Beach Acupuncture - Beachwood
About
Based in Beachwood, New Jersey, this acupuncture practice focuses on hypermobility. Jennifer Richards, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist, educator, and author dedicated to supporting individuals living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Because she also lives with EDS, Jennifer understands firsthand the daily negotiations that can come with a hypermobile body — and she brings that insight into every session. Her work is gentle, intentional, and highly individualized. Jennifer focuses on creating a sense of safety within the body while helping clients reduce pain, release protective tension, and improve overall ease of movement. As an instructor and [author](https://www.amazon.com/Working-Safely-Hypermobility-Connective-Disorders/dp/B0GJCZCXXP/ref=tmmhrdswatch0), she is equally committed to educating massage therapists on how to work more safely and effectively with this population, advocating for a higher standard of informed care. Jennifer’s goal is not to change your body — but to help you feel more supported within it.
EDS Healthcare in New Jersey
New Jersey has no in-state EDS Center of Excellence. Mount Sinai South Nassau Chiari EDS Center in Oceanside, New York is the nearest Center of Excellence for northern New Jersey patients. The NYIT EDS/Hypermobility Treatment Center is also accessible from northern New Jersey. Southern New Jersey patients can access CHOP and Penn State Health's EDS Program in Pennsylvania.
New Jersey's location is actually an advantage — most residents are within 1-2 hours of multiple EDS programs in New York and Pennsylvania. The main challenge is navigating out-of-state insurance coverage and choosing among the available programs. Central New Jersey patients have access to both New York and Philadelphia options.
Finding Acupuncture for EDS
Let the acupuncturist know about your EDS before the first session so they can use thinner needles and lighter technique to account for easy bruising and skin fragility.