PULSE Traditional Chinese Medicine

What PULSE Traditional Chinese Medicine does

PULSE Traditional Chinese Medicine is a Singapore-based private healthcare company operating a network of 15 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics across the city-state's CBD and key islandwide locations, all sited near MRT stations. Incorporated as PULSE Preventive Medical PTE. LTD. and founded in 2016, the company delivers physician-led TCM clinical services — acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine prescriptions, cupping, moxibustion, tuina massage, and bone setting — alongside structured programmes for fertility, women's health, pain management, weight management, hair loss, insomnia, mental wellness, skin conditions, and sports recovery. All physicians are registered with the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board under Singapore's Ministry of Health and are bilingual in English and Mandarin.

The company's service architecture combines a premium boutique clinic format (PULSE Signature at ION Orchard) with mass-market locations and integrated co-location with allied health partners through the PULSE Group ecosystem, enabling cross-referral to physiotherapy, psychology, and dietetics. Its proprietary technology consists of TCM-formulated consumer products (Dream Buster and Restful Slumber insomnia supplements, Hair Growth Tonic, Acne Care, PMS Relief, PLAY byEAR ear seeds) distributed through dedicated product sub-sites, the P:TTERN e-commerce platform, Shopee, and Guardian Singapore retail stores. A differentiated "East Meets West" community health screening pilot with Mirxes combines TCM assessment with RNA-based diagnostics, and a BIXEPS muscle recovery partnership at the Paragon clinic adds specialized sports recovery technology.

PULSE TCM generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service clinical consultations and treatments across its clinic network, supplemented by one-time consumer product sales through e-commerce and retail channels, integrative health screening programmes, and corporate wellness talks and collaborations. Pricing follows a pay-as-you-go per-session model with promotional trial offers (e.g., SGD 88 versus usual SGD 200 for fertility and hair loss programmes). The customer base is overwhelmingly individual consumers, with a long-tail distribution and no disclosed enterprise concentration. The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer clinic access, digital self-serve product discovery via online quizzes, and a product-led growth motion across Shopee storefronts and Guardian retail placement.

Name

PULSE Traditional Chinese Medicine

Legal name

PULSE Preventive Medical PTE. LTD.

Website

https://pulsetcm.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PULSE Traditional Chinese Medicine operates a 15-clinic TCM healthcare network in Singapore delivering physician-led acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative care for fertility, pain, mental wellness, and women's health, with proprietary consumer products sold via Shopee and Guardian Singapore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traditional Chinese Medicine Healthcare Services

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Prescription-Based Digital Clinics (Condition-Specific Rx Programs) (HLALAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Personal Medical Devices & Home Diagnostics (Thermometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, Glucose Meters, Rapid Tests) (CRADAMAK)

Keywords

• Traditional chinese medicine
• Acupuncture services
• Chinese herbal medicine
• TCM clinical services
• Integrative healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. TCM Clinical Services: Fee-for-service revenue from physician consultations and treatments including acupuncture, cupping, tuina massage, bone setting, moxibustion, and Chinese herbal medicine prescriptions. Revenue is generated per session/consultation at 15 clinic locations across Singapore.
2. TCM Wellness Products: Sale of proprietary TCM-formulated supplement products including Insomnia Care (Dream Buster, Restful Slumber), Hair Care tonics, Acne Care, PMS Relief, and Ear Seeds (auricular acupressure). Sold through Shopee storefront, Guardian Singapore retail stores, and dedicated product websites.
3. Health Screening & Integrative Programmes: Revenue from integrative health screening programmes (East Meets West community health screening pilot with Mirxes) and structured TCM programmes for fertility, pain management, weight loss, hair loss, and mental wellness.
4. Corporate Talks & Collaborations: Corporate health talks, wellness workshops, and group booking collaborations with employers and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PULSE TCM operates a network of 15 Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics across Singapore providing physician consultations and treatments including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, tuina massage, and bone setting. The company also offers specialised TCM programmes (fertility, pain management, women's health, mental wellness, hair loss, acne, weight management), corporate wellness talks, and a portfolio of proprietary TCM supplement products sold online and through retail partners.

