Exceptional Acupuncture in Richmond VA

Thousands of patients have trusted Centered for expert acupuncture in Richmond VAโ€”helping them relieve pain, reduce stress, and rebalance their health naturally.

We provide acupuncture in Richmond VA for a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Hormonal imbalances (PMS, menopause, low AMH)
  • Chronic pain (neuropathy, back pain, headaches)
  • Digestive issues (IBS, bloating, constipation)
  • Allergies and respiratory issues
  • Stress, anxiety, and mood concerns
  • Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions (Lyme, EBV, Long COVID)
  • Fertility support and IVF preparation


Maegan Hodge, Licensed Acupuncturist at Centered: Richmond Acupuncture, shares a celebratory high-five with a smiling patient in the clinic. Captures patient success and positive treatment outcomes in a warm, welcoming environment.
A patient making progress is always something to celebrate!

Exceptional Acupuncture in Richmond VA

Thousands of patients have trusted Centered for expert acupuncture in Richmond VAโ€”helping them relieve pain, reduce stress, and rebalance their health naturally.

We provide acupuncture in Richmond VA for a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Hormonal imbalances (PMS, menopause, low AMH)
  • Chronic pain (neuropathy, back pain, headaches)
  • Digestive issues (IBS, bloating, constipation)
  • Allergies and respiratory issues
  • Stress, anxiety, and mood concerns
  • Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions (Lyme, EBV, Long COVID)
  • Fertility support and IVF preparation

Recent Reviews are Saying…

Grace G
You have got to go here for acupuncture. Maegan was key to my healing journey after losing my father. I was suffering from severe anxiety and depression, and she really helped me get back to my positive grounded self. In addition to emotional relief, Maeganโ€™s treatment plan helped me relieve my back pain. My back had been hurting for so long that I accepted the discomfort as my new normal. I am grateful to be pain free living an active lifestyle now.
Alexandra M.
Maegan and the staff here are amazing! I spent years having recurring miscarriages and had gone to so many specialists who couldnโ€™t help or give me any answers. I honestly tried acupuncture as a last effort. Maegan made me feel seen and wanted to get to the root cause. After only a few sessions I was able to finally sustain a healthy pregnancy. I am so thankful to Maegan and her staff! They truly care and their work is seriously life changing!
Beverly I.
Great meeting Meagan. Calming environment. She was compassionate knowledgeable Iโ€™m looking forward to working with her on severe back pain. Thank you for making a difference
Deborah B.
Exceptional customer services and individualized care. I always feel at ease and secure during each visit. I started visits with extreme discomfort in my back, arms and shoulders. Treatment plan has been very successful. I am fortunate to have a caring and dedicated team that works seamlessly to meet your needs. Megan is very attuned in assessing your overall needs. She is never rushed and listens attentively to your feedback and observations. I am on a maintenance plan to sustain my success. After each visit I am relaxed and pain free. I routinely recommend Megan and her team to family and friends
without any reservations.
March 19, 2025
Another exceptional visit with the team at Centered Meaganโ€™s expertise and bedside manner is evident in each encounter. She is very observant of her patients physically and emotionally. I began treatment several years ago and is now on a maintenance plan. I am currently pain free and very satisfied with the outcomes of my treatment plan. I highly recommend Centered to my family and friends and will be a lifelong patient.
Penny S.
I appreciated all of Maeganโ€™s efforts to reduce my trigeminal nerve pain. She was always very patient, kind, and willing to make adjustments based on reports from me as to what was helping. My pain level went from excruciating to manageable, thus improving the quality of my daily life. She seems to sincerely care about her patients, a rare quality in todayโ€™s world!
ann D.
I recently started acupuncture treatment at Centered: Richmond Acupuncture and Wellness for chronic neck and back pain. From the initial consultation with Maegan Hodge, I felt heard and confident that she could help me. The treatment itself is very relaxing, and Maegan is attentive to my comfort level. I've had a few treatments and I notice the tightness and pain is easing.
I would highly recommend Maegan Hodge at Centered: Richmond Acupuncture and Wellness to anyone seeking acupuncture treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of East Asian medicine that uses very thin, sterile needles to activate specific points on the body, kind of like tapping into the bodyโ€™s control panel. Itโ€™s gentle, deeply calming, and highly personalized.

