Marcia Nogueira, M.S., L.Ac. has been practicing acupuncture since 2004 and has been in her Thousand Oaks location for the past 7 years. She is a graduate of Samra University of Oriental Medicine where she received her Master's degree in Oriental Medicine. She completed her undergraduate education at UCLA where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology. She is a California board licensed acupuncturist and currently practices both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. She has traveled to China to further her studies of Eastern Medicine and completed an internship at the International Acupuncture Training Center in Beijing.

At The WellBridge Clinic we know how amazing Acupuncture and Traditional East Asian Medicine can be and we will help you over come your health problems. Our mission is to be the bridge that lifts health and wellness to a new level. We all live in the 21st century, but the tools of Acupuncture really don't have to be weird or 'woo-woo.' Our lead acupuncturist and Medical Director, John Rybak connects 3000 years of medicine to the scientific, evidence based medical model we should all expect. That all translates to less Pain, fewer Injuries, reduced Stress, eliminated Allergies, better Sleep, and a clear head so that you can thrive.

Mrs. Sparks is nationally certified by NCCAOM and is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Ohio and Kentucky Medical Boards. Mrs. Sparks has over 26 years experience in acupuncture and medical research. She specializes in pain relief, including neck, shoulder, back, and joint pain, frozen shoulder, sciatica, headaches, migraines, painful menses, stroke paralysis, Bell's palsy, depression, anxiety, insomnia, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, OB/Gyn disorders.

Mrs. Sparks was trained as a physician in China in both western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, with a specialty in acupuncture. She graduated from Yunan university of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1985, and then completed 2 years of advanced acupuncture training. Early in Mrs. Sparks' career she worked under the supervision of Zunxin Guan, one of foremost acupuncture experts in Yunan, China. Later on Mrs. Sparks was a principal clinical researcher running projects funded by China's Bureau of Traditional Chinese medicine and material medica. Mrs. Sparks also worked seven years at the University of Cincinnati College of medicine in cardiology research. Overall she has been involved in Acupuncture practice, Chinese herbal medicine, and biomedical research more than 26 years.

Harmony Wellness Center, owned by licensed acupuncturist Christina Prieto, is a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practice serving Winter Park, Orlando, Maitland, and surrounding communities. Founded in 2005, Harmony Wellness Center was born from Christina’s deep commitment to holistic healing. With a B.S. in Professional Health Studies and an M.S. in Oriental Medicine (cum laude), and enriched by extensive additional training during her externship in China, Christina provides acupuncture, Chinese and Western herbs, nutritional therapy, cupping, moxibustion, auricular/ear-seed work, acupoint injection therapy, and Meridian Balancing.

At Harmony Wellness Center, you’ll find a warm sanctuary designed for healing where every visit receives her personal attention and continuous guidance.

Comprehensive, Personalized Treatments
The acupuncture clinic offers a wide spectrum of therapies, including:

• Traditional Acupuncture
• Auricular Acupuncture (ear seeds)
• Fire Cupping
• Gua Sha
• Chinese and Western herbs, nutritional therapy & supplementation
• Acupoint Injection Therapy

Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, wanting to reduce reliance on pharmaceuticals, or looking for support with women’s health or fertility, Harmony Wellness aims to treat the whole person. As Christina explains, her goal is to “activate the natural, self-healing abilities of your body to bring balance and prevent future illness and disease.”

Proven Results: Real People, Real Transformations
Patient testimonials reflect a broad range of successes. Below are some highlights:

• Couples came to Harmony hoping to conceive, and were successful after only a month of treatment. Harmony Wellness Center
• One woman shared that after three months of care she avoided an invasive hysterectomy, migraine headaches and chronic allergies cleared, she lost weight, and regained her self-confidence. Harmony Wellness Center
• Others described dramatic relief from severe back pain or chronic migraines, sometimes after years of suffering with no success from conventional medicine and praised the Center for delivering “completely drug-free” healing.
• Many also note Christina’s compassion, deep listening, and ability to craft individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s history, lifestyle, and well-being goals.

Why Choose Harmony Wellness Center?

• A highly qualified, deeply experienced practitioner with over a decade of formal education + internship training in China.
• A broad scope of integrative, holistic services, not just needles, but herbs, nutrition, cupping, moxibustion, and lifestyle guidance.
• A patient-centered approach that addresses root causes of imbalance, not just symptoms.
• A proven track record of helping clients with fertility, pain, stress, chronic conditions, and more often when other treatments have failed.
• A warm, welcoming, and calm healing environment where patients feel heard, respected, and cared for on a physical and emotional level.

Individualized full body acupuncture treatments in a peaceful and comfortable environment on a sliding scale off $20-$40 per treatment with a one time $10 consultation fee.