Frequently Asked Questions

Walk-ins are always welcome at our Lubao clinic. That said, booking ahead is best — it saves you the wait, especially for acupuncture and massage slots. You can book online or call us at 0969 272 5514.

We’re open Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm.

We’re at 196 Purok 5, Lourdes, Lubao, Pampanga — easy to find with Google Maps.

Both. We see children and adults — from routine check-ups and vaccinations to acupuncture and massage for grown-ups.

Yes. We offer an Online Follow-up Consultation for lab interpretation and check-ins that don’t require an in-person exam. Ask about it during your first visit or when you book.

Not necessarily — you can book acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, or massage directly. For new or ongoing health concerns, a Medical Consultation first helps make sure your care plan fits the whole picture.

Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most studied therapies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Very fine, sterile, single-use needles are placed at specific points on the body. At MeridianHealth it’s delivered by a TCM-trained practitioner, offered alongside — not instead of — your medical care.

Most people feel only a small pinch when the needle is placed, then a deep sense of relaxation. Needles are placed gently, and you rest for around 20–30 minutes before they’re removed.

In TCM, health is understood as the smooth flow of qi (vital energy) through the body’s meridians, and discomfort is understood as that flow becoming blocked. Stimulating specific points is believed to help release those blockages. Many patients use acupuncture for pain, stress, sleep, and general recovery — always alongside your regular medical care.

No. TCM at MeridianHealth is offered as a traditional, complementary approach alongside your medical care — never as a substitute for it. Our TCM specialist is also a family-medicine doctor, so your visit blends modern medical judgment with traditional options where they genuinely help.

Our TCM specialist is a graduate of the Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a family-medicine specialist trained at the University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital (PGH), Manila.

No. Herbs are a well-known part of TCM tradition, but MeridianHealth does not sell, prescribe, or recommend specific herbs — on this website or at the clinic. If you’re curious whether an herbal approach could fit your care, ask your practitioner during a consultation.

Cupping — known locally as ventosa — uses round cups to create gentle suction on the skin, encouraging circulation and easing tension. Temporary circular marks are normal and typically fade within a few days.

Gua sha uses a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape lubricated skin along the back, neck, or shoulders. A light, temporary redness ("sha") is expected and usually settles within a day or two.

Moxibustion warms specific points using gentle heat from burning mugwort (moxa) held near — not touching — the skin. You feel a pleasant, penetrating warmth, never a burn.

Both. Each is offered as an add-on to an acupuncture or massage session, or as a standalone treatment with infrared light. Ask at booking which option suits you.

Our menu ranges from a quick Head/Back/Hand/Foot Massage (30 min) to our Swedish, Combination, and MeridianHealth Signature Massage (75 min), plus combined options like Massage + Ventosa and Massage + Gua Sha.

Yes — Massage + Ventosa (75 min) and Massage + Gua Sha (75 min) are both on our menu, so you can enjoy the two together in a single, longer session.

Skilled, attentive bodywork eases muscular tension, supports circulation, and calms the nervous system. Many patients use it for everyday stress, tired muscles, and better sleep — and it pairs naturally with our TCM therapies.

Yes. We offer three acupuncture packages — each includes a consultation, a set number of acupuncture sessions, and infrared light: Package A (3 sessions, ₱4,200), Package B (5 sessions, ₱6,500), and Package C (7 sessions, ₱7,700).

Yes — our acupuncture packages can be shared with family members, so a household can enjoy acupuncture care together. Ask at the clinic for current sharing terms and how many family members can be included on your package.

As an add-on to an acupuncture or massage session, each is ₱300. Booked on its own (solo, with infrared light, about 30 minutes), it’s ₱500. Choose whichever fits your visit.

A Medical Consultation starts at ₱600. A shorter Follow-up Consultation for lab interpretation is also available.

An Acupuncture Session starts at ₱1,700.

Prices shown on our website and at the clinic reflect our current rates. For the most accurate, up-to-date pricing — especially for vaccines, which change from time to time — please call 0969 272 5514 or ask at the clinic.

A full range of adult and pediatric vaccines — Influenza, HPV, Rabies, Tetanus, Hepatitis, Pneumococcal, and more — administered by trained staff with proper handling and records.

Book a consultation — we’ll check that the vaccine is appropriate by age and health history, and help you choose the right schedule for your family.

Yes. Your dose is recorded, and we help keep track of when the next one is due.

For questions about PhilHealth, HMO, or insurance coverage, please contact the clinic directly at 0969 272 5514 — our staff can walk you through what applies to your visit.

Please contact the clinic at 0969 272 5514 for the latest details on parking at our Lubao location.