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.

Located in Hamilton I am a traditionally trained Acupuncturist, have a diploma in Qi gong,
I have run a busy practise for many years that solely relies on word of mouth. I try and get the best possible training from top Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctors to ensure that I’m learning from the best. This has played a big part in the success of my Connect Therapies clinic. I have been training in doctor Tans style Acupuncture and Master Tung’s style Acupuncture with fantastic results. Connect Therapies are: Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxabustion , Herbs, Electro stimulation,Ear Acupuncture . With a very high portion of my clients I treat are fertility, pain and stress Other Problems in the clinic that we can help you with is:
More energy/stamina, chronic fatigue , Insomnia , Pain relief – sports injuries, menstrual, headaches , Maintenance and well-being, Enhance your immunity, colds and flu’s , Eliminate stress, tension-anxiety and depression , Enhances the healing time.post surgery , Regulate hormone function, menopause, irregular cycles, PMS ,Improve work/sports performance , Women’s problems, infertility, Embryo Transfers, Regulation of cycle, morning sickness, Digestive issues: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel diseases, stomach upsets

Dr. Kimberly Burger began attending acupuncture school in 1994 and graduated from The Academy of Advanced Complimentary Medicine in 1998 with a PhD in acupuncture and homeopathic medicine. Dr. Burger received clinical hours attending an acupuncture school in Columbo, SriLanka. With additional training in Dr. Tans Balance Method, Master Tung style and theory of acupuncture, interning with Dr. Chow Chen, certification in Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture and Macular Degeneration treatments to reverse and prevent continued degeneration of advancing eye diseases, Dr. Burger has a well rounded education and almost 28 years of clinical experience in the Chinese medical field of Traditional and Pre-Traditional Chinese Medicine. From 2011-2022 Dr. Burger moved her practice to beautiful Maui, Hawaii. In August of 2022, Dr. Burger moved her practice back to Mesa, AZ and has resumed a very successful practice in North Mesa at Red Mountain. Dr. Burger has also incorporated the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to enhance and expedite the overall results of acupuncture treatments as well as enhance and promoting collagen and keratin production for anti aging and cosmetic facial acupuncture.
Through the use of fine, micro acupuncture needles along with Clayton Shagal Marine Collagen skin care line, Dr. Burger offers an anti-aging or age reversal facial treatment that will reduce or reverse fine lines and wrinkles, lift and tighten the facial muscles and neck to produce a youthful, healthier and glowing appearance with results that last for up to 5 years post treatment.
Through the use of scalp needles, HBOT and electronic muscle stimulation, Dr. Burger offers a very successful treatment for post stroke recovery, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, MS, ALS, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and spinal cord injuries.

Through the use of essential oils, acupuncture, herbs and hyperbaric medicine, Dr. Burger is helping to support patients with cancer who are undergoing traditional treatments with an oncologist or have chosen to receive the non traditional treatment using ancient chinese medicine, herbs, essential oils, HBOT and the amazing power of prayer.

Dr. Burger has a passion for helping people recover from chronic illness or injury and desires to educate her patients to ensure they are living their best life.
Dr. Burger maintains a license in both Arizona since 1999 and Hawaii since 2014.

Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic is led by Dr. Li Zheng and Dr. Changhong Zhou, two acupuncturists who received their training from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, the most prestigious school for traditional Chinese medicine in China. They received PhDs in biomedical sciences from the Medical College of Ohio and were post-doctoral fellows in the Harvard Medical School system. In addition, Dr. Zhou and Zheng apprenticed with Dr. Shaoqin Zhao, a world-recognized practitioner of Chinese medicine. Dr. Zhou has more than 30 years of experience to treat pain, infertility, Acid Reflux. stroke, and AF.

Thrive Acupuncture & Wellness offers acupuncture, massage, Meridian Stress Assessment, and chinese medicine based holistic healing to the Powell, Ohio and Greater Columbus, Ohio communities since 2015. We are passionate about helping our patients achieve optimal health and wellness. Specialties include women's health, fertility, migraines/headaches, anxiety, depression, mental health, pediatrics, and pain management.