Common Roots Acupuncture
Common Roots Acupuncture is an acupuncture clinic serving Tucson, AZ.
About Common Roots Acupuncture
Common Roots Acupuncture is a Tucson clinic providing acupuncture and integrative pain care under the direction of Josh Whiteley, RN, L.Ac. The practice combines traditional acupuncture with modern, evidence-informed therapies to address pain, nervous system regulation, and whole-person health. Its care is designed for people dealing with concerns such as neck pain, back pain, sciatica, injuries, migraines, and chronic pain, as well as stress, digestive issues, respiratory conditions, and women's health concerns.
Whiteley is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Acupuncturist. According to the clinic, he brings more than 16 years of experience providing care in Tucson and integrates a Western medical perspective with traditional Eastern healing approaches. Common Roots Acupuncture describes its work as individualized care based on each person's health history, goals, condition, and response to treatment, rather than focusing only on a diagnosis. The practice is intended for people seeking both medical logic and holistic care.
Acupuncture is one of the clinic's primary services, alongside electro-acupuncture, orthopedic dry needling, acupuncture injection therapy, and cupping therapy. The practice explains that acupuncture may help manage pain and restore normal function through the nervous system, including by reducing nerve sensitization and improving microcirculation. Dry needling is used as an advanced approach for muscle and pain patterns, while cupping therapy uses specialized glass or plastic cups to create suction on the skin. The clinic describes cupping as a treatment intended to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness, improve blood flow, and support relaxation.
Common Roots also offers trigger point injections, described as a combination of traditional acupuncture concepts and modern medicine. Depending on the person and the purpose of treatment, injections may involve dextrose, homeopathic substances, herbal medicines, or lidocaine placed at acupuncture points or trigger points. Chinese herbal formulas and supplements may also be recommended based on an individual's condition. The clinic notes that these may support digestive and menstrual concerns, stress, and sleep, and may extend the benefits of acupuncture treatments.
The conditions listed by Common Roots include acute and chronic pain affecting the neck, back, and joints, along with arthritis, TMJ concerns, migraines, and sciatica. The practice also works with anxiety and stress, fatigue, depression, grief, trauma, digestive issues such as constipation, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and GERD, and respiratory concerns including allergies, asthma, colds, and flu. Women's health services address concerns such as pain, hot flashes, fertility, and menopause. Treatment plans vary by condition, how long it has been present, and overall health. Some people may notice changes after an initial series of visits, while chronic or complex concerns may require ongoing care.
For new patients, the clinic describes acupuncture as a gentle treatment using extremely thin, sterile, single-use needles. A session may involve a brief sensation when a needle is placed, followed by warmth, heaviness, or a dull ache, and some patients find the experience relaxing. The initial visit is used to discuss the person's health picture and establish a plan based on individual goals and response to care. Common Roots Acupuncture serves Tucson as well as Marana, Oro Valley, and Green Valley. Scheduling begins through the clinic's online booking option.