WellcomeMD

10/02/2026

Downtime shouldn't hold you back from doing what you love.

Whether you’re recovering from an intense workout, dealing with delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), or recovering from an injury, waiting for your body to bounce back can be frustrating.

Our latest blog breaks down how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) uses medical-grade pressure to flood your tissue with up to 15x more oxygen—helping to reduce inflammation, boost cellular energy, and speed up recovery times.

Read the full article to learn how HBOT may help you recover faster and perform at your best: 👇
https://hubs.la/Q04z1HmK0

09/30/2026

🌱 What if your healthcare was designed to prevent and reverse chronic illness—not just manage symptoms?

Enter Lifestyle Medicine: an evidence-based approach that uses daily habits—like whole-food nutrition, physical activity, restful sleep, stress management, and strong social connections—as the primary tool to prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic conditions.

At WellcomeMD, we believe in giving you the time, care, and personalized strategies needed to thrive. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our newest physician, Dr. Paa Kofi Obeng!

Dr. Obeng is double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, bringing a powerful combination of traditional clinical expertise and holistic, preventative care to our patients.

Whether you want to optimize your energy, manage a chronic condition, or build habits for lifelong longevity, Dr. Obeng is here to partner with you on your wellness journey.

👉 Learn more about Dr. Obeng and schedule your consultation:

Meet Dr. Paa-Kofi Obeng, DO, MPH, and learn about his integrative, root-cause approach to internal medicine at WellcomeMD in Richmond, VA.

09/28/2026

We are thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Obeng to the WellCome MD team!

Finding comprehensive primary care, lifestyle optimization, and specialized hormone replacement therapy (HRT) under one roof can be a challenge. Most hormone clinics don't offer direct access to a board-certified medical doctor at every visit, forcing patients to manage multiple specialists across different offices.

Dr. Obeng changes that.

As a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine physician, Dr. Obeng brings a whole-person approach to men’s health—combining personalized concierge primary care, root-cause lifestyle interventions (sleep, nutrition, stress, and activity), and physician-administered hormone replacement therapy.

Join us for an Open House to meet Dr. Obeng!
🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 7
📍 Location: WellcomeMD
🤝 Tour our facility, meet Dr. Obeng, and learn more about our concierge membership and men’s hormone therapy protocols.

Read the full announcement and RSVP for the Open House here: https://wellcomemd.com/dr-obeng-joins-wellcomemd-rva/

WellcomeMD is a premier concierge medical practice with individualized healthcare programs and 24 hou

09/24/2026

We have exciting news! Dr. Paa-Kofi Obeng is officially joining the WellcomeMD team on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵!

To celebrate his arrival, we’d love for you to join us for a welcoming Open House on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

Come meet Dr. Obeng, tour our facility, enjoy light refreshments, and learn how our personalized approach to healthcare puts your wellness first.

📍 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲: Wednesday, Oct 7 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Monday, Sept 28
🔗 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 & 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: https://hubs.la/Q04yf4mT0

We hope to see you there!

We invite members and friends to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres while getting to know our newest physician Dr. Paa-Kofi Obeng to WellcomeMD

09/23/2026

🌸 September is Perimenopause Awareness Month! 🌸

Are you experiencing unexplained brain fog, sudden hot flashes, mood swings, or disrupted sleep? You’re not imagining it—and you certainly don’t have to just "power through" it.

Perimenopause can begin years before menopause itself, causing hormonal fluctuations that impact your daily well-being. The good news? You have safe, effective options to restore balance and get back to feeling like yourself.

In our latest video, Dr. Karen Galichon breaks down Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and how it can help relieve common perimenopause symptoms.

🎥 Watch the full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/VkEjir4SJug

Let’s end the stigma and talk openly about women’s hormonal health. Share this post with a friend who needs to hear this! 💬👇

WellcomeMD's Dr. Galichon talks about the benefits of Bioidentical ...

09/22/2026

Looking for a healthcare experience that truly puts you first?

Join us at WellcomeMD Richmond on Wednesday, October 7th, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM for an exclusive Open House welcoming Dr. Paa-Kofi Obeng, DO, MPH!

With over 15 years of experience in internal and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Obeng specializes in:
🔹 Integrative & Root-Cause Medicine
🔹 Men’s Health & Hormone Replacement Therapy
🔹 Chronic Disease Management
🔹 Preventive & Anti-Aging Care

Come enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, tour our clinic, and hear directly from Dr. Obeng about his collaborative, patient-centered approach to lifelong wellness.

📍 Location: WellcomeMD (2500 Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA)
⏰ Time: Wednesday, Oct 7 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ Space is limited—reserve your spot today: https://wellcomemd.com/event/open-house-for-dr-paa-kofi-obeng/

We invite members and friends to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres while getting to know our newest physician Dr. Paa-Kofi Obeng to WellcomeMD

09/18/2026

Meet the newest addition to WellcomeMD!

We are thrilled to welcome 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗮𝗮-𝗞𝗼𝗳𝗶 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗴 to our practice. Join us for an Open House to meet Dr. Obeng in person, tour our clinic, learn about his approach to personalized healthcare, and connect with our team over light refreshments.

📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Wednesday, Oct 7 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 2500 Gaskins Rd, Ste A-B Henrico

Whether you are a current patient or looking for a new partner in your health journey, we’d love to see you there!

👉 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 & 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://hubs.la/Q04xR-qd0 (https://hubs.la/Q04xR-DS0)

We invite members and friends to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres while getting to know our newest physician Dr. Paa-Kofi Obeng to WellcomeMD

09/17/2026

What an incredible evening at WellcomeMD!

