🌿 Welcome to the Hong Tao Clinic – a natural acupuncture clinic Marlow, Pinner and Thame, offering supportive and effective Traditional Chinese Medicine and specialist fertility care.

Led by Sarah Clark, BScTCM, MBAcC, MRCHM, with 16 years clinical experience, the Hong Tao Acupuncture Clinic encompasses the essence of classical Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine by its traditional principles, techniques and practice. With clinics in Pinner (Harrow), Marlow (Buckinghamshire) and Thame (Oxfordshire), we take pride in providing our patients with a gentle yet highly effective treatment that attends to both the cause of the disease and the manifesting symptoms and/or pain; and all accomplished without the use of synthetic drugs or invasive procedure.

Appointments are available in Marlow, Pinner and Thame, with online support available where appropriate.

🌿 What We Treat

We are pleased to offer a variety of traditional Chinese medicine disciplines; an integration of therapies as part of our individual, holistic and dedicated approach to comprehensive healthcare. You may receive one or several of these TCM therapies in your treatment sessions where necessary, depending on your case and personal needs:

Traditional Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine (prescription herbs, powders, concentrated tablets)
Moxibustion
Electro-Acupuncture
Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture
TDP Magnetic Heat Lamp treatment (electromagnetic mineral therapy)
Cupping
Tui-Na Remedial Chinese Massage
Nutrition and Dietetics … and more…

🌿 Natural Holistic Treatment for a Wide Range of Conditions

Beneficial for a variety of internal and external conditions including musculoskeletal, respiratory and digestive disorders, mental and emotional dysfunction, fertility issues, gynecological disorders, sports injuries, skin diseases and much more. From acute complaints to chronic illnesses, Acupuncture and TCM is a safe and effective treatment for the entire family.

As TCM does not isolate symptoms, but views the body as an integrated network of systems. This allows us to treat a wide range of conditions, both acute and long-term, including:

Pain & Musculoskeletal

Back pain • neck tension • sciatica • shoulder pain • migraines • joint issues

Stress, Mood & Sleep

Anxiety • overwhelm • low mood • burnout • insomnia • emotional imbalance

Digestive & Immune Health

IBS • bloating • acid reflux • fatigue • recurrent infections • low resilience

Hormonal & Women’s Health

PMS • painful periods • endometriosis • PCOS • heavy or irregular bleeding • perimenopause

Skin & Inflammatory Concerns

Eczema • acne • inflammation • chronic conditions

Whatever brings you here, you’ll experience gentle, personalised treatment tailored specifically to your needs: no generic protocols, no one-size-fits-all approach. Helping your body return to its natural state of optimal regulation, processing and functioning, without medication or invasive procedures.

🌿 Our Specialist Area: Fertility & Reproductive Medicine

Sarah specialises in natural fertility treatment, reproductive medicine, IVF support, early pregnancy care and pregnancy and post-partum disorders.

Her combination of TCM expertise and modern fertility understanding has helped countless individuals and couples conceive naturally or optimise their IVF/IUI/FET cycles.

If you are navigating fertility challenges, whether early in your journey or after years of disappointment, Sarah could provide you with clarity, expertise and treatment solution you have been looking for, with the ongoing treatment support once pregnant, to ensure a healthy, comfortable pregnancy and labour.

Expert Treatment and Support For:

“Unexplained” infertility
Irregular cycles or anovulation
PCOS, endometriosis & painful periods
Recurrent miscarriage & early pregnancy loss
Thin lining, short luteal phase, weak ovulation
Stress-related or hormone-related fertility challenges
Male fertility & sperm health
IVF, IUI, ICSI & FET preparation and support

Explore our specialist fertility pages →
Female Fertility • Menstrual & Gynae • Recurrent Miscarriage • Male Fertility • IVF Support • Pregnancy Care

🌿 Meet Your Practitioner

Sarah Clark, BScTCM (Hons), MBAcC, MRCHM, AFN

– Member of the British Acupuncture Council
– Member of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine
– Member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network
– Associate member of the Royal Society of Medicine
– Awarded the ‘Prize for Excellence in TCM Studies’ in 2009

With a first-class honours degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sarah brings depth, precision and warmth to every consultation. Her approach blends the classical principles of Chinese Medicine with modern insight, helping patients uncover the why behind their symptoms, not just mask them.

Patients describe Sarah as calming, knowledgeable and deeply intuitive: someone who listens closely and provides guidance that feels both grounding and transformative.

Sarah’s specialism: Fertility & Reproductive Health

For over 16 years, Sarah has specialised in helping women and couples restore their natural fertility, support IVF success, and navigate pregnancy and post-natal recovery with Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture and TCM-based nutrition, diet and lifestyle guidance.

Her work blends classical TCM knowledge and expertise with the understanding of modern reproductive medicine, offering deeply personalised, holistic treatment that helps people understand why they’re struggling, and how their bodies can return to optimal fertile function.

For her trusted expertise, Sarah has written for the British Acupuncture Council and is a three-time guest speaker at The Fertility Show London (2022, 2023, 2024) reflecting her recognised expertise in fertility, gynaecology and integrative Chinese medicine.

She practices in Marlow, Pinner and Thame, with online support available for women who prefer remote guidance or who are preparing for conception, IVF or menstrual health optimisation from anywhere in the UK.

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