By Dorcas Lam Xin Hui 1002578850, Huang Wenlu 1002579330,
Wang Xinfei 1002579736, Liu Jie 1002475535, Wu Ruo Wei 1002475062

Local practitioner says growing awareness of preventive healthcare is changing perceptions of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Seri Kembangan — Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is no longer viewed as a treatment reserved for older generations. More young adults are now embracing TCM as part of a healthier lifestyle, driven by greater awareness of preventive healthcare and overall well-being.

Registered TCM practitioner Krision Yap Yee Mun

Registered TCM practitioner Krision Yap Yee Mun has witnessed this growing trend firsthand. She has observed a growing number of young adults seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine for preventive healthcare.

Before becoming a TCM practitioner, Yap spent 19 years in the beauty and wellness industry. During the time, she realized that many clients’ concerns were caused by underlying health issues rather than skin conditions alone. This inspired her to pursue formal studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Today, she has nine years of clinical experience and has treated more than 5,000 patients.

Registered TCM practitioner Krision Yap explains a patient’s condition during a consultation at her clinic.

“Traditional Chinese medicine is not just about treating illnesses. It helps people understand their bodies and makes health a way of life.” — Krision Yap Yee Mun.

According to Yap, many young adults now seek TCM not only when they are sick but also to improve their overall health. She explained that stress, poor sleep, fatigue and unhealthy lifestyles have encouraged more people to explore treatments such as acupuncture, herbal medicine and wellness therapies.

Rather than focusing only on symptoms, TCM aims to restore balance and promote long-term health. She encourages young adults to learn more about TCM and make informed decisions about their health instead of waiting until medical problems become serious.

An acupuncture model and body clock chart help patients better understand TCM diagnosis and treatment.

Yap also believes that Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine should complement one another. While Western medicine plays a vital role in emergency care and medical diagnosis, TCM focuses on disease prevention, chronic health conditions and improving overall wellness.

A patient receives a herbal foot soak, a therapy commonly used to promote relaxation and overall wellness.

The COVID-19 pandemic further increased public awareness of preventive healthcare. Yap believes trust in TCM is built through professional knowledge, ethical practice and genuinecare for patients rather than advertising alone.

Freshly prepared herbal drinks are served to support patients’ overall health and wellness.

As interest in holistic healthcare continues to grow, Yap hopes more young adults will see Traditional Chinese Medicine as part of their everyday lives. She believes combining traditional wisdom with modern healthcare can help people achieve better long-term health and encourage healthier lifestyle for future generations.

A Traditional Chinese Medicine–inspired display symbolising balance, calmness, and holistic well-being.