At WholeSelf Acupuncture in Scottsdale, Arizona, you are invited to embark on a transformative journey toward holistic health and well-being. Led by licensed acupuncturist Linda Lofaro, the practice is dedicated to nurturing your body, mind, and spirit through the ancient art of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Linda believes in a comprehensive approach to healing, taking the time to fully understand your unique condition. She works closely with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses not only your primary concerns but also underlying causes and related symptoms. This holistic methodology ensures that your entire self is considered in the healing process.

Emphasizing natural and safe treatments, Linda employs acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to address a variety of health concerns. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, digestive issues, or women's health matters such as PMS, menopause, infertility, or IVF support, the therapies are designed to work alone or in conjunction with Western medicine to restore balance and vitality.

In today's fast-paced world, anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming. At WholeSelf Acupuncture, specialized treatments focus on alleviating these burdens. As you step into the calming space, you'll feel the tension melt away. Through targeted acupuncture sessions, your response to stress is altered, helping you feel more centered and less anxious after just a few visits. Patients report managing life's stressors more effectively and experiencing a renewed sense of peace.

Imagine waking up pain-free, going about your day without migraines, back or neck pain, or chronic discomfort. Envision restful sleep without insomnia and living a vibrant, healthy life on your own terms. Acupuncture treatments at WholeSelf Acupuncture make this vision a reality, addressing a wide range of conditions to enhance your overall wellness.

As dedicated health practitioners, we wholeheartedly believe that your health is your most precious resource and most valuable asset. Without good health, your quality of life is diminished and it’s hard to feel content. Approaching wellness from an integrative, holistic manner, we strive to eliminate the causes of disease and illness while promoting wellness education.

Combining the efforts of general practitioners with nutritional experts, functional medicine associates, and others, our staff works to improve the body/mind/spirit connection to help elevate wellness levels throughout the entire body.

From chiropractic treatments and acupuncture to IPT cancer therapy, we work in partnership with the patients themselves, allowing them to take ownership in their own treatment plan while learning more about the integrative nature of the human body. Our focus is to treat the underlying cause of disease and illness, alleviating symptoms and pain through holistic healing.

Here at the Gentle Wellness Center, we are driven by a mission to empower consumers and practitioners both through education, training, and research. We are here to assist each patient on their journey to optimal wellness.

We are primary care naturopathic physicians treating infants to the elderly.

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.

Dr. Kim Peirano, DACM, Dipl.OM, LAc, CHT, CPHPCA is a transformative healer dedicated to guiding her patients on their personal growth, healing and transformation journeys through the depth and power of East Asian Medicine, Acupuncture treatments, Jungian Life Coaching, medical hypnotherapy and more. Her own personal commitment to her unique path of growth and self development shines through in her treatments and interactions with patients, holding a safe, compassionate space for vulnerability, depth and transformation. With a multifaceted approach that encompasses ancient wisdom, multiple modalities, trauma-informed care, and Taoist theory, Dr. Kim harmoniously integrates the body, mind, and spirit to unlock the full potential of healing.

A practicing Acupuncturist since 2010, Dr. Kim graduated from The Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley and further received her Doctorate in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health Sciences in 2018. Her expertise spans a wide range of issues and illnesses, with a particular focus on stress management, well-being, and the impact of illness or pain on overall health. She has successfully supported clients through major life transitions, chronic pain and illness, fertility concerns, pediatric patients, eating disorder recovery, spiritual growth, sports medicine, orthopedics, end-of-life support, and hospice care.