Appointments
Acupuncture | Chinese Herbs | Cupping | Moxibustion | Flower Essences
Booking
I am currently accepting new patients. Please book online or fill out the contact form, and I will reach out to schedule or speak further. If you don’t see a date or time on the calendar that works for you, please let me know. I will do my best to fit you in!
Please carefully review the FAQ and Cancellation Policy before booking. Cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment will be charged a fee. No shows will be charged the full cost of the missed appointment.
New patients: Please set aside some time to fill out the intake form before your appointment. We only have 90 minutes together, let’s make the best use of our time.
Pricing
New Patient Consultation, $135
90 minutes: For new patients. Acupuncture treatment with comprehensive intake. We will review your health history and discuss your treatment goals. Sessions are holistic and may include a variety of Chinese medical modalities including acupuncture needles, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion and herbal medicine. Herbal formulas, when prescribed, are at an additional cost ranging from $30-50.
Follow up Appointments, $90
60 - 75 minutes: For established patients. Follow-up acupuncture treatments that may include a variety of Chinese medical modalities including acupuncture needles, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion and herbal medicine. Herbal formulas, when prescribed, are at an additional cost ranging from $30-50. Herbal formulas, when prescribed, are at an additional cost ranging from $30-50.
Chinese Herbal Consultation, $60
30 minutes (virtual): For new or return patients. A comprehensive Chinese herbal medicine intake and evaluation. Herbal formulas are an additional cost and can range from $30-50.
Integrative Healing Session, $150
90 minutes: For established patients. An acupuncture treatment grounded in psycho-emotional support and nervous system regulation. Sessions include a custom flower remedy and other supportive modalities like cupping, moxibustion, or somatic exercises when appropriate. An in depth intake will focus on how to best support your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. A flower remedy will be formulated based on our discussion and ready to take home after your session. Please inquire for virtual custom flower remedy-only appointments.
An note on Accessibility
In an effort to be more accessible to the broader Richmond community, I offer several sliding-scale group acupuncture events throughout the month. Additionally, there are increasingly more low-cost group acupuncture options offered throughout the city by my wonderful colleagues. I am happy to provide referrals by request.
I reserve a limited number of sliding scale appointments each month in my practice for those who need more specialized care. If my in-office session prices are out of reach, please get in touch.
The Process-
In our first appointment together, we will begin with a comprehensive review of your current concerns, health history, and treatment goals.
Together we will determine the best approach to healing by meeting your body where it is in the moment. I may use Chinese medical diagnostic tools like pulse reading and tongue diagnosis to inform treatment strategy.
Your appointment will include acupuncture treatment, which may be complemented by cupping, gua sha, or moxibustion. In most cases, you will spend time resting with needles retained for 20-35 minutes, depending on treatment needs.
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During your first appointment, we will discuss your immediate and long term health goals and develop a strategy for reaching them. Acupuncture is cumulative, and so it typically takes a few appointments to get a sense for how you are responding to treatment. Treatment strategy will remain dynamic and adaptive.
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You can typically expect to need at least one follow-up appointment to address an acute concern, and a series of follow-up appointments to address subacute issues. Fertility patients or those with chronic concerns should expect to commit to regular treatments for best results. How many appointments needed and at what frequency will depend on how you respond to the first few treatments and your commitment to lifestyle changes, if needed.
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Monthly or seasonal appointments to maintain health and support overall wellbeing, increase immunity, regulate the nervous system and strengthen the body.
FAQs
How do I prepare for my first appointment?
Please fill out the intake form ahead of your appointment to make the best use of our time together. Include any relevant recent lab work or imaging, if available. Eat something small, but avoid big, heavy meals before your appointment and avoid caffeine if possible. Being highly caffeinated before a treatment can make it difficult for the body to relax. The body heals best in a parasympathetic state and we want to set ourselves up for success.
What should I expect during my first appointment?
The intention of the initial session is to lay the foundation of our work together. In our first appointment together, we will begin with a comprehensive review of your current concerns, health history, and treatment goals. Together we will determine the best approach to healing by meeting your body where it is in the moment. I may use Chinese medical diagnostic tools like pulse reading and tongue diagnosis to inform treatment strategy. Your appointment will include acupuncture treatment, which may be complemented by cupping, gua sha, or moxibustion. In most cases, you will spend time resting with needles retained for 20-35 minutes, depending on treatment needs.
How many appointments will I need?
It can depend on your health goals, treatment response and lifestyle. A series of weekly treatments at the beginning may be necessary, because the effects of Chinese medicine are cumulative and tend to build more rapidly when treatments are closer together. Some people experience significant improvement in just a few treatments, while others benefit from more regular treatments or monthly tune-ups to maintain balance and prevent flare ups.
Where are you located?
I am located at 1 North 5th Street downtown Richmond on the corner of 5th and Main Street next to the church. The studio is in Suite 416 on the 4th floor. There is an elevator in the building, however there is a small set of stairs in the building entrance.
Please dial 416 to be buzzed in. I may be finishing up with another patient when you arrive. There are bathrooms in the hallway on your way in, and a waiting area with chairs and filtered water in the clinic. Please help yourself.
Where should I park?
There is typically abundant metered street parking available during they day on 5th Street or Main Street for $2/hr. If it’s your first appointment, please allow yourself a few extra minutes to park and find the office.
Do you accept insurance?
Modern Folk Acupuncture is not in-network with any health insurance companies, and I do not bill insurance directly for services provided. I do accept HSA and Flex Spend Account cards for payment. Please see the policies page for more information.
What should I do if I need to cancel my appointment?
To cancel or reschedule, please email me at sarah@modernfolkacu.com or call the clinic at 804.575.1522 and leave a message. There is a 24 hour cancellation policy.