Traditional medicine · Ho Chi Minh City · Since 2016
Traditional Medicine & Acupuncture in Ho Chi Minh City, with doctors who speak English
Tam Duc is a small, doctor-led clinic of traditional medicine, open since 2016. You see one of our two doctors in person, in English, and the first consultation takes 30–45 minutes. We spend that time finding out why your body is behaving the way it is. Treatment comes after that.
- In Englishdoctor-led consultations
- 30–45 minfirst consultation
- Pricespublished below
- Licensedoperating licence 5995/SYT-GPHD
Is this the right clinic for you?
Many of the people we see have already tried several treatments. The symptom keeps coming back because two or three causes are stacked on top of each other: poor sleep feeding into pain, low magnesium feeding into anxiety, a stressful year showing up in the menstrual cycle. We commonly see:
- Fatigue that has lasted for months, often with low iron, magnesium or vitamin D
- Stress, anxiety, poor sleep, headaches and dizziness
- Neck, shoulder and back pain, disc problems and scoliosis
- Irregular or painful periods, hormonal acne and PCOS
- Trying to conceive, including alongside IVF
- Pregnancy, recovery after birth and breastfeeding difficulties
Not for emergencies. We are an outpatient clinic that works by appointment from Tuesday to Saturday, and we do not provide emergency care. For chest pain, difficulty breathing, heavy bleeding or a sudden severe headache, call 115 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Our doctors
Both doctors trained at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City and have more than 15 years of clinical practice each.
Dr. Dinh Ngoc Duc
MD, MSc (Traditional Medicine)
Co-founder of Tam Duc, and founder of AKNU, which trains practitioners in Applied Kinesiology in Vietnam. He also teaches.
- Areas of focusNutrition and micronutrient deficiencies; stress, sleep and the nervous system; neck, back and joint pain; Applied Kinesiology
- Often seesLong-lasting tiredness, anxiety and insomnia, headaches and dizziness, disc problems, scoliosis
- LanguagesVietnamese, English
Dr. Pham Tran Dan Tam
MD, Specialist Level I (Traditional Medicine)
Co-founder of Tam Duc.
- Areas of focusFertility and trying to conceive; pregnancy and the months after birth; menstrual and hormonal problems; breastfeeding support
- Often seesCouples trying for a baby (with or without IVF), stress in pregnancy and after birth, irregular cycles
- LanguagesVietnamese, English, Mandarin Chinese
Our doctors attend international Applied Kinesiology meetings (51st ICAK conference, 2026) and teach Applied Kinesiology to other practitioners. In 2025 the clinic hosted a group of students from the University of Cincinnati (USA).
Your first visit
- Step 1We listenWhen it started, what you have already tried, how you sleep and eat, your work and stress, and your cycle if relevant.
- Step 2A combined examinationA standard medical examination, tongue and pulse diagnosis from traditional medicine, and muscle testing (Applied Kinesiology).
- Step 3A clear explanation and a planThe doctor explains the cause in plain English. If you need a blood test or an ultrasound, we tell you which one and why. You decide on the plan together.
- Step 4Treatment and follow-upAcupuncture, moxibustion or herbal medicine, depending on the cause. We check in with you and adjust until things are stable.
Please bring
- Recent blood tests, ultrasound or scan reports (reports in English are fine)
- The medicines and supplements you take, ideally the bottles themselves
- Cycle or basal body temperature notes, if you have them
- Comfortable clothes for the examination and muscle testing
Treatments
Applied Kinesiology, in one minute
Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a way of assessing how your body is functioning by testing the response of a muscle. The doctor tests a muscle, introduces one factor at a time and tests again. That factor might be a touch on a tense area, a nutrient held against the skin, a change of posture, or a stressful memory. The change in the muscle’s response shows which structural, nutritional or emotional factor is putting load on your body right now.
At Tam Duc we use it to:
- Decide which of several problems to address first
- Check which nutrients suit you, and at what dose, before you buy a cupboard full of supplements
- Find the stress pattern behind pain, poor sleep or a cycle that has gone off track
AK is done by doctors trained in it, together with the usual examination and tests. It does not replace blood tests, imaging or a medical diagnosis, and it is not something to try on yourself at home.
Prices
| Service | Length | Price (VND) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation | 30–45 min | 800,000 | ≈ 31 |
| Moxibustion, by the doctor | 20–30 min per session | 500,000 | ≈ 19 |
| Acupuncture 1 – structure (muscles, joints, posture) | 60–70 min per session | 1,300,000 | ≈ 50 |
| Acupuncture 2 – micronutrients | 60–70 min per session | 1,900,000 | ≈ 73 |
| Acupuncture 3 – mind and emotions | 60–70 min per session | 2,500,000 | ≈ 96 |
- PaymentCash or bank transfer, in VND
- InsuranceWe do not work with insurance companies and do not issue VAT invoices, so treatment here is paid directly by you.
What patients say
“I conceived naturally after two unsuccessful IVF cycles, and my baby boy was born in May 2026.”
M.T., thank-you letter to Dr. Tam and Dr. Duc
Results differ from person to person.
Location
117/23A Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Opposite Vinhomes Central Park, on the same side of the road as The Manor building. The clinic is down a lane off Nguyen Huu Canh Street.
For a taxi or Grab driver, show this line:
117/23A Nguyễn Hữu Cảnh, phường Thạnh Mỹ Tây, TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Opening hours
- Tuesday – Saturday8:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 18:00
- Last appointment17:00
- ClosedSunday, Monday, public holidays
- Messages in EnglishZalo +84 345 22 33 19
- Emailpkdongytamduc@gmail.com
By appointment only. Phone calls to reception are answered in Vietnamese; for English, please send a message.
Book a consultation
Leave your details and the clinic will message you to confirm a time. We reply the same working day (Tuesday to Saturday); requests sent on Sunday, Monday or after hours are answered on the next working day.
Your data, in short
- We use what you send only to contact you, arrange and remind you of your appointment, and answer your questions.
- Health details are optional. If you include them, only the doctor and the staff handling bookings see them, and they are kept confidential like a medical record.
- Your request is moved from the website to the clinic’s own system and deleted from the website straight away, or automatically after 7 days at the latest.
- We do not sell your data or use it for third-party advertising. The website uses Google Analytics for anonymous visit statistics.
- You can ask to see, correct or delete your data, or withdraw your consent, by message or by email. We reply within 72 working hours.
- Full policy (in Vietnamese): Chính sách bảo mật
Questions people ask
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly.
Will I really be able to speak English with the doctor?
Yes. Both doctors consult in English. Before your visit, reception can message you in English on Zalo; phone calls are in Vietnamese.
Can I continue my current medicines, or IVF?
Yes. Bring the list and the doctor will take it into account. We do not ask you to stop medicines prescribed by your other doctors. If herbs and a medicine should not be combined, we tell you and adjust the formula.
I'm pregnant. Can I still come?
Yes. Dr. Tam sees women during pregnancy and after birth, and acupuncture points and herbs are chosen with pregnancy in mind.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the cause and how long you have had the problem. The doctor gives you an estimate at the first visit and reviews it with you as you go.
Do you see children and teenagers?
Yes, from newborn babies up. The doctor chooses a treatment suited to the child's age.