Herbal care at a distance
If you live too far to come in, or you only need your herbal formula refilled or adjusted, you do not need a clinic appointment. Rootworth is the online herbal practice founded by Michael Woodworth, M.S., L.Ac., and it handles herbal care through an online intake.
Custom herbal formulas from an online intake, read by Michael himself. Herbal care only: it does not include acupuncture.
Start your online intakeOpens rootworth.org
Who it is for
You live too far to come in
Oceanside or Rancho Bernardo is out of reach for regular visits, and herbal medicine suits your concern.
You already see us
You need an herbal refill or a formula adjustment between or after clinic visits, without booking a visit.
Your concern is mainly herbal
It does not need needling or hands-on treatment, and an online intake gives Michael what he needs.
Come in instead for acupuncture, hands-on treatment or anything that needs an examination in person. Book a visit
What it is
Rootworth prescribes custom classical herbal formulas from an online intake. You fill in a detailed questionnaire and send a photo of your tongue and any records that matter. Michael reads the intake himself, writes a formula for your pattern, and the formula is prepared as powdered herbal extracts and shipped to you. Follow-up re-exams adjust the formula as your pattern changes. Rootworth lists its current fees on its own site.
Rootworth does not include acupuncture, and it is not a substitute for care from your physician. Anything urgent belongs with your physician or emergency care first.
How it works
Read how the intake works
Rootworth explains the steps, the fee and where your records live.
Create your portal account
Rootworth sends you to the Makari Wellness patient portal, where your intake, chart and formula history are kept.
Complete the intake
A detailed questionnaire, a photo of your tongue and any records that matter.
Michael writes your formula
He reads the intake himself and prescribes for your pattern. The formula is prepared and shipped to you.
Follow-up re-exams
The formula is adjusted as your pattern changes. Refills do not need a visit.
Steps as described on rootworth.org, which has the current details.
Three ways to work with Michael
A telemedicine visit uses the same clinician time as a clinic visit, so it is priced higher. When what you need is your herbs, the online system is the efficient option. Herbs are billed separately. All fees
Online herbal care
Rootworth
- An online intake, no appointment
- Custom herbal formula, shipped
- No acupuncture
Fees listed on rootworth.org
Telemedicine visit
Makari, by video
- A live video appointment with Michael
- History, herbs, food and daily habits
- No needling; in California only
$225 a visit, herbs separate
Clinic visit
Oceanside or Rancho Bernardo
- An examination in person
- Acupuncture and hands-on treatment
- Herbs when they fit the plan
$225 initial evaluation
Ready to begin? The intake starts on rootworth.org.
Start your online intakeOpens rootworth.org
Questions people ask
Is Rootworth part of Makari?
Rootworth is the online herbal practice founded by Michael Woodworth, M.S., L.Ac., who also runs Makari. Michael reads every intake himself, and your records are kept by the Makari Wellness clinic, in the same patient portal.
Does Rootworth include acupuncture?
No. Rootworth is herbal care only. Acupuncture and any other hands-on treatment need a visit at one of our clinics.
How is this different from a telemedicine visit?
A telemedicine visit is a live video appointment with Michael, so it uses the same clinician time as a clinic visit and is priced like one. Rootworth works from an online intake instead of an appointment, which makes it the efficient option when what you need is your herbs.
I am already a Makari patient. Can I use it for refills?
Yes. Established Makari patients can use Rootworth for herbal re-exams, refills and formula adjustments between or after visits in the clinic.
Does Rootworth take insurance?
No. Like Makari, Rootworth does not bill insurance. Rootworth lists its current fees on rootworth.org.
This is general wellness information, not medical advice.