Our story

Care that starts with a question: why?

Rooted was built on a simple conviction: feeling unwell deserves an explanation, not a brush-off. We exist to find the root, and to walk with you while you heal it.

Founding story

Why Dr. Okafor started Rooted

In conventional practice, Dr. Maya Okafor had seven minutes per patient and a prescription pad. She watched people with real, life-shrinking symptoms (exhaustion, gut pain, hormonal chaos) get told their bloodwork was "normal" and sent home unchanged.

She knew there was more to the story. The standard panels weren't looking deep enough, and nobody had time to connect the dots between sleep, stress, nutrition, and biochemistry. So she trained in functional medicine and built the practice she wished her patients had: comprehensive testing, generous time, and a team that actually coordinates.

Rooted is that practice. We don't promise miracles or shortcuts. We promise to look harder, explain clearly, and stay in your corner while real change takes hold.

Bright, modern clinic waiting area with warm wood doors, wood-framed navy chairs, a low coffee table with greenery, and a clean reception desk.

A calm, unrushed place to be heard: in person in Newburyport, or by telehealth across MA and NH.

Our philosophy

Not a quick fix. Real, durable change.

A handful of principles guide every plan we build and every recommendation we make.

Test, don't guess

We measure before we recommend. Data first, opinions second.

Honesty over hype

If something won't help you, we'll tell you. No upsells you don't need.

Real change, not quick fixes

Lasting results come from addressing causes and building sustainable habits.

You're the partner

You understand every result and every decision. It's your body and your plan.

The team

A doctor, a dietitian, and a coach. Together.

Three disciplines, one coordinated plan. You get the whole team, not a single overstretched provider.

Dr. Maya Okafor, MD

Founder & Physician

Board-certified in internal medicine with fellowship training in functional and lifestyle medicine. Founded Rooted after watching too many patients get managed instead of healed.

Tomas Lindqvist, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Translates lab results into food you actually want to eat. Specializes in gut health, metabolic health, and building plans that survive real, busy life.

Aisha Coleman, NBC-HWC

Lead Health Coach

A nationally board-certified health & wellness coach who keeps the plan doable. The steady voice between visits that turns intentions into habits.

The method

How a root-cause plan comes together

Listen. A thorough intake of your history, symptoms, and goals. The full picture, not a checklist.
Test. Comprehensive labs across hormones, gut, metabolism, inflammation, and nutrients.
Map. We connect your results to your symptoms and explain what's driving what.
Plan. Personalized nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted support. Realistic and yours.
Support & retest. Coaching between visits and retesting to prove what's working.

Meet the team

Let's find your root cause together

Book a free discovery call and tell us what's been going on. We'll help you decide if Rooted is the right next step.

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