Product overview

PULSE TCM is a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic network operating as a multi-location healthcare practice in Singapore. The core offering consists of TCM clinic services (acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, Tuina massage, bone setting) and specialized TCM health programmes (women's health, fertility, weight management, hair loss, pain/injury, mental wellness, skin conditions). The company also markets a portfolio of consumer wellness products under sub-brands including P:TTERN (wellness e-commerce), PULSE Hair Care, PULSE Acne Care, PULSE Insomnia Care (Dream Buster and Restful Slumber supplements), PLAY byEAR (auriculotherapy/ear seeds), and PMS Relief supplements, sold through Shopee and Guardian Singapore. Digital services include AskPULSE online consultations and educational resources such as acupoint tutorials, tea recipes, and insights articles. The premium PULSE Signature clinic at ION Orchard offers a bespoke wellness experience. The total network spans 15 clinic locations islandwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Insomnia Care by PULSE TCM: TCM-based sleep supplements and insomnia solutions including Dream Buster and Restful Slumber products
• P:TTERN
• PULSE Signature
• PLAY byEAR
• PULSE TCM Acne Care
• PULSE TCM Hair Care
• PULSE TCM Women's Health

Products and services

• PULSE TCM Clinic Services Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations and treatments including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine prescriptions, cupping therapy, moxibustion, tuina massage, and bone setting, delivered by MOH-registered TCM physicians across 15 clinics in Singapore.
• TCM Health Programmes Specialised TCM care programmes covering women's health, fertility management, weight management, hair loss, general health and immunity, mental wellness (insomnia, depression, anxiety), sleep and stress, facial aesthetics, acne, skin conditions, pain and injury management, and sports enhancement.
• PULSE Signature Premium Clinic Premium boutique TCM clinic located at ION Orchard (#05-05/06) offering bespoke wellness consultations in a contemporary clinical environment with full privacy.
• Muscle Recovery with BIXEPS Specialised muscle recovery programme using BIXEPS technology in combination with TCM acupuncture and herbal treatments, available at the Paragon clinic.
• P:TTERN Wellness Collection TCM wellness e-commerce brand offering pattern-based formulations woven into daily routines, with a new TCM wellness collection.
• PULSE Insomnia Care Supplements (Dream Buster and Restful Slumber) TCM-based sleep supplements including Dream Buster (for Qi and blood deficiency) and Restful Slumber (for liver Qi stagnation). Gelatin-free vegetarian capsules, taken 2 capsules before sleep.
• PULSE Hair Care Products PULSE TCM Hair Growth Tonic and scalp care products formulated with TCM ingredients to combat hair loss and promote growth.
• PULSE Acne Care Products Acne management products formulated with 100% herbal TCM formula to break the breakout cycle.
• PLAY byEAR Auriculotherapy Ear Seeds Modern auriculotherapy (ear seeds) product for mind and body balance, 60 seeds per pack, combining ancient healing with modern self-care.
• PULSE TCM PMS Relief Herbal Supplement TCM-based herbal supplement for natural relief from PMS symptoms, menstrual cramps, and pre-menstrual discomfort.
• AskPULSE Online Consultation Free online TCM consultation platform allowing patients to consult with PULSE TCM physicians digitally.
• Corporate Health Talks and Wellness Collaborations Corporate wellness talks, group bookings, and workplace wellness programmes targeting employers and organizations in Singapore.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clinical evidence supports the use of Acupuncture and TCM in regulating the endocrine system and enabling proactive healthcare outcomes (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2022)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Guardian SingaporecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPULSE TCM wellness products including ear seeds are stocked in Guardian Singapore retail stores across Singapore, providing physical retail distribution for PULSE TCM's consumer health product line alongside the online Shopee channel.
• MirxescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPULSE TCM and Mirxes launched the 'Holistic East Meets West Community Health Screening Pilot', combining PULSE TCM's traditional medicine assessment with Mirxes' RNA-based early disease detection diagnostics for comprehensive community wellness screening.
• Redefine PerfectionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSessional TCM clinic operated by Redefine Perfection located at Tang Plaza, offering PULSE TCM aesthetics and wellness services.
• PULSE+ Allied HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPULSE TCM is integrated with PULSE+ Allied Health (physiotherapy, psychology, dietetics, psychotherapy) through co-location at The Woodleigh Mall clinic and cross-referral pathways, enabling holistic mind-body treatment programmes.
• Heartland RehabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the PULSE Group healthcare ecosystem. Heartland Rehab provides personalized physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation, complementing PULSE TCM's pain management and sports injury treatments.
• East Meets West / PCS HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCS Health (East Meets West) integrates Eastern and Western medicine healthcare screening. Partnered with PULSE TCM for the community health screening pilot combining TCM and Western diagnostic approaches.
• PULSE GroupcoreOthersPULSE Group is the parent company overseeing the PULSE TCM, PULSE+ Allied Health, and related healthcare brands. PULSE TCM operates as a subsidiary within this integrated healthcare ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Haw Par Corporation: Haw Par Corporation is a Singapore-listed company best known for Tiger Balm and other traditional Chinese medicine-inspired consumer healthcare products. Comparable to PULSE TCM's consumer product line (OTC-style TCM supplements sold through retail channels) but operates as a broader healthcare products incumbent rather than a TCM clinic specialist.
• Raffles Medical Group: Raffles Medical Group is the largest private healthcare provider in Singapore, operating a network of clinics and hospitals across the island. Comparable to PULSE TCM in multi-location Singapore healthcare service delivery, but offers Western medicine primary care and specialist services as a broad incumbent rather than specialising in TCM.
• Healthway Medical: Healthway Medical is a Singapore-based private healthcare group operating a network of GP and specialist clinics across the island. Comparable to PULSE TCM in multi-location outpatient clinic delivery in Singapore, but provides Western medicine services as a broad incumbent rather than TCM-specialised offerings.

