what is Rooted functional Wellness?
Rooted Functional Wellness is the culmination of Melinda Choy’s 20+ years of education, training and clinical practice. It is based in the traditions of Chinese Medicine and acupuncture along with the innovations of the latest in modern functional medicine techniques that treat the underlying imbalances that may generate disease and the feeling of being unwell. Working with Melinda will be a deep dive, supportive journey into yourself. The personalized treatments will explore to find the root causes of disease and symptoms through the lens of lifestyle empowerment and prevention rather than only symptom management. Grounding into the strong roots of strengthening the physical, emotional and spiritual planes will allow for the ability to weather any storm. Group support for those in the membership program provides anchors for further growth. Rooted Functional Wellness can be adjunct to anyones current medical plan.
what is functional medicine
The Functional Medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverages that data to direct personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes.
Learn more about acupuncture here.
Root cause
By addressing root cause, rather than symptoms, practitioners become oriented to identifying the complexity of disease. They may find one condition has many different causes and, likewise, one cause may result in many different conditions.
As a result, Functional Medicine treatment targets the specific manifestations of disease in each individual.
“Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.”
There are two ways to work with Melinda Choy, LAc & C-WIFM
Rooted Wellness Membership Program (Limited Enrollment, 10 patients only, 6 month commitment required)
Membership Program is a high-touch, personalized partnership to support your long-term health, vitality, and aging well. Space is limited to ensure depth and access. Payment for program due at sign up.
Who it’s for: Patients looking for concierge-style, long-term care focused on longevity, performance, aesthetics, and prevention. Ideal patients are working through chronic conditions, fertility, perimenopause/menopause, healthy aging, or chronic gut issues.
What your membership Includes:
90-minute new patient 1:1 session (Functional Medicine + Acupuncture)
Bi-monthly 1:1 60-minute sessions (Functional Medicine + Acupuncture)
Comprehensive lifestyle, nutrition, and medical history review
Lab testing (blood work, DUTCH, GI-MAP, etc.) additional cost
Lab results reviewed + interpreted
Personalized protocols + supplement plans
Time for true root-cause work
Telemedicine support during vacations
Monthly group support, coaching, or wellness talks
Priority scheduling & direct messaging access with unlimited secure email support
2 Infrared sauna sessions per month
Nutrition consultation session with meal plans
10% discount on supplements purchased through Fullscript
Optional add-ons: 5% Discount Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture or Microneedling sessions (with Melinda only)
Please call the front desk at (530)541-9355 to join the membership program or add your name to the waitlist.
Testing may include:
Comprehensive blood chemistry panel
Gut Microbiome Testing
Hormone Testing (serum, and saliva) including Dutch Testing
Food Allergy Intolerance
Organic Acids Testing
Nutritional Testing
Melinda will no longer be accepting insurance for her services. Elevate can provide a superbill for the acupuncture portion of your treatments that can be submitted to insurance for possible reimbursement.
If you would like to use your insurance for acupuncture you may see one of our other providers, Dr Holly DeWitt, LAc or Dr Ashley Martinelli, DACM & LAc
Rooted Wellness Precision Integrative Sessions
Who it’s for: Patients seeking personalized attention with a focus on functional medicine in combo with acupuncture and all the tools available. Payment due at time of appointment.
Includes:
90-minute new patient 1:1 sessions (Functional Medicine + Acupuncture)
60-min follow up patient 1:1 (FM + Acupuncture as needed)
Comprehensive lifestyle, nutrition, and medical history review
Lab testing (blood work, DUTCH, GI-MAP, etc.) additional cost
Lab results reviewed + interpreted
Personalized protocols + supplement plans
Time for true root-cause work
30 min quick touch-ins (consult only, no Acupuncture)
Telemedicine appointments available
5% discount on supplements through Fullscript
Superbills provided for acupuncture portion (Melinda will not be accepting insurance)
Melinda’s Schedule will open for bookings on May 27, 2025.
“If you’re looking for real solutions that get to the root of your problems, not just more medications that don’t really give you your health back, you’ve come to the right place. ”
conditions Rooted FUNCTIONAL wellness CAN address:
Chronic illness/autoimmune disease
Women’s health through all stages
Gut health and healing
Healthy aging
Chronic stress and adrenal fatigue
Meet our Women’s Integrative & Functional Medicine Certified practitioner:
Melinda Choy, lac, C-Wifm & CEO of elevate
“Melinda is easy to talk to and very clear about the how and why regarding treatments and follow up. She speaks with confidence and compassion and clearly knows her stuff!”
Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioners explain how Functional Medicine treats the whole person by addressing the underlying causes of disease.