Meet Your Practitioner
About Dr. Megumi Terakawa
DACM, L.Ac. · Board Certified
Background
Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Care
Dr. Terakawa has dedicated her career to helping patients achieve lasting health through the time-tested principles of Traditional Oriental Medicine (TCM).
Trained in both Eastern and Western medical traditions, Dr. Terakawa brings a uniquely holistic perspective to every patient encounter. She completed her training at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine and has since built a thriving practice in Manassas, VA.
Her specialties include chronic pain management, fertility support, stress and anxiety, digestive disorders, and women's health. Dr. Terakawa is committed to creating a warm, safe space where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered on their healing journey.
Book an AppointmentPhilosophy
Treating the Root, Not Just the Branch
In Oriental Medicine, symptoms are understood as expressions of deeper imbalances. Rather than suppressing individual complaints, I work to identify and address the underlying patterns of disharmony. By restoring balance at the root level, the body's natural vitality can flourish. This approach yields results that are not only effective but lasting.
Education & Credentials
- ✓Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DACM)
- ✓Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), Virginia
- ✓Board Certified by NCCAOM
- ✓Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine
- ✓Virginia University of Integrative Medicine
Professional Memberships
- ✓National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- ✓American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)