TCM's luxe and modern take

THOSE who swear by traditional Chinese treatments such as guasha, cupping and acupuncture tend to resign themselves to a less-than-inviting environment for treatment. It could either be a no-frills TCM clinic in an HDB estate, filled with rows of treatment tables with curtains around them, or dimly lit spa centres. The one thing they have in common, though, are the Chinese-speaking therapists who are gruffly efficient.

Finally, TCM gets an injection of luxe, besides being administered by a therapist who can explain the theories to you in English no less - thanks to Como Shambala Urban Escape's resident TCM practitioner, Mark Chern.

It's the integrated and holistic practice at Como Shambala that interests Mr Chern, whose training and experience is in female reproductive health but…