About Wild Rose Medicine
Rooted in Tahoe,
Growing for Community
Wild Rose Medicine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic offering integrative medicine, acupuncture, and herbal care to the North Lake Tahoe community. Founded by Dr. Elena Roemer — born and raised on the West Shore — this practice was built on the belief that quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone who calls these mountains home.
Her Story
A Daughter of Tahoma
Dr. Elena Roemer grew up in Tahoma, a small town on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. While Tahoe is often seen as a luxury destination, her upbringing reflects a different truth — one shaped by the rhythms of a working-class family living paycheck to paycheck.
She knows firsthand that many long-time locals and community members are quietly navigating the high cost of living, and that market-rate acupuncture or herbal treatments can feel out of reach. Wild Rose Medicine was created with those people in mind.
"I grew up here, and this community holds my heart. Wild Rose Medicine was created so that high-quality care can remain accessible to the people who call these mountains home."
Her Medicine
Where Science Meets Tradition
Elena is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and licensed acupuncturist who blends clinical rigor with deep reverence for traditional healing. Her practice weaves together acupuncture, custom herbal formulations, nutritional guidance, and holistic counseling — treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.
She currently serves as the acupuncturist at Tahoe Forest Hospital's Cancer Center, where she supports oncology patients through treatment and recovery. This clinical experience grounds her private practice in evidence-based care while honoring the traditional plant knowledge that first drew her to medicine.
What I Stand For
The principles that guide how I practice, teach, and show up for my community.
Accessibility
My sliding-scale model ensures that consistent, quality care remains within reach for the working families, artists, and year-round locals who make Tahoe home.
Whole-Person Care
I treat the root, not just the symptom. Every treatment plan considers the full picture — body, mind, emotional health, environment, and season.
Plant Wisdom
My apothecary is stocked with carefully sourced herbs and botanicals. I believe in the intelligence of plants and their ability to support deep, lasting healing.
Community
This clinic exists because of and for the people of North Lake Tahoe. From sliding-scale care to classes and plant walks, everything I do is in service of this community.
Seasonal Living
I practice and teach in alignment with the rhythms of the natural world — honoring the seasons as a guide for health, nourishment, and restoration.
Trust
My pricing model is built on trust. You choose what you can afford — no verification, no paperwork. I trust my community, and my community sustains me.
Training & Credentials
- Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM)
- Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), State of California
- Training in somatic counseling and psychedelic therapy & integration
- Board-Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- Acupuncturist, Tahoe Forest Hospital Cancer Center (Integrative Oncology)
- Herbalist and formulator — specializing in Western and Chinese botanicals
- Specialties: Women's Health, Mental Health, Pain Management, Oncology Support
- Member, American Herbalists Guild
Areas of Specialty
Focused expertise in the conditions and life stages where integrative medicine can make the deepest impact.
Women's Health
Fertility support, menstrual health, pregnancy care, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, menopause, and hormonal balance throughout every stage of life.
Mental Health
Anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, burnout, and emotional regulation — treated through acupuncture, herbal support, and integrative counseling.
Pain Management & Sports Medicine
Chronic pain, acute injury, back and neck pain, migraines, joint pain, nerve pain, sports injuries, and post-surgical recovery — using acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Oncology Support
Side effect management, immune support, pain relief, and emotional care during and after cancer treatment. Informed by my work at Tahoe Forest Hospital's Cancer Center.
Begin Your Healing Journey
Whether you're seeking relief from pain, navigating a health transition, or simply curious about a more integrative approach — you're welcome here.
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