Roots Acupuncture Center

Roots Acupuncture Center sits in a suite in Glendale and combines acupuncture, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, with cosmetic skin treatments. The practice's stated aim is to help the body return to balance.

Acupuncture visits use single-use sterile needles that are disposed of under current health regulations. The practice lists back pain, headache, anxiety, depression, digestive issues, sciatica and menopausal symptoms among the conditions it treats with acupuncture.

Microneedling uses thin needles to create tiny channels in the skin, which the practice says are meant to support collagen and elastin production. It can be done on the face, neck, chest, arms, hands, legs, abdomen and back. A session includes topical lidocaine, a hyaluronic acid and collagen serum, LED light, and body acupuncture if wanted. Alone it takes about 45 minutes, and about 2 hours with acupuncture. Redness and dryness usually settle within 24 to 48 hours. The practice expects results to be most visible around 4 to 6 weeks, with improvement possible up to 6 months. Most clients are advised to book 3 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 5 weeks apart, while deeper wrinkles, stretch marks or acne scars are typically planned as 6 to 8 sessions at 4-week intervals. A single session is $175.

Nanoneedling uses a cartridge of tiny silicone pyramids instead of needles to create microchannels in the skin. The practice says it needs no numbing and has no downtime. Sessions include body acupuncture, LED Rainbow Light Therapy, TOMA cleansers and serums, and a cooling cucumber mask. A single session is $150, with a 4-pack at $500 and a 6-pack at $750, and a hydrojelly mask can be added for $40 each. For best results the practice recommends a series of 4 to 6 weekly sessions.

At this clinic, the AcuGlow facial is a treatment built from acupuncture, aromatherapy oils, scraping with a gua sha tool, suction cupping on the face, and red and near-infrared LED light. Practitioners work with a bian gua sha stone and small, soft facial cups. According to the practice, AcuGlow is a natural option for people who want an alternative to Botox or surgery. A standalone AcuGlow facial is priced at $160 for a 120-minute session. Booked together with an acupuncture session, the 90-minute version is $120. Follow-up AcuGlow visits are also $120. The treatment is not advised after dermal fillers, recent chemical peels, microdermabrasion, threading, or certain lifting procedures. The practice says AcuGlow is safe during pregnancy and while undergoing fertility treatment, but the LED light portion should not be used while pregnant.

TOMA products are used during facials and can be bought for home use. The practice describes its skincare line as organic and toxin-free. Medicare and Medicare Supplemental plans are not accepted. The practice is in network with United Healthcare, the VA and Anthem/BCBS of Wisconsin, and once coverage is verified it handles billing submission to the patient's insurance provider.

Grounded in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with the aim of helping the body return to balance.