Acupuncture at Root To Rise
Acupuncture is a time-tested healing practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that promotes balance and wellness in the body. By gently inserting thin, sterile needles at specific points, acupuncture stimulates the body’s natural healing processes to restore harmony and improve function.
At Root To Rise, we use acupuncture to address a wide range of concerns, including:
Chronic pain and inflammation
Stress, anxiety, and sleep issues
Digestive disorders
Hormonal imbalances and menstrual irregularities
Fertility challenges and pregnancy support
Your diagnosis and treatment is based on how your symptoms manifest physically, how they impact your daily activities, and their effect on your emotional well being. Because every person is unique we work to find what works best for you, creating a fluid treatment plan that can shift depending on what you need.
In addition to acupuncture an appointment could include manual therapy, cupping, electrical stimulation of needles, herbal prescriptions, and dietary and lifestyle recommendations.
We provide acupuncture as a stand alone treatment or as a compliment to Physical and/or Occupational Therapy.
Common Conditions We Treat With Acupuncture
Pregnancy and postpartum care
Irregular menses & painful periods
Cycle & Fertility support
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) & pelvic pain conditions
Menopausal symptoms
Urinary incontinence, frequency or urgency
Breech presentation (in-home moxabustion services)
Bowel irregularity including constipation & diarrhea
Low back & hip pain including sciatica
Headaches & migraines
Stiff neck, tennis elbow, trigeminal neuralgia, dizziness,
Anxiety & depression
Stress management
Meet Our Acupuncturists
Carole Wyche, Lic. Ac., MAOM
Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, Administrative & Marketing Coordinator
Carole (she/her/hers) is a nationally certified and licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who began practicing in 2012. Her passion for women’s health has inspired additional training in fertility support, regulation of cycles, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. She gave birth to her first child in August 2020, an experience that has increased her empathy for all mothers, amazement at the capability of the human body, and advocacy for postpartum care and support.
Her interest in acupuncture began after receiving treatment herself to address acid reflux. She found treatments left her feeling less stressed and more balanced in addition to having improved digestion, and that was an experience she wanted to pass on to others. She is continually fascinated by the theories of traditional Chinese medicine that beautifully articulate the interconnection of our internal systems–each part affecting the whole.
She has experience treating a wide variety of conditions, including pain, digestive disorders, anxiety, and sleep trouble. She has worked in many settings in Massachusetts and Maine, including Boston Medical Center, an outpatient neurosurgical practice, an addiction and behavioral health home, and a private practice. Each setting has offered unique opportunities for growth and human connection.
Academics & Teachings
Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at New England School of Acupuncture
Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Wake Forest University
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Diplomate
Licensed Acupuncturist in Maine
License in Custom-Made Chinese Herbal Formulation in Maine
Specialized Continued Education training in Treatment of Fertility with coursework by Jane Lyttleton
Specialized Continued Education training in Acupuncture in Pregnancy with coursework by Debra Betts
Power of Awareness Mindfulness Training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach
Using Mind Body Techniques in Clinical Practice – 8 week MBSR curriculum, Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy
Kristen DiReda, Lic. Ac.
Acupuncturist
risten (sher/her/hers) is a board-certified and Licensed Acupuncturist with a Master of Science in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science. She joins the team after a recent move from Brooklyn, NY, where she worked as an acupuncturist specializing in hormonal health, fertility and pregnancy support, emotional wellness, and pain management at a busy clinic.
As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner, Kristen continues to broaden her knowledge of the diverse medical needs of patients and the tools to support them. Her participation in the PUSH Professionals Perinatal Mentorship provided additional education for treating patients during the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Specialized education through Memorial Sloan Kettering equipped her with acupuncture skills to support those undergoing cancer treatment and its associated side effects. In addition to Chinese Medicine, she is also a certified Usui Reiki Master Practitioner and loves incorporating aspects of reiki into acupuncture treatments when it aligns.
Kristen believes compassion and empathy are the cornerstones of healing. She is excited to support patient growth, well-being, and health through honest communication, authentic connection, and complementary medicine and modalities.
Academics & Teachings
Master's of Science in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science, New York, NY
Bachelor's of Arts in International Studies from University of South Carolina
PUSH Professionals Perinatal Mentorship Program, Dr. Deb Davies, DACM, L.Ac.
Fundamentals of Oncology Acupuncture, Memorial Sloan Kettering
