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Individualized Care Through Functional Medicine, Acupuncture, Auricular Medicine, SAAT, and Orthopedics
At Root and Branch, you’ll receive a personalized health analysis and custom care plan tailored to your unique needs. Using advanced laboratory testing, Auricular Medicine, SAAT (Solomons Auricular Allergy Treatment), and comprehensive functional assessments, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help you restore balance, eliminate chronic illness, and achieve optimal health.

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About Root and Branch


Meet Dr. Charlie Roach, DAc, LAc, 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.
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.
"I own a local hospitality business with a staff of 15 who are on their feet all day. We have sent several of them to Charlie for issues ranging from back and sciatic pain to tennis elbow. The difference is night and day! He is truly skilled, and we are so happy to have met him when we did and take so much solace in knowing he can help our staff."

— Madeline Magin, owner of 185 King Street and Noblebräu Brewery
"Charlie is an elite, uniquely-qualified professional. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Chinese medicine and a comprehensive command of the fields of human anatomy and sports medicine."

— JP, Triathlete
"As a professional cyclist, it’s critical that I stay in peak shape, address injuries or nagging issues quickly, and am always ready to perform at my best. Charlie is the best at making all of these things happen."

— Lindsay, Professional Cyclist
"The list of items Charlie has helped me with range from torn muscles and dislocated ribs to a full-body cleanse and recovery from persistent mold and Lyme infections. Simply put, Charlie is amazing at what he does!"

— Luke, Business Owner