A huge thank you to Dr. Kimberley McCutchen and the team at ChiroVirginia for hosting such an informative and interactive session last night. Dr. McCutchen didn't just speak—she got right out into the crowd and worked individually with attendees on their spinal hygiene exercises!

Check out some of our favorite moments from the night below! 📸👇

Missed it or want to rewatch? Stay tuned! We’ll be sharing the full event recording on YouTube very soon.

09/16/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Joining us tonight? 🚨

Your spine is the foundation of everything you do—don’t wait until something hurts to start taking care of it!

Join us TONIGHT from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at WellcomeMD as we partner with Kimberly McCutchen, DC for an exclusive, hands-on workshop on Spinal Hygiene & SoftWave Therapy.

Here is what you’ll experience:
✅ Learn the daily practices of proactive spinal hygiene for lifelong movement.
✅ See how 3D movement analysis uncovers hidden restrictions & compensation patterns.
✅ Discover SoftWave Therapy—a non-invasive, regenerative treatment that triggers cellular healing, cuts inflammation, and speeds up tissue repair.

Whether you're an athlete, an active adult, or just looking to move and feel better, this session will give you actionable tools for long-term health.

📍 When: Tonight | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

🔗 RSVP & Details:

Spinal Hygiene & SoftWave Therapy Join us for a live event on Wednesday, September 16 as we partner with Dr. Kimberly McCutchen of ChiroVirgina. She will share the principles of spinal hygiene, how 3D movement analysis identifies compensation patterns and restrictions that may otherwise go unnoticed...

09/11/2025

Last night, our clinic was buzzing with fantastic insights from Dr. Anna Dumont of Osteowell! She shared invaluable tips on how to prevent and slow down osteoporosis, empowering us all to take better care of our bone health. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this incredibly informative evening.

Don't miss our next event! We're hosting an open house on Thursday, October 16th to welcome our newest physician, Dr. Karen Galichon. Come meet her, tour the clinic, and enjoy some refreshments with our team. We can't wait to see you there!

07/25/2025

Consuming too much sugar, particularly added sugars found in processed foods and sugary drinks, is linked to a wide array of alarming health issues such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and even certain cancers. And new research is linking excess sugar to mood swings, mental health issues, inflammation, and gut issues.

If you're looking for some tips on how to cut back on a sugar in a sustainable way without deprivation, join us Wednesday August 13th as Membership Director Jodi Wright leads us on our third installment in our health eating series. Click below to learn more and RSVP.

WellcomeMD's very own membership Director Jodi Sheakley-Wright, PhD & Certified Wellness Coach is back for part three of our Healthy Eating series sharing easy ways to cut back on sugar in our daily diet.

07/16/2025

We were so honored to speak at the MBL's Incredible Men's Breakfast last month. Our Dr. Peebles spoke about the how important it is to invest in our health. We go to these events and seminars and learn how to invest in our companies and careers, but it's so important to invest in ourselves as well. Keeping up with doctor appointments and health screenings is an easy investment we can all make today that will provide huge payoffs for our health and wellbeing in the future.

06/20/2025

We had a power outage at our Richmond clinic and had to close early Friday, June 20th. If you have any urgent care needs you can call the office at 804-774-7099 or reach out to your physician directly on their cell phone.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Regular business hours will resume Monday, June 23rd at 8:00 a.m.

05/14/2025

Thank you to all those who attended our open house last night at our Richmond clinic! Patients and prospects had an opportunity to talk and meet one-on-one with both Dr. Richard Peebles and Dr. Tasha Dickerson.

If you couldn't make it to our event last night, we hope you can make it to our next educational event in June. Guest speaker Adam Martin of Martin Dermatology will share skincare tips with members and guests. For more information on our upcoming events this summer please check out our events page at https://hubs.la/Q03mt6lW0

04/23/2025

We had a great turnout at our event last night with Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, orthopedic surgeon from OrthoVirginia! Several members came up to us after the event to let us know how valuable they find speaking events like this one. They were so happy to be able to ask real questions and get real answers from Dr. Owusu-Akyaw about their aches and pains.

We love hosting events for our members and are excited to announce more events just like this one planned for summer and fall. Stay tuned as post our next events coming up this May and June!

04/14/2025

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We received another 5-star review for our Richmond clinic! Thank you Steve, for taking time to leave us such a glowing review. We are so proud of being able to deliver on our mission to provide our members with the attention and care they deserve.

04/08/2025

Join us Tuesday, April 22nd for a live event at our Richmond clinic. Well-respected orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw will share common causes for non-arthritic hip pain, treatment options, and how to determine when surgery is the right step. Dr. Owusu-Akya, joining us from OrthoVirginia, has extensive experience caring for college and professional athletes at the highest level. Click below to learn more and to RSVP for the event.

Join us for a live event on Tuesday, April 22nd as we partner with Dr. Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw from OrthoVirginia to discuss Non-Arthritic Hip Pain and Hip Arthroscopy: What You Need to Know.

03/25/2025

Did you know around 18 million Americans will experience non-arthritic hip pain due to a tear, injury, or femoroacetabular impingement? Join us Tuesday, April 22nd as we partner with well-respected orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw from OrthoVirginia for a live event as he discusses common causes for non-arthritic hip pain and treatment options. Click to learn more and RSVP for the event.

02/20/2025

Getting ready to head outside and shovel the snow off your sidewalk? If you're over 45, you may want to think again. While it might seem like a simple chore, it's important to understand that shoveling snow can actually be quite dangerous, especially if you're not prepared or have certain underlying health conditions. Click below to learn more.

While it might seem like a simple chore, it's important to understand that shoveling snow can actually be quite dangerous, especially if you're not prepared or have certain underlying health conditions.