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If you are suffering from Chronic Pain you understand this sentiment all too well.
“I have had Chronic Pain since 2015. I started going to Maegan Hodge, L.Ac. to help manage my condition since it was debilitating. I rarely wanted to leave my bed.”
Chronic Pain can affect different parts of the entire body, but some common areas are the BACK, KNEES, SHOULDERS, FEET, and HIPS.
“Most of the time I could barely stand to be touched, the pain was so nagging. I didn’t want to go to work or spend time with my family.”
Doctors often suggest meds that can have uncomfortable side effects or physical therapy that only works when you do it every day at home.
“My life was no longer my own.”
Eventually, this patient did her own research and discovered that a specific type of acupuncture can improve the quality of life and reduce symptoms in patients with Chronic Pain.
Determined to find a clinic with an excellent reputation, she discovered Centered: Richmond and Maegan Hodge.
Maegan has been successfully treating difficult to manage, chronic pain cases for over a decade.
She uses the time-tested science of acupuncture and integrates it with modern medical advancements that encourage healing and recovery from chronic pain.
Research also shows that the effects of acupuncture tend to be LONG LASTING. One large study (a meta-analysis in The Journal of Pain from December 2017) found “clear evidence that the effects of acupuncture persist over time with only a small decrease, approximately 15%, in treatment effect at one year.”
Did you catch that? Patients with chronic pain tend to keep 85% of their relief one year later.
“I will say that my experience here was absolutely life-changing! It’s truly a testament to Maegan’s expertise when my husband can visibly see the improvements!” ”
Results, of course, are not guaranteed, but we do track your progress closely. We do not keep patients for their full program if they are not showing the progress we would expect. The quotes above have been taken from our patients or their reviews.
Failing to take action on your health problems can have unexpected costs
You might feel like you are dealing with your health problems A-OK, but have you stopped to think about how they are impacting your life?
- Maybe those doctors and pharmaceutical bills are taking a permanent chunk out of your budget.
- Perhaps you stand or walk less or are less active because you are in pain all the time, or you are depressed.
- It’s possible you interact with coworkers and loved ones less because you don’t have as much energy as you used to.
- It could be that you travel less than you used to manage, but you *loved* traveling!
- Conceivably, you eat out more because preparing food is too much of a burden given your situation.
- Whatever the impact is, these effects ADD UP.
If this is ringing some bells for you, book your free acupuncture consultation at our Richmond, VA clinic.
Are you a candidate for acupuncture?
Worst case scenario, you meet some nice people and an acupuncturist who cares about you.
Being sick or in pain can really zap your quality of life. We understand because we’ve been there ourselves, and we know from personal experience that acupuncture can save the day for many patients struggling with many types of conditions. This gives us our edge.
Our Virginia Board of Medicine certified acupuncturist has helped thousands of patients with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, fertility and more using acupuncture in Richmond, VA.
**If you’d like to learn more about Maegan Hodge, Licensed Acupuncturist, you can click here.**
We Have The Best Local Reviews for Acupuncture in Richmond, Va.
Our patients are the lifeblood of our clinic, and the reason we are happy to show up to work every day. Namely, we take utter joy in watching their process. A patient will often undergo a complete transformation during their time with us. Someone can go from being miserable, unhappy, sometimes even crying during their consultation to brighter and happier and smiling and laughing over a matter of weeks or months.
Of course, not everyone gets those kinds of results, but we do everything we can to make sure that you do. Primarily, we also monitor you closely to make sure that if you are coming for the duration of your program that you are getting results. We accomplish this by having you fill out weekly progress charts and periodic outcome assessments to check progress. If a patient is not responding to care, we are always happy to get you a good referral.
In summary, if acupuncture is something that you have been considering, we hope that you will give it a chance. It can be a big leap of faith for many people who have not experienced it yet, but these are our favorite kinds of patients. We take pride in helping you feel comfortable with the process!
I originally went in for a variety of issues, including gastric health, insomnia, chronic headaches, and anxiety. It’s important to understand going in that finding what works for you is a commitment and may involve trying a few herbs that don’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 didn’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 didn’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 don’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 I’m beyond grateful that I made the investment in myself and my health to work with her.
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.