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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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11/15/2025

Today's tip!

Dry eyes can start with poor circulation around the neck and upper back. A few shoulder and neck rolls every hour keep blood moving to the head.

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

11/14/2025

Today's tip!

Tension headaches can come from tight shoulders, forearms and hands. Rotate and loosen your shoulders and fingers and wrists throughout the day if you type or text a lot. Think arm circles and various warm up exercises. This is far superior to stretching for loosening muscles.

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

11/13/2025

Why Your Sinuses Never Seem to Clear, No Matter How Many Sprays or Pills You Use 🌬️

You blow your nose, use the spray, take the allergy pill… and still feel stuffed up. The relief never lasts, and somehow the congestion keeps coming back.

Chronic sinus issues aren’t just about mucus — they’re about poor drainage. When sinus tissues stay inflamed, they trap fluid that should move out. Add dry air, allergens, or an infection that never fully cleared, and the cycle repeats. That trapped fluid can harbor low-grade infections, keeping your immune system on edge.

Histamine often adds fuel to the fire. When it stays high from allergies, stress, or diet, it keeps tissues swollen and reactive even after the trigger is gone.

In Chinese medicine, this points to a body holding on to too much moisture or irritation. Sometimes it starts with digestion—heavy or dairy-rich foods can worsen buildup. Other times, it’s slowed circulation: your body just isn’t moving things along.

Acupuncture helps open the sinuses and calm inflammation. Herbs clear lingering infection, ease histamine reactions, and restore smoother airflow.

If your sinuses always feel one step from another flare-up, it may be time to treat the terrain, not just the symptoms.

Learn more about acupuncture and herbal support for chronic sinus issues at https://www.centeredrichmondacupuncture.com

11/12/2025

Today's tip!

For menstrual cramps, apply gentle warmth to your lower abdomen before pain peaks. It helps relax uterine muscles and improves blood flow.

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

11/11/2025

What Your Body Is Telling You When You Feel Wired but Tired All the Time ⚡️

You’re wiped out, but your brain won’t quit. You finally sit down at night and somehow still feel keyed up. Then sleep comes late—or not at all—and the next morning starts the cycle over again.

That “wired but tired” state happens when your body’s stress system never fully powers down. Cortisol and adrenaline stay elevated, tricking you into a sense of alertness even as your deeper energy reserves run low. Over time, that constant push drains the systems that handle focus, digestion, and sleep.

In Chinese medicine, this pattern shows up when your body’s natural rhythm between action and rest breaks down. Some people run too hot—tight chest, racing mind, light sleep. Others feel cold and depleted but can’t quite relax, like a car idling in neutral. Both are signs that your nervous system and circulation aren’t syncing up the way they should.

Acupuncture helps reset that internal rhythm, teaching your body to shift gears more easily. Herbs can rebuild stamina while calming the overdrive—so you can feel awake when it’s time to move and genuinely restful when it’s time to stop.

If you’ve been stuck in go-mode for too long, your body isn’t failing you—it’s asking to be re-taught how to rest.

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

11/10/2025

Today's tip!

Use your breath to reset during the day: inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6. A longer exhale signals safety to your nervous system.

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

11/09/2025

Why Some People Run Hot and Others Are Always Freezing 🔥❄️

You’ve probably noticed it: one person is fanning themselves while another is wrapped in a blanket. Same room, totally different experience. So why do some bodies run hot while others stay cold no matter the season?

Your temperature control comes down to how your body manages circulation, metabolism, and hormones. If those systems are finely tuned, your internal thermostat holds steady. But when stress, digestion, or hormone balance shift, that thermostat starts drifting—making you feel too warm or too cold for the situation.

In Chinese medicine, this often reflects how smoothly your body moves and generates warmth. People who “run cold” usually have slower circulation or lower internal warmth—common in those who skip meals or favor cold foods. Those who “run hot” often have an overactive system, where tension, inflammation, or hormonal changes keep the body revved up when it should be resting.

Acupuncture helps regulate that thermostat by improving blood flow and calming the stress response. Herbal therapy can support deeper balance—either gently warming or cooling the body as needed. Over time, the extremes soften, and you land closer to neutral.

If you’re always the outlier in the room’s temperature debate, your body might just be asking for a little recalibration.

Learn more about acupuncture and herbal care for circulation and temperature balance at https://www.centeredrichmondacupuncture.com

11/08/2025

Today's tip!

If you clench your jaw during stress, rest your tongue on the roof of your mouth just behind your teeth. It naturally softens jaw tension.

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

11/07/2025

Today's tip!

Chronic fatigue often improves when you eat a warm breakfast with PROTEIN. Cold smoothies and yogurt bowls can slow digestion when energy is already low.

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

11/06/2025

Why Allergies Get Worse Some Years (And What You Can Do About It) 🌼

Some springs or falls are fine, and then one year—bam—your nose won’t stop running, your eyes itch, and your head feels stuffed with cotton. What changed?

Part of it is the environment. Pollen counts shift, humidity changes, and your immune system can get thrown off by stress, lack of sleep, or even a recent cold. But the other half of the story lives inside you. When your body’s internal “filters” aren’t working smoothly—sinuses, digestion, lymph flow—it’s easier for allergens to overwhelm your system.

From a Chinese medicine view, allergies often show up when your body’s defenses are confused. Sometimes the problem is excess buildup—too much mucus or fluid that traps pollen and irritants. Other times, it’s weak defenses—your body can’t process the exposure efficiently, so the reaction drags on.

Acupuncture helps by calming that overreaction and opening drainage pathways so your body can clear allergens instead of fighting them. Herbs can strengthen your baseline, making each season easier to handle.

If your allergies seem to come and go unpredictably, it’s not just bad luck—it’s your body’s way of showing where balance has slipped. With the right support, the next season doesn’t have to hit so hard.

Learn more about acupuncture and herbal support for allergies at https://www.centeredrichmondacupuncture.com

11/05/2025

Today's tip!

Feeling anxious? Run warm water over your ankles or wrists for a minute — it activates some of the same channels we use in acupuncture to ease tension.

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

11/04/2025

The Real Reason You Wake Up at 2 A.M. Every Night (And How to Reset Your Sleep Rhythm) 🌙

You fall asleep easily enough, but like clockwork, you’re wide awake around 2 a.m.—mind racing, body restless. By morning, you feel like you never slept at all.

It’s a pattern with real physiology behind it. During the early morning hours, your body cycles through a natural dip in blood sugar and body temperature. If your stress hormones are running high or your evening meals are off, that drop can trigger a wake-up call. Cortisol and adrenaline kick in to stabilize things—and suddenly you’re alert when you should be resting.

In Chinese medicine, this kind of night waking is often tied to how well your body can power down. Sometimes it’s from heat building up—too much stimulation, spicy food, alcohol, or late-night screen time overstimulate the system. Other times, it’s more of a stress overload pattern, where your nervous system stays half-switched on, unable to complete the relaxation cycle.

Herbal therapy can help quiet that nighttime surge, while acupuncture supports the body’s natural circadian rhythm. Together, they help retrain your system to recognize night as rest time, not problem-solving time.

If you’re waking at the same hour every night, it’s not random—it’s your body’s timing system asking for a reset.

Learn more about acupuncture and herbal support for better sleep at https://www.centeredrichmondacupuncture.com

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

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+18042343843

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