Roots Integrative Medicine

Roots Integrative Medicine Seamlessly combining traditional and holistic therapies to promote overall well-being

Recently, there was a moment that really touched my heart. We were all starting our day with a full schedule ahead; back...
09/03/2026

Recently, there was a moment that really touched my heart.

We were all starting our day with a full schedule ahead; back-to-back visits like normal. Preparing for our first appointments of the day, I get notified by staff that a mom of a little boy is outside our locked doors, extremely scared about her sick child & hoping we could work him in. While we do try our best to work in same day sick visits by appointment and we aren’t a typical walk-in clinic, her trust in us was clear. She knew we wouldn’t turn her away in a true moment of fear. And she knew we would care for him like he was our own child. 🥹

I had a quick flashback to my old days working in a traditional practice, where running behind was almost always the norm. And I don’t mean by 20-30 minutes… When you’re trying to squeeze in 30+ patients a day, sometimes patients were left waiting 1-2+ hours. Understandably, that often meant frustrated & upset patients. So, out of habit (or a trauma response 🤣), I immediately looked ahead at my schedule to see who was next so we could let them know that I was going to be running behind. And then I realized something that really stopped me for a moment…

Every single patient on my schedule that day (and their families) had been with me from the very beginning of Roots, and some even before Roots existed. These were families I’ve walked alongside for years, families who trust us with not only their own health, but the health of the people they love most.

And not one of them was upset. They were gracious, understanding, patient. They understood that if we were running behind, there was probably a good reason.

Our team jumped into action and got that sweet child taken care of—testing, exam, prescriptions, supplements, reassurance. Moments like this show why we do what we do. We can’t always accommodate walk-ins right away, but we want every patient to feel safe, even in their scariest moments. I’m grateful for our staff, and I’m grateful for all of you who trust us, time and time again.

Bringing Primary Care back to what it was always meant to be: looking beyond symptoms to find root causes while making every patient feel valued, loved, & truly cared for ❤️

Happy Labor Day from Roots! Our office will be closed today, Monday, September 7th, at both locations in observance of t...
09/03/2026

Happy Labor Day from Roots!

Our office will be closed today, Monday, September 7th, at both locations in observance of the holiday.

We’ll be back in office and ready to serve you on Tuesday, September 8th at 8AM in West Columbia & Wednesday in Forest Acres!

We hope you enjoy a safe, restful long weekend 🤎

🏆🌿 2nd Annual ROOTIES 🌿🏆Last night we celebrated our 2nd Annual Rooties (our Roots spin on The Dundies from The Office) ...
08/29/2026

🏆🌿 2nd Annual ROOTIES 🌿🏆

Last night we celebrated our 2nd Annual Rooties (our Roots spin on The Dundies from The Office) at Pine Island on Lake Murray. Paddle boarding, co****le, Polish horseshoes, lots of laughs, and of course… the Rooties Awards. 🏆

My favorite part was hearing what each employee had to say about their coworkers. The love, respect, and gratitude this team has for one another is unmatched. We celebrated what makes each person unique — and how somehow, all of those unique pieces fit together so perfectly. 🧩💚

We also celebrated being voted Best of Columbia for the SECOND year in a row, just 2½ years after opening our doors. 🥹

It’s pretty surreal thinking back to when Roots was just a dream being poured out around our kitchen table. We put everything (and I mean everything) on the line to make it a reality.

And now, looking around at this team, our patients, and what Roots has become… I’m just incredibly grateful.

There’s a whole lot of love here…for each other, for our patients, and for what we’re building together. 🌿💚

08/28/2026

Last chance to get in on our back to school special! Deal runs through the end of August.

Buy 1 of these 5 supplements mentioned and receive 10%. Buy 2 and receive 15%. Buy 3 or more and receive 20% off each.

