Where traditional medicine meets modern day science.

Functional Medicine

East Asian Medicine

Women’s Health

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Root & Branch Wellness


Stephanie Cortner, L.Ac., MSOM

Stephanie Cortner, founder of Root and Branch, is a licensed Acupuncturist, herbalist and Functional Medicine practitioner. Her degree is in biochemistry and she holds a masters of science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Dongguk University in Los Angeles. Additionally, she has completed a year long Functional Medicine mentorship with Dr. Daniel Kalish at the Kalish Institute for Functional Medicine. Her practice over the last 8 years has focused on hormone balancing, fertility, autoimmune disease, GI health and sports medicine. Stephanie’s goal is to combine Eastern and Western studies to offer integrative healthcare options so patients can fully achieve their potential by leading happier and healthier lives.