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Acupuncture in Richmond, VA

Empirical Acupuncture

Empirical Acupuncture (EA) is a style of acupuncture that is uniquely effective at comprehensive diagnosis and treatment.  As an acupuncture system, it is distinct from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), in that diagnosis and treatment are driven by palpation and the effects are near instantaneous.  While it is very effective at “pain management,” it moves beyond “managing pain” to discerning the relationship between patterns of pain and the loss of integration within the body

Pain, Trauma and Acupuncture

Addressing chronic pain in the body is essential to charting a better future for people suffering from PTSD. Even with the most technically advanced imaging, we often can’t explain pain’s root cause, or its transient nature.  Much like the symptomatic presentation of PTSD, it’s involuntary and can be unpredictable; at the same time, it also can trigger PTSD to surface in a person.  In so many people, chronic pain and PTSD are intimately connected because both conditions reflect a loss of integration in the body—when either is present, the body is not operating as designed. The body is designed to heal, adapt and thrive and the most effective therapeutic interventions directly upgrade the body’s ability to do just that.

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Advanced Acupuncture of Richmond
8917 Fargo Rd
Suite D
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 868-8683
*By appointment only

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Acupuncture in a Nutshell

Five Transformative Health Benefits Acupuncture Provides for Overall Health

As more insurance plans and more allied health practitioners begin to embrace what has traditionally been known as “alternative medicine” treatments, acupuncture has enjoyed a surge in popularity with potential patients desperate for a drug-free alternative for their overall health and wellness. 

Acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been gaining traction in modern healthcare

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Enjoying The Ancient Art of Tai Chi

When walking the dog through a local park in the early morning, you may have noticed a group of people moving gracefully and effortlessly, like a river flowing around rocks. They are practicing Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art that combines slow, deliberate movements with deep breathing and mindfulness. Tai Chi, which was once reserved for warriors and

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Restoring Breath: Acupuncture for Treating Sleep Apnea

According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 39 million U.S. adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. And for those with severe cases, it can lead to heart, kidney, and metabolic health complications. Despite trying the common solution of a CPAP machine and recommended lifestyle changes, many find their breathing issues persist, impacting not only their sleep but their

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