When East Meets West-
The New Frontier of TCM Treatment

The benefits of traditional chinese medicine (TCM) have long been extolled today, it is used as much as western medicine to treat health problems around the world.

“While we are mindful that there are some cases which require treatment in Singapore, the majority of cases could be managed in Indonesia with the appropriate medical care; the fiscal tax and associated cost of travel is a burden on some Indonesia families and it is our hope to lend a helping hand to our neighbors by alleviating the financial burden of receiing specialist medical attention by having a unit in Jakarta to qualify such cases which requires attention in Singapore, and to refer the rest to qualified Indonesian medical professionals. Our center will also act as a follow up center after an Indonesian patient is discharged from Singapore. Family support has always been an important part of the recovery process – our model allows for increased efficiecy in case assessment, lower cost of treatment, and a faster recovery on back of better family support." Parkway Shenton’s Executive Director, Dr Goh Jin Hian Its unique diagnostic methods, systematic approach and 5,000 years of rich history has the international medical community intrigued and convinced of its benefits. Acupuncture, for instance, is now a World Health Organization-recommended treatment for a variety of conditions, from the common cold to acute diseases like upper respiratory tract infection. To raise awareness of TCM’s strengths and benefits, a leading Singapore healthcare service provider - IAG Healthsciences – restructured the way that it is traditionally practiced.

The Difference Established in 1998, its clinics offer acupuncture, acupressure and TCM specialists’consultation including immunology & oncology, geriatrics, pain management, and women’s health. It pioneered the dispensing of traditional herbs in powder or granule form in sachets produced by state-of-the-art machines. This ensures dosage consistency and accuracy. Simply add hot water, stir, and drink. The sachets also allow you to put the hours once spent over a hot stove to brew TCM to better use. And all these, without compromising quality or efficacy as each prescription is uniquely customized for the individual patient. While its clinics does prescribe for common cough and cold, their focus and strength is in the treatment of specialized conditions such as cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, post-stroke management, sports injuries i.e. golf trigger finger and tennis elbow, and menopausal syndrome/menstrual regulation. Bright Future Ahead IAG Healthsciences’ operating methodology also sets it apart from other TCMorganizations: its operations are fully computerized end-to-end. Everything from registration, to the amount of stock in an outlet, to complete patients’ bio-data are stored in its leading-edge proprietary clinic management system. As an associate of Parkway Group Healthcare, IAG Healthsciences have the benefit of complementary medical care from Parkway’s portfolio of world-class hospitals, like Mount Elizabeth, Gleneagles and Eastshore. IAG Healthsciences currently serve thousands of patients monthly through its 3 clinics in Singapore located at The Paragon, Jurong East and Woodlands. To serve their large existing and expanding Indonesia client base, a state-of-the-art lagship clinic is now established at Wisma Nusantara 8th Floor, JI. M. H. Thamrin No. 59 Jakarta, Indonesia. This flagship clinic is positioned to identify and qualify relevant patients for treatment in Singapore such that the the majority of cases could be managed in Indonesia. The clinic will also act as a follow-up center after these Indonesian patients are discharged from Singapore – toward these ends, IAG Healthsciences is collaborating with qualified Indonesian medical professionals who will jointly manage these patients within Indonesia. Interested parties may contact them at +65 6836-3637 or +62 21 3190-3606 for more information.