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Herbal Consult: What to Expect

Dr. Ramtin Dehkhoda · March 14, 2024 · 6 min read

With the onset of global health shifts, the way medicine is being offered has changed. Common questions we are asked by our patients are: How can I continue getting treatments remotely? What does that look like?

💻 Technology: Virtual Accessibility

Luckily, the technology that exists has created availability for us to connect and communicate through the internet. Phones, computers, or tablet devices are now mostly equipped with easy-to-download apps that allow you to reach those resources you once used in-person.

🌿 What is an Herbal Consult?

Practitioners who have studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) typically receive professional training in Chinese Herbal Therapy. While you could always go to a store and pick up supplements or order herbs online based on trending recommendations, consider that it may be more effective to work with a professional who ensures you're supporting your body with what it actually needs.

⚠️ Important: Check Credentials

Herbal Therapy is not always regulated (depending on state or country). Always verify your practitioner has proper training, experience, and appropriate expertise before beginning treatment.

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1. Make an Appointment

Schedule your consultation and complete health history paperwork. The more information your practitioner knows ahead of time, the better.

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2. Live Session

Your practitioner will dive deeper into your body's constitution during the verbal intake, asking about your health, body, and emotions.

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3. Deep Assessment

Questions about current medications, past surgeries, chronic conditions, and family history guide your customized formula.

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4. Custom Prescription

All information is used to meet your specific needs and get you back into balance with a personalized herbal formula.

👁️ Additional Diagnostics: The Face & The Tongue

Having your Telehealth session include video is important (but not required—phone consults can be just as helpful if there is no virtual option) because Chinese Face Reading is another way that a practitioner can identify specific characteristics about your health.

😊 Face Reading

👅 Tongue Diagnosis

Comprehensive Assessment: Visual information from face and tongue reading is combined with your reported symptoms and lab work to guide the selection of your personalized herbal formula.

✨ Final Steps: Your Customized Herbal Prescription

⏱️ Consult Duration: 30-45 minutes

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Formula Creation

Your customized herbal formula is entered into our digital pharmacy system.

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Email Notification

You'll receive an email to complete payment for your personalized formula.

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Home Delivery

Your customized formula is shipped directly to your home, typically arriving in 3-5 business days.

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Raw Herbs

Traditional whole herbs for decoction

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Decocted Liquids

Pre-prepared liquid formulas

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Granules/Powders

Concentrated powder forms

🌱 Ready to Start Your Herbal Healing Journey?

Schedule your virtual herbal consultation today and receive a customized formula tailored to your unique health needs.

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