Vital Qi

Community-inspired acupuncture in Richmond, VA.

05/05/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Corrine Gutierrez, L.Ac., MSOM to the Vital Qi team! 🌿

Corrine brings over 20 years of experience serving the Richmond community - and if you know her, you already know the warmth and dedication she brings to every patient relationship. She is nationally certified by the NCBAHM and has been licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine since 2004.

Her advanced training in women’s health, fertility, and microneedling allows her to offer specialized care alongside a broad acupuncture practice rooted in deep clinical experience. She earned her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Corrine is also the owner of Boulders Acupuncture & Natural Healthcare in Bon Air - a beloved fixture in the Richmond wellness community - and we feel so lucky to have her gifts at Vital Qi as well. ✨

She has openings beginning this Friday starting at 10:30am - we’d love for you to come experience her care. Book online at Vitalqi.com/book.

04/27/2026

We are so excited to welcome Jessica Proper, L.Ac. to the Vital Qi family! 🌿

Jessica brings a rich background to her practice. She holds a Masters of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from Lotus Professional College, is a nationally certified Diplomate of Acupuncture, and is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine. She is also a Reiki Master Teacher and Diplomate of the REMI Healing Arts program, with advanced training in energy-based medicine.

Jessica has a special clinical focus on POTS and women’s health across the reproductive years through menopause, and she also supports patients dealing with pain, digestive issues, chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, emotional stress, and seasonal wellness.

She meets every patient with presence and compassion, holding space for you to reconnect to your body’s natural rhythms and your own capacity to heal. ✨

Jessica has openings beginning this Wednesday morning at 9am. Book online at Vitalqi.com.

01/09/2026

One of the most common questions we get: “Why are you putting needles in my feet when my back hurts?”

Great question. In acupuncture, we often use distal points, which are points located away from the area of pain. Your body has meridians, or energy pathways, that connect different areas. A point on your foot might be part of the same channel that runs through your lower back. By stimulating that point, we can influence what’s happening higher up along the channel.

This is especially helpful in community acupuncture, where you stay fully clothed and comfortable in a recliner. We can treat your whole body by working with points on your lower arms, lower legs, head, and ears.

Research shows that distal points can be just as effective as needling directly at the site of pain, and sometimes even more powerful. The body is interconnected. A point on your ankle can ease your back. A needle in your hand can calm your mind.

Link in bio to read the full post about how distal points work.

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12/18/2025

✨Now available for booking ✨

January — May sliding-scale acupuncture dates are live! Visit Vitalqi.com/sliding-scale to reserve your space.

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12/12/2025

Welcome in! Enjoy this tour of our sweet little clinic on Robinson Street with founder and acupuncturist ✨

12/03/2025

✨ Practitioner Spotlight: Elizabeth Fuqua, L.Ac. ✨

Elizabeth trained in acupuncture in Boulder and Denver and has been teaching yoga since college. She loves the variety of working in a community clinic, especially introducing people to acupuncture for the first time and helping them understand how it all works.

Her favorite part of the job? Demystifying the medicine and giving people tools they can actually use at home.

When she’s not in the clinic, she’s doing yoga, hitting up the sauna, or spending time with her family.

Head to our Journal at Vitalqi.com to learn more or book a session!

11/27/2025

Grateful for you, Richmond. Thank you for trusting us with your care and for being part of this community. Sending love from the Vital Qi team this Thanksgiving 💛

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11/19/2025

Endless gratitude for trusting us with your care ♥️

11/03/2025

Election Day got you feeling stressed? We’ve got you.

Tomorrow only: $20 off acupuncture with Ali Warters, L.Ac.
Use code VOTE20.

Let’s take care of ourselves so we can take care of each other.

Book at vitalqi.com/book

10/25/2025

Feeling congested or sluggish as the temps start to drop? In Chinese medicine, mucus and brain fog are often signs of “Dampness” or “Phlegm”, patterns that respond well to warm, cooked foods and immune-supporting spices like ginger and garlic.

Fall is Lung season in TCM, and what we eat can make all the difference in staying clear and balanced. Read the full post in our journal (link in bio) for seasonal eating tips that support your body’s natural defenses.

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6 South Robinson Street
Richmond, VA
23220

Telephone

+18044898758

Website

http://vitalqi.com/

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