Why Affordable Asian Medicine Matters
When people hear “medicine,” they often think of hospitals, high bills, and complicated insurance paperwork. At Affordable Asian Medicine (AAM), we believe care should be accessible, predictable, and transparent. Families deserve effective treatments without the fear of overwhelming costs.
What We Mean by “Affordable”
Affordability isn’t just about low prices. It’s about creating a system where patients know exactly what they’re paying for — and why.
- Clear, tiered exam fees (Basic, Intermediate, Comprehensive).
- Each exam includes a treatment protocol, so patients know what to expect and can plan ahead.
- Herbal therapies are priced per bottle, with no hidden fees.
- Lifestyle & food guidance included with Comprehensive Exams for complete care.
- Flexible payments — memberships, savings, and buy-now/pay-later options to fit family budgets.
This makes budgeting for health care simpler than systems where costs can swing wildly with lab tests, imaging, or sudden medication changes.
Real-World Examples
1. Comparing Medication Costs
A parent seeking care for a child with alopecia might face prescriptions like JAK inhibitors in Western medicine. These can cost $30,000–$50,000 per year. At AAM, a full year of herbs and follow-up exams is typically $4,000–$5,000 — less than one-fifth the cost.
2. No Insurance Guesswork
Many patients tell us: “I never knew what my hospital bill would be until it showed up in the mail.” At AAM, patients know up front: a Comprehensive Exam is $300, a bottle of herbs is $60, and follow-up visits are predictable. This clarity helps families plan care without surprises.
3. Investing in Lifestyle, Not Just Prescriptions
For Comprehensive Exam patients, we include food counseling, water intake guidance, and breathing/sunlight routines. These simple, cost-free practices provide lasting benefits alongside herbs. For example, a patient with Raynaud’s syndrome may notice warmer hands simply from consistent breathing practice and circulation herbs — without the need for costly specialty drugs.
Why It Works
Asian medicine is holistic and emphasizes balance. By supporting the body’s own healing, it often reduces the need for expensive crisis interventions. At AAM, this looks like comprehensive primary care that addresses immediate concerns while building long-term resilience through prevention, continuity, and whole-person support.
In many conditions, care is not just about managing symptoms indefinitely — it’s about correcting underlying disease patterns over time. While Western medicine might require lifelong spending (for example, $3,305–$9,175 per year for asthma), AAM patients often invest significantly less and, depending on the condition, may see their body move toward correction with consistent care.
The result is not only better health but also long-term affordability.
The Bigger Picture
Our name — Affordable Asian Medicine — reflects a commitment:
- To keep pricing transparent.
- To keep care accessible.
- To provide recommended treatment protocols that help families plan their care journey.
- To make centuries-old healing wisdom available to modern families without financial strain.
Key Takeaways for Patients
- Predictable pricing means fewer surprises.
- Your first exam includes a treatment protocol so you know what to expect.
- Memberships and buy-now, pay-later options make care even more affordable.
- Holistic support can reduce reliance on high-cost medications.
- Lifestyle tools (Comprehensive Exam) provide ongoing benefits with no added cost.
- Affordability comes from addressing root causes — not just managing symptoms.
- Affordability is about empowerment — families can make informed health choices.
