About Us

Blacksburg Acupuncture is a vibrant private practice nestled in the heart of Blacksburg, Virginia.

We offer Biomedical Acupuncture treatments for a range of physical and internal conditions, including chronic pain, stress, and hormone imbalances.

Relieves muscle shortening and knots
Allows blood to flow and carry oxygen to tense muscles
Triggers the release of endorphins
Reduces pain, inflummation, and decreases stress

Certifications & Education

John Thacker, L.Ac., is certified to practice acupuncture by the Virginia Board of Medicine and the National Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He has been in practice since 2006.

Thacker earned his bachelor of science degree from Radford University and completed pre-medicine studies at Virginia Tech. He received his master’s degree in acupuncture from the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Hallandale, Fla., where he was named Most Valuable Practitioner. Thacker also completed specialty training in pain management techniques at the Biomedical Acupuncture Institute in Boulder, Colo., and is fully certified in trigger point dry needling through Myopain Seminars. In order to deepen his education and expand his client offerings, Thacker was personally trained by renowned medical acupuncturist and researcher H.C. Dung.

A Blacksburg native, Thacker is proud to serve the residents of the New River Valley. He regularly treats area CrossFitters and high school athletes, and has worked with Virginia Tech Athletics for over 10 years.

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Certified by Virginia Board of Medicine

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Bachelor of Science from Radford University

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Certified by National Commission of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

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Master's Degree in Acupuncture from Academy for Five Element Acupuncture