Chinese Medicine Clinic
Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic at First Markham Place — consultations, herbal prescriptions, and acupuncture-related services.
- Category
- Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic (TCM, herbs, acupuncture)
- Address
- 3255 Highway 7 East, Unit 120, Markham, ON L3R 3P9
- Phone
- 647-613-7568
- Languages spoken
- Mandarin · Cantonese · English
- Hours
- Mo-Sa: 10:30–19:00Su: 11:00–17:00
- Price range
- $$
- Payment accepted
- Cash · Debit Card · Credit Card · Insurance Direct Billing
- Accepts reservations
- Yes
- Area served
- Markham · York Region · Greater Toronto Area
About this business
The Chinese Medicine Clinic at First Markham Place, Unit 120, offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultations and herbal prescriptions. TCM in Ontario is a regulated profession (College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario, CTCMPAO), and qualified practitioners may use TCM diagnosis (pulse, tongue, symptoms) and treatments such as Chinese herbal formulas (decoctions, granules, pills), acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, or moxibustion, depending on the practitioner’s scope and licensing.
Common reasons people seek TCM include digestive issues, sleep, women’s health, post-recovery support, chronic pain, and seasonal-condition adjustment. Please discuss any prescription medications and pregnancy status with the practitioner before starting herbal formulas. Some extended health insurance plans cover acupuncture by a registered TCM practitioner — bring your insurance card to confirm.
Frequently asked questions
What does a TCM clinic actually do?
A TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioner takes a holistic look at your symptoms, pulse, tongue and overall constitution to form a diagnosis, then may prescribe Chinese herbal formulas (raw herbs, granules, or pills), acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, or moxibustion. The aim is often to rebalance internal patterns rather than treat a single symptom in isolation.
Does my insurance cover acupuncture or TCM?
Some Ontario extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Green Shield) cover acupuncture by a registered TCM practitioner (R.TCMP / R.Ac. with CTCMPAO). Coverage usually requires the provider to be registered, and herbal medicine is often not covered. Please bring your insurance card and call 647-613-7568 to confirm before treatment.
Where is the Chinese Medicine Clinic in FMP?
The clinic is at Unit 120, First Markham Place, 3255 Highway 7 East, Markham, ON L3R 3P9.
How do I make an appointment?
Call 647-613-7568 to book a consultation. First-visit consultations are typically longer than follow-ups; a herbal prescription may need 1–2 weeks to evaluate before adjustment.
What languages does the practitioner speak?
TCM practitioners at FMP commonly consult in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. If you prefer a specific language, mention it when booking.
I take Western medication / I’m pregnant — can I see a TCM practitioner?
You can, but always disclose all current medications, supplements, and pregnancy status before starting Chinese herbs. Some herbs interact with Western drugs or are not appropriate during pregnancy. A qualified practitioner will adjust the formula accordingly or recommend alternatives.
What conditions do people commonly come in for?
Common reasons include digestive complaints, sleep issues, menstrual or fertility concerns, post-partum recovery, chronic pain (back, neck, shoulder), seasonal allergies, fatigue, and overall constitution adjustment. TCM is complementary and is not a substitute for emergency or critical Western medical care.
When is the clinic open?
Roughly Monday to Saturday 10:30 am to 7:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm — generally tracking FMP mall hours. Last appointment slots are typically 60–90 minutes before close. Call 647-613-7568 to book.
Information compiled from public sources (Google Maps, mall directory, Yelp). For the most current details, please contact the business directly.