# TCM Clinics in Novena

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: 17
- Median years in business: 12

## 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 17)
- [Yang Zheng Tang TCM Clinic](https://lookup.sg/biz/yang-zheng-tang-tcm-clinic), Novena · Novena Specialist Center #04-02, 8 Sinaran Dr · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2018
- [The Pathlight Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-pathlight-centre), Novena · 199B Thomson Rd, Goldhill Centre · 2 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Tan Kan Ming Chinese Medical Care](https://lookup.sg/biz/tan-kan-ming-chinese-medical-care), Novena · 50 Kim Keat Rd · 13 min walk from Boon Keng MRT · registered 2004
- [Tai Chung Foh Medical Hall](https://lookup.sg/biz/tai-chung-foh-medical-hall), Novena · 87 Whampoa Dr, #01-877 Whampoa Spring · 9 min walk from Boon Keng MRT · registered 1975
- [Renda TCM Clinic](https://lookup.sg/biz/renda-tcm-clinic-novena), Novena · Blk 1 THOMSON Road #01-332A, Balestier Hill Shopping Centre · 6 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2005
- [Bo Ai Chinese TCM Clinic](https://lookup.sg/biz/bo-ai-chinese-tcm-clinic), Novena · Whampoa Court, 74 Whampoa Dr · 8 min walk from Boon Keng MRT · registered 2009
- [PHC Pranic Healing Clinic](https://lookup.sg/biz/phc-pranic-healing-clinic), Novena · Hotel Royal, 36 Newton Rd · 5 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2012
- [BRT Oasis of Hope](https://lookup.sg/biz/brt-oasis-of-hope), Novena · 8 Sinaran Dr, #07-04/05/06 Specialist Center · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2014
- [Flower Moon TCM Service](https://lookup.sg/biz/flower-moon-tcm-service), Novena · 101 Irrawaddy Road, @, #15-02 Royal Square Medical Centre · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2015
- [The Hypnosis Clinic](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-hypnosis-clinic), Novena · 10 Sinaran Dr, #09-09 Medical Center · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2014
- [Ren Shou TCM](https://lookup.sg/biz/ren-shou-tcm), Novena · 360 Balestier Rd, #02-04 二层（FairPrice对面, Shaw Plaza · 11 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2018
- [Real Health Medical](https://lookup.sg/biz/real-health-medical), Novena · 8 Sinaran Dr, #07-19 Novena Specialist Center · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2021
- [The PainFree Clinic](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-painfree-clinic), Novena · 10 Sinaran Dr, #09-09 · 1 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Bao Zhong Tang Premium TCM Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/bao-zhong-tang-premium-tcm-centre), Novena · 8 Sinaran Dr, #07-13/14 Specialist Center · 1 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Float House Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/float-house-singapore), Novena · MHC Medical Centre, Square 2, 10 Sinaran Dr · 1 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Genkinoya](https://lookup.sg/biz/genkinoya), Novena · 9 Scotts Road, Pacific Plaza, #03-05 · 1 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Yang Shen TCM](https://lookup.sg/biz/yang-shen-tcm), Novena · Balestier Plaza, 400 Balestier Rd · 10 min walk from Toa Payoh 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.