They Found All Our Pain Points – Our TCM Massage at Dr Hannah (Tampines)

ABBEY: When you’re in search of a massage that truly targets deep-seated tension and leaves your body feeling renewed, Hannah TCM is a hidden gem worth discovering. We were on the lookout for a place where we could genuinely feel relief from our aching bodies—and Hannah TCM delivered exactly that.

From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this isn’t your typical spa. The therapists here take their work seriously—this is more than just a service, it’s a craft. Be prepared for an intense experience. You’ll be kneaded like dough (in the best way possible), and you may be surprised to discover just how many areas of your body are carrying tension.

The pressure can be quite firm, which is great for working out those stubborn muscle knots, but you can request a gentler touch if needed—just keep in mind that the stronger pressure is where the real magic happens.

We’re currently on our second session and the feeling after each visit is the same: refreshed, recharged, and ready to take on the day. With a few more sessions to go, we’re already confident that the experience will remain consistently satisfying.

A quick tip: Be sure to arrive on time. Hannah TCM enforces a strict policy—late arrivals may result in cancelled appointments and forfeited vouchers, so punctuality is key.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic tension or simply want a more effective massage experience, Hannah TCM is worth adding to your wellness routine.

They Found All Our Pain Points – Our TCM Massage at Dr Hannah (Tampines)

WILL: I used to be pretty intimidated by the idea of going to a TCM massage.

There’s something about it—maybe it’s the thought that they’ll uncover every hidden ache in your body, the well-known high consultation fees, or even the occasional language barrier.

We arrived late for our trial session, but Dr Hannah TCM still accommodated us. The massage was supposed to be 45 minutes, but it genuinely felt like a 2-hour full-body reset.

What made it even better? No hard selling.
After the session, I found myself willingly signing up for a package—not because I was pressured, but because I knew my body needed it.

My masseuse, May, was knew that I can take hard pressure and she is precise. After a full massage, she concentrated on my knotted shoulders and even did head massage. And yes, they just know where the pain points are—as if your body spoke directly to them.

What stood out for me is how dedicated the therapists are. It seem that they are genuinely focused on your healing and wellbeing.

Would I recommend it? Absolutely.
I’ve already started telling my friends about Dr Hannah TCM. The only downside is that it’s located only in Tampines (for now). I really hope they open more branches across Singapore.

The 1.5-hour session starts at SGD 108. 

If you’re curious about TCM massage but feel unsure, let this be your sign to give it a go. Especially if you’re near Tampines, Dr Hannah TCM could just be the healing experience you didn’t know you needed.

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Dr Hannah TCM

(W)https://www.drhannahtcmspa.sg/

(H) 10am to 9pm

(A) 5 Tampines Central 6, #01-01A Telepark, Singapore 529482

(T) 8912 2946

Urban Retreat SG: Best Reflexology and Massage Price Starts at S$25

ABBEY: What started as a plan for a simple foot massage quickly turned into an almost full-body refresh! We visited Urban Retreat SG, originally intending to pamper just our feet, but ended up adding a shoulder massage to the experience—and we’re so glad we did!

The foot massage began with us settling into oversized Lazyboy chairs, complete with a mechanical massager, all while relaxing in front of a large TV. After a soothing foot wash, the massage began. It was a bit intense at times, but the skilled masseuse knew exactly how to target those tight spots. With expert hands, he worked through every knot until the tension melted away.

Next, we were ushered to a cozy bed for the shoulder massage. I must admit, it felt a bit like a wrestling match at first! The pressure was firm, and I could barely catch my breath, but in the best way possible. I didn’t realize how much I needed it until I felt the relief afterward.

Overall, it was an incredibly refreshing experience, and we’ll definitely be booking another session soon.

Urban Retreat SG: Best Reflexology and Massage Price Starts at S$25

Urban Retreat SG: Best Reflexology and Massage Price Starts at S$25

WILL: Recently, I experienced a severe allergic reaction, leaving my torso and thighs covered in itchy, water-filled bumps. This discomfort had been persisting for two weeks, making my entire body feel tight and sore. Given the sensitivity of my skin, I opted for a foot reflexology treatment, believing that the nerve endings in the feet are connected to various parts of the body, which could help relieve some of the tension.

