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Song He Tang松鹤堂 · Medical Hall · Est. 1958
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Chinatown’s TCM hall since 1958

Three generations of the Lim family have treated patients from this shophouse on Temple Street. Our registered physicians take time to listen, then treat with acupuncture, tuina and herbs weighed in our own dispensary.

Book a consultation See treatments and fees
  • First consultation S$30
  • Same-week appointments
  • English, 华语, Cantonese, Hokkien
Rows of white porcelain herb jars with red hand-painted labels on warm wooden shelves above old herb drawers

Open six daysMon–Fri 9 am – 6 pm
Sat 9 am – 2 pm

Treatments & fees

Every visit starts with a consultation. Your physician quotes the fee first, and nothing begins until you agree. All prices include GST.

A physician's hand resting beside fine acupuncture needles placed on the back of a patient's hand Golden tea poured from a white porcelain gaiwan into a glass pitcher Porcelain herb jars with red labels on the shelves of the 1958 herb cabinet Glass cups placed along a patient's back during a cupping session Small cones of mugwort smouldering on slices of ginger, with thin smoke rising
Room one: acupuncture and tuina

We tell you plainly what TCM can and cannot help with, and when to see your GP or a specialist first. TCM works alongside your doctor’s care, never instead of it.

  • Consultation & pulse reading

    Pulse, tongue, sleep, appetite and history, then a written plan in English or Chinese.

    S$3030 min · follow-up S$20

  • Acupuncture

    Fine, single-use needles at chosen points, then 20 to 30 minutes of rest.

    from S$4545 min

  • Tuina

    Firm, structured Chinese therapeutic massage along the meridians.

    from S$5545 min

  • Herbal formulas

    Written for you, as raw herbs, granules or brewed daily pouches.

    from S$12per day’s dose

  • Cupping & gua sha

    Glass cups or a smooth scraping tool. Round marks fade within about a week.

    from S$3520 min

  • Moxibustion

    Steady warmth from smouldering mugwort, held over chosen points.

    from S$3520 min

Glass jars of powdered herbs with red-bordered Chinese labels, lined up on dispensary shelves
Sliced dried herbs weighed on a traditional hanging brass scale

Weighed by hand

More than 400 herbs in labelled jars and drawers, many kept in the cabinet our founder built in 1958. Every formula is weighed on the day, checked by a second pair of hands and labelled with your name and dosage.

  • Raw herbs

    To brew at home. We show you how on your first visit.

  • Granules

    Measured sachets. Stir into hot water at home or at the office.

  • Brewing service

    We brew your formula and seal it into daily pouches, ready the next day. From S$8 per day.

  • Island-wide refills

    Delivered in one to two working days. S$8, or free above S$80.

Four ways of listening

TCM physicians have used the same four examinations for centuries. Allow 45 to 60 minutes for a first visit, including any treatment on the day.

  1. Look

    wàng

    Your complexion, posture and tongue: its colour, its coating and its shape.

  2. Listen

    wén

    How you speak and breathe. In Chinese, the same word also means to smell.

  3. Ask

    wèn

    Sleep, appetite, digestion, energy, cycles, stress, and any Western medication you take.

  4. Feel

    qiè

    Your pulse at three positions on each wrist, read at light, medium and deep pressure.

Then, a plan in plain words

Your physician explains what they found, recommends treatment and quotes the fee. Many patients start with weekly sessions and review the plan together after four weeks.

In our patients’ words

  • I sit at a desk ten hours a day. After six weekly sessions of acupuncture and tuina, my shoulders feel like mine again.
    Mei Ling T.Tanjong Pagar · acupuncture & tuina
  • Physician Ng explained everything in Cantonese for my mother and in English for me. The granules make it easy to keep going.
    Daniel K.Bukit Merah · herbal formula
  • My grandfather bought his herbs here in the sixties. Same cabinet, same patience, and now I can book online at lunch.
    Jasmine L.Toa Payoh · tuina & cupping

Meet our senior physicians

Six registered TCM physicians practise at the hall. These three lead every care plan, and all six speak English and Mandarin.

