints to allergies and infertility. Dr. Herrin is also trained in counseling to uncover any beliefs that may be contributing to health issues; and to support new thought patterns to aid in the healing process.

Dr. Daylin Shelley acupuncturist at Vibrant Health Center Fort Lauderdale

As a strong advocate for the advancement and procurement of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in mainstream healthcare, Dr. Herrin has given presentations in local universities and hospitals including:

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