Hat Yai Chivasuk" Public Health Service Center to serve as an integrative medical center. It focuses on
learning and integrating knowledge of medicine and Eastern wisdom to offer an alternative approach to
healthcare. The services include traditional Thai massage, Thai herbal medicine, physical therapy, and
naturopathy. The center is staffed with a multidisciplinary team from Hat Yai Municipality, including Thai
traditional medicine doctors, physical therapists, nutritionists, and sports scientists.
The center operates Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, from 08:30 AM to 04:30 PM.
The services are categorized as follows:
Traditional Thai Medicine Services:
Disease diagnosis using traditional Thai medicine, analyzing health issues based on the balance of
elements and treating the root cause of diseases.
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2.Treatment with herbal medicines following the National Essential Medicines List.
Thai traditional massage, including therapeutic massage, health-promoting massage, and herbal
compress.
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4.Herbal steam baths to stimulate blood circulation and expel toxins through the skin.
Postpartum care (herbal steam bath and traditional practices) to balance the body, expel lochia, help the
uterus return to its original position, and stimulate milk production.
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Physical Therapy Services:
Screening and physical therapy assessment to identify the causes of health issues through evaluations of
the musculoskeletal, neurological, and brain systems.
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2.Exercise programs for individuals with health issues.
3.Physical therapy treatment uses electrical stimulation, ultrasound therapy, and specific exercises.
4.Hydrotherapy for individuals with health problems such as osteoarthritis, back pain, and shoulder pain.
Nutritional Services:
1.Initial nutritional assessment, including clinical evaluation, eating habits, and chronic diseases.
2.Personalized dietary advice, including instructions on foods to avoid.
3.Customized meal planning to suit individual needs.
4.Special diet programs for specific diseases.
Sports Science Services:
Physical fitness tests, such as sit-ups, push-ups, squats, pull-ups, short-distance running, and object
retrieval runs.
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2.Exercise programs for the general public.
3.Guidance on proper exercise techniques, including correct order of exercises.
4.Advice on muscle training and relaxation techniques.