At the Hong Tao Clinic, we bring together the depth of classical acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine with a warm, modern, whole-person approach to care. Our treatments are rooted in traditional principles, refined techniques and gentle yet highly effective practice, offering natural solutions without synthetic drugs or invasive procedures.
We help patients of all ages improve their health, restore balance and feel more like themselves again, whether addressing musculoskeletal pain, chronic disorders, hormonal regulation, digestion, stress, fertility or general wellbeing.
🌿 Our Story & Heritage
The Hong Tao Clinic is built on a family legacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Founded on the values passed down from Sarah Clark’s mother, Lily Shwe-yin Clark, who began practising in the UK in the 1970s, the clinic continues a lineage of classical TCM knowledge and compassionate patient care.
Sarah’s professional training and modern clinical expertise blend seamlessly with this heritage, creating a space where ancient wisdom meets superior, contemporary practice.
🌿 Our Philosophy
We believe in supporting the body’s natural intelligence.
Health becomes possible when we understand the body as a unified, dynamic whole. When regulation returns, the body’s innate healing processes reawaken, easing symptoms, resolving disorder, preventing illness, and supporting each system back into its natural rhythm of optimal function.
Our treatments focus not only on relieving symptoms, but on restoring balance, strengthening the root of health, and enabling long-term wellbeing.
🌿 What We Offer
Treatment sessions may include one or several disciplines of Traditional Chinese Medicine, depending on your condition and personal needs:
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Traditional acupuncture
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Chinese herbal medicine (raw herbs, powders, tablets)
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Moxibustion
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Electro-acupuncture
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Auricular (ear) acupuncture
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Cupping
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Tui Na remedial massage
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TDP mineral heat therapy
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Lifestyle, nutrition and dietary guidance
This integrated approach allows us to treat the whole person, not just isolated symptoms, and promoting long-term health and overall wellness.
👉 Link to: About Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine >
🌿 Conditions We Commonly Support
Acupuncture and TCM can benefit a wide range of internal and external conditions, including:
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Musculoskeletal pain and injury
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Back, neck and joint disorders
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Digestive problems
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Respiratory issues
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Stress, anxiety and emotional imbalance
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Women’s health and menstrual difficulties
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Menopause
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Fertility concerns
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Pregnancy-related support
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Post-natal recovery
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Skin conditions
…and much more.
Whether your concern is acute or chronic, TCM offers a safe, natural and effective treatment for the whole family.
🌿 A Recognised Special Interest in Fertility & Reproductive Health
Although the Hong Tao clinic treats a wide range of conditions, Sarah Clark has developed a well-established specialism in fertility, gynaecology, menstrual health, IVF support and obstetric care.
Her approach includes:
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Enhancing natural conception, especially in cases of ‘unexplained infertility’
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Supporting assisted conception (IVF, IUI, ICSI, FET)
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Improving sperm parameters (count, motility, morphology)
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Treating PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids and menstrual disorders
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Supporting early pregnancy health
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Encouraging efficient labour
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Treating post-natal imbalances
This special interest has grown organically through years of clinical experience and continued postgraduate study.
👉 Link to: Fertility & Reproductive Medicine >
🌿 Meet Our Practitioner
Sarah Clark, BScTCM (Hons), MBAcC, MRCHM, AFN
Consultant Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist & TCM Practitioner
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Member of the British Acupuncture Council
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Member of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network
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Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine
Sarah brings over 16 years’ experience, a strong academic foundation and a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
👉 Link to: About Sarah: Background, Values & Clinical Philosophy >
🌿 Patient Experiences
Hearing from those who have walked this path often brings reassurance, clarity and confidence in your next steps.
🌿 Book an Appointment
Our clinics in Marlow, Pinner, and Thame offer a relaxing, professional environment where your wellbeing is the priority.
Whether you’re new to acupuncture or exploring how TCM can support your health, we’re here to help.