Ms. Westhauser is licensed in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., a professional member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) and Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. (NCCAOM)


She has been in private practice in the Metropolitan area for a decade and has treated over 20,000 patients. Most recently she has joined the Maryland University of Integrative Health as a clinical supervisor in the Chinese Herbal Program.


Ms. Westhauser studied at the Maryland Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai, China, the Maryland University of Integrative Health.

I have been interested in Oriental Medicine for over 20 years and have incorporated acupressure, shiatsu and acupuncture in my previous massage and chiropractic practices. Since finishing my studies at the University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute and moving to Glens Falls, I have concentrated on acupuncture although I draw on my previous experience to help patients. I feel that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is more than just acupuncture but a way of life that includes exercise, diet and mental outlook. Acupuncture is a powerful tool that allows people to deal with the stresses of everyday living: work, family, aging relatives, what's going on in the world. Addressing all these demands takes a toll; TCM and acupuncture gives people a mechanism to heal themselves and a place where they can begin to bring balance back into their lives.

I enjoy using my experience to work with patients so they can enjoy living and be less burdened down by the demands of their life.

If you are curious about acupuncture and TCM, contact me and come in for a complementary consultation.

Welcome to Advanced Healing Centre and congratulations on taking your first step towards health and wellness naturally. Advanced Healing Centre is a multi-disciplinary clinic consisting of homeopaths, TCM practitioners, Naturopathic Doctors, Registered Massage Therapists, Relfexologists and Holistic Nutritionists. Our objective is to guide your journey to ultimate health and wellness while helping you ignite your inner healing powers and balancing your mind and body in peaceful, relaxing environment. At Advanced Healing Centre, we strive to educate, empower each individual and we ensure to use the best expert services, and latest therapeutic treatments aimed to improve your body’s natural state of health and wellness.

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.

The natural ways to promote Physcial Function
and to enchance Holistic Health for everyone.