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.

TCM Wellness Project helps patients to understand what they can do to slow the process of aging and be healthy.

My goal is to help you include positive health practices that complement your lifestyle and that restores your body's desire to heal.

Griffo Acupuncture provides personalized, holistic acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments. We strongly believe in integrating the knowledge of modern western medicine and the wisdom of eastern medicine to ensure you achieve your goals in the safest and most effective manner possible. We work closely with our in-house team of Physical therapists, massage therapists, yoga instructors, Chiropractor and other physicians and specialists to ensure that you get the exact care and support you need.

Frank Griffo has over a decade of experience providing effective solutions to complicated medical problems. A specialist in acupuncture orthopedics and herbal medicine, Frank is proud to avail patients of this gentle and non-invasive way to treat many health issues with little to no side effects. As a primary care provider, he has helped thousands of patients get through their medical crisis as efficiently as possible and back on the road to health as quickly as possible.

On the Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay may be your best bet for acupuncture. Registered acupuncturist and herbalist Paul Carter practises in Scarness. Paul Carter's acupuncture clinic is the ideal place for rest and recovery because it is situated immediately across from the beach and encircled by some of the most gorgeous restaurants and bars.
How Does Acupuncture Work?

A part of the conventional Chinese medical system is acupuncture. The history of this medical procedure dates back thousands of years. The main theory behind acupuncture is based on the idea that the body has patterns of energy flow called "Qi" that are thought to be crucial for wellness. The disturbance of this flow, according to the Chinese, is what causes sickness.