Exceptional Acupuncture in Richmond VA

Thousands of patients have trusted Centered for expert acupuncture in Richmond VA—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

Schedule Your Consultation Online Or, Call 804-234-3843

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

Schedule Your Consultation Online Or, Call 804-234-3843

Thousands of patients have trusted Centered for expert acupuncture in Richmond VA—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…

Centered: Richmond Acupuncture & Wellness

Based on 114 reviews

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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, Maegan’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 couldn’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 I’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 Meagan’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 Maegan’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 today’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.

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 body’s control panel. It’s gentle, deeply calming, and highly personalized.

At Centered, acupuncture isn’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 that’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.

Most Common Conditions Treated at Centered

Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Chronic Pain

Full List of Conditions

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 “vital energy,” 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 isn’t just poetic—it’s physiological.

The beauty of acupuncture is that it works on both levels. You don’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?

It’s one of the most common questions! And the honest answer is: sometimes a little, but it shouldn’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 in—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 you’re working with. My personal philosophy is that acupuncture should feel safe, respectful, and gentle. I encourage open communication during every session—if something doesn’t feel right, I want to know right away. We’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 you’re coming in for, how long it’s been going on, and how severe your symptoms are.

If you’re dealing with something like daily pain that’s a 7 out of 10, I’ll likely recommend coming twice a week until that pain is cut in half. For chronic internal conditions—like IBS, irregular or difficult periods, or long-term fatigue—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. You’ll leave with a personalized treatment plan that’s realistic, results-focused, and tailored to what your body actually needs.

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