Dr. Ling is originally from the midwest but well traveled. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology at David Letterman's alma mater in Indiana and graduate school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She practiced in Key West for 15 years seeing a wide age range of locals and tourists from most states and many countries. Her husband is a pilot in the Marine Corps and will be starting their family in Jacksonville, NC. She likes to run, travel, and is passionate about nutrition.