We decided to visit the newly opened Urban Retreat SG located in the serene neighborhood of Old Airport Road. Initially, I went in for just a foot reflexology session, but the therapist suggested that my husband, Abbey, also try their combined foot and shoulder massage. Without hesitation, he agreed.

While the foot massage wasn’t as thorough as we’ve experienced elsewhere, the shoulder massage was exceptional! It provided immediate relief and felt like I had undergone a full-body treatment. The knots in my shoulders were released, and the tension melted away.

We highly recommend Urban Retreat SG for anyone seeking effective relaxation therapy. We’ll definitely be returning for future sessions.

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Urban Retreat SG 

(F) https://www.facebook.com/p/Urban-Retreat-SG-61559624937066/?_rdr

(H) 11am to 10pm

(A) 32 Cassia Cres, #01-52, Singapore 390032

(T) 8878 7957

🇸🇬Discover the Healing Touch Spa: Singapore's Premier Traditional Massage Spa

ABBEY: We are due for that much needed massage. And I’m not wrong as my masseuse told me that my back muscles were tight. We went to Healing Touch Spa and I got Guasha Orthoapaedic massage while Wilma had the bojin.

It was sometimes painful but mostly relieving. Lots of elbows to remove the knots. I felt like I’m a piece of dough getting kneaded. Then there was scraping with the wooden stick to improve circulation; from neck, torso and legs. I can say I can have this type of service but not too soon. My wife is surprised when she saw my bruises on my entire back. 

🇸🇬Discover the Healing Touch Spa: Singapore's Premier Traditional Massage Spa

WILL: Healing Touch Spa is a proudly Singaporean-owned chain of spas. They offer not only Western massages but also some of the best traditional massages, which are often seen only in TCM clinics.

Recently, Abbey allowed me to book a traditional massage for him for the first time. On that day, he had a Guasha treatment, and I experienced Bojin. The therapist focused on my spine, temples, and shoulders. It was indeed painful, but I endured it because I knew it was for my betterment! After the session, I felt that my muscles and veins had a good flow. Relaxing but had a hint of muscle pain. Haha! 

Well, let’s be real — Traditional Massage sometimes causes bruises like what happened to my husband, for me a bit sore on the next day, but it is a wonderfully fulfilling. 

I admit, this won't be my last traditional massage. Healing Touch has a new booking site that is very easy to use. Visit their branch at Upper Thomson Road they offer promotions.

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Healing Touch Spa

(W) https://healingtouchspa.com/

(A) 199 Upper Thomson Rd, (S)574342

(T) 6856 3633 | 8139 2167

Oscar Head Spa for Only $58 for 2 Hour Hair & Scalp Treatment Spa and No Hard Selling - With FREE Mini High Tea

ABBEY: Heard about head massage? How about head spa?

If not, “head” now to Oscar Head Spa.

I didn’t know it’s possible to get all these treatments for the head; massage, shampoo, deep cleaning, head spray and steam. Aside from those I got neck and shoulder massages, face and eye seaweed mask, and tummy and knee compress.

It was really relaxing and definitely you get a good nap during the session. After the treatments, we had high tea that includes cake, oreo, and fruits. I would like to commend Irene for giving great service. A bit pricey for non-promotional package but worth it.

Oscar Head Spa for Only $58 for 2 Hour Hair & Scalp Treatment Spa and No Hard Selling - With FREE Mini High Tea

WILL: We all know that massages are good for blood flow and it relaxes us right? So why not have a massage that is focusing on your head and scalp. Now, head and scalp massage is the new thing here in Singapore and I think, Oscars is one of the pioneers for it. 

Salons that offers this kind of service, why Oscars? Well, first they got me in to the white and gold combination of their place. It seems so clean, comforting and fancy. Second how well the reception handles my booking. We had irregular Facebook communication and still managed to book on my preferred slot. So how’s the treatment? First you need to face the truth about your scalp. They are not like the some salons that will use exaggerated words to create fear on you instead they use adjectives that will inspire you to take extra care of your scalp and hair.

