I started seeing Shani about a year ago. I had a whole host of symptoms after the birth of my son and a few miscarriages. My hormones were a mess and I felt pretty miserable. My general practitioners basically told me that there was nothing they could do about my acne, migraines, overall inflammation throughout my body and weight gain, so I started looking into alternative medicine. It's hard to know where to start and there are so many quacks out there but then I met Shani! She is not only practiced, knowledgeable and professional doctor of acupuncture but she is an all around phenomenal human. Within weeks of seeing her my migraines and acne started to clear. Within months my inflammation and weight significantly decreased and within a year I was completely feeling like myself again. I cannot overstate how wonderful she is. If you've been looking for help with fertility, pain management, mental health issues, skin care and whole host other health problems I HIGHLY recommend setting up an appointment. read more

Going to see Dr. Shani at Root and Soul was a life-changing experience for me. I have several chronic illnesses, and my chief complaint when making my appointment was plantar fas. in one foot and osteoarthritis pretty much throughout my extremities. My regular osteo treating physician at Sharp recommended accupuncture. I've had accupuncture before, with little results. However, that was not with Dr. Shani and I was not consistent in my treatments. After 3 months of weekly appointments, which concluded in September, I am still feeling 60% better. Now, for those of you unfamiliar with the aches of aging, this is miraculous. Osteoarthritis is not a wound that "heals," rather a constant, nagging friend that keeps you from your daily activities. To have a 60% reduction in pain is better than most over the counter NSAIDs, without the nasty side effect of destroying what's left of my kidneys. SHE IS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL and her practice is a gift to those of us in the east county area. If you have considered accupuncture before, or even had treatments somewhere else with so-so results, please consider seeing her. Fair warning: consistent treatments lead to lasting results. As i stated, I stopped treatment after 3 months, but I continue to reap the benefits. I wish our country thought that healthcare is a human right and covered these expenses, but no such luck. I invested in myself and am very satisfied with the results. I will return to treatment with Dr. Shani for periodic tune ups. She is a wonderful person, professional, caring, and extremely attentive to individual needs. If you are considering accupuncture, please make her your first appointment. She did assist me with paying for my treatment by spreading out my payments, which is greatly appreciated. read more

Dr. Shani is awesome!! Runs an amazing practice, is super friendly, and passionate about helping. She has taken great care of me when I have gone in to see her for treatment. read more

I need to share what a life changing experience it is visiting Root + Soul acupuncture.  As someone who has been hesitant to try acupuncture, I have to say that Dr. Shani Cooper is amazing.  It is rare in today's day and age to meet true healers, those people who are not only skilled but truly care about helping, and Dr. Cooper is the very best.  From the moment you walk in you can feel the positive energy, and by the time you leave you feel better mind, body, and soul.   As with any other treatment remember there is no magic pill and sometimes you will need a few sessions to get the full benefit, I can assure you though that every visit will be an extraordinary experience. So If you are looking to finally live pain free, enjoy what life has to offer, and boost your inner shine Root + Soul is my top recommendation. read more

I came in for a consult with Shani on a friend's recommendation and could not have had a better experience. She is incredibly knowledgeable and did a great job sitting me down to go over my needs before helping me to decide on the best treatment options for me. After my first treatment, I ended up taking some "Evil Bone Water" spray home with me to use as needed. This stuff is amazing. You should absolutely ask her about it! read more

Root+Soul truly embodies their name. Shani takes great care to treat the whole body and soul. I came to her to find relief from Achilles tendonitis and to help ease the every day stressors of life (anxiety, exhaustion, that feeling you get when you just "can't" anymore). Not only did she completely relieve my pain (in just ONE treatment, seriously?! Yes. Seriously.), but she also put me in such a deep state of comfort and relaxation, that I have been feeling AMAZING and more even keeled ever since. She pays great attention to detail and ensures that her patients feel safe and at ease. I cannot WAIT to see her again! Patient for life! read more

