What To Expect

If you're dealing with pain, limited mobility, or lingering tension that just won’t quit, acupuncture might just be the solution you’ve been looking for. At Rooted Rose, we use a targeted, evidence-based acupuncture to help your body recover, adapt, and move with greater ease. Our treatments are designed to support real lasting change—not just temporary relief.

when you arrive

You’ll step into a quiet space with lots of natural light and plants. Just have a seat in the waiting area and you’ll be greeted by your acupuncturist.

Your Intake

During your first visit, we’ll begin with a focused conversation about what’s been showing up in your body and your life. We’ll listen closely to your goals, patterns, and concerns and discuss options for a potential treatment plan that works for you.

For musculoskeletal issues—such as low back pain, hip imbalances, shoulder dysfunction, or chronic tension—we may include a short series of orthopaedic assessments and use manual muscle testing. These hands-on evaluations help us assess muscle strength, joint function, and possible nerve involvement, guiding a more precise treatment strategy.

DUring treatment

When acupuncture needles are placed, some you’ll barely feel and others may bring a warming sensation, tingling, or gentle muscle twitches.There’s nothing you need to do during treatment. Some people just rest, others meditate, and some simply drift off. Letting your body relax with the needles in is key; it’s in this quiet resting period that a shift usually begins—your body moves into parasympathetic repair mode and you start to feel heavy. You might fall asleep. You might feel sensations change. Or you might just feel still and at peace. Whatever unfolds, most people leave feeling subtly but unmistakably different.

After your Session

After your treatment, you might feel lighter, more grounded, or deeply tired. You may notice a change right away—or a quiet absence of pain later that evening. Everyone responds differently. Some shifts are immediate, others are more cumulative.

We’ll check in at each session to track your progress, re-evaluate patterns, and adjust your treatment accordingly. Your treatment plan is shaped collaboratively—at a pace and frequency that fits your needs, goals, and budget.

Questions or concerns? Get in touch.