Most-Trusted Acupuncture in Richmond VA (and TCM!)

(Ridiculously Thorough – Complex Cases Welcome)

We accept acupuncture + TCM cases in Richmond, VA, for a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Allergies and respiratory issues
  • Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions (Lyme, EBV, MCAS, Long COVID and more)
  • Digestive issues (IBS, bloating, constipation and more)
  • Fertility/Hormonal imbalances (PMS, menopause, low AMH, fertility concerns and more)
  • Pain (neuropathy, back pain, headaches and more)
  • Stress, anxiety, and mood concerns
Schedule Your Consultation Online Or Call (804) 234-3843

Thousands of patients have trusted Centered for expert acupuncture Richmond VA care—helping them relieve pain, reduce stress, and rebalance their health naturally!

Consultations are complimentary. We will assess if you are a candidate for care. We will provide you with a care plan and cost, and recommended length of treatment during your consultation.

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.

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Most-Trusted Acupuncture in Richmond VA (and TCM!)

(Ridiculously Thorough – Complex Cases Welcome)

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.

We accept acupuncture + TCM cases in Richmond VA, for a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Allergies and respiratory issues
  • Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions (Lyme, EBV, MCAS, Long COVID and more)
  • Digestive issues (IBS, bloating, constipation and more)
  • Fertility/Hormonal imbalances (PMS, menopause, low AMH, fertility concerns and more)
  • Pain (neuropathy, back pain, headaches and more)
  • Stress, anxiety, and mood concerns
Schedule Your Complimentary Consultation Online

Thousands of patients have trusted Centered for expert acupuncture Richmond VA care — helping them relieve pain, reduce stress, and rebalance their health naturally!

Consultations are complimentary. We will assess if you are a candidate for care. We will provide you with a care plan and cost, and recommended length of treatment during your consultation.

Also, we are now accepting…

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Schedule Your Consultation Online Or Call (804) 234-3843

Recent Reviews are Saying…

Centered: Richmond Acupuncture & Wellness5.0
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Caroline Garrett H.
1 day ago
I'm so grateful for having discovered Meghan Hodge. Having acupuncture with her plus her expertise with herbs have remedied my problem. I highly recommend !
stacie B.
2 weeks ago
I have received amazing care from Maegan and her staff for the last year and a half! Maegan is knowledgeable, compassionate and thorough in her approach. From the moment I walked in for my initial consultation, Maegan has listened to me and adapted my treatment plan for my specific needs. I continue the maintenance plan because acupuncture has made a huge difference for me. I highly recommend!
Tiffany R.
2 weeks ago
Meagan at Centered Richmond Accupuncture and Wellness has been amazing in helping me find some relief to my symptoms I have been experiencing for years. Overall mental health, energy, and sleep have been vastly improved by her treatment plan of acupuncture and herbs. Can't recommend her enough!
Kate K.
4 weeks ago
My experience at Centered has been phenomenal. The atmosphere is soothing, staff professional AND friendly and Meagan able to quickly resolve my issue. I contacted Centered to see if acupuncture could relieve knee pain I’d been having for 3-4 months which Physical Therapy had not fixed. Within 3 treatments my knee was practically back to normal. It’s been over a month and I just complete a 400+ mile cycling trip pain free. I highly recommend Meagan and Centered: Richmond Acupuncture.
Al B.
2 months ago
Every time that I am in pain or just feel off, Meagan pulls me right out of the discomfort and gets me feeling great! Thank you for always helping!
Anne B.
2 months ago
I worked with Meagan after having my gallbladder out and suffering severe side effects. I ended up with horrible digestive issues, including painful gas, bloating, nausea & vomiting that I’d never had before my gallbladder removal. Meagan was incredibly kind, personable and knowledgable, where no western medicine doctors had a clue what to do with me. Within about 3months of acupuncture and herbs all my digestive issues were gone and almost a year later my digestion is still doing great. I will definitely return if I run into health issues again.

Services Offered at Centered Richmond Acupuncture

Maegan N. Hodge, L.Ac. takes pulse before acupuncture treatment.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture stimulates your nervous system, hormones, signaling pathways and more in ways that reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and help your body shift out of a stuck stress response. That’s why it’s effective for chronic pain, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and stress-related symptoms. Treatment is based on what’s actually driving the problem, not just where it hurts. The needles are hair-thin, and most patients relax so deeply they fall asleep.

