People visit Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics in Singapore to seek treatments for conditions including chronic pain and sleeplessness. TCM provides a holistic approach to wellness, aiming to restore balance within the body’s systems and address the root causes of imbalances. Many find TCM helpful for ailments not well-addressed by Western medicine.
Check out our list of the 10 best TCM clinics in Singapore that offer a complementary or alternative approach to Western medicine.
1. Eu Yan Sang
Eu Yan Sang has teamed up with Parkway Shenton, one of Singapore’s largest networks of General Practitioner clinics, to provide a more integrated healthcare approach. Through this partnership, patients will be able to access a range of services from health screenings to flu vaccinations, which complement their Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments.
Services provided include Scraping (S$35 – S$60 by Physician), where the skin is lightly scraped using a scraping tool to produce a red, bruise-like/rash-like appearance. This helps to relieve tension and tightness, release blockage in the meridians, promote blood circulation and dispel toxins from the body, preventing and treating various illnesses.
They also do Acupuncture (S$40 – S$80 by Physician), an ancient Chinese medical procedure that relieves pain and treats diseases by restoring the normal flow of energy throughout the body. A typical acupuncture treatment involves inserting needles as fine as hair into specific points on the body to elicit a healing response with a mild tingling feeling.
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2. Zhong Hua Medical Centre
Established in 2021, Zhong Hua Medical Centre is a distinguished subsidiary of the Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SCTCM). Their deep roots in TCM tradition drive their dedication to holistic healthcare. Integrated with modern science and ancient wisdom of TCM, they are the one-stop provider for all your TCM requirements.
The TCM clinic does Cupping (S$30 – S$50), a therapeutic technique using a vacuum force created in glass cups placed onto the skin’s surface. This suction encourages blood flow underneath the skin, which promotes healing, reduces pain and relaxes stiff muscles.
They also do Moxibustion (S$10 as an add-on service), a thermal treatment that involves burning the medical herb, mugwort, on or near the skin surface to stimulate acupoints. Conditions treated by moxibustion include malposition, diarrhoea and colitis.
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3. PULSE TCM
PULSE TCM was founded with the aim to modernise TCM and make it accessible to the general public. Today, they are regarded as the modern TCM brand in town and have 10 clinics island-wide.
This TCM clinic in Singapore prescribes Chinese herbal medicine, a type of traditional medicine that uses plants, minerals and animal substances to treat a variety of health conditions. Herbs they prescribe include astragalus, which is used to boost the immune system and improve energy, and ginseng, which can improve overall health and stamina.
Another service that they provide is bone setting, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment that is completely carried out by hand to address joint and muscle conditions. Their expert practitioners use skilful manipulation to restore balance to the body naturally.
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4. Sin Kang TCM Clinic
For more than 20 years, Sin Kang TCM Clinic has been offering holistic treatments for patients to improve their quality of life by combining TCM wisdom and modern medicine.
Sin Kang TCM has a TCM weight loss programme that is 100 percent safe and natural. It enables patients to achieve a healthy figure while optimising their health and well-being. For the programme, they combine TCM slimming treatment methods, including no-pain weight loss acupuncture, tuina, cupping for weight loss, gua sha and herbal medication.
Gua sha can also improve the overall condition of one’s facial skin (S$68 for Consultation and Facial Gua Sha). A therapist applies oil to your facial skin and scrapes specific areas in a rhythmic motion. This leads to light bruising, indicating better blood flow.
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5. Royal Chinese Medicine
Royal Chinese Medicine is a registered TCM clinic offering services such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping and tuina. Their physicians, all of whom have over 19 years of experience, are licensed by the Singapore Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board.
If you are looking for an anti-ageing treatment, they have you covered with their Facial Aculift. This holistic skincare approach not only revitalises the skin but also enhances your wellness by balancing qi (vital energy) and boosting blood circulation in the face and neck.
They will insert acupuncture needles into specific points on the face to improve the flow of qi and blood, promote collagen production and tighten facial muscles. Facial acupressure involves applying manual pressure to the acupuncture points to improve blood circulation.
