MEET VIRGINIA
HELLO. I’M VIRGINIA HEWGLEY.
I am a Licensed, Board Certified Acupuncturist and Holistic Health Coach. After completing my undergraduate degree in accounting, and working in the corporate environment for many years, I discovered Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine while seeking answers to my own health and wellness challenges. I was delightfully surprised to experience a system of medicine that views humanity as integrated (body-mind-emotions-spirit) and interconnected with the rhythms of life. I embarked on a life-long journey of discovery towards greater health, harmony, balance, vitality and wellbeing.
I appreciate the deep wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its practical, common-sense approach to living a life of moderation and balance, in harmony with the cycles of nature, and connected with ourselves and others. I remain fascinated and amazed by this powerful healing system and continue studying to deepen my knowledge and improve my skills.
When I’m not practicing or studying Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, I enjoy visiting the local farmers markets, cooking with seasonal, locally grown produce, hiking and running the trails of the Piedmont Triad area, listening to live music, knitting and crocheting, and spending time with close family and friends. I renew my commitment daily to a healthy, balanced lifestyle through centering prayer, mindful self-compassion and meditation, regular movement, delicious nutrition, meaningful work, restorative rest, and deep connections.
HOW I PRACTICE
I work together with my clients to develop a personal wellbeing vision and set intentions to live into that vision. I educate, empower, and assist clients in developing ways to nourish themselves through nutrition, movement, rest, life balance, mental and emotional wellbeing, and self-care practices.
WISDOM OF THE BODY
I believe in the wisdom of the body and its innate healing capacity. Health challenges can provide opportunities for self-discovery, growth, and rebalancing.
DEEP LISTENING
I observe carefully and listen deeply to the signs and symptoms of the body and emotions in order to identify patterns of disharmony and develop an integrative treatment plan.
WHOLE BODY, WHOLE CARE
The combination of acupuncture, targeted nutrition, and the cultivation of lifestyle practices offers clients a chance to heal — and experience greater physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
VIRGINIA HEWGLEY, LAc
CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
I have over 20 years experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, healing through nutrition, and partnering with clients on their path toward greater health and wellbeing.
I completed my initial education in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, England, studying both the Five Element Constitutional and Eight Principles styles of acupuncture treatment. I graduated and started practice in 1999, working at the college clinic and in private practice.
I qualified for U.S. Board Certification in Acupuncture in 2001, and in 2012 I became licensed to practice acupuncture in the state of North Carolina after moving to Greensboro. For 7 years I treated patients with acupuncture at Integrative Therapies helping relieve clients’ chronic pain and return to a more balanced, active lifestyle. In 2021, I embarked on a year-long holistic health coaching certification program, based on the Traditional Chinese Healing Arts, with Dr. Drew DiVittorio, a nationally recognized expert in Traditional Chinese Medical Nutrition, food energetics, and herbal therapy. I’m excited to offer you a comprehensive approach to health wellness at my private practice.
Grounded in Modern Traditional Chinese Medicine
Trained with John and Angela Hicks, Peter Mole, Julian Scott, Rebecca Avern, and Giovanni Maciocia – some of the most influential teachers in the field of modern Traditional Chinese Medicine. They’ve literally written the textbooks.
Nutrition and Nourishing Lifestyle
Studied Traditional Chinese food energetics and nutrition with Daverick Leggett, author of Recipes for Self-Healing and Helping Ourselves: A Guide to Traditional Chinese Food Energetics.
Studied Traditional Chinese health preservation with Peter Deadman, author of Live Well Live Long: Teachings from the Chinese Nourishment of Life Tradition.
Tending the Central Nervous System through Ear Acupuncture
Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) trained in the use of the NADA 5 Needle Protocol for anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance addictions.
Trained in the Auricular Protocol for Pain and Anxiety (APPA), and in Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA), developed to treat pain in military settings when pain medication is not advised.
Licensed Acupuncturist - NC License 664
Diplomate of Acupuncture - National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS)
Member of the North Carolina Society of Acupuncture and Asian Medicine, the American Society of Acupuncturists, Acupuncturists Without Borders, and the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association
“Virginia brings an integrative approach to her practice incorporating mind/body/spirit with intention. She is passionate about her healing work and through her specialty training in acupuncture, nutritional, and lifestyle coaching is able to help her clients on their journeys to better balance and wellbeing - physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
I confidently refer clients and friends to Virginia.”
— Heidi Birkner, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS
Psychotherapist
“Virginia is passionate about wellness and improving the health and vitality of others. She cultivates that in the process of shaping health plans and supporting people in achieving balance in life. She has crafted her skill in coaching, teaching and empowering people to move into awareness of how the body, mind and spirit are interconnected – supporting clients on their journey in healing, thriving and living with intention and purpose.”
— John Woodward, MD, MS
Integrative Physician
