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Meet Dr. Charlie Roach, D.Ac., L.Ac., FMP, CSMA
Founder of Root and Branch Acupuncture and Integrative Health — West Jefferson, North Carolina
Dr. Charlie Roach is a pioneering practitioner whose mission is to uncover and correct the root causes of illness — not just manage symptoms. At Root and Branch Acupuncture and Integrative Health, Dr. Roach combines the precision of Functional Medicine, the depth of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the innovation of Sports Medicine Acupuncture to create truly individualized healing programs based on each patient’s unique biology.
Holding a Doctorate of Acupuncture, a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, and advanced certifications in Functional Medicine and Sports Medicine Acupuncture, Dr. Roach integrates modern diagnostic science with time-honored healing systems. His work addresses complex and chronic conditions including digestive disorders, neuroendocrine imbalances, hormonal dysfunction, autoimmune disease, mold toxicity, and Lyme disease, utilizing comprehensive laboratory testing to guide treatment.
Dr. Roach also specializes in Auricular Medicine — an advanced diagnostic and treatment system using the ear as a microsystem to identify imbalances throughout the body — and in SAAT (Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment), a revolutionary technique for resolving allergies at their root cause by retraining the immune system for long-term relief.
Through his mastery of Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies such as acupuncture, cupping, Gua Sha, and Tui Na massage, Dr. Roach promotes balance, reduces pain, and restores optimal function. His Sports Medicine expertise supports athletes and active individuals through injury rehabilitation, postural correction, Dry Needling, Kinesio Taping®, and movement optimization, ensuring strength, recovery, and resilience.
Complementing his clinical work, Dr. Roach emphasizes functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and targeted supplementation, empowering patients to create sustainable health and longevity. His holistic philosophy bridges modern science with ancient wisdom — treating the body as an interconnected system capable of profound self-healing.
For those seeking lasting transformation, Root and Branch Acupuncture and Integrative Health offers a depth of care that goes far beyond conventional approaches — restoring balance, vitality, and true wellness from the inside out.
📞 Call, text, email, or book online to begin your journey toward optimal health today.
like a healthy tree, a healthy human body relies on proper care of the root systems to create strong and resilient branches.
You will receive the most thorough diagnostics and treatment protocols for chronic illness, injuries, peak performance, and general wellness. Through decades of study and practice, Dr. Charlie Roach has developed an effective blend of Western, Traditional Chinese, and alternative medical approaches to treat all patients from a place of deep respect and compassion.