Begin with a 20-minute consultation
We start with a Chinese medicine consultation to understand your symptoms, history and goals.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine
Acupuncture Near Mechanicsville, VA
Mechanicsville 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.
Serving Richmond since 2016Local, relationship based care
Multidisciplinary care teamDNP, FNP, LAc, MSOM and MPT credentials
A simple first step15-minute complimentary discovery call
Type of careAcupuncture and Chinese medicine
Before your visit
Ask about current availability, price, clothing, food and any health information the practitioner needs before the visit.
Practical detail
Book a Free Discovery CallYour acupuncturist is Tressa Breindel, LAc, MSOM, NCBAHM.
Does this sound familiar?
What patterns have you noticed?
You may recognize some of these experiences. We listen to your story and look at what could be contributing to how you feel.
- Pain or an injury is affecting daily life.
- Digestive or bowel symptoms are part of your concern.
- Hormone or cycle symptoms need supportive care.
- Inflammation, sleep or stress is affecting how you feel.
- You want support for treatment side effects in coordination with your medical team.
- You are looking for a wellness service tailored to your current pattern.
Your care process
What the acupuncture process looks like
Choose a topic to see how we get to know you and build your care plan.
Part of the conversation
Your history
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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Symptoms
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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Testing
We review any existing results before considering new testing, and base our recommendations on the questions we’re investigating.
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Daily life
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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Prior care
We talk through your medications, treatment response and specialist guidance, so we don’t repeat what’s already been tried.
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Your goals
We connect your plan to your desired outcome, to improve your quality of life and optimize your health.
How care may take shape
A detailed evaluation, then a personalized plan.
We start with your questions and work out the next steps together.
Complete a one-hour exam and treatment visit
The practitioner performs an individualized assessment and explains the planned treatment before proceeding.
Tailor each session
Point selection and any related recommendations depend on the person, current symptoms and response.
Reassess the series
The practitioner reviews progress and adjusts frequency rather than promising a fixed number of visits.
Visit preview
Know what happens before, during and after.
Choose a stage to see how to prepare, what happens at your visit and how we follow up.
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
Know what’s included before you book.
Your access, payment options and member benefits, explained clearly.
Who can book?
This service and additional service packages are available to members only. Appointments are booked separately from your six Functional Medicine visits.
How is care paid for?
Visits are self-pay and billed separately. We explain the service cost before you decide. We do not bill insurance or Medicare.
What are the member benefits?
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 worth answering before you book.
- Your acupuncturist is Tressa Breindel, LAc, MSOM, NCBAHM.
- Plan for a 20-minute consultation followed by a one-hour exam and treatment visit.
- We discuss visit prices, package options and available times before you book.
- Acupuncture is members-only and self-pay, with 15% off for members. Additional service packages are also members-only.
Questions about Acupuncture Near Mechanicsville, VA
Details that help you decide.
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
Keep exploring.
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
Use 15 minutes to learn about membership.
The discovery call is complimentary. Share your wellness goals or concerns and ask a care coordinator about membership, availability, pricing and what comes next.