Traditional Chinese Medicine in Bangkok
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used over thousands of years to help people deal with pain, muscle stiffness and many other conditions. TCM is a broad discipline that covers numerous treatments and modalities but it mainly deals with balance of “life force” or Qi. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is more than just ancient wisdom — it’s a proven, holistic system for restoring health, relieving pain, and rebalancing the body. At Form Recovery & Wellness, we bring these centuries-old techniques into the modern world by integrating them with physiotherapy and Applied Thai Traditional Medicine.
Our TCM therapists focus on restoring your internal energy flow, or Qi, by treating the root causes of pain, improving circulation, and reducing inflammation using techniques such as:
- Acupuncture
- Dry needling
- cupping therapy
- Gua Sha scraping, and
- herbal compress therapy — all customized to your unique condition.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic back pain, recovering from sports injuries, or experiencing general fatigue and stiffness, our team develops treatment plans rooted in both diagnostics and lived experience. And because we’re based in Asoke and Thonglor, it’s easy to access expert care near you.
Most of our clients seek relief from:
- Neck and back pain
- Muscle tightness from office syndrome or desk posture
- Fatigue, insomnia, and poor circulation
- Joint stiffness, arthritis, or frozen shoulder
- Sports recovery or post-surgery rehab
We don’t offer one-size-fits-all “relaxation” — we deliver targeted therapeutic outcomes with real clinical results.
Read more about TCM’s growth in Thailand and why thousands are turning to these powerful recovery methods in 2025.
If you’ve always wanted to try Traditional Chinese Medicine or if you are looking for a real alternative treatment for your problems, get in touch with us and we’ll give you a consultation with one of our TCM therapists.
- Acupuncture
- Dry Needling
- Cupping Therapy
- Cosmetic Acupuncture
- Tuina
- Guasha
- Cosmetic Guasha
- Moxibustion
- Ear Seeds
- Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Chinese Herbs Tea
A Team-based Approach to Treatment
Our ultimate goal is to get you back to doing the things you love without painkillers, injections, and surgeries. We do that by involving our entire team. Every case is regularly reviewed by the Head of each Department to give you the highest chance of success. It is thus not uncommon for our team to recommend a multi-disciplinary approach between Physiotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Alternative Thai Medicine.
To get the results you are looking for, all you have to do is follow 3 simple steps:
Consult
We listen. We understand. And we diagnose the root cause of your pain in order to create a personalised treatment plan for you.
Treat
Follow your personalised treatment plan under the supervision of our certified physiotherapists and practitioners
Recover
Get back to doing the things you love!
Do you want to learn more about Traditional Chinese Medicine? To book your consultation and learn more about treatment costs and availability, click the button below.
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Our Clinics
Sat – Sun: 9:00 - 18:00
Sat – Sun: 9:00 - 18:00
11:00AM to 8:00PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
TCM is a holistic healing system from ancient China that includes acupuncture, herbal therapy, cupping, and energy balancing practices like Qi Gong. At Form Recovery, we combine these with modern physiotherapy for optimal outcomes.
Yes. TCM treatments like acupuncture and cupping can reduce muscle soreness, improve circulation, and promote faster recovery. They’re especially effective post-competition or for chronic pain.
We offer acupuncture, dry needling, fire cupping, herbal compresses, and Gua Sha — all tailored to your specific condition and integrated with physiotherapy when needed.
For patients with group insurance or health insurance covering outpatient (OPD) treatments, insurance can be claimed. Many of our clients use their insurance to cover their treatment fees at our physiotherapy clinic. Visit our Insurance page to find out more or contact the clinic directly.
We utilize a variety of machines in our physiotherapy treatment such as Ultrasound Therapy, Electrotherapy, or High Power Laser. Ultrasound and Electrotherapy are part of our standard treatment rates whereas High Power Laser is an add on. During our Free Consultation as well as ongoing treatment, our Physiotherapist will inform you which machine is best for you.
Absolutely. All treatments are administered by licensed professionals trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Thai traditional healing, ensuring safe, hygienic, and effective care.
Yes. While we do have a variety of treatment methods to help you see the best results, you do not need to do them all. Many people who come to us also only do physiotherapy treatment and see fantastic results. That being said, we will recommend the best treatment plan for you, which may just be physiotherapy or more than physiotherapy. Then we will work together to agree on a treatment plan that works for you given your availability, preference and budget.
While physiotherapy focuses on biomechanics and physical rehab, TCM addresses internal energy flow and systemic imbalances. Combining both delivers superior recovery, especially for athletes.
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Meet Our Certified TCM Expert
Thipkrita (Fair) Thitipongpreeda - Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor
Khun Thipkrita (Fair) is our Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Therapist which includes performing Acupuncture, Dry Needling, as well as Cupping Therapy. Khun Fair graduated from Mae Fah Luang University with a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in addition to working and studying TCM at Xiamen University in China for 1 year before moving back to Thailand.
Khun Fair is a true team player. She believes in the power of working together with our team of Physiotherapists to provide the optimal treatment plan for our clients.
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