Holistic Orthopedic Acupuncture

Orthopedic acupuncture targets the specific muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints involved in your pain. It’s anatomy-driven, using detailed knowledge of musculoskeletal structure to release tension patterns, reduce local inflammation, and restore normal movement. My personal approach is more whole body versus the approach of dry needling, which typically just involves sticking needles where there is pain. In my clinic, we will look at for example whether what’s going on in your hips is affecting your knees.

Maegan N. Hodge, L.Ac. asseses an orthopedic acupuncture patient.
Maegan N. Hodge, L.Ac. Acupuncture Richmond VA traditional chinese medicine provider

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chinese herbal medicine draws on over 2,000 years of continuous clinical refinement, and it’s one of the most powerful tools I use in practice. Formulas are prescribed based on your specific pattern of symptoms, not a one-size-fits-all approach, which is why the results can be so significant. Patients dealing with hormonal imbalances, chronic digestive issues, inflammation, and sleep problems often see changes they’d stopped expecting. The herbs I prescribe are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, tested for heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants, and held to guidelines set by the US Pharmacopoeia and World Health Organization. They come as easy-to-use dissolvable granules.

E-Stim Therapies

Electroacupuncture uses a very mild electrical current between acupuncture needles to amplify the body’s response to treatment. The stimulation triggers your nervous system to release endorphins and other natural anti-inflammatory compounds, making it especially effective for chronic pain, nerve-related conditions like numbness and tingling, post-surgical recovery, and stubborn musculoskeletal injuries that haven’t responded to other treatments. The sensation is a gentle pulsing or tapping that most patients find surprisingly comfortable. You will barely feel it!

Maegan N. Hodge, L.Ac. assesses an acupuncture patient who is a candidate for e-stim therapies.

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 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.

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. For example, a 2017 meta-analysis in the Journal of Pain, analyzing data from nearly 21,000 patients, confirmed that acupuncture produces real, lasting clinical benefits for chronic pain, and that the effects persist over time. At Centered, we use both the science and the tradition 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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Acupuncture

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Orthopedic Acupuncture

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Gentle Electrostim Therapies

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TCM Herbal Biotherapy

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Integrative Fertility
Treatments

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.

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. For example, a 2017 meta-analysis in the Journal of Pain, analyzing data from nearly 21,000 patients, confirmed that acupuncture produces real, lasting clinical benefits for chronic pain, and that the effects persist over time. At Centered, we use both the science and the tradition 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.

A cartoon man with hearts all around is indicated to show feeling supported at Centered: Richmond Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine after getting acupuncture in richmond, va.

Acupuncture

And icon of a person running on a treadmill to represent that you can feel healthier after getting acupuncture in Richmond VA

Orthopedic Acupuncture

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

An icon with different gender symbols balancing on a seesaw to represent that you can get treatment for hormonal imbalance or fertility via acupuncture in Richmond, va.

Integrative Fertility
Treatments

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Maegan N. Hodge, L.Ac. consults with patient at Richmond acupuncture clinic.
Maegan N. Hodge, L.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist

Meet your Acupuncturist – Maegan N. Hodge, L.Ac.

I became an acupuncturist because I needed one. My own health struggles led me to Chinese medicine, and what I found changed everything. That experience is what drives the way I practice: thorough, persistent, and unwilling to settle for “just managing symptoms.”

I hold a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, a BA in Psychology from the University of Virginia, and I am nationally board-certified through the NCBAHM. I have been treating patients since 2010 and opened Centered in 2014. Since then, I have helped thousands of patients across Richmond Va, from the Fan District and Church Hill to Short Pump, Midlothian and Glen Allen. Patients have traveled from across state lines and from other countries and continents to become patients here.

At Centered, we work in tandem with your other medical providers, filling the gaps that conventional care leaves behind.

Want the full story? Read how I got here. Spoiler: it started with horrible allergies.

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Looking for the Most Glowingly Rated Clinic?

