I help women nurture themselves and their children in order to find balance and happiness. Many women struggle with self-care because they're so busy taking care of others. I provide a compassionate, honest, friendly environment and work with you to find the best ways to support you and your family's health and wellbeing. I focus on pregnancy, postpartum, hormonal balance, and pediatric issues, as well as working to relieve the fatigue, stress, and burnout so common to many women.

Sarah became interested in acupuncture as a career during high school. She chose to study physiology at the Lyman Brigg's School of Michigan State University. After undergrad, Sarah continued her education at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, OR. She spent 3 full years learning Chinese Medicine, including anatomy, physiology, Chinese medical theory, western pathology, acupuncture, Chinese herbology, nutrition, shiatsu massage, taichi,
and qigong. She also completed a 1 year internship in her last year of school, where she studied under both Chinese and Western acupuncturists and herbalists. She completed her qigong training with a certification to teach 1000 Hands Buddha Qigong.

Sarah has continued expanding her acupuncture knowledge by taking many continueing education courses. These include Chinese medical theory, the treatment of stress, anxiety, and pain, women's health, GI disorders and allergies. She has studied balance method with Dr. Tan, the Mei Zen Cosmetic acupuncture system, the Battlefield Acupuncture protocol for pain management and Chinese language. Most recently she has completed a 3 weekend intensive training in Sports Medicine Acupuncture and is working on completing the ABORM exam for certification in reproductive medicine.

Zen Rising Wellness Center believes that the body and mind work as one, and physical healing is as important as clearing the mind of stress. We work to educate our clients on physical health, and wellness. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to your comfort, and care. Your wellness is our number one priority.

Conveniently located for you; we are the only spa in Downtown Orlando that provides the combination of corrective and therapeutic services while providing the relaxing atmosphere of a spa.
Every client that walks through our door can expect to enjoy the bliss of being pampered and the benefits of reducing stress, including but not limited to: enhanced work lives, a better nights rest and the increased confidence that comes from taking care of ourselves.

Our mission is to maintain quality relationships through client satisfaction and providing wellness and stress relief! There are many exciting additions to the services we offer and we eagerly invite you to explore our website and familiarize yourself with our services.

Come enjoy one of our Signature Massages, Acupuncture, Cupping, Reiki or Yoga Classes.
Let us create an experience that fits your specific needs. We are excited to get you started on your personal journey to wellness!
Zen Rising Wellness Center believes that the body and mind work as one, and physical healing is as important as clearing the mind of stress. We work to educate our clients on physical health, and wellness. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to your comfort, and care. Your wellness is our number one priority.

Conveniently located for you; we are the only spa in Downtown Orlando that provides the combination of corrective and therapeutic services while providing the relaxing atmosphere of a spa.
Every client that walks through our door can expect to enjoy the bliss of being pampered and the benefits of reducing stress, including but not limited to: enhanced work lives, a better nights rest and the increased confidence that comes from taking care of ourselves.

Our mission is to maintain quality relationships through client satisfaction and providing wellness and stress relief! There are many exciting additions to the services we offer and we eagerly invite you to explore our website and familiarize yourself with our services.

Come enjoy one of our Signature Massages, Acupuncture, Cupping, Reiki or Yoga Classes.
Let us create an experience that fits your specific needs. We are excited to get you started on your personal journey to wellness!

Sandy Root, AP, L.Ac., MSTOM, a FL & NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York with her Master’s in Traditional Oriental Medicine in 2009.

Sandy had clinical experience practicing acupuncture at the Saint Vincent’s Hospital -HIV Clinic, the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases – Initiative for Women with Disabilities, NYU Medical Center, and Pacific College Acupuncture Clinic, and now her own practice in Miami Beach, FL. She is also certified in Constitutional Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.



Sandy loves to integrate the science, art, and wisdom of acupuncture into her practice. With her personal study of spiritual & consciousness practices, Sandy has the ability to facilitate and create a space where her patients are driven to empower themselves through the medicine. In the life-long learning this medicine allows, Sandy is excited to continually integrate new ideas into her practice, and generate a community where her patients can continue their path to self-awareness, in body and mind.

We are a full service family acupuncture clinic. We offer evening and weekend hours for your convenience.