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.

Robert Youngs is a state licensed and nationally board certified acupuncturist (NCCAOM) and is certified in Clean Needle Technique (CCAOM) and Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture. He specializes in Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Acupuncture and Herbology. He is the owner of his private practice, Robert Youngs Acupuncture, with offices in Beverly Hills and Marina Del Rey, CA.

Sarah Lange RAc graduated from MCOM Chicago with a Masters Of Oriental Medicine. She went on to achieve her certification in Sports Medicine Acupuncture from the Boulder Sports Medicine Acupuncture clinic in Colorado. She combines Chinese medicine with her massage therapy background for a unique and effective approach to wellness.

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.

The Art and Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Food Energetics and Herbal Healing
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is like a timeless conversation between humanity and nature, a dialogue that’s been refining itself for over 80 centuries. As an integrative practitioner, I’ve watched patients walk into my clinic skeptical, only to leave with a newfound respect for the power of a well-placed herb or a bowl of congee. TCM’s approach to health—using food and herbs to harmonize the body’s Qi, Yin, and Yang—is both an art and a science, grounded in observation and elevated by intuition.