In 8 years of practice I have mastered treating diverse health issues, specializing in acute and chronic pain relief, digestive issues, women's health (fertility and menstrual issues) anxiety, allergies, migraines, insomnia, and fatigue. I am persistent, caring, thorough, and my unwavering desire to heal my patients has 100% success! By incorporating a variety of effective modalities including acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, supplements, nutrition and herbs, my treatments offer immediate relief, long-lasting results, and a deeper understanding of the source of the issue. Therefore my patients may resolutely apply the wellness tools that I provide to strengthen their future health.
My expertise in the specialized Kiiko Style of Acupuncture, a holistic method of diagnosis and treatment, allows me to precisely pinpoint the root cause of a particular issue. This method, coupled with my expertise in Chinese medicine, allows me to relieve and resolve most any health ailment.
I offer uniquely effective pain-free treatments, and ongoing consultations including nutritional and lifestyle guidance. My confidence and knowledge will help alleviate your pain, heal what ails you, and bring balance to your life. You will leave my office feeling relaxed, renewed, and vibrantly healthy.

Our center is an authentic natural health clinic specialized in treating mind, body and spiritual problems through authentic Chinese acupuncture, customized herb formula, unique nutrition supplements and counseling.

At Life Essentials TCM Center, we combine the ancient wisdom and natural holistic approach of Chinese Medicine with the specialties of our practitioners to improve the quality of your life and help you live longer and better. If you or your family and friends have some health issues that has not responded to conventional medicine, you should consider TCM as a viable alternative.

Our husband and wife dynamic duo have been practicing Traditional Chinese medicine, herbal medicine and acupuncture since 2001. The couple has been voted Best of Boise and Top Doc of Eagle many years in a row. They treat all difficult, chronic, illnesses, pain, injury and women’s health including: infertility, miscarriage, hormonal imbalances, menopausal challenges & any and all pain syndromes. They take the most difficult infertility cases in the U.S. through telemedicine with their mastery in sophisticated and complex herbal medicine, functional medicine testing and nutraceutical therapies. The Burrises have had nearly 700 babies born from their work and have been featured as medical authorities and experts in the Idaho Statesman, The San Diego Union Tribune, USA Today, Fox News and NPR radio. Doctors of TCM and acupuncture , who once treated infertility, now refers all of her infertility patients to the Burrises due to their unprecedented depth of knowledge, experience and success. Reproductive endocrinologists have referred their own wives for a natural approach to their own infertility. Ms. Burris is completing her dual doctorate in 2024 in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Mr. Burris has two additional years of training in martial arts, meditation and medical massage from the Taoist Sanctuary in San Diego. Ms. Burris was featured as “The Babymaker” on the cover of HERLIFE magazine and was honored by Evergreen herbs as one of their Top doctors in the U.S.. Both of the happily married couple taught graduate students at their alma mater, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine now known as Pacific College of Health Science in San Diego in a variety of classes and Mrs. Burris was the first person to be honored by their alma mater as as success in the field of TCM and acupuncture .

Mari Greenly is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Portland OR. Her specialties include acute or chronic pain including injuries from athletics, auto or bicycle accidents; Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture; fertility and pregnancy; digestive complaints and allergies; and relief from stress and anxiety. She received her clinical training and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Mari uses Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Bodywork in her clinical practice.

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.