Kim Nguyen, L.Ac

08/22/2025

We’re so grateful for the way our community grows—through your kind words, shared experiences, and referrals🤝
To say thank you, we’re offering $5 off your next acupuncture treatment when someone you refer books a session.
Just have them mention your name when booking💚

08/19/2025

✨ Looking to level up your private acupuncture session? Try our Electric Stimulation Add-On — now available at Effective Wisdom! ⚡️

This low intensity $20 upgrade enhances circulation, relieves pain, and promotes deeper healing. Especially helpful for muscle atrophy, osteoarthritis or neuropathy. We customize it just for you.

🔋A multicenter RCT found Estim reduced pain + improved sleep in painful diabetic neuropathy.
🔋Meta-analyses show acupuncture (including Estim) can improve nerve conduction + reduce pain compared with usual care or meds.
🔋For chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, Estim and acupuncture-related therapies may ease symptoms + boost quality of life—with new trials underway.🙌

08/15/2025

✨ National Relaxation Day ✨
Take a deep breath. Unclench your jaw. Drop your shoulders.
Today is your reminder that rest is not a reward—it’s essential. 🌿
Whether it’s a quiet moment with a warm cup of tea or a calming acupuncture session at Effective Wisdom, choose to slow down and come back to yourself. 💆‍♀️🌊

It makes us proud when patients tell us how Zen the ambiance is at our clinic, because that’s the vibe we aim for. Where else can you be seen and engage in well-being without any pressure to be “on” or to adhere to societal norms?🤔

I’m curious, What’s your favorite way to relax?

08/13/2025

This mama to be is radiant and glowing☀️ snapped this photo of and me at their home😍 I am so happy for them and the new human they are welcoming in October🫄🏼They threw a great party (follow ) and it’s the first time I ran into other patients at a baby shower! 🎈One didn’t remember me because it was during a time we both wore masks, and maybe I saw his tongue once?! 😷😛 The gathering was a reminder that people trusted me to care for them during the pandemic, and this pregnancy was the absolute best outcome we could’ve hoped for 🥹🙏💖 May all beings be showered with love and community!🥰

08/06/2025

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Your mind can rewire your body in real time just through belief.

A groundbreaking study from Stanford University revealed something truly astonishing: the mind doesn’t just watch your life happen it actively builds your reality with every thought you repeat.

According to the research, when you believe something deeply, your brain starts rewiring your body to match that belief almost instantly. This means your thoughts are not passive; they’re powerful architects of your physical and mental state.

Whether it’s overcoming pain, learning new skills, or shaping your habits, your brain’s plasticity allows it to reshape neural connections based on what you truly believe. Simply put, your repeated thoughts create new pathways that influence how your body feels and responds.

This study supports the idea that your mindset shapes your reality. When you change your beliefs especially about your own potential you can literally change your body and life in real time.

So, it’s not just about positive thinking. It’s about consistent, focused belief that rewires your brain and body toward the future you want.

Your brain isn’t a passive observer. It’s your greatest creator.

08/05/2025

“I came to Kim for shoulder pain, and left a completely different person. Through her care, I found relief physically, but also made major strides in my mental and emotional health. I even quit va**ng! Kim is hands down the best acupuncturist in town. Her approach is gentle, intuitive, and deeply effective. Thank you for helping me get back on track and supporting my healing journey in every way.”-R.S

Thankful for my patients who share their experiences and surprise me with their kindness.🙏There are good things in the world and sharing is caring💖

I’m on a mission to make acupuncture an affordable healthcare service in Virginia. Our words can spread hope and healing when we are exposed to shocking news every day. Our health is affected by the current events and we need a third space to discover peace within ourselves☮️ https://g.page/r/Ceh1R_UUsfMwEAE/review

08/04/2025

Are you a wellness professional seeking a serene and inviting space to serve your clients? Look no further!

