Welcome to Healing Roots

Aloha! I’m so glad you’re here.

If you’re seeking a natural way to restore balance, awaken vitality, and care for your body with intention, you’ve arrived in the right place.

Rooted in the wisdom of ancient healing traditions and guided by the rhythms of nature, my work weaves acupuncture, mindful movement, and integrative wellness to support your whole being.

As a nationally certified acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and fitness professional, I invite you into practices that nourish from within—helping you look, feel, and live in harmony with your truest self.

I’m Dr. Gina Snowden, Licensed Acupuncturist in Hawai‘i and Oregon. I hold a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and maintain national board certification through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Before becoming an acupuncturist, I served 28 years in the US Air Force, where I developed a lifelong commitment to service and holistic wellness. Along the way, I also earned certifications in yoga and group fitness, blending Eastern and Western approaches to health and movement.

Post-military, as a yoga teacher and an acupuncturist, I was fortunate enough to work with my military family at Tripler Army Medical Center’s Interdisciplinary Pain Management Clinic in Honolulu. There, I discovered a deep passion for helping people relieve pain through yoga, acupuncture, Qi Gong, and other mind-body therapies.

Healing Roots was born from the belief that modern medicine continues to grow from the ancient roots of wisdom traditions. My mission is to honor these roots while integrating the best of today’s evidence-based care—creating a harmonious, whole-person approach to care.

I believe that true healing begins by awakening the healer within. Each treatment is a collaborative journey between patient and practitioner, with the shared intention of restoring harmony, vitality, and self-awareness. Most importantly, I look forward to embarking on this journey of healing with you.

Today, I enjoy the life of a traveling acupuncturist, bridging a practice between Honolulu, Hawai‘i, and Portland, Oregon—what I like to call my own rainbow bridge of healing. 🌈 I hope to see you along the way. 

To connect or begin your journey, click on the “Contact Me” page.

May your path toward healing be steady, joyful, and deeply rooted.