In short:
Bioray NDF Immune- specifically for kids. Supports the immune system and helps the body detoxify during illness. (Ages 12 months +)
Drucker Labs Intraimmune- Can be used by the whole family. Contains immune boosting ingredients, natural anti inflators, antioxidants and more to support the immune system. (Ages 4+)
The Fullest Saffron capsules- contains 30 mg of saffron which is great for mood support, hormone regulation, focus, ADHD, sleep, inflammation, PMS and PMDD
Joy Spring Mood munchies- Saffron gummies for kids. Also contains GABA, passionflower, and St. John’s wart. Supports mood regulation and emotional balance.
Biocidin LSF- a blend of herbs and essential oils that has a antimicrobial effect (antenatal, antiviral, antibacterial, anti parasitic) Can be used by the whole family. DO NOT TAKE WITH NUT ALLERGY!

Available for purchase at both locations!

5 years seizure-free. 🤍There is so much held inside those five words.There was a time when I would have given anything t...
08/28/2026

5 years seizure-free. 🤍

There is so much held inside those five words.

There was a time when I would have given anything to know we would someday be here.

When Finn began having seizures, I wasn’t just a healthcare provider anymore. I was a terrified mom searching for answers. I learned what it felt like to ask questions that made doctors roll their eyes. To go against the grain. To wonder if we were doing the right thing, while something deep inside me kept saying, keep going. So I did.

Researched. Questioned. Prayed. Advocated.

And somewhere in that season, a fire was lit in me that never went away.

Roots was born from that fire. 🌿

Yes, we are primary care. But I believe care should actually feel like care.

I believe you deserve time to tell your story. Timely access when you need help. A team willing to listen, look deeper, keep learning, and help guide the ship when the waters get rough.

I believe God designed our bodies with an incredible capacity to heal, and our job is to understand and support that design as deeply as we can. I believe care is not one size fits all. We are all unique and should be treated as such.

And I believe medicine can be both knowledgeable and deeply human.

I recognize that same fire in so many of you! The mom fighting for her child. The spouse searching for answers. The person who knows something isn’t right even after being told everything is “normal.” Month after month. Year after year.

The road isn’t always straight. But you shouldn’t have to wade through it alone.

We will keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep digging. Keep caring.

And that is the fire I want in every person who wears the Roots name—from our front desk, to our nurses, to our providers.

Skill can be taught. That kind of fire cannot.

So today we celebrate Finn and what his story helped ignite.
A scared mom fighting for her little boy became a provider determined to create the kind of healthcare experience she wished her own family had received.

That fire still burns.

And when you support Roots, that is what you’re supporting. 🌿🤎

Thank you 🥹

Love,
Chelsea

08/21/2026

Talking about one of our favorite functional medicine tests, the Gut Zoomer by Vibrant Wellness 💩

Thank you for voting us to be the Best of Columbia 🥹 It’s still so surreal. We had a blast at the Free Times party last ...
08/16/2026

Thank you for voting us to be the Best of Columbia 🥹 It’s still so surreal. We had a blast at the Free Times party last night. Theme: Let The Games Begin 🇺🇸

Missing our Laura & Breland ❤️❤️

Love,
Your Roots Greek Goddesses & Rocky

08/14/2026

Here’s how the “push-pull” PEMF method works!

PEMF = Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy

Lying on the zero-gravity bed, the magnetic paddle pulses a field through my trunk—from below my chin to my pelvis—targeting vital organs and systems. One side pushes (bed in the back), the other pulls (attachment pad in the front), boosting circulation, cellular energy, and tissue repair.

So, when the magnetic field pulses through your body, it interacts with your cells. This field can stimulate ion channels in cell membranes. That means cells absorb nutrients and oxygen more efficiently. It can also enhance microcirculation—so more blood flow to tissues—and influence cellular repair and anti-inflammatory responses. In short, the “push-pull” ensures the field penetrates deeply, giving your cells a boost in energy production and overall tissue recovery.

