I had a Chinese medicine practitioner where I used to live, but I haven't found one where I currently live, so I was really excited to visit a Chinese medicine clinic while I was in New York City. I've always loved seeing how Chinese medicine approaches different concerns and how the process compares to Western medicine.
The entire experience at Lei Wen Herbal Ink was really simple and welcoming. I had no wait to see the doctor, and the initial process took maybe 10 minutes. They took my blood pressure, checked a few different things, and asked what I wanted to focus on. One thing I would recommend is thinking about what you want help with before you go. They aren't just going to start diagnosing you with a list of things. They ask what concerns you want to address and work from there.
I saw Mr. Rong, and he was wonderful. I primarily wanted help with some insomnia I've been experiencing, along with a more general check-in. After the consultation, they prepared my herbal tea mixture and talked me through exactly how to make and take it.
I especially appreciated how organized they were about the instructions. They give you written directions, encourage you to take pictures of everything in case something gets lost, and keep their own documentation so they can compare things over time if you continue coming back.
Everyone was incredibly polite and very open to answering questions and explaining the process. We happened to visit during the Autumn Moon Festival, so they even gave us sweet treats, which was such a nice touch.
They were also very transparent about pricing. It was $10 to see the doctor, and then the cost of the herbal medicine depends on what is prescribed. They explain the pricing before you purchase anything, and there was absolutely no pressure to buy the herbal prescription if you didn't want to.
I haven't completed the herbal tea regimen yet, so I can't speak to the results, but I can absolutely speak to the experience. Everyone was kind, patient, informative, and genuinely seemed interested in helping you understand the process rather than just handing you something and sending you on your way. Overall, a really great experience. read more