At Centered, acupuncture isnโ€™t just about sticking needles in and walking away. Each treatment is designed to shift how your body is functioning at a root level, whether thatโ€™s calming inflammation, improving circulation, supporting hormone balance, or helping you sleep better.

People are often surprised by how relaxing it feels. Most patients say they leave the treatment table feeling clear, calm, and lighter, like their whole system has just been retuned.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

Great question, and one I love answering.

From a Western standpoint, acupuncture stimulates your nervous system, increases circulation, and helps regulate the immune response for starters. Studies show it can reduce inflammation, ease pain, and even activate brain centers tied to digestion, hormones, and mood. Those tiny needles? They’re kicking off a cascade of real, measurable biological effects.

From a Chinese medicine perspective, we talk about Qi, traditionally translated as โ€œvital energy,โ€ but more literally, it means gas or vapor. That translation suddenly feels a lot less abstract when you consider how essential gas movement is in the body. Oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, hydrogen sulfide – your body depends on the precise movement of these gases for everything from cellular energy production to vascular health and immune signaling. So in many ways, restoring the flow of Qi isnโ€™t just poeticโ€”itโ€™s physiological.

The beauty of acupuncture is that it works on both levels. You donโ€™t have to choose between modern science and ancient wisdom. At Centered, we use both to help your body do what it already knows how to do: heal.

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

Itโ€™s one of the most common questions! And the honest answer is: sometimes a little, but it shouldnโ€™t be painful.

Acupuncture should be a comfortable experience the vast majority of the time. Most people feel little more than a quick pinch or a gentle tap when the needles go inโ€”followed by a sense of warmth, tingling, heaviness, or just deep relaxation. Occasionally, a point might feel more sensitive, but it should never feel sharp or unbearable.

That said, comfort also depends a lot on who youโ€™re working with. My personal philosophy is that acupuncture should feel safe, respectful, and gentle. I encourage open communication during every sessionโ€”if something doesnโ€™t feel right, I want to know right away. Weโ€™ll adjust immediately to make sure your treatment feels good and supports your healing, not your stress levels.

How Often Should You Go to Acupuncture?

It really depends on what youโ€™re coming in for, how long itโ€™s been going on, and how severe your symptoms are.

If youโ€™re dealing with something like daily pain thatโ€™s a 7 out of 10, Iโ€™ll likely recommend coming twice a week until that pain is cut in half. For chronic internal conditionsโ€”like IBS, irregular or difficult periods, or long-term fatigueโ€”once a week over the course of several months is often more appropriate.

Every case is a little different, which is why I always go over this in detail during your complimentary consultation. Youโ€™ll leave with a personalized treatment plan thatโ€™s realistic, results-focused, and tailored to what your body actually needs.

Image of pain in joints to represent that you can get acupuncture in Richmond va for joint pain.

Gentle Electrostim Therapies

icon of a person with many boxes representing diagnostic information to represent that you can get acupuncture in Richmond va for chronic conditions..

TCM Herbal Biotherapy

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of East Asian medicine that uses very thin, sterile needles to activate specific points on the body, kind of like tapping into the bodyโ€™s control panel. Itโ€™s gentle, deeply calming, and highly personalized.

At Centered, acupuncture isnโ€™t just about sticking needles in and walking away. Each treatment is designed to shift how your body is functioning at a root level, whether thatโ€™s calming inflammation, improving circulation, supporting hormone balance, or helping you sleep better.

People are often surprised by how relaxing it feels. Most patients say they leave the treatment table feeling clear, calm, and lighter, like their whole system has just been retuned.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

Great question, and one I love answering.

