Complementary Integrative Medicine

Level B2, (Next to Pre-Admission Counselling Evaluation)
TTSH Medical Centre
Tel: 6357 2146

Introduction

At Complementary Integrative Medicine (CIM) Clinic, we offer a spectrum of treatment options combining both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine.

Our team of Western and Eastern practitioners work together harmoniously to ensure you receive the best possible care. We believe in providing you a holistic experience in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

With the expertise and experience of our practitioners, we strive to help you and your family achieve total wellness.

The following conditions may benefit from CIM intervention.

1. Pain-related conditions

• Arthritis (including gout)
• Chest pain (including intercostal neuralgia)
• Elbow pain (including tennis and golfer’s elbow)
• Facial pain (including trigeminal neuralgia)
• Headache (including migraine and tension headache)
• Heel pain (including Achilles tendinitis)
• Dietary Medicine
• Knee pain (including osteoarthritis)
• Low back pain (including back sprain and sciatica)
• Shoulder pain (including rotator cuff tendinitis and frozen shoulder)
• Neck pain (including cervical spondylosis)
• Pain of unspecific cause

2. Neurological conditions

• Stroke and its related complications
• Facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy)
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Carpal tunnel syndrome

3. Ear and Nose conditions

• Rhinitis
• Sinusitis
• Tinnitus

4. Eye Conditions

• Dry eyes
• Ocular paralysis

5. Others

• Post-chemotherapy nausea and vomiting
• Dysmenorrhoea
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Urinary incontinence
• Fatigue
• Smoking cessation
• Therapeutic Swedish Massage

Services

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the key elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is effective for physical, psychological and emotional problems. The method involves using extremely fine, hair-thin needles that are both flexible and sterile. The needles are placed on certain special points (which are called "acu-points") of the energetic pathways relating to the organs, muscles and nerves of the human body's surface. Needles placed on these acu-points treat or prevent diseases by stimulating and regulating these special points

There are 2 types of acupuncture services provided:

• Traditional acupuncture based on TCM theories, performed by TCM physicians
• Medical acupuncture based on understanding of anatomy, physiology and disease pathology from modern Medcine perspective. This is performed by Western physicians who are also trained in TCM acupuncture.

Cupping

Cupping is an ancient technique that has found its place in the modern world of healing. Cupping involves the use of warmed glass jars to create suction on certain points of the body affected by pain. Through suction, cupping releases rigid soft tissue; drain excess fluids and toxins; loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue; and bring blood flow to stagnant skin and muscles.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is an important treating method of the TCM. It involves the burning of Chinese herbs around the acu-points, close to the skin. It creates a warm sensation and enhances the treatment effects.

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