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…

Galyn W.
I cannot say enough good things about my experience here. From the moment I walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring. They made me feel comfortable and at ease right away.

Maegan is truly exceptionalโ€”knowledgeable, attentive, and deeply thoughtful in her approach. She took the time to really listen, understand my concerns, and tailor the treatment to what I needed most. I felt heard, supported, and cared for throughout the entire process.

If youโ€™re looking for an acupuncture experience that combines expertise with compassion, this is the place. I highly recommend it!
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!

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…

Kendall M.
Where do I even start with Meagan Hodge and Centered Acupuncture! From my very first visit, I encountered the most thorough, thoughtful, and holistic health history Iโ€™ve ever experienced. Maegan listened to everything I had to say and drew connections between symptoms in a way no doctor Iโ€™ve been to ever has. She encouraged me to listen to signs my body was saying, and not dismiss them like we are often made to do in Western medicine. Every appointment Maegan has been engaged, is never rushed, and I genuinely felt and know that she cared and was invested in my progress.

I originally went in for a variety of issues, including gastric health, insomnia, chronic headaches, and anxiety. Itโ€™s important to understand going in that finding what works for you is a commitment and may involve trying a few herbs that donโ€™t work until she finds the right combination. She will also work with you to figure out a process that works. Taking herbs mixed with water didnโ€™t work for me, so I ended up putting the herbs in vegetarian capsules that I got on Amazon. It does take up a lot of time, but it worked much better for me!

My insurance didnโ€™t cover the treatment, but Maegan worked with me to develop a plan that could fit within my budget. While it was an investment and resulted in my husband and I pulling back expenses elsewhere, to me it was a small price to pay to solve the root of how horrible I felt every day. Maegan has several different payment options to work within your means, and is very clear about the fact that the goal is to get you in a place as quickly as possible where you donโ€™t need to go consistently.

Overall, I cannot recommend Maegan and Centered enough. We would all be so much better off if every health care professional had the openness, intelligence, empathy, and passion that Maegan does for her patients and Iโ€™m beyond grateful that I made the investment in myself and my health to work with her.
Jennifer N.
I am thankful for the treatment and knowledge I am receiving here. Life changing support for my health.
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.
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!
Christa
I'm so glad I decided to give acupuncture a try to manage my symptoms (other option was exploratory surgery). I was pleasantly surprised to hear that Maegan had treated people with similar issues to my own. She very kindly and patiently worked around my needle phobia until I was comfortable enough to try using the needles and circumvented my dislike of tea by giving me a capsule alternative. After a couple months of weekly treatments and herbs, my pain was a fraction of what it originally was. Highly recommend!
Brittany Wilkinson C.
I have suffered from chronic migraines for many years. Meeting Maegan and her wonderful team has been a true blessing. I have taken medications, done many years of physical therapy, massages, had a tens nerve ablation, you name it. Acupuncture has drastically changed my life for the better. Maegan is extremely professional. Her knowledge shines through and her ability to assess and treat amazes me. Our first meeting I was extremely impressed that she will assess if she believes she can help you or not. She does not want to waste your time. I was very appreciative of that, and knew I was in good hands. If you have ever thought, maybe I should try it- JUST DO IT. And come see Maegan Hodge

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

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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