Mountain Roots Direct Primary Care

10/05/2026

DUE TO EQUIPMENT DELAYS, THE CSX DEMOLITION PROJECT HAS BEEN DELAYED - BELOW IS A REVISED SCHEDULE:

October 6th-9th : Demolition of the Train Depot is re-scheduled for Tuesday, October 6. Demolition and removal should be complete by Friday, October 9th.

Locust St will be closed from Links St to Crystal St during demolition. Sidewalk will remain open. Closures and limited parking will continue on Locust St until Friday, October 9th. Locals and visitors should utilize public parking on the north end of Locust St, Mitchel News Journal lot and the Theater Parking lot on the South end of Locust. Thru traffic should use Oak Avenue during this time. Any new updates will be posted as quickly as the Town is made aware.

Thank you for your patience.

10/01/2026

Big-city technology, right here in Spruce Pine 🫀

One of the goals at Mountain Roots is to bring the kind of care you'd expect in Asheville or Charlotte home to our own community, so you don't have to drive off the mountain to get it.

This week we added the ✨Zio long-term continuous heart monitor to our in-office services. It's the same wire-free patch technology used by major cardiology practices and hospital systems across the country.🩺

When it's part of a patient's care plan, it can now be placed right here in our office, with insurance billing or a self-pay option available.

Small town relationships, modern medicine. That's what Mountain Roots is all about. 🌿

10/01/2026

⚠️ Entrance Change: Monday, Oct 5 – Friday, Oct 9

Depot demolition will impact our Lower Street entrance next week. For your safety, please plan to use our Cedar Aly entrance from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9.

The Cedar Aly entrance is wheelchair accessible, and has reserved patient parking for our patients right by the door.

Thank you for your patience! Call 828-617-1319 or message us if you need help getting in.

— Dr. Allen

CSX Crews will begin removing the CSX Depot, Monday, October 5, 2026. The Construction Schedule is:
October 5th: Locust St Closed from Links St to Crystal St while demolition takes place, avoid this area. Use Oak Ave as Detour, use Theater Parking lot for Locust St Businesses.
October 6th, thru October 8th: Locust St will be open but busy with dump trucks and debris removal. Parking will be limited and streets will be congested with construction traffic. Use Oak Ave as Detour, use Theater Parking lot, Mitchell News Journal Parking Lot and Street Parking to the South of Depot for Locust St Businesses.

Thank you for your patience.

09/18/2026

👂 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦' 𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 👂

We just added something new at Mountain Roots: professional ear piercing for kids, done with sterile, medical-grade titanium studs — the same hypoallergenic quality you'd want for a piercing that stays in for months. No mall kiosk gun, no nickel reactions, and it's done by me (Dr. Allen), not a retail associate. Ages 4 and up, earlobes only. $75 for members, $100 for non-members. If you've been putting off ear piercing for your kiddo because you wanted it done somewhere safer (or just don't want to drive to Asheville), we've got you covered.

Know a parent who'd want to hear about this? Tag them or share this post!

Call 828-617-1319 or email [email protected] to set up an appointment.

09/16/2026

Cold and flu season means one question comes up constantly: "Do I need an antibiotic?" 💊

Most colds are viral — antibiotics won't help, and taking one anyway just adds side effects and feeds antibiotic resistance for everyone. But strep throat, some sinus infections, and bacterial pneumonia are different — those do need one, and catching them early matters.

This is one of my favorite parts of membership: when something feels off, I can see you quickly, run a rapid strep or flu/COVID test, and know which situation you're actually in — no guessing over the phone, no waiting on an urgent care slot. And when you do need medication, our in-house pharmacy means you can often walk out with it before you leave.

That's the kind of care you get at Mountain Roots 🌿

09/14/2026

Open enrollment opens November 1 — but the best time to think it through is now, not the week it starts.

It comes fast, and most people end up picking a plan under pressure, without really weighing what they need.

Here's the piece that often gets missed: a plan can get you in the door. It doesn't guarantee someone actually knows you.

That's the difference at Mountain Roots. Membership means you see me — the same physician, every time — with the time to listen and get to know you and your family, not just write a note about you in a chart. It's primary care built to work alongside whatever plan you choose this fall.

If you want to talk through what that could look like for you, your family, or your business before the rush hits, I'm happy to chat. Call 828-617-1319 or email [email protected] to schedule a free Meet & Greet.

Welcome Back to the Roots of Medicine.

09/09/2026

Mountain Roots made the news! 📰

I set out to build a place where people feel heard about their health. I recently sat down with to talk about why I started Mountain Roots and why Direct Primary Care is different. It feels good to have a new option for care in our community.

If you've ever wondered what Mountain Roots looks like, this is a good place to start.

Read the full story here.

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At a time when doctor visits often feel rushed and impersonal, Dr. Nicole Allen is forging a different path in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Her practice, M