# TCM Clinics in Bukit Merah

TCM practitioners in Singapore must be registered with the TCM Practitioners Board, and you can check any physician on MOH's professional register. A first consultation costs about $45–160 at commercial clinics, acupuncture $50–130 a session, and herbs from about $10 a day. MediSave and CHAS do not cover TCM clinic visits.

## Key facts
- Listings: 16
- Median years in business: 17

## Prices in Singapore
Out-of-pocket prices at Singapore TCM clinics as of June 2026. Senior and consultant physicians charge more, and herbs and treatments are usually billed separately from the consultation. Check whether prices include 9% GST.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First consultation (commercial clinic) | S$45–S$160 per visit | Senior physicians at the top end |
| Follow-up consultation | S$40–S$100 per visit |  |
| Acupuncture | S$50–S$130 per session |  |
| Cupping | S$30–S$90 per session |  |
| Tuina | S$45–S$120 per session |  |
| Herbal prescription add-on | S$30–S$80 per prescription | Daily herbs from about $10 a day |
| Non-profit clinic consultation, incl. acupuncture | S$11–S$19 per visit | E.g. Singapore Chung Hwa: $3 registration + $8 consult, $8 per add-on treatment |

## Licences
- **TCM practitioner registration and Practising Certificate** (TCM Practitioners Board, required): TCM physicians (and acupuncturists) must be registered. Full registration allows independent practice; conditional registration requires supervised practice at an approved establishment. A registered TCM physician may perform acupuncture. Check: https://prs.moh.gov.sg/prs/internet/profSearch/main.action?hpe=TCM

## How to choose
- Search the physician on MOH's Professional Registration System (TCM). Note whether they hold full or conditional registration.
- Ask for a price breakdown: consultation, herbs per day, and each treatment such as acupuncture or cupping. A course of weekly acupuncture at $80–130 can add up to $4,000–6,000 a year.
- Non-profit clinics such as Singapore Chung Hwa charge from about $11 including acupuncture and offer fee waivers for hardship; expect queues.
- If you have integrated shield riders or corporate cover, check the TCM sub-limit and keep itemised receipts; claims usually need an MOH-registered practitioner.
- Tell both your TCM physician and your doctor about all medicines and herbs you take.

## Red flags
- The practitioner is not on the TCM register, or will not give their full name.
- Claims to cure serious illnesses, or advice to stop medicines your doctor prescribed.
- Pressure to prepay a long course of treatment or large quantities of herbs on the first visit.

## Listings (top 16)
- [Yong Kang Medical Hall](https://lookup.sg/biz/yong-kang-medical-hall), Bukit Merah · HDB Telok Blangah - TBM3 78A Telok Blangah St 32 · 4 min walk from Telok Blangah MRT · registered 1979
- [Oriental Traditional Therapy](https://lookup.sg/biz/oriental-traditional-therapy), Tiong Bahru · 57 Eng Hoon St, #01-74 HDB Eng Hoon, Block 57 · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 2006
- [Bao Kang Chinese Physician 宝康中医诊疗所](https://lookup.sg/biz/bao-kang-chinese-physician), Bukit Merah · 164 Bukit Merah Central, #03-3639 · 8 min walk from Redhill MRT · registered 1996
- [ZAKTI Consultancy](https://lookup.sg/biz/zakti-consultancy), Bukit Merah · Blk 28 Hoy Fatt Rd, #01-34 · 11 min walk from Redhill MRT · registered 2009
- [Nine Fortune TCM](https://lookup.sg/biz/nine-fortune-tcm), Bukit Merah · Blk 131 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-1581 · 8 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2012
- [QuantumTX Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/quantumtx-pte-ltd), Tiong Bahru · 298 Tiong Bahru Rd, #20-06 Central Plaza · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2017
- [Herbalmed Chinese Medical Clinic](https://lookup.sg/biz/herbalmed-chinese-medical-clinic), Bukit Merah · 26 Jln Membina, #01-05 · 5 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2022
- [Avant TCM](https://lookup.sg/biz/avant-tcm), Bukit Merah · 36 Beo Cres, #01-33 · 3 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [exhale healing space](https://lookup.sg/biz/exhale-healing-space), Bukit Merah · 211 Henderson Rd, #14- 02 · 11 min walk from Redhill MRT
- [Yi TCM HarbourFront Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/yi-tcm-harbourfront-centre), HarbourFront · Harbourfront Centre, 1 Maritime Sq · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [S K Lim Chinese Physician and Acupuncturist](https://lookup.sg/biz/s-k-lim-chinese-physician-and-acupuncturist), Bukit Merah · 78B Telok Blangah St 32 · 5 min walk from Telok Blangah MRT
- [Great Wall TCM 长城中医药房](https://lookup.sg/biz/great-wall-tcm), Tiong Bahru · Central Plaza, 298 Tiong Bahru Rd · 4 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Muscle Releaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/muscle-releaf), Bukit Merah · Hi-P Building, 11 International Business Park · 3 min walk from Cc31 MRT
- [Ren Shan TCM Acupuncture Clinic](https://lookup.sg/biz/ren-shan-tcm-acupuncture-clinic), Bukit Merah · 55 Lengkok Bahru, #01-397 · 5 min walk from Redhill MRT
- [United TCM Clinic](https://lookup.sg/biz/united-tcm-clinic), Tiong Bahru · 11A Boon Tiong Rd, #02-06 · 2 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [BodyTherapy by Dr. Safwan](https://lookup.sg/biz/bodytherapy-by-dr-safwan), Bukit Merah · 131 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-1567 · 8 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT

## FAQs
### How much does a TCM consultation cost in Singapore?
At commercial clinics a first consultation costs about $45–160 and a follow-up $40–100 as of June 2026, with senior physicians at the higher end. Acupuncture adds $50–130 a session and herbs from about $10 a day. Non-profit clinics such as Singapore Chung Hwa charge much less, from about $11 for a consultation with acupuncture.

### Can I use MediSave or CHAS for TCM?
No. MediSave cannot be used at TCM clinics, and CHAS does not subsidise TCM. The one exception is Flexi-MediSave for seniors aged 60 and above, which can be used for acupuncture for lower back or neck pain at public hospital specialist outpatient clinics only. Some private clinics offer their own CHAS-cardholder discounts, which are not government subsidies.

### How do I check if a TCM physician is registered?
Use MOH's Professional Registration System and choose the TCM Practitioners Board register. It shows whether the practitioner is registered as a TCM physician or acupuncturist, whether registration is full or conditional, and whether they hold a current Practising Certificate. Anyone practising TCM in Singapore must be registered.

### Does insurance cover TCM treatment?
Basic MediShield Life does not cover TCM. Some integrated shield riders, corporate group plans and wellness schemes reimburse TCM up to an annual cap, usually only when the treatment is given by an MOH-registered practitioner. Check your policy's benefits schedule for a TCM sub-limit and keep itemised receipts.

## Sources
- TCM Practitioners Board – search registered TCM practitioners: https://www.tcmpb.gov.sg/
- The Money Bees – TCM clinic prices in Singapore (June 2026): https://themoneybees.co/blog/best-tcm-in-singapore

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.