About Dr. Rose Mulhearn

Welcome to Acupuncture Therapeutics of Wake Forest, NC. My name is Dr. Rose Mulhearn and I am a licensed Acupuncturist and Medical Herbalist.  Originally from New Orleans, L.A., I received my undergraduate training in Physical and Forensic Anthropology at Tulane University. My interest in sports injuries and Orthopedics began as a middle-distance runner on Tulane’s Division I Track and Field team, and as captain of the Women’s Rowing team. 

I had a career right out of college as a primatologist training gorillas at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, and managed a primate collection and participated in primate research while living in Costa Rica.  Next, I worked as a Forensic Investigator in Jefferson Parish, L.A.  After enduring Hurricane Katrina, I was inspired by renowned acupuncturist Jin-Na Wu to combine my interest in bodies and bones with therapeutic medicine. 

  • Masters and Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Branches University  
  • Sport Medicine Certificate, Five Branches University  
  • Integrative Acupuncture Orthopedics Certificate
  • Certified Pilates Instructor, PhysicalMind Institute  
  • Pharmacy Director, Five Branches University

My life here in Wake Forest, outside of the office

In my personal life, I’ve been happily married for over 20 years to my darling husband.  I have two small children and two cats.  My passions are centered around medicinal herbology, gardening, camping and monkeys.  I love to exercise and I have been teaching Pilates since 2005. (I teach here in Wake Forest, NC currently). I am also totally fascinated with the psychological dynamics of reality TV, and I am addicted to the Real Housewives series. Finally, I’m passionate about cooking the foods of my Italian ancestors, and those of my Southern family. Not only am I a skilled acupuncturist, but I live a normal life outside of the office. I relate to and understand my clients needs as I am someone who has experienced the process first hand. Contact me today to get the conversation started on how we can use acupuncture to help you in your life.