With tons of five-star rave reviews, Centered: Richmond Acupuncture is one of the highest-rated and most glowingly reviewed clinics in the region. Patients consistently praise our warm, thorough care, noticeable results, and how deeply heard and supported they feel here. If you’re looking for a place where both your symptoms and your story matter—you’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 overall cost. We include several payment options, with cost reductions built in.

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

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More Centered: Richmond Reviews…

Centered: Richmond Acupuncture & Wellness5.0
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Beverly I.
2 years ago
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
Kelly D.
3 years ago
Maegan and everyone on staff are absolutely amazing!! I felt like I was seen and treated as an individual from the first moment I arrived. It started with the most thorough intake I’ve even done. I left that appointment knowing that I was going to be seen and treated as a person with my own individual struggles and needs. Very different from my usual experience with health professionals. Maegans attention to detail and desire to solve the puzzle of what was really going on with me made me so grateful to have found her. After just a few weeks I began feeling better than I had in over a decade. Myself, my family, and my friends are amazed and overjoyed to have ME back. I recommend Maegan to anyone I know or hear of that has their own personal health struggles. I can’t say enough good things about her and everyone on staff. I have a new lease on life, one I almost lost hope of ever having. Thank you all so very much!
Deborah B.
1 year ago
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. October 28, 2025 My visit today was an outstanding as my first visit approximately three years ago. I am very grateful and thankful for the expert care that I receive on my maintenance plan. I continue to be pain free and able to sustain a productive and healthy lifestyle. Thanks Meagan and team. !!
Al B.
2 months ago
Every time that I am in pain or just feel off, Meagan pulls me right out of the discomfort and gets me feeling great! Thank you for always helping!
Charles K.
1 year ago
I want to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care I received during my recent treatment. From the outset, Meagan took the time to truly understand my individual concerns, conducting a thorough and thoughtful evaluation that went far beyond surface-level symptoms. What stood out most was the comprehensive approach taken—every aspect of my health was considered, including a detailed review of my medical history, current challenges, lifestyle habits, and even environmental exposures that could be contributing to my condition. This deep dive made it clear that the goal was not just to treat, but to truly understand the root causes and build a sustainable path forward for my health. The experience was further elevated by the professionalism and warmth of Maegan and her assistant, Kacy. They created an environment that felt both inviting and respectful, where I was encouraged to ask questions and felt genuinely heard throughout the process. It’s rare to find a team so committed to both clinical excellence and compassionate care, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been in such capable hands.
Kalle C.
10 months ago
I have visited Maegan several times over the past 8 years. She has helped me resolve chronic low back pain and persistent allergies. In both cases I experienced significant and long lasting reduction in symptoms when no other treatments were providing relief. Maegan and her staff are warm and professional. I highly recommend her care to anyone who is seeking support.

Providing Expert Acupuncture Sessions Patients Love

Enjoy our Focus on Quality

At Centered: Richmond Acupuncture & Wellness, our acupuncture Richmond VA patients are the joy of our clinic and the reason we are happy to show up to work every day. Namely, we take joy in watching their process.

Many patients who have come to see us have even been struggling with their health, or 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. It’s hard to believe until you experience it for yourself!

Acupuncture Results Not Guaranteed Of Course, But We Give Ourselves a Deadline!

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 within a predetermined amount of time, we are always happy to refer them to a suitable alternative. This is how we work to provide the best quality care locals can find.

What you will never experience here is being told that you need to keep coming for multiple months or years before you might see results. If acupuncture and TCM herbs are going to work for you, we should start seeing some changes in one to two months TOPS. I am always happy to fire myself and try to get you a good referral if we are not seeing any progress in this amount of time.

View Your Health in a New Way

If you live in the Richmond, Virginia area including the Fan District, Church Hill, Short Pump, Midlothian, or Glen Allen, and you have been considering acupuncture or Chinese medicine, we hope you will give Centered a chance. We know it can feel like a leap of faith, especially if you have never tried it before. Those are actually our favorite patients to work with.

We take pride in helping you feel comfortable with the process!

Page last reviewed by Maegan Hodge, L.Ac., MSOM, NCBAHM Board Certified. June 2026.

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Typical Office Hours Contact Info

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 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am – 2:30 pm