About Ancient Roots Acupuncture
The body is a complex and remarkable self-healing machine. Each body has unique experiences, traumas, and environmental influences that impact physical, mental, and emotional health. Just like leaves on a tree, everyone one of us is different, and the physical and emotional trauma in our bodies can outwardly manifest in vastly different ways. At Ancient Roots Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, we acknowledge those experiences and meet each patient where they are at. We create each treatment plan specifically suited to the individual needs and lifestyle of every patient, without judgment.
Meet Dr. Tamra Portalla
From an early age I've always been fascinated by the human body and it’s amazing ability to carry us through life. I first pursued my passion for medicine by earning a Master’s degree from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver. Then I continued my education and earned a Doctorate at Five Branches University in San Jose, California.
I value and honor the ancient time-tested traditional approach of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. In following these traditions, I take a functional medicine approach to health, which considers all of the interrelated systems of the body.
My responsibility as a practitioner is to help my patients achieve their health goals without judgement. I founded Ancient Roots Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine to provide caring, personalized, and quality healthcare. Whether you are curious about acupuncture, looking for a practitioner or exploring alternative methods of healthcare, I'm excited to welcome you on your first steps toward discovering how extraordinary Chinese Medicine is!
Our Holistic Approach
As an acupuncturist, I see functional medicine as a natural extension of the holistic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Instead of simply treating symptoms, both functional medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine dive deep to uncover the root causes of a patient's imbalances. This resonates with my own practice, where I always strive to understand the interconnectedness of a patient's body, mind, and spirit.
We can look at a person's entire lifestyle, including nutrition, environmental exposures, and emotional stressors, and use that information to create a truly personalized healing plan. It is not simply a matter of prescribing a pill but helping to restore balance with a combination of acupuncture, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle recommendations, offering a path towards lasting health and well-being.