From a Western standpoint, acupuncture stimulates your nervous system, increases circulation, and helps regulate the immune response for starters. Studies show it can reduce inflammation, ease pain, and even activate brain centers tied to digestion, hormones, and mood. Those tiny needles? They’re kicking off a cascade of real, measurable biological effects.

From a Chinese medicine perspective, we talk about Qi, traditionally translated as โ€œvital energy,โ€ but more literally, it means gas or vapor. That translation suddenly feels a lot less abstract when you consider how essential gas movement is in the body. Oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, hydrogen sulfide – your body depends on the precise movement of these gases for everything from cellular energy production to vascular health and immune signaling. So in many ways, restoring the flow of Qi isnโ€™t just poeticโ€”itโ€™s physiological.

The beauty of acupuncture is that it works on both levels. You donโ€™t have to choose between modern science and ancient wisdom. At Centered, we use both to help your body do what it already knows how to do: heal.

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

Itโ€™s one of the most common questions! And the honest answer is: sometimes a little, but it shouldnโ€™t be painful.

Acupuncture should be a comfortable experience the vast majority of the time. Most people feel little more than a quick pinch or a gentle tap when the needles go inโ€”followed by a sense of warmth, tingling, heaviness, or just deep relaxation. Occasionally, a point might feel more sensitive, but it should never feel sharp or unbearable.

That said, comfort also depends a lot on who youโ€™re working with. My personal philosophy is that acupuncture should feel safe, respectful, and gentle. I encourage open communication during every sessionโ€”if something doesnโ€™t feel right, I want to know right away. Weโ€™ll adjust immediately to make sure your treatment feels good and supports your healing, not your stress levels.

How Often Should You Go to Acupuncture?

It really depends on what youโ€™re coming in for, how long itโ€™s been going on, and how severe your symptoms are.

If youโ€™re dealing with something like daily pain thatโ€™s a 7 out of 10, Iโ€™ll likely recommend coming twice a week until that pain is cut in half. For chronic internal conditionsโ€”like IBS, irregular or difficult periods, or long-term fatigueโ€”once a week over the course of several months is often more appropriate.

Every case is a little different, which is why I always go over this in detail during your complimentary consultation. Youโ€™ll leave with a personalized treatment plan thatโ€™s realistic, results-focused, and tailored to what your body actually needs.

Image of pain in joints to represent that you can get acupuncture in Richmond va for joint pain.

Gentle Electrostim Therapies

icon of a person with many boxes representing diagnostic information to represent that you can get acupuncture in Richmond va for chronic conditions..

TCM Herbal Biotherapy

Maegan N. Hodge, L.Ac.
Maegan N. Hodge, L.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist

Maegan N. Hodge, Licensed Acupuncturist

You could say I’ve got skin in the game. Being sick or in pain can zap your well-being quickly! I understand because I’ve struggled with pain and illness myself – this gives my clinic its edge. I know from personal experience that acupuncture, herbal practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and supporting “chi” (another term for the body’s energy and exchange of gasses) can save the day for many of those struggling with health conditions. TCM provides a unique, holistic view of health that provides the boost that many patients need.

I have been licensed since 2011, and my acupuncture center has been open since 2014. Over the years, I have helped thousands of patients with natural pain relief, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, hormonal symptoms, and more.

At Centered, we love working to help reduce the symptoms of various medical conditions. Our team makes working in tandem with other medical providers’ treatment plans a primary objective.

If youโ€™d like to learn more about me, Maegan Hodge, Licensed Acupuncturist, you can read my story and how it led to my career. [Spoiler alert: she had amazing success using acupuncture treating allergies].

Looking for the Most Glowingly Rated Clinic?

With tons of five-star reviews, Centered: Richmond Acupuncture is one of the highest-rated clinics in the region. Patients consistently praise our warm, thorough care, noticeable results, and how deeply heard and supported they feel here. If youโ€™re looking for a place where both your symptoms and your story matterโ€”youโ€™ve found it.

