A graduate of Maryland's University for Integrative Health, Marie's goal is that each of her patients finds their true expression of health and wellness with acupuncture.

I am a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in the State of Maine. I grew up in South Portland, and after finishing my education in California I returned home to Maine to raise my daughter and provide healthcare to my community. I love treating: women's health including hormonal imbalances, fertility and pregnancy, I also treat a lot of patients with chronic and acute pain, and emotional problems like depression and anxiety.

Inman Park acupuncturist. Pain and fertility specialist.

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.

Tara Akuna is a Registered Acupuncturist practicing beside the majestic seaside in West Vancouver. She graduated from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver and received her diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which includes Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Tara has a special interest in sports acupuncture, nutrition, autoimmune diseases, stress related disorders, and pain and tension. She also commonly treats: digestion issues, insomnia, depression, anxiety, women's health, infertility, and healthy food introduction to babies.