When TCM Meels Technology...our first-hand experience!

I grew up with my mum's traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) concoctions bubbling away in the kitchen and have sworn by the occasional herbal packet myself.

- CHERRY LAI

But my recent visit to Oriental Remedies Clinic opened my eyes to a different side of TCM — one that’s impressively advanced while still rooted in traditional principles.

Established in 2012 and now with five branches, this TCM clinic (a Readers' Choice Awards 2025 winner for best alternative and natural medicine) has a team of over 10 bilingual physicians and blends ancient wisdom with technology to offer a personalised, data-driven approach to wellness. Behind it is co-founder and CEO Beatrice Liu, who's passionate about making TCM more accessible and effective. “I see tech-enhanced therapies and TCM as complementary practices along the same healing continuum,” she explains. “TCM gives us insights into the body's energy and organ systems, while technology works at the cellular level. They create a natural synergy.”

A TCM journey that starts with data

My visit to the beautiful Orchard clinic began with a thorough consultation with my physician who carefully assessed my pulse and tongue.