Structured meal planning when weight goals need medical nutrition coaching.
In brief
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) at PULSE is evidence-based care with a certified dietitian. You receive an individually tailored nutrition plan for goals such as weight, digestion, or chronic-disease support. Plans can help you apply TCM physician food advice in line with Western medical recommendations, without restrictive crash diets.
- Certified dietitian
- Personalised plans
- From $130 / session*
The programme
Nutrition plans that fit real life
Cutting food groups or shrinking meals without a clear plan can leave you stuck, bloated, or unsure what to eat next. MNT starts from your medical picture and how you already eat.
A certified dietitian builds a personalised plan for weight, gut comfort, blood sugar, cholesterol, gout, intolerances, or cancer nutrition support when food is part of the problem. TCM may already share pattern-matched food notes. We help you apply those notes in daily meals and keep them aligned with Western medical guidance, without a crash diet or a one-size menu.
How care unfolds
Allied Health dietitian care coordinated with PULSE TCM when useful.
Looking for physician-led TCM weight care?
Weight Management may fit better
Weight Management is TCM-led care for patterns such as dampness, qi stagnation, or Spleen and Kidney deficiency, with acupuncture and related modalities. This page is dietitian-led Medical Nutrition Therapy when you want structured meal planning and medical nutrition coaching.
Explore Weight ManagementHow visits are organised
Dietitian MNT and TCM food guidance
You may book Medical Nutrition Therapy alone, TCM dietary guidance alone, or both. Diaries stay separate so each clinician can do their work without rushing a combined appointment.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Certified-dietitian consult with assessment, education, and a personalised eating plan.
- First visit about 45 to 60 minutes; follow-ups about 30 to 45 minutes
- Condition-led plans for weight, gut, metabolic, and specialty nutrition needs
- Allied Health diary. Woodleigh pairs TCM and Allied under one roof; other clinics can refer
TCM dietary therapy
Physician-guided shi liao after pulse and tongue diagnosis.
- Pattern-matched food nature and meal guidance in a TCM consult
- Distinct from Medical Nutrition Therapy with a dietitian
- Detail on the Dietary Therapy treatment page
MNT complements medical and specialist care. Seek urgent help for severe dehydration, unexplained weight loss, or eating-disorder red flags.
Who MNT helps
Conditions where food choices matter
Three common entry points from clinic. Your assessment may name a different mix of medical and lifestyle goals.
Nutrition support for bloating, reflux, IBS, and everyday gut discomfort.
Digestive issues
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Condition-led nutrition for metabolic disease, intolerances, and cancer support.
Chronic disease & specialty
Book this pathway* Specialty nutrition (for example renal, oncology, or complex metabolic care) needs a full clinical history. Your dietitian will say when medical follow-up belongs first.
What you get
What a Medical Nutrition Therapy session covers
Sessions focus on assessment, clear education, and a plan you can keep. Not every visit uses every step in the same depth.
Nutrition assessment
Review of eating patterns, medical and weight history, medications, and lifestyle so key nutrition problems can be named in plain language.
Personalised eating plan
A tailored plan for your condition, constitution notes from TCM when relevant, and day-to-day food choices you can sustain.
Education you can reuse
Practical coaching and learning materials so you can make informed food decisions after the session, not only while sitting in the room.
TCM coordination when useful
Help applying dietary recommendations from your TCM physician, checked against Western medical guidance. Distinct from physician-only shi liao.
Dietary therapyExpect personalised coaching rather than a restrictive template diet or a push toward expensive supplements. Goals stay realistic for your lifestyle.
What to expect
From first booking to follow-up
Timing below is a general guide. Your dietitian confirms pacing after the first assessment.
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Book your first appointment
Complete the booking form or ask your PULSE physician or clinic staff for a referral note. Mention Medical Nutrition Therapy and your main concern.
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First consultation (up to 45–60 minutes)
Bring relevant blood tests and medication details. For existing PULSE patients, the dietitian can review treatment history with your physician. Assessment covers medical, weight, and diet histories, plus typical eating patterns. You leave with personalised coaching, meal guidance, and learning materials.
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Follow-up consultations (about 30–45 minutes)
Review results, adjust for lifestyle changes, and refine the plan. Many people do better with at least two to three sessions so obstacles can be addressed before habits slip.
Why patients choose PULSE for MNT
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Certified dietitian care
Medical Nutrition Therapy is delivered by certified dietitians, not generic wellness coaching.
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Plans built for Singapore life
Sustainable eating that respects your condition, medications, and real routines.
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East meets West when useful
Help applying TCM physician food advice alongside Western medical recommendations.
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Clear published fees
Preventative and disease-management session prices are listed so booking starts with fewer surprises.
Pricing
Medical Nutrition Therapy session fees
Fees depend on whether the consult is preventative or for disease management. Prices exclude GST. Consultations that run past the standard timing may incur additional charges. Existing PULSE TCM customers may be eligible for a referral discount. Ask your physician when referred.
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Common starting point
Preventative
Preventative MNT session
$130*
up to 1 hour
- Weight loss or weight gain support
- Elevated cholesterol or blood pressure
- General digestive discomfort (reflux, gastric, bloating)
- Constipation or diarrhoea
- General prenatal or pregnancy nutrition
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Disease management
Disease-management MNT session
$210^
up to 1 hour
- High blood sugar or diabetes, including gestational diabetes
- Heart disease
- Digestive diseases such as IBS
- Cancer condition and symptom nutrition
- Liver or kidney disease, gout, endometriosis support
- Rehab nutrition within 6 months post-surgery or treatment
* Preventative session price excludes GST. ^ Disease-management session price excludes GST. Timing beyond the standard consult window may add charges. Confirm referral discounts and suitability when you book.
