Begin with a 20-minute consultation
We start with a Chinese medicine consultation to understand your symptoms, history and goals.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine
Goochland residents can ask about members-only acupuncture at our Richmond office. Visits include an individualized Chinese medicine consultation, and members receive 15% off. Confirm availability and separate visit costs before booking.
Use the call to ask about fit, cost, current availability and what the first visit would involve.
Ask about current availability, price, clothing, food and any health information the practitioner needs before the visit.
Your acupuncturist is Tressa Breindel, LAc, MSOM, NCBAHM.
Does this sound familiar?
You may recognize some of these experiences. We listen to your story and look at what could be contributing to how you feel.
Your care process
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We review your medical and family history, prior care and health goals, giving your plan context whether or not you have symptoms.
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We talk through the timing, triggers and patterns of your symptoms, and how they affect your daily life, so we know what needs attention first.
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We review any existing results before considering new testing, and base our recommendations on the questions we’re investigating.
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We ask about your sleep, stress, food, movement and work demands, so your plan fits what’s realistic for your life.
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We talk through your medications, treatment response and specialist guidance, so we don’t repeat what’s already been tried.
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We connect your plan to your desired outcome, to improve your quality of life and optimize your health.
How care may take shape
We start with your questions and work out the next steps together.
We start with a Chinese medicine consultation to understand your symptoms, history and goals.
The practitioner performs an individualized assessment and explains the planned treatment before proceeding.
Point selection and any related recommendations depend on the person, current symptoms and response.
The practitioner reviews progress and adjusts frequency rather than promising a fixed number of visits.
Visit preview
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Before
Ask about current availability, price, clothing, food and any health information the practitioner needs before the visit.
During
Your first visit includes a 20-minute Chinese medicine consultation followed by a one-hour exam and treatment visit.
After
The practitioner discusses what to expect, whether another session makes sense and when the plan should be reassessed.
Cost and access
Your access, payment options and member benefits, explained clearly.
This service and additional service packages are available to members only. Appointments are booked separately from your six Functional Medicine visits.
Visits are self-pay and billed separately. We explain the service cost before you decide. We do not bill insurance or Medicare.
Membership includes six functional medicine visits, used at your own pace over 12 months; lab recommendations and review; access to practitioners in the patient portal; referrals and reintegration of specialists’ information; online educational content; and 15% off supplements, acupuncture, IV therapy, and classes. Testing, supplements and additional services are separate costs; primary care and physicals are not included.
Practical details
Questions about Acupuncture Near Goochland, VA
Straightforward answers about appointments, treatment and what to expect.
Your first visit begins with a 20-minute Chinese medicine consultation, followed by a one-hour exam and treatment visit. Your practitioner explains the plan before proceeding.
Common concerns include pain, injuries, digestion, hormones, inflammation, sleep, stress, treatment side effects and wellness goals. We tailor the evaluation and treatment to you.
That depends on your concern, goals and response. Your practitioner may recommend a series and reassess as you go, rather than promise a fixed number of sessions.
Often, yes. Tell us about your medications and other treatments so care can be coordinated, especially if you are managing a serious condition or treatment side effects.
Sensations vary from person to person. Your practitioner explains what to expect, and you can speak up about discomfort at any point during the visit.
Yes. Acupuncture is available to members only. Visits and additional service packages are self-pay at their current prices. Members receive 15% off acupuncture.
Connected health topics
Your health concerns may connect in ways worth exploring together. These topics can help you understand what may come up in your care.
Your first step is a conversation
The discovery call is complimentary. Share your wellness goals or concerns and ask a care coordinator about membership, availability, pricing and what comes next.