About Lina

Welcome to my blog and passion project!

I am a 20-something years old, native South Korean living in Atlanta, GA. I am recently married and a full-time PharmD student at Mercer University. Before starting my doctorate, I worked at a pharmaceutical company specializing in autologous cellular immunotherapy drug development for three years. As I started working my first "big girl" job, I really struggled with finding my healthy balance in between rigorous hours, stress, and unexplained fatigue. I was constantly skipping meals, stressed, unhappy, not really taking care of my mind and body. I knew it was time for a change when I suddenly lost two pants size in an unhealthy way, and those closest to me were concerned about my well-being. I truly started to take charge of my health and making it a priority — where my wellness journey began!

With a previous unhealthy relationship with food and body image issues, it sure was not an easy path and never linear progress. As I started changing my lifestyle habits, improving my diet and motivating myself for fun workouts, I certainly experienced so many positive benefits both physically and mentally. I also completed the Whole30 twice, which helped and inspired me to learn more about nutrition and food freedom. I sure don’t have everything figured out! I am still learning and progressing daily and hope to inspire you to do the same.


I am so passionate about living a healthy balanced life and want to be an advocate and an example for my future patients as a pharmacist and as a friend in my community. When I started sharing my passion with those around me, I was constantly asked questions by my co-workers and peers on tips to become healthier. That’s when “Balance By Lina” was born where I share helpful tips to make a healthy lifestyle more approachable, my journey through health, fitness, faith, food, and beyond! I believe in living life to your fullest potential, while being able to find the balance and beauty in it. I would love to connect with you all to share, motivate, and become a familiar face!




Thank you so much for stopping by,


With Love, Lina

Instagram: @BalanceByLina || Email: BalanceByLina@gmail.com