Our story
Two decades of healing, rooted in tradition
Eastern Healing TCM Clinic is a family of Ministry of Health-registered Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics in Singapore, built on Dr. Ong Swee Ling's belief that authentic Chinese medicine, practised with skill and compassion, can transform lives.
What began as a single clinic in Telok Blangah in April 2004 has grown into a group of four clinics serving families across the west, south and central regions of Singapore. Throughout that growth, our purpose has stayed the same: to relieve our patients' pain and discomfort while supporting the body's own natural ability to heal.
We provide almost entirely TCM-based treatment — herbal medicine in both powder and raw-herb form, acupuncture, moxibustion, tuina, cupping, bone-setting and manipulation, gua sha, and herbal washes and creams. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual by physicians who take the time to listen and diagnose carefully.
Meet our founder — Dr. Ong Swee Ling 王瑞玲
Dr. Ong Swee Ling holds a PhD in Medicine (TCM) and is a registered TCM physician with the Ministry of Health, Singapore. She earned her Master's Degree (2004) and Doctorate Degree (2007) from Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, studying under renowned professors including TCM ophthalmology specialists Professor Ding Shu Hua and Professor Huang Yu Liang.
Dr. Ong brings more than 20 years of clinical experience. From 2002 to 2004 she worked as an acupuncturist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital's Rehabilitation Centre and Acupuncture Department, where she gained practical experience treating spinal cord injury, stroke and neurological conditions. She has also completed specialist tutelage in TCM oncology (cancer care), gynaecology (infertility, endometriosis and PCOS), and dermatology under leading professors in China.
Her roots in Chinese medicine run deep: as a child she learned from her grandfather, a traditional Chinese physician from Fujian, observing clinical cases from a young age. Dr. Ong is conversant in English and several Chinese dialects, including Hing Hua, Cantonese and some Malay. She has served as a council member of the Singapore Chinese Physicians' Association and as an honorary physician at Chung Hwa Free Clinic.
What we stand for
- Registered, accountable care. Every physician is registered with the TCM Practitioners Board under the Ministry of Health.
- Experience you can rely on. Our physicians bring 15 to 20+ years of clinical practice each.
- Compassion first. We treat patients the way we would treat our own family — with patience, honesty and genuine care.
- Clear communication. Being bilingual, we explain diagnoses and treatment plans clearly so you understand your path to recovery.
- Accessible and convenient. Long hours, four branches near MRT stations, and tele-consultation with home delivery of medicine.
A comprehensive TCM approach
We believe the strength of Chinese medicine lies in treating the whole person, not just the symptom. By combining internal herbal medicine with external therapies such as acupuncture and tuina, our physicians address both the root cause and the immediate discomfort — whether that is a chronic skin condition, persistent pain, a women's health concern, or recovery after a stroke.
Come and meet our team
Whether it's a long-standing condition or a new concern, our physicians are ready to help. Reach out to the branch nearest you.