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Centered: Richmond Acupuncture & Wellness

Centered: Richmond specializes in the treatment of chronic pain and difficult to treat health condit

Modern life can cause inflammation, stress, pain and chronic illness and a lot of these problems aren't well-addressed by doctors. Many patients are tired of 5 minute office visits, or pills that just cause new problems. At Centered: Richmond, our acupuncture providers create a refreshing patient experience. We get to know you and work to help you finally feel healthy, clear-headed, productive and pain-free.

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11/01/2025

Today's tip!

Steam with a drop of peppermint or eucalyptus before bed to open nasal passages.

(Not medical advise - always consult with your doctor about any health related changes.)

10/31/2025

Today's tip!

Keep joints warm in damp weather—compression gloves or socks can make a difference.

(Not medical advise - always consult with your doctor about any health related changes.)

10/30/2025

Why Stress Shows Up in Your Neck and Shoulders 💆‍♀️

You can tell when it’s been a long week. Your neck tightens, your shoulders creep up toward your ears, and suddenly even turning your head feels like work.

It’s not your imagination. When you’re under stress, your body flips into protection mode. The muscles across your neck and upper back tense up automatically—your body’s way of guarding vital areas and bracing for impact. It’s an ancient reflex that doesn’t mix well with laptops and deadlines.

Here’s what happens underneath that tension: when your nervous system stays on high alert, it reroutes blood flow toward your core organs and away from your limbs and surface muscles. That shift leaves less oxygen and warmth reaching your neck and shoulders, so they tighten and stay tight. Even after the stressful moment passes, your body can stay stuck in that guarded pattern.

Acupuncture helps reset those stress circuits so circulation and muscle tone can return to normal. Herbal formulas can reinforce the effect—calming the nervous system, improving sleep, and helping your body truly unwind instead of just collapse.

If your neck has become your personal barometer for stress, it might be time to retrain how your body responds, not just stretch it out.

Learn more about acupuncture and herbal care for stress-related tension at https://www.centeredrichmondacupuncture.com

10/29/2025

Today's tip!

Warm, cooked vegetables digest easier than raw salads, especially during flare-ups of IBS or loose stool.

(Not medical advise - always consult with your doctor about any health related changes.)

10/28/2025

How Digestion Affects Your Mood, Focus, and Energy 🌿

It’s easy to think of digestion as a stomach issue, but it shapes far more than that. When your gut isn’t working smoothly, it can affect how you think and feel — leaving you tired, unfocused, or just “off.”

Your gut and brain share the same communication line. Most of your body’s serotonin — the chemical that supports good mood and steady energy — is made in the digestive tract. So when digestion slows or becomes inflamed, it can take your mood and focus down with it.

In Chinese medicine, there are a few ways this shows up. Sometimes the body’s processing system runs weak — you’re not breaking down or absorbing food well. Other times, it’s the opposite: things are running hot and irritated. And for many people, especially those with a thick tongue coat or a “heavy” feeling after eating, the problem is an overgrowth of gut microbes that throws off balance. That overgrowth creates the foggy head, anxiety, low energy, and mild nausea so many people describe.

Herbs and acupuncture can help clear that excess and get digestion back on track, so your gut and brain can communicate smoothly again. Patients often notice their tongue clears as their energy and mood lift.

If you’re dealing with bloating, brain fog, or a coated tongue that just won’t go away, your gut might be asking for a reset.

Learn more about how acupuncture and herbs support digestive health at https://www.centeredrichmondacupuncture.com

10/27/2025

Today's tip!

Track weather changes—barometric pressure shifts often predict pain attacks.

(Not medical advise - always consult with your doctor about any health related changes.)

10/26/2025

Why Your Hands and Feet Stay Cold (Even When the Rest of You Feels Fine) ❄️

Some people run chilly no matter the season. Their hands stay icy, feet never quite warm up, and socks become a year-round necessity.

From a medical standpoint, circulation plays a big role. But in Chinese medicine, we look at why the circulation slows down in the first place. There are a few common reasons:

One is what we call low internal warmth. Think of your digestion and metabolism like a small campfire — if it’s burning weakly, there’s not enough heat to share with the rest of the body.

Another cause is poor blood nourishment. When your body isn’t making rich, healthy blood — from stress, overwork, or heavy periods — the hands and feet are the first places to lose warmth.

And sometimes, it’s stagnation. The blood is there, but it’s not moving smoothly. This can happen after injuries, long hours of sitting, or emotional tension that keeps the body “tight.”

In these cases, acupuncture helps with movement, but herbs are often the main event. Specific formulas warm the core, build strong blood, and get it circulating again — a slow, steady fix instead of a quick heat-pack effect.

If you’re tired of layering socks and still feeling cold, that’s your body’s way of asking for better circulation from the inside out.

Learn more about herbal support for cold hands and feet at https://www.centeredrichmondacupuncture.com

10/24/2025

Today's tip!

Aim for consistent meal timing; irregular eating can crash energy just like poor sleep.

(Not medical advise - always consult with your doctor about any health related changes.)

10/23/2025

🌿 Why Acupuncture Helps Even When Labs Look “Normal”

Have you ever been told your blood work looks fine, yet you still feel tired, in pain, or “off”?

From a Western view, lab work is powerful but it mostly identifies conditions that have crossed a clear threshold. Functional medicine sometimes digs deeper with more specialized testing, but even then, results don’t always explain why you feel the way you do. Many health problems begin as subtle imbalances that don’t yet register on standard labs.

Acupuncturists work differently. Instead of relying on a single test result, they use a pattern-based approach, looking at how multiple symptoms connect. Is your energy low because your sleep is poor, your digestion is sluggish, or your circulation isn’t strong enough? Two people with the same lab work may present very differently, and treatment is tailored to those patterns. This means care can begin earlier, before things escalate into disease.

You might notice:
🌙 Exhaustion despite “normal” labs
🤕 Ongoing pain without a diagnosis
🌀 Feeling unwell but being told you’re fine

Acupuncture and herbs can address these underlying imbalances, helping your body function more smoothly even when tests don’t give clear answers. Maegan Hodge, L.Ac., often helps patients reconnect with their health story in a way that makes sense.

Imagine feeling validated and supported, with care designed around you, not just your numbers.

https://www.centeredrichmondacupuncture.com

10/22/2025

Today's tip!

Avoid sitting on soft couches for long stretches. Unsupportive seats strain the spine.

(Not medical advise - always consult with your doctor about any health related changes.)

10/20/2025

Today's tip!
Take a 10-minute walk after lunch—digestion and circulation both clear mental haze.
(Not medical advise - always consult with your doctor about any health related changes.)

Address

20 N 20th Street , Suite A
Richmond, VA
23223

Telephone

+18042343843

Website

https://www.centeredrichmondacupuncture.com/

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