Herbal Consultations

Herbal medicine is an integral and hugely effective part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Herbal medicine can treat a wide range of issues. Acupuncture and herbal medicine work well together in tandem. Patients who are interested in an herbal consultation should check in with their practitioner to determine if it is an appropriate therapy. Community and private acupuncture patients must book a separate appointment for an herbal consultation.

About Herbal Consultations at Open Care Community

Herbal consultations offer personalized support using Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal formulas. These consultations focus on understanding the whole picture of a patient’s health and determining whether herbal medicine may be a helpful addition to their care.

All herbal consultations are provided by licensed practitioners trained in Chinese herbal medicine.

What to Expect in an Herbal Consultation

During an herbal consultation, the practitioner will take time to discuss your health history, current symptoms, and overall constitution. Based on this assessment, the practitioner may recommend a customized herbal formula or an existing formula that aligns with your needs.

Herbal consultations are separate from acupuncture appointments and allow dedicated time to focus specifically on herbal therapy.

Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture

Herbal medicine and acupuncture are often used together as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. While acupuncture works externally through the body’s channels, herbal medicine works internally and may offer additional support between treatments.

Your practitioner can help determine whether combining acupuncture and herbal medicine is appropriate for you.

Who Herbal Consultations Are For

Herbal consultations may be appropriate if you:

  • Are interested in herbal support as part of your care

  • Want additional support between acupuncture treatments

  • Have been advised by your practitioner to consider herbal medicine

  • Are curious about Traditional Chinese Medicine beyond acupuncture

Not all patients require herbal medicine, and recommendations are made on an individual basis.

Booking an Herbal Consultation

Community and private acupuncture patients must book a separate appointment for an herbal consultation.

If you are unsure whether an herbal consultation is appropriate for you, please check in with your practitioner or contact us for guidance.

Location & Contact

Herbal consultations take place at Open Care Community in Downtown Brooklyn.

44 Court Street, 10th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

For questions or scheduling assistance, contact us at:
info@opencarecommunity.com
917-426-1138