Graduating from the University of Michigan in 1954, Carl J. Sarnacki earned his medical degree in 1958 from Wayne State University College of Medicine. He practiced OB-GYN for over 50 years, serving as surgeon, director of a residency program, and department chief in his hospital. He received national and state honors and served as the president of the National Medical and Dental Association, receiving the Man of the Year Award in 1982.
In 1992, Dr. Sarnacki completed his medical acupuncture training and licensure at the International College of Acupuncture in New York. He concentrated on treating patients for pain, stress management, and medical addictions. He formed a website: AmericanAcupuncture.com in 1994 that continues today to inform the public.
He was happily married to his wife Laura for 63 years, until her death in June 2021. Together, they had six children, twenty-two grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren (still counting). He continues to move forward on his journey of life until called by the Almighty.