Programme
Programme
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Certified-dietitian MNT with personalised plans and TCM coordination when useful.
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Locations
Where to book Medical Nutrition Therapy
MNT is Allied Health dietitian care. Book through PULSE and ask for Medical Nutrition Therapy. Woodleigh pairs TCM and Allied under one roof; any PULSE TCM clinic can take your interest and arrange referral notes when useful.
- Woodleigh TCM + Allied The Woodleigh Mall clinic sits beside Allied Health in the same mall, useful when you want physician and dietitian care coordinated in one place.
- Referral from any PULSE clinic Existing patients can ask clinic staff or their physician to share treatment history with the dietitian ahead of the first visit.
Quick answers
Before you book
Three frequent questions. Full answers sit further down the page.
- What is Medical Nutrition Therapy?
- Evidence-based nutrition care with a certified dietitian. You receive a personalised eating plan for your condition, lifestyle, and goals.
- Is MNT the same as TCM dietary therapy?
- No. Dietary therapy is physician-led shi liao. MNT is dietitian-led Allied Health care. See Dietary Therapy when you want the TCM modality detail.
- How much does a session cost?
- Preventative consults are $130. Disease-management consults are $210. Prices exclude GST. Ask about timing and existing-patient referral notes when you book.
FAQs
Medical Nutrition Therapy questions, answered
Definition, fees, session count, TCM vs dietitian, and how to book.
What is Medical Nutrition Therapy?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based medical approach to supporting certain conditions through an individually tailored nutrition plan with a certified dietitian. It focuses on sustainable eating for your lifestyle and goals rather than short-term restriction.
Is Medical Nutrition Therapy the same as TCM dietary therapy?
No. TCM dietary therapy (食疗) is pattern-led food guidance from a TCM physician after consultation. Medical Nutrition Therapy is delivered by a certified dietitian as Allied Health care. Your physician may share food notes that fit your pattern. When medical nutrition support is needed, book MNT. See Dietary Therapy for the shi liao modality.
How is this different from the Weight Management programme?
Weight Management is physician-led TCM for metabolism and digestion patterns, often with acupuncture and related modalities. This page is dietitian-led MNT for structured meal planning and condition-led nutrition coaching. Many people use both; neither replaces the other.
How much does a dietitian session cost at PULSE?
Preventative Medical Nutrition Therapy sessions are $130. Disease- management sessions are $210. Prices exclude GST. Consultations that exceed the standard timing may incur additional charges. Existing PULSE TCM customers may be eligible for a special discount when referred by a physician.
How many dietitian sessions will I need?
It depends on your goals. One session may suffice for simple questions. Better follow-through usually needs at least two to three sessions so the plan can be reviewed and adjusted. Your dietitian will outline a pacing after assessment.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Bring relevant blood tests, a list of medications and supplements, and notes on typical meals or symptoms. Existing PULSE patients can ask clinic staff to share treatment history with the dietitian.
Can MNT help with IBS, diabetes, or food intolerances?
Yes, those are common reasons people book disease-management or preventative sessions, depending on the presentation. Suitability is confirmed after assessment. Unguided long restriction without professional guidance can leave nutrient gaps.
Do you use restrictive diets or sell expensive supplements?
The focus is a personalised, sustainable eating plan for your condition and lifestyle. The aim is informed food decisions you can keep, not a hard sell of restrictive templates or unnecessary supplements.
Who reviews this page if care is dietitian-led?
Care is delivered by certified dietitians. This page is clinically reviewed by a PULSE TCM physician advisor so East-meets-West framing and safety language stay consistent with the wider clinic network.
How do I book Medical Nutrition Therapy?
Use the online booking form, WhatsApp, or phone. Choose Medical Nutrition Therapy (Dietitian) as the service interest and name your main concern. You can also askPULSE or request a physician referral from any PULSE clinic.
References
Sources & page citations
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Traditional Chinese medicine: What you need to know. 2019. nccih.nih.gov
- Zhao X, Tan X, Shi H, Xia D. Nutrition and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): a system's theoretical perspective. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2021;75(2):267–273. PubMed PMID 32884122. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32884122
- Wu Q, Liang X. Food therapy and medical diet therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Clinical Nutrition Experimental. 2018;18:1–5. doi:10.1016/j.yclnex.2018.01.001
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board. Registration & practice standards for TCM physicians. Ministry of Health, Singapore. healthprofessionals.gov.sg/tcmpb
- Ministry of Health Singapore. TCM practitioners (Healthcare Professional Portal). hpp.moh.gov.sg/tcm-practitioners
Clinically reviewed
Reviewed by Dr Sim Beng Joo
Advisor (Science & Strategy) / Consultant Physician · TCMPB T1303003A
MOH-licensed TCM physician and biomedical scientist, with clinical work in digestion, metabolic patterns, and integrative care pathways.
View full profileEducational information based on clinical experience and nutrition practice. Not a substitute for personalised consultation. Speak with your healthcare provider before starting new diets or supplements. Medical Nutrition Therapy complements (and does not replace) urgent or specialist Western medical care, including assessment for eating disorders, unexplained weight change, or acute medical red flags.
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