  • 林文慧

    Physician Lim Wen Hui

    Head physician, third generation

    Focus
    Women’s health, sleep and stress
    Practice
    19 years
    Speaks
    English, Mandarin, Hokkien
    In clinic
    Mon–Thu, Sat
  • 陈嘉乐

    Physician Tan Jia Le

    Acupuncture & tuina

    Focus
    Neck, shoulder and back tension; sports strains
    Practice
    12 years
    Speaks
    English, Mandarin, Cantonese
    In clinic
    Tue–Sat
  • 黄秀玲

    Physician Ng Siew Ling

    Herbal medicine

    Focus
    Digestion, children’s appetite, post-natal care
    Practice
    15 years
    Speaks
    English, Mandarin, Cantonese
    In clinic
    Mon, Wed–Sat

Prefer a particular physician? Choose them on the booking form. Otherwise we match you by concern, language and the soonest slot.

Golden tea poured from a white porcelain gaiwan into a glass pitcher on a dark wooden tea tray
Every first visit still starts with a cup of tea while you fill in your history.

Since 1958, on the same street

Our founder named the hall for the pine and the crane: steadiness, and a long life. We still try to practise that way.

  1. 1958

    A counter on Temple Street

    Lim Song opens a herbal counter with a brass scale and a cabinet he built himself.

  2. 1979

    The treatment room

    His son, Lim Kok Leong, adds a room at the back of the shophouse for acupuncture and tuina.

  3. 2000s

    Registered and recorded

    Every physician at the hall registers when Singapore begins registering TCM physicians.

  4. 2014

    The third generation

    Granddaughter Lim Wen Hui takes over and adds granules, the brewing service and online booking.

  5. 2024

    A careful restoration

    New treatment rooms, better air and step-free access. The 1958 cabinet stays where it was.

Find the hall

Look for the red seal above the door, three minutes’ walk from Chinatown MRT.

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Opening hours

Monday – Friday9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday & public holidaysClosed

Last consultation 30 minutes before closing. Herb refills can be collected until closing time. Closed for the first three days of Lunar New Year.

Book a consultation+65 6000 0000
Street diagram: Song He Tang is on Temple Street, between New Bridge Road and South Bridge Road, near Chinatown MRT Exit A on Pagoda Street Pagoda StTemple StSmith St Trengganu St New Bridge RdSouth Bridge Rd MRTExit A 松 Song He Tang
Song He Tang 松鹤堂Temple Street, Chinatown, Singapore

From Chinatown MRT (Exit A), walk along Pagoda Street to Trengganu Street, then turn onto Temple Street. Paid parking at nearby public car parks. Step-free entrance. Diagram not to scale.

Before you visit

Do I need a referral to see a TCM physician?
No. You can book directly online, by phone or by WhatsApp. If you are under a doctor's care, bring your medication list or recent reports. Our physicians work alongside Western medicine and will tell you plainly if something should be checked by your GP or a specialist first.
How much does a first visit cost?
A first consultation is S$30 and takes about 30 minutes. If you choose treatment on the same day, acupuncture is from S$45, tuina from S$55 and herbal formulas from S$12 per day. Your physician quotes the fee before anything starts, and all prices include GST.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most patients feel a brief pinch, then a dull heaviness or warmth around the point. We use fine, sterile, single-use needles, and you rest for 20 to 30 minutes. Tell your physician at any time if you are uncomfortable, and they will adjust or remove the needles.
Can I take Chinese herbs with my Western medication?
Often yes, but only after your physician has checked. Bring a list of everything you take, including supplements. Some herbs interact with blood thinners, diabetes or blood-pressure medicines, so we adjust the formula, space the doses apart, or suggest a treatment that does not use herbs.
Can I claim TCM treatment on my insurance?
Many corporate and personal plans in Singapore cover treatment by registered TCM physicians. We give an itemised receipt with the physician's name and registration details at every visit. Check your plan's annual limit and whether herbs are included, as some plans cover only acupuncture and tuina.
Which languages do your physicians speak?
All our physicians speak English and Mandarin. Between them we also cover Cantonese and Hokkien, which many of our older patients prefer. Mention your language when you book and we will match you with the right physician. Family members are always welcome to join the consultation.

Book a consultation

Tell us what is troubling you and when you are free. We reply within one working day to confirm a time.

WhatsApp us Call +65 6000 0000

For anything urgent or severe, please see your doctor or go to the nearest A&E. Call 995 in an emergency.

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