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Mr
Mr Richard Soper
Acupuncture
English
12,551+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Richard Soper is a qualified auricular acupuncturist, PRP Platelet Rich Plasma and CEO of Daith Medical Ltd in West Sussex and Harley Street London. He is a specialist in the practice and research of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and holds qualifications from the London College of Auricular Acupuncture and The Homewood School of Reflexology As well a Aesthetic and PRP qualifications. He also holds professional memberships with the Microsystems Acupuncture Society and The Complementary Medical Association.
Daith Medical Ltd specialises in holistic therapy that stimulates the vagus nerve (fight or flight nerve), helping with ailments such as anxiety, migraines, bi-polar, depression, tinnitus and dysphagia, among others. Mr Soper works alongside his team to provide comprehensive and successful results.
Mr Soper began piercing after enrolling on a piercing course at the International School of Body Piercing in 1997. He is fully insured to perform Daith Piercing as a complimentary medical procedure and has specialised in Daith Piercing and auricular acupuncture for migraines and associated disorders since 2008. Mr Soper pioneered a method of piercing using a pre-testing technique. Data from this technique has been used by doctors across the UK to help their research in the field of complementary medicine. Having worked on his technique for a number of years, Mr Soper is confident in his statement that "Daith Medical Ltd is the most professional and successful and possibly the only true “Medical Daith Piercing you can get".
Daith Medical Ltd specialises in holistic therapy that stimulates the vagus nerve (fight or flight nerve), helping with ailments such as anxiety, migraines, bi-polar, depression, tinnitus and dysphagia, among others. Mr Soper works alongside his team to provide comprehensive and successful results.
Mr Soper began piercing after enrolling on a piercing course at the International School of Body Piercing in 1997. He is fully insured to perform Daith Piercing as a complimentary medical procedure and has specialised in Daith Piercing and auricular acupuncture for migraines and associated disorders since 2008. Mr Soper pioneered a method of piercing using a pre-testing technique. Data from this technique has been used by doctors across the UK to help their research in the field of complementary medicine. Having worked on his technique for a number of years, Mr Soper is confident in his statement that "Daith Medical Ltd is the most professional and successful and possibly the only true “Medical Daith Piercing you can get".
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Richard Soper
Education & training
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2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2023–2027 Residency · Acupuncture
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2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Acupuncture
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 402 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 628 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,692 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,835 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 14
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European registry analysis of Acupuncture outcomes
DOI: 10.1429/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33497936 · cited by 138
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Outcomes of Acupuncture in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7780/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32064474 · cited by 128
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European registry analysis of Acupuncture outcomes
DOI: 10.1623/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32590153 · cited by 70
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Outcomes of Acupuncture in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5062/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30584425 · cited by 44
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Acupuncture European Annual Congress (Acupuncture) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Acupuncture National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Acupuncture — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2028
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2028
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2028
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.74
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.89
- Value For Money
- 4.91
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Acupuncture
- Awareness When should you see a acupuncture?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · richard.soper@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