Direct peers

• Eu Yan Sang: Eu Yan Sang is the largest and most established Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic and retail chain in Singapore, operating both TCM clinics and a consumer wellness product business (proprietary herbal formulations, health supplements). Directly comparable to PULSE TCM in clinic-plus-product hybrid model, geographic focus on Singapore and broader Asia, and target customer base of TCM-oriented consumers.
• Singapore Thong Chai Medical Institution: Singapore Thong Chai Medical Institution is a long-established traditional Chinese medicine institution in Singapore, providing subsidised TCM consultations and treatments across multiple specialties. Comparable to PULSE TCM in its TCM physician-led, multi-clinic Singapore-based service model, though serving a more cost-conscious patient demographic.
• Oriental Remedies Group: Oriental Remedies Group is a Singapore-based TCM clinic chain with a strong integrative medicine positioning (TCM combined with modern diagnostics and allied health). Comparable to PULSE TCM in its focus on condition-specific TCM programs, evidence-based protocols, and integration of Eastern and Western approaches within a multi-clinic Singapore footprint.
• Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution: Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution is one of the oldest and largest traditional Chinese medicine institutions in Singapore, providing TCM consultations, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tuina at multiple locations. Directly comparable to PULSE TCM in its TCM clinical service offering, multi-clinic islandwide presence, and physician-led treatment model.
• Chong Hoe Healthcare: Chong Hoe Healthcare is a Singapore TCM clinic chain offering TCM physician consultations, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tuina across multiple locations. Comparable to PULSE TCM in its multi-clinic Singapore TCM service model targeting consumers seeking traditional Chinese medicine treatments.

Regional players

• Beijing Tongrentang (Tong Ren Tang): Beijing Tongrentang is a historic and prestigious Traditional Chinese Medicine brand originating from China, with clinics and retail operations across Asia including Singapore. Comparable to PULSE TCM in TCM clinical services and proprietary herbal products, but is a globally recognised incumbent brand versus PULSE TCM's Singapore-centric positioning.
• Ma Kuang Healthcare Group: Ma Kuang Healthcare Group is a TCM clinic chain with operations across multiple Asian countries including Singapore, China, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Comparable to PULSE TCM in its multi-clinic TCM service model and physician-led offering, but operates regionally rather than Singapore-only.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/pulsetcm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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