About Richard
My commitment to acupuncture as a means of protecting and restoring health and well-being is based on a profound personal belief in Eastern philosophies and their approaches to healing. I have been treating patients for 12 years and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I specialise in both Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture. Acupuncture is effective across a wide range of conditions and I have a particular expertise in treating both men and women with fertility problems, including couples undergoing IVF and other assisted conception programmes.I hold acupuncture clinics in London (Balham and Belsize Park) and in Bath, with evening appointments available at all locations.
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About acupuncture
Acupuncture originated around 3000 years ago. It is based on the belief that the human body is controlled by a vital life force called Qi (pron. 'chee'). Qi flows between the organs of the body along pathways called meridians or channels. Qi consists of equal and opposite qualities - Yin and Yang - and when these become unbalanced, illness may result. Fine needles are inserted along these pathways in order to redirect the flow of Qi and stimulate the body's own healing response to help restore its natural balance. The main aim of acupuncture is to treat the whole person and recover the equilibrium between the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual.What Richard's patients say
"Richard has a very gentle way about him, and I enjoy his conversation as we put the world to rights during each session. He’s interested in his clients, he cares. To him, you’re more than just a business.” Ricky"I now see Richard once every six weeks, and can’t speak highly enough of him. My mother goes to him, and my husband who is a GP is considering a treatment with him.” Laura