In the room, the light will be dimmed and the total relaxation begins. I seldom get sleepy in any kinds of massages but I think I snoozed out for more than an hour. Haha! All I know is the masseuse keep on kneading my head gently.

Will I come back? We bought vouchers for our next visits. We are ready to be pampered on the followung months. Wohhhooo!

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Oscar Head Spa

(F) https://www.facebook.com/oscarheadspa

(H) 11am - 9pm daily

(A) 6 Eu Tong Sen St #11-11, The Central Soho 1, Singapore 059817 Book (T) 8380 3988

My Cozy Room - Singapore's Best Extraction Facial

ABBEY: Aside from giving ourselves a body massage we also booked for facial treatments. And I can say it is a great experience. After filling up a form for customer profile we were led to a room to get started. 

Beginning with cleansing then exfoliation with steam (A first for me. I didn’t know it can be combined). Then the main event; extraction. I expect they will “dig” a lot. Haha. After the pain came the high frequency to close the pores followed by cold light machine. This is where I was getting sleepy. Then the eye massage. My eye-bags really got “offloaded” and not that much puffed. After that is the face mask. I woke up by the time they took off the mask and apply the hydration syrum and sunblock. I also got a nice shoulder massage to get me going. 

The staff are not that pushy when offering their products and services which is a plus for me.

My Cozy Room - Singapore's Best Extraction Facial

My Cozy Room - Singapore's Best Extraction Facial

My Cozy Room - Singapore's Best Extraction Facial

WILL: It’s going 6 month from our last facial and Abbey is telling (not complaining haha!) that he can feel the white heads popping out from his nose. Since we are not satisfied on the facial cleaning of the last salon we visited, I googled the best deep facial cleaning and found good reviews of The Cozy Room.

We alighted at Somerset and you need to walk around 10minutes to reach their place. Upon arrival, we were asked to take a seat the usual routine of checking your skin and recommending a higher priced package for you to get. Well, we sticked to the Premium Pore Extraction with a 50% off on its original price of $288. 

The reviews were all TRUE! This is the most painless deep extraction that I experienced. I commend the specialist that she really has a light hand for extraction. Because you know, going through a facial is sometimes like you are going to a war. Haha.

Glad that we experienced this luxurious facial here in Singapore! Totally recommended if you have facial problems!

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My Cozy Room

(W) https://mycozyroom.com.sg

(A) 56A Cairnhill Road (S) 229667 

(T) 6732 0030

Han Dynasty - RELAXATION DAY IDEA IN SINGAPORE

ABBEY: After a year of hard work, vacation time is anticipated. What makes me excited is that we can relax and enjoy the time off and be ready for the next year. 

To pamper ourselves we went to Han Dynasty for a body massage. I can say that it was an amazing experience. The massage was so hard that I need to tell the masseuse to lessen the “power”. Hahaha. The aching muscles are gone and unwound. It was rejuvenating. Make sure to book an appointment. 

WILL: One of the best gift for a friend is to help them lessen their stress right? So Abbey give a gift of fully body massage to Chat last 2021. This time, we tried Han Dynasty Spa located at Thomson. 

Before the session the masseuse asked for our pain points and indeed they concentrated on that body part. The downside is too much focus on that body part that she didn’t have enough time to massage my limbs. 

The place is clean and you’ll feel that it was totally sanitised. Towels were soft and oil is not that sticky. Worth it to try!

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Han Dynasty 

(W) https://handynastyspa.com/ 

(H) 10:00 am ~ 10:30 pm 

(A) 3 Jasmine Road S(576579) 

(T) 6265 6366

Bioskin Singapore Facial Promotion | Is it a Ripped-Off?

ABBEY: Skin is the largest organ of our body. And we need to take care of that, specially our face. Make our body beautiful inside and out. We bought Bioskin package for 3 sessions each. It includes facial as well as massage. I’m new to the non-extraction procedure. This means no pricking but somehow you will feel your face clean. 

