Connected Acupuncture
An Affordable Community Approach Modern Results through Ancient Methods
10/20/2025
28 people came to Taiwan to pay respect to a life and legacy of Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan, who contributed an entire system and method to the Chinese Medicine community before his passing 10 years agošš»Some were his students, patients(!), and people who had never met himāthey only heard stories of his impact and presence and still felt an impulse to make the journeyā¤ļø
I wondered if a charter bus would be able to make it up the mountain in treacherous weather, and also had no idea how steep the almost half a mile hike would be going down. I was in charge of carrying the wine so I couldnāt take photos on the way down but hereās a clip of me on the way back to the busš Perhaps these are happy tears as he watches all of us remember him on The Path of the Masterāespecially because someone said this is unusual and it hasnāt rained in a month!āļø Eternally grateful for the chance to study with him in person and visit him with my Shifu and husband (who Iāve been married to for as long as Iāve practiced Balance Method)!š·
10/12/2025
What a festive and fun baby shower hosted by Erika for Jenee, a pair of souls who go above and beyond!šā ļøš Baby A is going to SOAR when he arrives~I wouldnāt be surprised if he floated out of his motherš£I am so excited to be part of this coupleās journey, and feel honored to be invited along with Erin !ššThank you for a lovely afternoon enjoying food trucks, DJ and all! š¶
09/26/2025
-šāØ As the seasons shift, our bodies also move through transitions. This is a powerful time to strengthen the immune system and support balance ā before colds and seasonal fatigue take hold.
At Effective Wisdom, we draw on the wisdom of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help your body adapt. By supporting the flow of energy (Qi), reducing stress, and improving circulation, acupuncture can naturally strengthen your immune defenses.
Pairing acupuncture with lifestyle support ā herbs, nourishing seasonal foods, and restā creates a holistic foundation for wellness this Fall. šæš
āØ Take care of your body now, so it can take care of you through the season ahead. Check out our website for more info and testimonials!š https://effectivewisdom.com
09/17/2025
In one month Iāll be headed to Asia for the third time in a yearāto visit my Grandmasterās hometown in Taiwan!š¹š¼This trip will be an exciting tour of his favorite places, cultural attractions and delicious cuisine, all led by my Balance Method Acupuncture Mentor and Shifu åøē¶, Dr. Eileen Yue-Ling Han! š Itās also a special mission to visit his grave after his passing ten years agošŖ¦š¤
I am grateful for the opportunities that present themselves to study and practice Mandarin, opening my heart and mind, while closing the clinic for a week. I am the busiest before leaving and will be open on Indigenous Peoples Day as well as the Wednesday before my departure. Thank you to everyone who has booked through October! Your support and self care makes these dreams come true so I can continue helping the community. This will be an inspiring trip, one that stands on the shoulders of giants, surrounded by practitioners from all around the world.š
East Asian Medicine is rooted in culture, and as a practitioner I want to live it, breathe it and feel where it comes from. How I practice is influenced by my experiences and the colleagues I have the privilege to meet along the way. My mission is to keep the integrity of acupuncture and herbal medicine in a country that is only beginning to fathom its true potential and success over millennia.š«For those who are willing to trust the medicine within, Effective Wisdom is here for you. š
09/11/2025
āØTraditional Chinese Medicine supports womenās health through every stage of life ā from easing PMS and balancing hormones, to supporting fertility, endometriosis, PCOS, bladder health, and menopause. Itās a natural way to bring the body back into balanceš®
š Swipe through to see how TCM can support you.
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08/22/2025
Weāre so grateful for the way our community growsāthrough your kind words, shared experiences, and referralsš¤
To say thank you, weāre offering $5 off your next acupuncture treatment when someone you refer books a session.
Just have them mention your name when bookingš
08/19/2025
āØ Looking to level up your private acupuncture session? Try our Electric Stimulation Add-On ā now available at Effective Wisdom! ā”ļø
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.
šA multicenter RCT found Estim reduced pain + improved sleep in painful diabetic neuropathy.
šMeta-analyses show acupuncture (including Estim) can improve nerve conduction + reduce pain compared with usual care or meds.
šFor chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, Estim and acupuncture-related therapies may ease symptoms + boost quality of lifeāwith new trials underway.š
08/15/2025
āØ National Relaxation Day āØ
Take a deep breath. Unclench your jaw. Drop your shoulders.
Today is your reminder that rest is not a rewardāitās essential. šæ
Whether itās 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. šāāļøš
It makes us proud when patients tell us how Zen the ambiance is at our clinic, because thatās the vibe we aim for. Where else can you be seen and engage in well-being without any pressure to be āonā or to adhere to societal norms?š¤
Iām curious, Whatās your favorite way to relax?
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Welcome to my page! Iām a Northern VA native, a Californian at heart (licensed in both states) and I opened my practice in Richmond in 2018. Moving here was a choice to enhance my quality of life and start anew, to spend more time with my family and create a practice I love. I have over ten years of experience running my own business and clinics, working alongside MDs, chiropractors and massage therapists. My new practice is in Glen Allen, VA and is devoted to Eastern medicine. I hope you will enjoy the flexible options, the healing center, and the attention to care that I provide.
People often ask what led me to study Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). On a trip to Asia at the age of 18 I realized that I wanted to learn more about Eastern philosophy and thought. I began practicing yoga during my undergraduate years at JMU and realized that the body and mind were not separate, that the spirit plays a role in health, and discovered the innate power to heal ourselves naturally through nourishment and lifestyle changes. After I graduated from the four year Masterās program in San Francisco, CA I spent time in Hangzhou, China to further my studies.
I gathered from training in China and my clinical experience in the US that acupuncture is not going to change oneās health overnight. āItās not magic, itās medicineā and the reason it has worked so well over thousands of years is because that patient receives the proper dosage and frequency over time. With several treatments, it can accelerate physical healing and hormonal balancing, while reducing inflammation throughout the body. A patient can gradually adapt to the treatment and experience true relaxation, with lasting results if spaced out appropriately.
Acupuncture is for you if:
You have pain or discomfort
You have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Your tests come back normal but you still feel sick
You have irregular periods or menstrual issues
You have digestive discomfort, nausea or bloating
You would like to treat the root issue rather than symptoms
My Top 5 things to treat include:
Womenās Health
PMS/Painful Periods
Migraines/Headaches
Allergies
Sciatica
Conditions I do not like to treat:
Tinnitus
Dermatology
Tremors
Neuropathy
Cataracts/Loss of Vision
Acupuncture and Herbs can treat a multitude of ailments and get you on your way to wellness. If you have any questions, please feel free to message me and I will respond as soon as possible. You may also visit my website at http://effectivewisdom.com/ for more information.