+65 9720 0718 (WhatsApp)
Mon, Wed & Fri: 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 7pm
Tue: 9am – 1pm & 2pm – 7pm
Thu: 9am – 3pm
Sat: 10am – 3pm
Closed on Sun
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6. Yan Sang Tang TCM Clinic
At Yan Sang Tang, they are dedicated to offering TCM services to meet the unique needs of every individual. With a passion for holistic healing, they have become a trusted brand.
The TCM clinic provides wellness packages for pregnant women. Their Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Treatment package is for individuals who desire to support expectant and new mothers. Whether you are a healthcare professional or interested in maternal health, this course imparts essential knowledge to enhance the well-being of mothers and their infants.
A Consultation is priced at S$10/S$20/S$35 depending on the length, Acupuncture at S$66/S$98, Gua Sha at S$35, and Moxibustion from S$68 to S$199. The clinic sells Herbal Powder (S$0.90 – S$1.50/gram) and Herbal Pills (S$0.85 – S$1.50).
+65 6980 8661 / +65 8793 2546 (WhatsApp)
Mon to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 8pm
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7. ENOK TCM Clinic
ENOK TCM Clinic believes that health is more than the absence of illness, but also balance and harmony within the body. Their mission is to help patients regain their health through traditional Chinese medicine. They also educate patients on how to lead healthier lifestyles.
If you have eczema, a chronic skin disorder that causes itchy, red skin, their TCM treatment adopts the principle of clearing dampness and wind to relieve the itch. It also addresses the underlying cause by improving spleen and stomach functions. They will then apply herbal medicine to affected skin areas to stop the itch. It can also help with the healing of lesions.
Consultation costs S$35 for the first session and treatment costs are separate. Consultations without treatment cost S$80 each. Acupressure costs S$60 to S$80 and medication costs S$13 to S$26 a day.
+65 8788 5733 (WhatsApp)
Mon to Thu & Sat: 1pm – 8pm
Closed on Fri & Sun
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8. Guo Tai TCM Rehab & Wellness Centre
At Guo Tai TCM, they seamlessly blend the wisdom of TCM with the advancements of Western medical technology. Their personalised care plans are uniquely tailored to meet each customer’s specific needs, reflecting an unwavering commitment to their health.
Their 95 Imperial Herbal Therapy combines centuries-old TCM principles with advanced technology to provide a potent treatment. The therapy involves a selection of 95 herbs. These are administered through transdermal drug delivery inside a physiotherapy pod that maximises the herbal therapeutic benefits, restoring balance and harmony within the body.
Before undertaking the therapy, they will assess your health and medical history (S$40). Examinations of blood pressure, glucose and uric acid tests (S$30) are also performed to diagnose underlying health issues.
+65 8615 7878
Mon to Fri: 9.30am – 7.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 7pm
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9. Thomson Chinese Medicine
Thomson Chinese Medicine was established in 2009 within Thomson Medical Centre. They have evolved to become a multi-disciplinary practice that offers care and treatment.
If you are looking to conceive, they offer Acupuncture (Fertility) (S$114.45), which is an ancient practice that promotes natural conception and boosts fertility in women. It involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on your body to alleviate pain, unblock chi or life energy, and increase blood flow to organs, restoring balance to the body.
If your little one has trouble sleeping, go with their Paediatric Massage (S$81.75). Their physicians apply gentle strokes to pressure points, focusing on the hands, limbs and back. This can be beneficial for conditions such as digestive issues, sleep disturbances, and more.
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10. NovaHealth TCM Clinic
NovaHealth offers a range of personalised TCM services, combining ancient wisdom with modern methods to meet your unique health needs. From acupuncture to herbal therapy, experience all-rounded care in a contemporary and comfortable setting.
Their signature offering is the EMMA (Expert Manipulative Massage Automation) (above, left) (S$98 for Trigger Point Massage). It is a system combining artificial intelligence and sensors for customised, precise and efficacious therapeutic massages.
Their other signature offering is the BIXEPS (above, right) (S$50 for a 10-minute session), a device that emits electromagnetic waves to stimulate muscles, making it ideal for those who don’t like to work out. It also helps athletes to recover faster and strengthen muscles for peak performance. It complements TCM therapies, including cupping and tuina.
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