Lots of cleaning, lotion and cream. But I really liked bojin facial treatment. It is the massage for your face. Just like with other type of body massages, it will loosen up your muscles to make blood circulation better. It is a bit painful but relaxing and rejuvenating. I think that is the treatment I’ll come back to Bioskin for.

Bioskin Singapore Facial Promotion | Is it a Ripped-Off?

WILL: I got to know Bioskin facial through fave promotional deals. For only $26.75 I got to try their 1-Hour Skin Purifying Treatment in their newly opened branch at Midtown. 

Prescilla explains and really a persuasive salesperson so I got to buy a total of 6 sessions (3-each for me and Abbey) worth $856. 

Treatments: 

1. Plasma 

2. Dembrasion 

3. Bojin Detox 

Top-up for each facial: 

1. Ampoule 

2. Eye Treatment 

3. Scalp and Shoulder Massage 

How’s was it? Well, to tell you frankly, we just tried if our face will truely be clear with their non-extraction procedure. Well, maybe those kind of treatments are not for us because I still feel that my face specially the mask-covered area is still quite full of whiteheads/deadskin even after the treatment. The only remarkable is their Bojin Detox. You will totally feel the relief after the session. 

Will I come back? Yes, but only for Bojin. 

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Bioskin - Singapore

(W) https://www.bioskin.sg

(H) 1130 am - 930pm

(A) 176 Orchard Rd The Centrepoint #02-22 – #02-25 Singapore 238843

(T) 65 6887 0606

Natureland Spa Premium at Marina Bay Sands

ABBEY: At last after almost two years, our bodies got themselves a massage from a premium spa Natureland (Marina Bay Sands). Have a reservation before you head there. The session was 30 minutes behind the schedule but we got a nice couple room. I told the masseuse not to be fooled by Wilma’s built and they can give her a hard massage. 

I enjoyed the neck cracking and “elbowing”. I felt my spine decompressed, my shoulders and calves relaxed. I was continuously asked if I’m OK, which I am. All the muscle stiffness is gone. I turned into a jelly. Haha. 

We were given ginger tea and water after the session. Definitely recommended!

Natureland Spa Premium at Marina Bay Sands

WILL: Natureland Spa branches are sprouting in many places in Singapore and one of their newest premier branch is at Marina Bay Sands. 

We booked 4PM and arrived on time but I am not sure what happened and our schedule was pushed to 440pm. Before 5PM we are already at one of their couple room and we were handed a disposable underwears. The room, the sheets are clean and pleasantly smells. We chose exotic oil aroma for our massage.

Abbey advised my masseur that I need a hard massage and it is the start of my new life! Haha! The masseur frantically kneaded my back, my shoulder and side of my ribcage. It is a total relief. This is one if the few spa that I will give a 5-Stars. Haha!

Definitely will comeback by April.

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Natureland Spa Premium at Marina Bay Sands

(W) https://www.natureland.com.sg/mbs/

(H) Daily 9AM - 2AM

(A) 2 Bayfront Avenue #B1-149/150 The Shoppes At Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018972

(T) 6788 6780

Pablo Blau - 60-minutes Signature Salt Room Customised Facial

ABBEY: Another pampering session. Now it is for my face. Pablo Blau is a unique experience. They have this what they called Salt Room (salt everywhere from floor to the walls). They say this will help you detoxify upon inhaling the air in the room. Even the floor on facial room is covered with salt. 

I can say my face got a really nice massage during the session and all the blackheads got rid off. After the cleaning process comes the moisturizing part. I think I got three layers of different cream applications and my face really glowed. Yey! I got more gwapo after that.

Pablo Blau
60-minutes Signature Salt Room Customised Facial

Pablo Blau - 60-minutes Signature Salt Room Customised Facial
Reception Area

Pablo Blau - 60-minutes Signature Salt Room Customised Facial
Aesthetic Treatment 

WILL: It’s been a year! A year of not having a good and satisfying facial! OMG! Glad I have bumped into Pablo Blau’s 60minute Customised Facial worth only $69.