It’s more than relaxation; it’s a deep, coordinated boost…and far more than either could do alone. We don’t always start with this method, as we have to assess tolerance to the therapy first. But ask one of our staff members next time you are in for your PEMF session if you would like to try the push-pull method!

PEMF therapy is highly evidence based. Go check out PubMed!

*Call us to learn more/schedule: 803-266-9920
*Available at our West Columbia location (206 Medical Circle West Columbia, SC)
*Available to members & nonmembers!

Pulse PEMF

We’re thrilled to be named Free Times Best of Columbia 2026 Best Holistic Health Provider, and to receive an Honorable M...
08/12/2026

We’re thrilled to be named Free Times Best of Columbia 2026 Best Holistic Health Provider, and to receive an Honorable Mention for Best Family Practice! 🌿

At Roots we strive to help our patients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their health. These recognitions mean so much because they come from the community we’re grateful to serve every day. Thank you to everyone who voted, trusted us with your care, and continues to support Roots. We couldn’t do what we do without you. 🤍

Most of you don’t know this about me. Only close friends, family, & some coworkers at the time.About a decade ago, while...
08/07/2026

Most of you don’t know this about me. Only close friends, family, & some coworkers at the time.

About a decade ago, while working as a nurse in a children’s hospital, I received a 7 month old baby girl from the ER. A child abuse case.

Broken femur. Other injuries. Hurt by the very people who were supposed to be the safest place in her world. Her parents.

I was her nurse.

I will never forget the night I met her. I remember her grungy little pajamas. Her eyes. Her tiny body. How awkward it felt trying to figure out how to hold something so small with such significant injuries. There was something so heartbreaking about holding a baby who should have known nothing but gentleness while having to be so careful because someone had already caused her so much pain.

I fell completely in love with her. I wanted to adopt her. I even started trying to get the ball rolling in that process.

I bought her clothes and blankets. I came to the hospital when I wasn’t working just to rock her and play with her. She even looked like me. She was, in my heart, “my baby.” I just wanted her to feel warmth. Safety. Love.

She was too young to consciously remember me, but I’ve always hoped that somewhere deep inside, her nervous system did. That somewhere among those tiny neuronal pathways being formed, her body learned:
Hands can be gentle.
Arms can be safe.
People can be kind.
Love exists here, too.

And then one day, I came to work…and she was gone. She had been discharged to another family member who was supposed to be safe. No goodbye.

I have thought about her since.

Today, I was reminded of her in a very big way. The details aren’t mine to share here. And suddenly, a decade disappeared.

I’ve wondered what she looks like. What makes her laugh. Praying she is happy. Hoping she has been loved so deeply that it washed over every subconscious remembrance of those who hurt her.

And it took me down memory lane.
There are things I’ve witnessed in healthcare that I cannot talk about. Things I wish I could unsee. Faces, families, children, and moments that can come flashing back with unbelievable clarity.

I started this career young, and it shaped me in all the ways (the good, the bad, and the ugly).

That baby wasn’t the only abused child I cared for. Not even close.

Healthcare asks something of you that is difficult to explain unless you’ve lived it. So this is for the healthcare workers who still care deeply. The ones who go home thinking about their patients.
The ones who have cried in supply closets, bathrooms, cars, and driveways.

The ones who have held someone’s hand through their worst day.

The ones who have rocked somebody else’s baby like she was their own.

You may never know what happened after they left your care. They may never remember your name. They may not consciously remember you at all.

But maybe the gentleness mattered anyway. Maybe the safety mattered. Maybe being loved, even briefly, left an imprint.

Maybe that’s one of the quiet miracles of caring for another human being:

We don’t always get to see what grows from the love we give.

We just plant it.

So, to the healthcare workers who genuinely care…who sacrifice physically, mentally, and emotionally to care for another human being:

Thank you.

What you do matters.

And wherever “my baby” is, a tiny piece of my heart has always belonged to her. ❤️

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