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TCM International lists its pricing at a mid-range ($$) level, but specific per-session rates were not published at the time of listing. In Singapore, a standard TCM consultation with acupuncture or tui na typically runs S$50–120 per session at a private clinic; herbal medicine is billed separately based on the formula prescribed and is usually S$20–60 per week's supply. Many clinics offer block packages of six or ten sessions at a slight discount compared with paying per visit. Confirm the first-consultation fee, whether it differs from follow-up sessions, and the cancellation or no-show policy before booking. Ask whether GST applies to consultations and herbal prescriptions. See the full TCM cost guide for Singapore →

No formal referral is required to book a TCM consultation in Singapore. At the first appointment, the practitioner will conduct a full intake assessment — pulse diagnosis, tongue examination, and a discussion of your presenting complaint, lifestyle, and medical history — before recommending a treatment approach. You may be asked to complete a health declaration form in advance. If you have an existing diagnosis from a Western doctor or specialist, bring any relevant reports or imaging, as they can help the TCM practitioner tailor the treatment plan. Patients with pacemakers, bleeding disorders, or who are pregnant should declare this before acupuncture is administered, as certain points and techniques carry contraindications. A GP referral letter is not required, but may help if you intend to claim from a private insurer or Medisave (where applicable for approved conditions).

In Singapore, all practising TCM physicians must be registered with the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board (TCMPB) under the Ministry of Health. Registration is mandatory and verifiable on the TCMPB public register at moh.gov.sg — search by the practitioner's name or registration number before your appointment. Registered physicians are permitted to practise acupuncture, prescribe Chinese herbal medicine, and perform tui na; only board-registered practitioners may legally use the title 'TCM physician' or 'acupuncturist' in Singapore. TCM International's regulatory licences were not listed in the data available at the time of this entry. Confirm the consulting physician's TCMPB registration number directly with the clinic before booking. Confirm the practitioner's licence number on the relevant board's public register before treatment.