There’s some conflict on booking but it was immediately resolved. Instead of 2PM we were rebooked by 11am same day. No fuss! Just went there to receive our face pampering.

Once you stepped in at Pablo Blau you will immediately feel the superbly relaxing ambiance of the place given by the cobalt blue color. Match up that blau (blue) with gold, it will give you a luxury atmosphere. Siggghh of relief.

Pablo Blau is unique. This is the only spa that you need to take of your shoes and change it to disposables. Why? Their treatment room is filled with salt. Yes! Salt! You will step in salt and their walls are covered with, of course, salt. Unique right? We all know that salt is used in many different ways since ancient times and Pablo Blau is harnessing that power for their services.

So how’s the facial experience? The therapist without hesitation lavishly put creams after creams and massage my face thoroughly. She pricked some of my white/blackhead using ultrasonic shovel and acne extractor. After the session, I really do feel the plump of my facial skin and my somewhat burnt forehead's dead skin got peeled off. They are correct! In just one session you will see and feel the difference.

The therapist is quite talkative. It is okay that she explains the products but she is talking about her life during the session. Whew! And she is pretty pushy. The facial treatment and the unique experience at the salt room is two thumbs up. I immediately recommended this to my friends to try.

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Pablo Blau

(W)https://www.pabloblau.com

(H)Open Daily from 11.00am to 9.00pm

(A)252 North Bridge Road #02-26A Singapore 179103

(T) +65 6261 6885 / +65 6261 7886

Liang Yi Foot Reflex - The Good TCM Healers

ABBEY: I got sick on the month of June and the first question the doctor asked me is “Are you stressed?”. Whoa! That escalated quickly. So to help me with my predicament, we went back to the basics; veggie diet, lemon-cayenne concoction on an empty stomach, vitamin C overdose and a massage.

We went to Liang Yi (Selatar Mall) for an hour of foot reflexology. Good thing there are no available seats so I got my massage laid down. The foot reflex made me relaxed and I enjoyed the session. Right points were hit and some of them I was not aware needed “kneading”. I’m satisfied with the service and will recommend to my friends.

Liang Yi Foot Reflex - The Good TCM Healers

Liang Yi Foot Reflex - The Good TCM Healers

WILL: Abbey is in process of curing his rashes and we are taking every opportunity that might help or expedite the healing. He overdosed himself with Vitamin C through fruits, he took enough and long sleeps and breathed in fresh oxygen from parks. Last thing to accomplish is relaxation through foot reflex. 

I know that you already have the knowledge about how you can stimulate internal organs by pressing those points. So on that, we booked a foot reflexology at Ling Yi’s Seletar Mall branch via Fave. It only cost us $29.00. 

We were guided to go into a room and we laid on the massage table for a reflex. They gave two hot compressed pillow that caused my neck and lower back to relax. The place is clean and no bad odours can be smelled. The people is not pushy to buy their package. 

So how’s the massage? I am shocked that there are points that seems never been kneaded before. It is so unbelievably relax my body.  

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Liang Yi

(H) 10am - 10pm

(A)33 Sengkang West Ave, #02-24 The Seletar Mall Singapore 797653

(T)92970013

Chinese Medical Centre - 1-Hour Full Body TCM Massage under FAVE

ABBEY: Wilma is having back pain and this time we opted to go for a Traditional Chinese Medicine massage. We went to Chinese Medical Centre for an hour of full body masaage. 

Our schedule is at 6PM but got delayed for 20 minutes. It’s worth the wait. The masseuse's hands ate heavy and really relieved my muscles from tension. I was kneaded with elbows amd knuckles. It’s painful but good. Ready to tackle the week ahead.

Chinese Medical Centre
1-Hour Full Body TCM Massage
Plus Additional Cupping ($10)

Chinese Medical Centre
FAVE Voucher
$28.00 

Chinese Medical Centre - Punggol Plaza Branch

WILL: I went back here in Singapore with a severe backpain (left area). I know, I know. Why I went back without seeing a masseuse in Manila. I ran out of time, huhu. Tell you..I know this is not an ordinary pain. All I know is I want to see a Chinese Doctor. Hahaha. 

