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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 approach to help your body recover, adapt, and move with greater ease. Our treatments are designed to support real, lasting change—not just temporary relief.

WHether your new to acupuncture or just new to Rooted Rose, here’s a few details to consider.

  • Please don’t arrive early. Ideally you arrive at your scheduled appointment time. If you arrive 5-10min early that’s completely okay, but please no earlier. Upon arrival you'll be greeted by your acupuncturist and invited to have a seat in the waiting area.

  • During your first visit, we’ll start with a focused conversation about what’s been showing up in your body and your life. I’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, structural imbalances, shoulder dysfunction, or chronic tension—we may include a short series of orthopaedic assessments and use manual muscle testing to help guide your treatment. These hands-on evaluations help us assess muscle strength, joint function, and possible nerve involvement, providing a more precise treatment strategy.

  • When acupuncture needles are placed, sometimes you’ll barely feel them and others are often accompanied by a variety of sensations, including a warming sensation, tingling, and/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 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 just at peace. Whatever unfolds, most people leave feeling subtly but unmistakably different.

  • After your Session

    You might feel lighter, more grounded, or deeply tired after your session. 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 will be shaped collaboratively—at a pace and frequency that fits your needs, goals, and budget.

    Questions or concerns? Get in touch.