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COMMON ROOTS ACUPUNCTURE

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 842908919 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE E32 · Health Care · Micro (<$100K) · commonrootsacupuncture.com
revenue
$97K
expenses
$111K
net assets
$7K
employees
mission · from form 990

A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC SERVING TUCSON AND SURROUNDING AREAS. RATES ARE ON A SLIDING SCALE AND PATIENT DECIDES WHAT WORKS BEST FOR THEIR BUDGET. ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Common Roots Acupuncture is an integrative health clinic in Tucson, AZ, specializing in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The clinic provides natural, drug-free solutions for acute and chronic pain, as well as other conditions like anxiety, digestive issues, and women's health concerns. They combine traditional acupuncture with modern techniques like dry needling and acupuncture injection therapy.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine technique that stimulates specific points on the body to calm pain pathways, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote natural healing.
Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT)
Cutting-edge treatment blending traditional acupuncture with modern medicine, involving injections of natural substances into acupuncture or trigger points for pain relief, supplementation, or immune support.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Recommendation of herbal formulas and supplements to support various conditions from digestive and menstrual issues to stress and sleep concerns.
Cupping, Gua Sha, & Bodywork
Adjunct Chinese medicine therapies that aid muscle relaxation, improve blood flow, and free myofascial restrictions.
Dry Needling
Modern technique targeting trigger points in muscles to release tension, relieve nerve compression, and decrease pain.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Acupuncture and Integrative Pain Therapy 3 activities
    • Acupuncture Injection Therapy
      Administers natural substances such as dextrose, homeopathics, herbal medicines, vitamins (including B12), or lidocaine via injection into acupuncture or trigger points to support pain relief, healing, immune function, energy, and mental clarity. This therapy is used for conditions including knee osteoarthritis, sciatica, and chronic inflammation, and is designed to extend treatment effects and reduce the total number of sessions needed.
    • Acupuncture and Dry Needling for Pain Management
      Provides acupuncture and dry needling services to treat chronic pain, muscle tension, sports injuries, and nerve-related conditions such as sciatica and peripheral neuropathy, with reported pain reduction often occurring after the first session. Services are delivered by a licensed acupuncturist and registered nurse with over 15 years of experience, having treated hundreds of patients.
    • Personalized Chinese Medicine Treatment Plans
      Develops individualized treatment plans using traditional Chinese medicine, which may include electroacupuncture, cupping, gua sha, heat therapy, and other modalities tailored to the patient’s condition and health goals.
  • Facial & Body Therapies 1 activity
    • Cupping Therapy
      Offers cupping therapy to reduce muscle tension, inflammation, and stiffness while improving circulation and supporting natural healing. Used as part of treatment for conditions such as rotator cuff injuries and general musculoskeletal pain.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Herbal Medicine and Supplement Support
      Recommends and provides access to Chinese herbal formulas and dietary supplements for conditions including digestive issues, menstrual concerns, stress, and sleep disorders. Patients in Tucson can order prescribed herbal formulas through a secure online portal for home delivery.
    • Integrated Mental and Emotional Health Support
      Provides acupuncture for depression and mood regulation, and integrates acupuncture with counseling to support emotional resilience, stress reduction, anxiety, and trauma recovery.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$6001%
Program service revenue$96K99%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$111K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$58K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$7K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +34.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOSH WHITELY PRESIDENT/DI 40 $40K
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Partner — Serves as an adjunct instructor.
  • PMC Government — Cites a study from PMC (NIH) to support the efficacy of dry needling for musculoskeletal pain.
  • World Health Organization Partner — Acupuncture is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) for its effectiveness in treating a wide range of health conditions.