Another hurdle aside from time, Abbey's insurance is not yet out and I do not want to pay enormous amount, so who I gonna call? FAVVVEEEE! HELP!!! Haha! 

Saw an hour of TCM Massage at Chinese Medical Centre and they have a branch at Punggol Plaza! Nice! Bought and booked immediately! 

How's the massage? Totally different! It feels like every strand of my muscle was kneaded. And the masseuse always asked and caught me lying. Hahaha! All I care about is my left upperback but she found and I realized that there's some distressed part of my body too! I asked her if she can give me acupuncture, but she resisted and advised me to have a cupping instead. 

I am agitated to that process. Why? I can't breathe whenever the cup was placed on my skin. As it is sucks all the oxygen in me. Haha. But I need to bare that anxiety. So I relaxed myself by breathing in and out. And on many attempts on that, I finally quiet my brain and make it understand that this is for my sake. 

After 10mins she blurted out. "Oh my! So black! Is this your first time?" Imagine? She described my back "black" in color. 

After, the session, I felt so tired. Haha. It seems someone beat me! At home, there is no position for me to be comfortable. Seriously, how can I get a sleep? But maybe because inside, my body is doing a repair. I drifted off. 

The next day, I felt better and the cracking sound at my left upper back and arm is lesser. 

I will come back for another TCM once Abbey and I already have our ID for our insurance. 🤗

Thanks FAVE for relieving my "stingy" anxiety and Chinese Medical Centre for alleviating the backpain!

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FAVE

(W) https://www.myfave.com

Chinese Medical Centre

(W)http://cmc.sg/

(H)Daily 10:00am to 8:30 pm

(A)168 Punggol Field #02-01, Punggol Plaza 820168

(T)6581-9038

Ina Spa (In front of BHG Bugis)

ABBEY: I thought this was one of our usual massage session but I was wrong. Ina Spa is one of the shops at the busy place of Bugis. We made a reservation at 6:30PM. Unfortunately, we were half an hour early and we were asked to pass some time first as there is no available masseurs yet. We came back at exactly the appointed time but was told if we can have it the earliest at 9PM which really set my mad mood on. Sensing that we will not give in for any other day or a very late time, we got a slot at 8. 

Just want to finish the long day, I sat down on the massage chair. The masseur washed my feet. The session includes a back massage as well. My tensed muscles started to loosen. Few minutes later, I was relaxed. And when the foot massage began, it was all worth the wait. 

Fang Fang made my feet numb. Haha. I can't feel them after the session. I feel like like I'm floating. This is recommended. I hope they can have more masseur so they can accommodate more customers. 

Book a session with Fang Fang!

Ina Spa's Cozy Seat

WILL: Didn't we deserve a foot massage after a 10km marathon of Standard Chartered? Actually even if we don't ran on that tracks, I am still targeting to have it. Its been a while since our last foot reflex session. Haha. 

I am searching on Vaniday for a deal but nothing beats Groupon in offering this kind of services in massive discounts. So, still, I went for Groupon and found this newly opened spa just in front of Bugis BHG. We got a 60-minute foot reflex + 10-minute back massage (S$22.00). 

My masseur assigned to me is pretty aggressive,  the more I crouch while she is kneading my shoulders, the more she is in total offence to get rid of my tight muscles. Haha. Oh! She is doing that while my feet was soaked on a lukewarm water. 

She dried up my feet and started for the foot massage. I want to scream whenever she hit a point that is quite painful. She concentrated more on my legs and not on my foot (I am wondering why). 

Oh, please make sure to be there on time, not too early because they do not have a waiting room for you to occupy and not that late because the other sessions next to you was affected too. 

Will I be back again for another massage in Ina Spa? Yessss! But I will be requesting for Fang-Fang. :) 

Thanks Groupon and Ina Spa!

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Ina Spa 

(A) 247 Victoria Street #02-00 (Bugis) 

(T) 6336 0002

(E) enquiry@ina-spa.com

(H) Weekdays: 11.00 am - 9.00 pm / Weekends & Public Holidays: 10.00 am - 7.00 pm