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Welcome to Hongwei Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic in Hornchurch Essex

Dr. Zunli Guo

Dr. Zunli Guo

PhD and MSc, LicAc, MATCM

Dr. Zunli (Olivia) Guo is a renouned Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner based in Hornchurch, Brentwood, Richmond and Centre London area, with over 30 years worth of clinical experience in the field. Her clinic specializes in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, offering treatments for a wide range of health conditions, with a particular focus on women’s health, fertility, pelvic floor diseases, emotional disorders, stroke, and brain injury among others.

Dr. Guo was born and grow in China, where she studied and practiced TCM in a hospital before moving to the UK. She holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Middlesex University (UK), primarily researching Emotional Disorders. She later gained a PhD in Acupuncture from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (China), fousing on Pelvic Floor Diseases. Her continued academic learning and experienced professional journey reflects her deep commitment in helping her patients through advanced TCM practices.

Dr. Guo is a member of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (ATCM) UK and adheres to the highest standards of hygiene, sterilization, and safety in her practice.

She is renowned for her expertise in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions using TCM therapies, including specialised acupuncture and herbal medicine. Her further education and years of clinical experience has given her an advanced ability to create personalized treatment plans for her patients, that address both physical and emotional well-being that has made her a trusted practitioner to her patients. Her reputation has grown significantly due to her compassionate bedside manner and professional approach.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Guo has contributed to the field of acupuncture through her involvement in academic publications, including a published book by world reowned publisher Springer on acupuncture techniques. Due to a love of education and learning she decided to teach as a clinical supervisor at The London Academy of Chinese Acupuncture.

``In peaceful calm, void and emptiness, the authentic qi flows easily. Essences and mind are kept within. How could illness arise?``

– Neijing Suwen 1, lines 41-44

Why Choose Our Clinic

Our expertise in Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

Experienced professional

Highly professional and skillful acupuncturist with more than 20 years experience in the field of Chinese medicine & Acupuncture in the UK. Targeted treatments are provided for each individual.

Authentic Chinese Medicine Modalities

Our services include Acupuncture, herbal medicine, Moxibustion, Tuina and Cupping.
The combined treatments will achieve the most effective results.

Fertility & IVF Support Specialist

Dr. Zunli (Olivia) is highly specialised in women’s general health, fertility and/or IVF support,  assisting in activating a successful conception using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

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