The moment I met Dr. Shani I knew I was in Good hands. Her energy is warm, welcoming and comforting. We were able to talk about all of my needs and what I was hoping to receive from her with my treatments. She was open and honest with me and answered all of my questions. Every treatment felt like a spa day. From Moxa, herbal teas, foot soaks, acupuncture and cupping, Dr. Shani has helped me to keep my body and mind aligned. I was definitely one of the ones who was a bit unsure about the needles with the acupuncture treatments, but let me reassure you, there is absolutely nothing to be worried about there! Dr. Shani has the softest touch. I absolutely recommend a consultation with her if you are looking to align your health, get help with pain and more. You will Not be disappointed. read more

I highly Recommend Root and Soul. Shani is extremely knowledgeable, and I felt like she really listened to all my concerns. I find that a rare quality to find in the medical profession these days. I have been having upper back and shoulder pain for a long time now. Most like a symptom of my desk job. I tried physical therapy, chiro, 2 different doctors and 2 MRI's nothing seemed to help. So I decided to give acupuncture a try. It's too early to tell if i'm cured, but i'll be back later to review. I'm not going to lie, I'm not so great with needles. But Shani took the extra time to explain what they use isn't a needle but rather thin filaments that just break the skin. I experienced no pain. Seriously! Try her out! read more

Dr. Shani Cooper is incredible. I started going to Dr. Cooper 6 months ago, as she came highly recommended from several friends. I have battled digestion issues my entire life and tried everything that anybody was selling. Solving this problem resulted in better sleep (I know longer have vivid dreams), weight lose, my skin is so much clearer, my workout outs have increased in intensity and strength and I am so very grateful for all that Dr. Cooper has helped me with. You don't realize the toxins and pain you are really going through until you know what it feels like to be running efficiently and properly. Highly recommend Dr. Cooper. read more

I started seeing Dr. Shani Cooper for acupuncture treatments to address chronic stress, back/neck pain and digestive problems and the results have been amazing! I'll admit, at first I was a skeptic (and have a phobia of needles). Nevertheless, Dr. Cooper quickly put me at ease (and the very small acupuncture needles didn't bother me at all). What struck me the most, however, was her true, genuine concern for my health and well-being. I highly recommend her services! read more

If you want to feel better than you have in years, Make your appointment now, you won't find better!! I have been to a lot of acupuncturist over the years for many different body and mind issues and Root+Soul is the right description for Shani. Best treatment I have ever received! Will be back very soon! read more

Had a great acupuncture treatment with Shani of Root + Soul today. Relieved a lot of tension in my legs and got he blood flowing to my extremities real good! The Office decor is very relaxing and conducive to her practice. read more

Simply put, Shani is AMAZING! I went in for back and shoulder issues that have bothered me for years and even after the first session I noticed a difference. Shani is incredibly knowledgable with a deep understanding both the science and the art... I had never tried acupuncture before working with Shani and I am so glad that I did. Now it's a part of my weekly routine and she never ceases to impress with how well she can pinpoint (no pun intended) the issue and I always leave feeling much better than when I walked in. I DEFINITELY recommend Shani and Root+Soul. read more

I can't say enough great things about Shani! I've visited her practice several times now for Acupuncture, cupping, and Wellness treatments. She's definitely skilled in her art form, and while she's incredibly knowledgeable in her field, she seems to ALSO have an innate intuition as to what could be troubling you and how to remedy the issues. Usually when I see her it's for joint, muscle, and intestinal issues... But lately we have honed in on the fact that I am starting to show symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. My wrist and hand was so sore the day I saw her, but in the days afterward I didn't feel a single twinge of pain! I've also referred three very happy patients to her, all which are satisfied with her treatments. read more

I had heard from a friend that I should try acupuncture for chronic pain in my upper back and neck. I had always considered this to be some type of hocus pocus, especially because I am in the medical profession. I was truly surprised at the speed and accuracy of Dr. Shani identifying the primary source of my pain and even with just 1 treatment I feel better. I also took my daughter because lets face it who wants to do anything new alone. She was also a skeptic but participates in high physical demand sports and has chronic pain as well. We compared our experiences on the way home. We both had pain relief and are both new believers in acupuncture and Dr. Shani! Highly recommended!!!!! read more