Overview

Herbal consultations are helpful for those who would like more individualized treatment plans for their health concerns that include taking herbs internally or externally, food therapy and/or lifestyle support within the framework of Chinese Medicine. Consultations can be in support of a current health condition(s) and/or support for preventative, emotional well-being and seasonal care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Structure of the First Office and Return Office Call​

1) What's included in a consultation? ​

First-Office Call

Consultations consist of a detailed intake focused on your health concerns in determining your Chinese Medicine Diagnosis. An individualized treatment plan that supports your health goals which can include herbs, food therapy and lifestyle that support your needs. ​ First-Office Call In a first-office call, consultations consist of a detailed intake focused on your health concerns in determining your Chinese Medicine Diagnosis.An individualized treatment plan that supports your health goals which can include herbs, food therapy and lifestyle that support your needs.

First office calls take place either in-person or online via telehealth. We do office house call visits and those are for established patients or by special request.

Length: 1 hour ​


Return-Office Call

In a return-office call, we are checking-in on how the the herbal therapies, food therapy and/or lifestyle suggestions created in the treatment plan are going. When to schedule a return-office call will be determined during the first initial session.

Return office calls take place either in-person or online via telehealth. Return visit house calls fall under a different category and are discussed with the practitioner ahea of time along with pricing and time frame of the visit.

Length: 30 minutes

​2) What's Not Included in a Consultation?

The price of herbs is not included in the consultation fee as herbs vary depending on the condition being treated. ​

Herbal Options: In the first-office call, we will be considering various options for herbal support. These can include: Raw herbal formulas Herbal teapills Herbal granules Herbal tinctures External applications of herbs Herbs to be used as food therapy.
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Tiered-Pricing

3) Why tiered pricing?

Tiered or sliding scale pricing allows for more people to have access to our services. Financial means can fluctuate depending on circumstance so offering scaled pricing allows more room for people to pay what they're comfortable paying for within their means. Note that offering sliding scale pricing is not a discount but rather a form of creating more equity in our offerings and allows others within our community who may have more means to help support others who may need extra financial support while keeping our work sustainable. ​

Booking

4) What is the cost of herbal consultations for first office and return office calls?

There are three tiers/rates for booking an herbal consultation: community supporter rate, sustainer rate and community rate.

First Office Call Rates

Community Supporter Rate - $150

Sustainer Rate - $120

Community Rate - $90

Return Office Call Rates

Community Support Rate - $75

Sustainer Rate - $60

Community Rate - $45

Forms and Registration via Jane App

5) What forms do I need to fill out prior to our first session and how do I register for JaneApp?

After booking, you will receive a separate email with the link to the consent and intake form along with a link to create an account via Jane App which is where all of your medical information, chart notes, etc. will be. 

To schedule an appointment, you can click the button below that'll bring you to our scheduling system. Note that the times available are in PST.

​ We look forward to supporting you in your health,
Carolyn at Acknowledge Wellness LLC