A Glimpse into The World of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Join us to learn more about the medical practices of a time-honoured tradition that spans over at 50,000 years and gain insights on the use of some common TCM herbs. The experience will also introduce the use of acupressure points to manage flight fatigue and common body aches.

Details of Experience

You and your guest(s) are invited on this learning journey organised exclusively for PPS Club members. As part of this experience, a herbal package with 8 types of herbs will be delivered to a mailing address of your choice.

  1. Osmanthus 桂花
  2. Rose 玫瑰
  3. Astragalus 北芪
  4. Ginseng 人参
  5. Hawthorne 山楂
  6. Malva Nut 胖大海
  7. Ophiopogon Japonicus 麦冬
  8. Wolfberry 枸杞子

Date:

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Time:

6.30pm to 8.00pm

Miles Required:

12,000 KrisFlyer miles

About the Speaker

Tan Koon Yaw

Physician Tan Koon Yaw holds a PhD in TCM and is the assistant principal and head of the Centre of Continuing Education at the Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tan obtained his PhD in TCM from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and his bachelor’s degree in TCM from the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He also obtained his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Science with Honours in Mathematics from the National University of Singapore.

He is currently the director of the Third Council of Education Instruction Committee in the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies. Tan is also a member of the Specialty Committee of TAN Syndrome of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies. He is also the chairman of the English Centre Committee, vice chairman of Centre of Continuing Education Committee and member of Academic Board and Examination Board at the Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is a qualified registered TCM practitioner and currently practises in Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institute.


To make a reservation, please click here or contact the PPS Club Reserves team at PPSClub_Reserves@singaporeair.com.sg with your details.

Singapore Airlines is pleased to offer eligible PPS Club members an opportunity to redeem 12,000 KrisFlyer miles to participate in a virtual session for A Glimpse into The World of TCM (the “Experience”). The Experience must be redeemed in full using KrisFlyer miles.

  1. The Experience includes the following:
    1. A 1.5 hour, live session (via Webex) consisting of sharing and Q&As with Physician Tan Koon Yaw on 27 July 2021 from 6.30pm to 8.00pm (Singapore time) and
    2. One herbal package consisting of 8 types of herbs (the “Herbal Package”) delivered to an address in Singapore provided by the participant. For more information on the Herbal Package, please email  PPSClub_Reserves@singaporeair.com.sg.
  2. To be eligible for the Experience, a PPS Club member must fulfil the following criteria:
    1. be a direct recipient of the electronic mailer sent by Singapore Airlines titled "PPS Club Reserves Presents Virtual Experiences on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Bordeaux Wines";
    2. have a balance of at least 12,000 KrisFlyer miles in his/her KrisFlyer membership account on the date of registration; and
  3. PPS Club members who wish to participate in the Experience are invited to indicate their interest via the link in this email or provide the required information to PPSClub_Reserves@singaporeair.com.sg. The required information is as follows:
    1. the PPS Club membership number;
    2. the preferred delivery date of the Herbal Package
      • 22 or 23 July 2021
    3. the preferred mailing address in Singapore and a contact person (name and mobile no.) for the delivery of the Herbal Package.
  4. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will be closed one week prior to the respective event dates or when it is fully subscribed, whichever is earlier.
  5. Successfully registered PPS Club member will receive a confirmation email after the deduction of the applicable KrisFlyer miles.
  6. The Herbal Package will be delivered 2-3 working days before the day of the session.
  7. Each successfully registered PPS Club member will receive one unique Webex link a day before the Masterclass via email. Multiple logins from the same login link will be prohibited. For more information on Webex requirements, please refer to https://help.webex.com/en-us/nrbgeodb/Join-a-Webex-Meeting#id_135010.
  8. Once the confirmation email has been sent out by the PPS Club Reserves team, strictly no refund or recharge of the redeemed KrisFlyer miles will be provided. The Herbal Package will be delivered to the address provided. Any additional expenses incurred by the PPS Club member and/or participating guest(s) shall not be borne by Singapore Airlines.
  9. Singapore Airlines reserves the right to vary these terms and conditions or cancel the Experience without prior notice.
  10. KrisFlyer and Singapore Airlines terms and conditions shall apply.
  11. For enquiries, please contact the PPS Club Reserves team at PPSClub_Reserves@singaporeair.com.sg. Operating hours are from Mondays to Fridays, 0830 to 1730 hours. The office is closed on weekends and Singapore public holidays.
  12. SIA will not be responsible for any consequences that any participant may suffer (including without limitation any damage, loss, injury or disappointment), or that results in an infringement of any law or regulation, by participating in the Experience.