Best TCM Massages & Treatments In Singapore

Centuries-old traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments have always been a popular go-to for busy, tired and stressed-out individuals looking for not just relaxation, but also a way to balance the body and regain a semblance of health.

Adapted for modern-day concerns and desires, such treatments are now easily accessible for anyone seeking holistic methods to improve their wellbeing, whether it’s energy (qi), mobility, digestion or womb health.

With so many spas offering TCM treatments, how do you decide which to go for? Take your pick from the ones that have earned our Spa Awards 2024 reviewers’ raves.

Best TCM Massages & Treatments In Singapore

1. Best TCM Treatment For Bloatedness: Acupuncture With Moxibustion Therapy For Bloatedness by Kang Shou TCM Centre, $288 for 60 minutes

Both acupuncture (needle therapy) and moxibustion (burning dried mugwort above the skin to stimulate acupressure points) are crucial therapies in TCM. They are used to unblock meridian points and regulate the function of qi and blood. This treatment works to reduce bloating by targeting acupoints through acupuncture followed by moxibustion.

Kang Shou TCM Centre is at 111 Somerset Rd, #03-36 TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164. Check out their website here.

2. Best Tummy-Targeting TCM Massage: Pro-Slim+ Tummy Bojin by Sommar Beauty Spa, first trial at $68 for 60 minutes

Targeting common stomach issues caused by long hours of sitting, irregular meals and diet, this treatment uses bojin, a TCM therapy that uses the ox horn in a massage that focuses on tendons and ligaments to unblock clogged meridian channels. It can also help to contour the waistline and improve overall digestion. The treatment also includes a head bojin, herbal tummy mask and infrared heat. 

Sommar Beauty Spa has two locations. Check out their Instagram here.

3. Best Overall Tui Na Experience: Traditional Chinese Tui Na Massage from St. Gregory at Pan Pacific Singapore, $200 for 60 minutes

Luxuriate in a hotel spa setting and enjoy a classic tui na massage that combines both massage and acupressure. Meaning “push” and “pull” in Mandarin, tui na includes techniques such as squeezing, pushing, pulling and kneading that stimulate key pressure points and the flow of qi. The result is released tension and restored balance.

St. Gregory is at Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd, Level 4 Pan Pacific, Singapore 039595. Check out their website here. 

4. Most Gentle Tui Na Massage: Wellness Massage With Herbal Steam Therapy by Madam Partum, $120 for 110 minutes

Tui na is known for being quite a rigorous massage and that doesn’t always work for everyone. At Madam Partum, the pressure and manipulation techniques to relieve muscle tension are combined with herbal steam therapy. The heat penetrates the muscles and loosens them up to reduce stiffness as well as improve blood circulation. This gentle massage is great for reducing stress, encouraging relaxation and promoting deep sleep.

Madam Partum has multiple locations around the island. Check out their website here.

5. Best Moxibustion For The Womb: Mud Moxibustion Womb & Ovary by Fresver Beauty, $436 for 60 minutes

For those who suffer from intense menstrual cramps and PMS symptoms, this treatment can help. It includes a meridian point massage using ginger oil that stimulates circulation, followed by meridian brush therapy that revitalises qi. Finally, a premium mud mask containing more than 28 herbs (including ginseng and dang gui) is applied.

Fresver Beauty has multiple locations around the island. Check out their website here.

6. Best TCM Massage With Moxibustion: Moxibustion Pro by Bodywerkz, $388 (for one body part) for 40 minutes

A modern take on moxibustion, this treatment uses a tube holder containing the burning herb (mugwort) which is then smoothly applied on the body. This method ensures heat is evenly distributed and maximises the effectiveness of the treatment which can help with pain relief, immunity and well-being. It also incorporates a mask which improves skin tone, hydration and radiance. This massage is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Bodywerkz has multiple locations around the island. Check out their website here.

7. Best TCM Body & Face Massage: Oriental Qi by The Spa, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, $330 for 90 minutes (Monday to Thursday); $350 for 90 minutes (Friday to Sunday)

A relaxing yet tension-releasing massage, Oriental Qi uses a blend of essential oils, pressure techniques and TCM practices to balance the nervous system. The treatment begins with an assessment to determine one’s state of qi so that the therapist can customise the oils and massage. Expect deep sleep after this one!

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is at 5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039797. Check out their website here.