We offer complimentary consultations. We also provide Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal biotherapies.

Complimentary Consultations

First, we establish your most important health and wellness goals.

Second, we create a treatment plan together, including the services that are the best fit for YOU. We include a suggested number of sessions and cost.

Third, we get you scheduled andtrack your progress over time to ensure that you are on track to meet your goals.

More Centered: Richmond Reviews…

Jaclyn F.
Meg's approach to acupuncture was new to me. I had extreme tightness in my upper back and neck and so she treated my upper back and neck, in the past I've told acupuncturist about a problem area and they treat the distal end of the issue, literally sometimes working on my feet.

Maegan sits down with you at the beginning of each session to learn and track progress, her bedside manner is kind and professional. You can see the wheels turning as the conversation progresses.

After about 5 sessions my tightness had greatly reduced and I was sleeping well. Both issues I've had ongoing for years. I'm grateful to Maegan and will continue to visit her and refer clients to her.
Julie G.
The staff here is wonderful. They are responsive and caring. Maegan always asks how I'm doing, if I have noticed changes and how effective the treatment is working and she makes adjustments as necessary. I finally have relief from my allergies without the side effects of traditional medications.
Larry M.
Everyone who works here makes this the most enjoyable experience and so peaceful. I have been receiving acupuncture treatments to relieve muscle tension that has persisted for quite some time and the pain continued to increase. They were able to relieve the continued pain and helping to loosen up the tension. Will continue to receive treatments going forward to keep me in good shape.
Grace G
You have got to go here for acupuncture. Maegan was key to my healing journey after losing my father. I was suffering from severe anxiety and depression, and she really helped me get back to my positive grounded self. In addition to emotional relief, Maeganโ€™s treatment plan helped me relieve my back pain. My back had been hurting for so long that I accepted the discomfort as my new normal. I am grateful to be pain free living an active lifestyle now.
Jennifer C. E.
I am so grateful to have found Centered and Greg Dow. His professional knowledge and skill and his compassionate demeanor are a powerful combination. I have benefited in reduced pain, increased range of motion, elevated mood and general well being.
Teresa C.
Maegan and her staff are caring, kind and always professional. The treatment I received has changed my life in a way that I didn't thInk was achievable.

Providing Expert Acupuncture Sessions Patients Love

Enjoy our Focus on Quality

Our acupuncture Richmond Va patients are the joy of our clinic and the reason our staff is happy to show up to work every day. Namely, we take utter joy in watching their process. Many patients that have come to see us have even been struggling with their health, or even have recently been in the hospital with serious health conditions. A patient can go from being miles away from their desired state of being – miserable, unhappy, sometimes even crying during their consultation to brighter and happier, smiling and laughing over weeks or months

Acupuncture Results

Of course, not everyone needs or gets those amazing results, but we do everything we can to ensure you do. We accomplish this by having patients fill out weekly progress charts and periodic outcome assessments to check progress. If clients or patients are not responding to care in a pre-determined amount of time, we are always happy to fire ourselves and get them a good referral. This is how we work to provide the best quality care locals can find.

View Your Health in a New Way

If you live in the Richmond Virginia area, or not to many miles away, and are interested in acupuncture healing or are searching terms on the internet like “richmond acupuncture or “healing center” or “Traditional Chinese Medicine”, or if acupuncture is something that you have been considering, we hope that you will give our center a chance. It can be a big leap of faith for many people who have not experienced it, but these are our favorite kinds of patients. We take pride in helping you feel comfortable with the process!

Typical Office Hours & Contact Info – Available By Phone

(Check Our Google Business Listing for Holiday Hours/Vacation Time Updates)

20 N 20th St, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23223 | telephone: (804) 234-3843 | info@centeredrichmond.com

Monday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Tuesday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Thursday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am – 2:30 am