About Us

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Our Dedication to Root-Cause Healing

Once Hundred Roots is founded out of a dual passion: to provide a warm, therapeutic setting for patients seeking integrative oncology care and to apply East Asian medicine for preventative health and pain relief by addressing root causes.

At One Hundred Roots, our work is guided by a deep commitment to not just treating symptoms, but achieving profound and lasting health, because we know that feeling seen and supported is the first step toward true wellness.

Healing Beyond Symptoms. Wellness From the Core.
— One Hundred Roots' Philosophy

Our Founder

Dr. Kerry Itami, DAcHM, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.

Our Mission

To provide personalized, integrative care rooted in the wisdom of East Asian Medicine—utilizing specialized acupuncture and energy medicine—to help our patients in Seattle and Lynnwood find relief, restore balance, and feel supported in their healing journey. We are committed to pain management, emotional wellness, oncology support, and proactive preventive care.

Our Vision

To envision a future where every patient achieves optimal vitality and lasting health, empowered by our compassionate, personalized care that focuses on prevention. We strive to be the recognized leader in integrative East Asian Medicine in the Greater Seattle area, setting the gold standard for blending ancient wisdom with modern care to achieve profound root-cause healing and sustainable, whole-person well-being.

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Focused Care where You Need it Most

Our comprehensive approach, rooted in the principles of East Asian Medicine, is defined by our commitment to these four core focus areas. This specialization ensures you receive care that is both deep and highly effective:

  • Pain Relief & Root-Cause Analysis: We don't just treat the ache; we dig beneath the surface to identify and correct the underlying imbalance causing your discomfort.

  • Emotional Wellness & Energy Medicine: We prioritize your mental and emotional state, utilizing modalities like Energy Healing and Medical Qigong to restore balance and foster resilience.

  • Specialized Oncology Support: We provide dedicated, compassionate support for patients seeking integrative oncology care in a warm, therapeutic setting.

  • Proactive Preventive Care: Our focus is on achieving lasting health by helping you maintain vitality and prevent disease before it takes root.

One Hundred Roots'

Chinese Name is 百本 Bǎi Běn 

百 Bǎi 

means 100, in the Chinese tradition also means, always, numerous, all kinds of, or all things. 

本 Běn 

means origin, ancient, foundation, source, or the roots of a plant.

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Blending Ancient Wisdom with Modern Care

We are deeply committed to a Personalized Approach. We carefully identify the underlying root causes for each unique patient, utilizing a blend of powerful East Asian modalities and Modern Care including:

  • Acupuncture

  • Chinese Herbal Medicine

  • Energy Medicine

  • Medical Qigong

  • Osteopathic-style EAM assessment

  • Body electrical potential rebalancing

Crucially, we work alongside conventional Western medicine and modern oncology treatments to ensure fully integrated care.

Meet Our Board-Certified Practitioner

Dr Kerry Itami, DAcHM, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.

Dr. Kerry founded One Hundred Roots with an unexpected but profound commitment to specialized, whole-person care. Although pursuing this path was initially unforeseen, her dedication to patient results quickly established her excellence in the field. Her unique path blends deep-rooted family influence with professional dedication and global service.

She is driven by a profound commitment to whole-person healing, demonstrated through extensive service work abroad and a specific passion for supporting oncology patients back home. She utilizes her comprehensive, advanced expertise to help her patients achieve profound, lasting health.

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Dr Kerry's Story

Professional Credentials & Expertise

Dr. Kerry's background and advanced training provide the foundation for delivering specialized care that blends ancient wisdom with modern rigor:

  • Degree: Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcHM)

  • International Affiliations: Member of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO).

  • Global Council Appointment: Council member of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies' China Society for Integrative Oncology (WFCMS-CSIO).

  • Advanced Clinical Specialty: Certificated Advanced EAM Training for Oncology Supportive Care.

  • Licensure & Certification: Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) and Diplomate of Acupuncture (Dipl.Ac.) by the NCBAHM.

  • Additional Specialized Modalities: Expertise in Osteopathic-style assessment and modern biophysic treatment approaches (including Body electrical potential rebalancing).