We are offering a shared 100 sq. ft. room in a tranquil setting. The room boasts large windows with beautiful views of nature, providing a peaceful and calming atmosphere to work. Located at the entrance of Forum Office Park near I-64 Gaskins Rd.

Features also include:
• Spacious waiting area for clients
• Shared bathroom for convenience
• Quiet, professional environment
• Flexible lease terms and half day/full day options

This space is available for sublet starting September 1, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to create a nurturing and comfortable experience for your clients.

For more information or to schedule a viewing, please contact us today! Feel free to share with anyone you know who may be interested.

07/31/2025

🍎At Effective Wisdom, we know how much energy teachers give every day—and we want to give a little back.
Now through Labor Day, all educators can enjoy 10% off an acupuncture session to help ease stress, restore balance, and support your body for the school year ahead.
Just mention you’re a teacher when booking. You deserve it! 💛

07/25/2025

There are so many alternatives to treating pain than medications. Let’s focus on using the brain efficiently and creating new pathways to heal our bodies with the wisdom of ancient medicine. 🧠

“The increase was higher among patients aged between 35 and 49, and also rose with the number of prescriptions given, the researchers found. Though the study can't establish a cause for the increase, physicians are encouraged to keep a close eye on patients taking the drug.”

A drug widely used to treat nerve pain and epilepsy has been linked with an increase in cases of dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
https://www.sciencealert.com/dementia-linked-with-treatment-for-chronic-lower-back-pain

07/24/2025

🌿 This July 24, we’re celebrating International Self-Care Day by honoring acupuncture as a powerful form of self-care that nurtures your whole being—especially your mental health.

✨ Acupuncture is clinically shown to help regulate mood, ease anxiety, and lift symptoms of depression by calming the nervous system, supporting healthy sleep, and restoring internal balance.

💆‍♀️ If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in a cycle of stress, acupuncture offers a gentle, natural path back to center.

Book your next treatment at our link in bio! 🔗

07/23/2025

Did you know acupuncture in China can be $10-30 a treatment? 🤯

I was asked how it’s practiced differently in America. If it was only $10, would you increase the dosage so it could work to prevent illness? In China people get acupuncture daily. Imagine it as an iced coffee that didn’t cause bloating, but released tension?🤔
Instead, we argue with insurance companies that only allow a dozen visits a year, when that’s what it takes just to get things started. Some patients want to decide for themselves when they need to come (“I am thinking of a number and you got that long to fix me!” Or “I’ve scheduled the surgery next month but I’m gonna see if this can heal me”)🫣They are trained to look for illness instead of clues about what’s keeping them well, energized and sleeping through the night.

We see many patients who have had over 100 treatments, not because they need them but because they WANT to feel good…consistently🥰 If it didn’t cost $100 to get acupuncture in Richmond, I might actually have an acupuncturist! 😂 No wonder so many professions are taking a weekend course, calling it something else and charging for it as an add on, instead of using a holistic approach! 🪡 It is VERY different than how it is practiced in China.

So, I created a community clinic where patients are more likely to get a good dose of medicine, by making it more affordable, frequent, open and inviting. A place to see other people resting🛌 Sometimes people stay for hours💤 All are welcome🫶I’ll be happy to see you if it’s been a while, and if you’re new here we hope you’ll enjoy the experience🌟

🖼️: Xi’an International Studies University June 2025

There IS room to blend and make Traditional Chinese Medicine part of our lives in a Western medical model⚕️

07/22/2025

Together, these beautiful souls and I raised $1300 for Health Brigade in three hours‼️ Thank you to everyone who came to our fundraiser this past weekend to experience the magical, fantastical, metaphysical & spiritual energy and guidance drawn to these feminine forces 💖 I am so proud to have friends who show up for our community and share their gifts so generously. We hope you had as much fun as we did getting our Qi Together! 🙏 Please follow them for more opportunities to dive deeper, evolve and expand🪬🌖💫🔮
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🫶Every dollar donated becomes $8 worth of services so please make a tax deductible donation today and help the community directly if you missed the event!💵