Richard Gibbons |
Lic. Ac. MBAcC |
Empathetic, passionate & experienced
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"Acupuncture has helped me enormously with nerve pain, anxiety and insomnia over the past year. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Richard to anybody with similar conditions"
Janet R "I can't recommend Richard highly enough. I'd explored various avenues to resolve my eczema complaint with little success. With Richard's help and after only a handful of treatments, I became eczema free! " David G |
Frequently treated conditions include:
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Headaches
- IBS
- Migraine
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Skin conditions
- Sleep problems
- Stress
- Women's health
Experience
• Full-time clinical practice for over 30 years
• NHS referrals from the Pain Clinic at Southmead Hospital
• Acupuncturist at 2 GP surgeries in Bristol since 2006
• 5 years training in the 2 main schools of acupuncture.
• I was selected to write about acupuncture for NHS leaflets
Free 15 minute consultations are available before making a first appointment.
Why I Do What I Do
In 1989, I left my office based career to travel and work across Asia and beyond for 18 months. When I returned to the UK, I planned to train as a Chiropractor — until an unexpected encounter in Australia changed my direction completely.
During a chance four-hour journey, I found myself in a long conversation with an Acupuncturist who introduced me to the depth of potential with Acupuncture — not only for physical pain, but also for mental and emotional wellbeing.
Intrigued and inspired, I spent the following year researching Acupuncture training in the UK, receiving treatments myself (which greatly relieved my chronic migraines), and meeting with experienced practitioners.
In 1992, I began a three-year professional training programme under Professor Worsley, one of the pioneers of Acupuncture in the UK. I qualified in 1995 and shortly afterwards co-founded the Bristol Natural Health Service (BNHS).
In 2001, I took full responsibility for the clinic and moved it to its current location, where it continues to grow with the support of a dedicated team.
I love my work and feel privileged to help patients every day — frequently seeing changes that still surprise people who thought nothing could work for them.
About me:
I am a father of two and enjoy sailing, studying Acupuncture & Spanish, and spending time with family and friends and Murphy the dog!
• Full-time clinical practice for over 30 years
• NHS referrals from the Pain Clinic at Southmead Hospital
• Acupuncturist at 2 GP surgeries in Bristol since 2006
• 5 years training in the 2 main schools of acupuncture.
• I was selected to write about acupuncture for NHS leaflets
Free 15 minute consultations are available before making a first appointment.
Why I Do What I Do
In 1989, I left my office based career to travel and work across Asia and beyond for 18 months. When I returned to the UK, I planned to train as a Chiropractor — until an unexpected encounter in Australia changed my direction completely.
During a chance four-hour journey, I found myself in a long conversation with an Acupuncturist who introduced me to the depth of potential with Acupuncture — not only for physical pain, but also for mental and emotional wellbeing.
Intrigued and inspired, I spent the following year researching Acupuncture training in the UK, receiving treatments myself (which greatly relieved my chronic migraines), and meeting with experienced practitioners.
In 1992, I began a three-year professional training programme under Professor Worsley, one of the pioneers of Acupuncture in the UK. I qualified in 1995 and shortly afterwards co-founded the Bristol Natural Health Service (BNHS).
In 2001, I took full responsibility for the clinic and moved it to its current location, where it continues to grow with the support of a dedicated team.
I love my work and feel privileged to help patients every day — frequently seeing changes that still surprise people who thought nothing could work for them.
About me:
I am a father of two and enjoy sailing, studying Acupuncture & Spanish, and spending time with family and friends and Murphy the dog!