Our Team
Meet Dr. Tracie
Dr. Tracie is a distinguished Integrated Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncture Physician with an extensive background spanning over 16 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Armed with a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, coupled with a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine, she has further enriched her holistic approach by serving as a Licensed Practical Nurse for a decade. Dr. Tracie’s expertise extends to Certified Massage Therapy and a degree in Eastern and Western Herbology, showcasing her comprehensive knowledge in herbal practices and a distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western medical methodologies.
Specializing in addressing complex health issues, including autoimmune disorders, hormonal complications, and digestive challenges, Dr. Tracie adopts a meticulous approach. She employs thorough testing to pinpoint the underlying causes of her patients’ health concerns, allowing her to craft personalized plans aimed at enhancing their quality of life. Beyond her professional dedication, Dr. Tracie is committed to a holistic lifestyle, emphasizing the significance of physical activity, wholesome nutrition, and the joys of family, literature, and continuous learning, as she believes that finding happiness in life’s smaller moments leads to bigger smiles.
Dr. Tracie Hinton-Chavez
DACM
Integrated Functional Medicine Practitioner
Licensed Acupuncturist
Owner at Deep Roots Natural Medicine
Meet Peter
Peter, the clinic director and health advisor at Deep Roots, embodies the roles of coach, confidant, and cheerleader. Despite leading a highly active life today as an avid health enthusiast, his journey to optimal wellness began with overcoming a past disconnect from the benefits of diet and nutrition. Confronting issues like weight struggles, stress, and a dietary issues, Peter took determined action. He embraced clean eating, incrementally increased physical activity with weight lifting and daily walks, and incorporated flexibility through yoga and stretching for improved overall well-being.
Recognizing Peter’s commitment, friends and family sought his advice, revealing his newfound passion for motivating and supporting others in achieving their health goals. Now, as the clinic director/owner of Deep Roots, Peter eagerly shares the Deep Roots philosophy, offering education on their comprehensive services. With a successful 20+ year career in marketing and consulting, he brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic problem-solving to the deep roots family.
Peter Chavez
Clinic Director
Health Enthusiast
I have a personal goal to live to 100 years of age and compete in the 100meter dash for centurions. Yes it is a thing!
Meet Aurora
Aurora Kay
Care Coordinator
Meet Jaydah
Jaydah is our clinical assistant. After you check-in, you’ll find her assisting Dr. Tracie with acupuncture services, gathering patient information and making sure you’re taken care of each time you visit. She will chat with you about your health progress and steps to achieving your goals at Deep Roots. Jaydah also assists with cupping therapy treatments, developing new ideas for Deep Roots partnerships and social media content. She will always ask you if you want water or tea!
While she plans on attending graduate school in 2024 to pursue a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, she couldn’t help but join a team that supports holistic wellness. In 2023, she became certified in Holistic and Integrative Health through Central Piedmont Community College and has earned a B.S. in Psychology and B.A in Sociology through The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Additionally, she has acquired training in suicide and crisis intervention through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and is knowledgeable in coping strategies as well as mindfulness techniques for various situations. She deeply cares about positioning a cozy energy at the forefront of all client interactions.
Outside of work, you can find her thinking of what new hidden gems she can find in her city to explore and how she can be more involved in volunteering opportunities. Ask her about animals–she’ll squeal with excitement on the topic, we swear!
Jaydah Cartagena
Clinical Assistant
Meet Zach
Zach is our Clinic Communications Aide and has been with the Deep Roots family since 2018, where he previously served as the Chicago clinic’s Patient Care Coordinator, Case Manager and Health Coach. He joins our Charlotte team remotely, but has been known to pop in from time to time!
Zach is an Integrative Health & Life Coach, with a certification in Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching and his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois. He has coached in his private practice since 2014 and works with clients all over the world motivated to get to the roots of their health problems and find lasting, powerful solutions. After his own health awakening in his early twenties and subsequent major weight loss, Zach decided to devote his career to helping others step into their health, power and purpose.
Zach loves cooking, writing, traveling, public speaking, gardening and is a Peloton enthusiast! He likes to create cooking videos for TikTok Instagram and YouTube and teach people how they can make the healthiest versions of their favorite foods.
