![HEALTH IS WEALTH](https://cdn.magzter.com/1337346145/1701745651/articles/IxuZrxUva1702378646008/HEALTH-IS-WEALTH.jpg)
Arich Tan is a straightforward man. He's dressed in jeans "because it's casual Friday" but chose to top it with a red Louis Vuitton jumper "because it's my lucky colour and I'm closing a deal later", and he wears a black and white Hublot Big Bang "because it's a good everyday watch".
Personal fancies rarely colour his decisions, as evidenced by his highly pragmatic entrepreneurial trajectory: "I didn't want to lose my employability as I grew older," the 51-year-old explains. "That meant I had to start my own business, and I chose pain management because we are an ageing population and it will never be a sunset industry." Clearly, every choice he makes serves a purpose.
Having previously worked in sales and marketing, and in business consulting, Arich wasn't altogether surprised when friends and investors constantly highlighted his lack of relevant experience when he told them he wanted to open a chiropractic clinic.
"A lot of people didn't believe in me. They kept asking if I was a chiropractor or medical doctor myself, or if I specialised in this field of business. Of course, the answer is no; I'm just a businessman," he recalls. "But I filtered out all the doubt. My only thought was 'just do it!' So I just did it."
So Arich joined forces with co-founder Paurline Wee to open Natrahea, a clinic offering chiropractic, functional wellness and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) services, at Parkway Parade in 2012. As further testament to his Nike slogan approach to life, he didn't even have an existing customer base to draw from. "On our first day of opening, we were sweating," he laughs. "I was looking at my team, they were looking at me, and we were like, 'What do we do next?'"
For starters, they distributed flyers to their neighbouring tenants and made cold calls. Their first customers were the parents of children who attended the enrichment centre above and had time and pain to kill.
This story is from the December 2023 edition of Prestige Singapore.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 2023 edition of Prestige Singapore.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
![In The Know](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/812/1725327/AGhzki4b31717747419645/crp_IN-THE-KNOW.jpg)
In The Know
Fashion designer SHANNON LEE's Shirt Number White flies under the radar, just where he likes it ... for now Words:
![Turn Of Thai Rice](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/812/1725327/aAWPmpRj_1717747050833/crp_TURN-OF-THAI-RICE.jpg)
Turn Of Thai Rice
Rare Okinawan spirit awamori captures a slice of the Japanese island's soul.
![Art For Heart Sake](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/812/1725327/QaO9hpMB_1717747520139/crp_ART-FOR-HEART-SAKE.jpg)
Art For Heart Sake
Ceramicist JEANETTE ADRIENNE WEE moulds a future in pottery art.
![Empire State Of Mind](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/812/1725327/TtKRvIUNv1717751374750/crp_EMPIRE-STATE-OF-MIND.jpg)
Empire State Of Mind
Harry Winston's New York Collection is a love letter to the city that never sleeps. The jeweller's latest high-jewellery collection explores NYC's landmarks and symbols through several chapters.
![Guarding A Grand Heritage](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/812/1725327/4upw8BFQm1717751674890/crp_GUARDING-A-GRAND-HERITAGE.jpg)
Guarding A Grand Heritage
In an exclusive interview with Prestige, fourthgeneration Patek Philippe chief THIERRY STERN discusses meaningful innovations, business continuity and what surfing's got to do with it.
![Layers Of Meaning](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/812/1725327/Cv83wuH9E1717746519888/crp_LAYERS-OF-MEANING.jpg)
Layers Of Meaning
Louis Vuitton’s Les Parfums Purs, a collection of single notefocused perfumes, allows you to be your own master perfumer.
![His Time To Shine](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/812/1725327/a6IaOvXQg1717752553168/crp_HIS-TIME-TO-SHINE.jpg)
His Time To Shine
2024 is the year men’s jewellery is shown off for what it ought to be bold, brilliant and tastefully transgressive.
![Watches And Wonders 2024: A Show Of Range](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/812/1725327/CWWnGysaN1717751922064/crp_WATCHES-AND-WONDERS-2024-A-SHOW-OF-RANGE.jpg)
Watches And Wonders 2024: A Show Of Range
In the second instalment of our report on Watches and Wonders the horological trade fair took place in Geneva in April we highlight standout new releases from 10 brands, ranging from stealthy tool watches to statement pieces you couldn't miss, even if you tried.
![Raise A Glass To China](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/812/1725327/XZnXfNOLr1717753760090/crp_RAISE-A-GLASS-TO-CHINA.jpg)
Raise A Glass To China
At the inaugural Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards, three experts tell Prestige why you should consider picking up a bottle for your next dinner party or date night.
![TOAST TO LOCAL SPIRITS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/812/1725327/VrmK46Ize1717753616620/TOAST-TO-LOCAL-SPIRITS.jpg)
TOAST TO LOCAL SPIRITS
A growing class of \"Made in Singapore\" liquors give drinkers a taste of home.