My one session has been nothing short of a miracle really. My reasons for first-time acupuncture this month were debilitating/severe fatigue (I'm only 26) which was leading to foggy thought processing, as well as pretty severe referred knee pain from a broken ankle in 2015; all adding to total despair and lowness. I chose Richard through internet research, and I'm SO glad I did. He listened (very) in depth, asked me many relevant questions about my lifestyle, diet and helped underpin what was bothering me the most, as well as asking what I was mostly hoping for at the end. We established the ongoing fatigue/foggy thought processing was upsetting me the most, as well as knocking my confidence in all aspects. I had my acupuncture in the morning, slept for the rest of that day, and felt major improvements already the following morning. I described it to my friends like 'waking from a life slumber'... thoughts are still clearing a bit more each day, my knee pain hugely reduced within 48 hours -borderline unnoticeable - and the nasty fatigue is HUGELY improved (I had explained to Richard I 'missed my former self'). I couldn't be more grateful for his work, excellent and informative dietary advice (already feeling a huge difference here too) and his gentle demeanour throughout including a follow up email so I could remember his advice. I can't wait to book more sessions in with Richard soon, and just HAD to write this review - he deserves the advocacy. It really is worth it, at least certainly was for myself and seemingly everyone else who has put their faith in Richard. Thank you so much Bournemouth Acupuncture.