Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

I get acupuncture at this student clinic regularly and they have always been thorough and professional. I’m thrilled to have this resource in my back yard. Keep in mind different students at different times will most likely lead to a different practitioner almost every visit. It’s nice to see everyone develop their own style. Some students are advanced (message therapist, physical therapist) and are adding to their practice.

Been going to this place since they were on Wilson near hazel street. Now they moved here actually closer to me in Evanston. I only been once to this location but the new rules to make a scheduled appointment really works for me even though the prices may have went up a few $‘s it’s still worth every penny. Super nice staff, a even better location with public transit real close, & budget friendly. Can’t wait to go back!

I go here as a patient, not a student. I have been treated for back spasms, scar tissue from an old hamstring injury; grief/​depression, insomnia, and hot flashes, etc, etc. This is Tradisitonal Chinese Medicine, which means they can treat you for more than just a muscle spasm. Big difference. Your chiropractor may have taken a weekend seminar to treat muscle spasms (nothing wrong with that,) but these students are here studying for 3 long years. Because clinic hours are in the afternoons, you probably won’t get them on the phone in the a.m. But l’d leave a detailed message. For instance, tell them in the message what days are times are good for your appointment. That way, it’ll eliminate some telephone tag. I love coming here. Students are so enthusiastic so I always learn something about acupuncture.
There’s street parking. I’d download the parking app in case your appointment runs over an hour. There’s also a parking garage around the corner, but it can fill up with residents.

If you have time (3 hrs per visit) and limited cash ($ 10 for acupuncture), this is a great place to get and feel better. The treatment protocol is now fluid (depending on how you are feeling compared to last visit) instead of restrictive (same points for 6 weeks etc).
It’s a student clinic, supervised by instructors.
Affordable herbs available to compliment acupuncture treatment.

I had a great experience there. I received acupuncture, tui na and cupping for muscle strain. I came out feeling so good. You cannot beat the price, and I didn’t have to wait long. I’m thinking of attending there.

I go to school here and work in the student clinic. It’s $ 10 for an appointment — and it’s free for Vets. Yes, we are a student clinic, but you cannot beat the price. There are so many different things that acupuncture can treat or, at the very least, help you sleep better or feel better.
All treatments are given the «go-​ahead’ by professors.

I walked into the Uptown clinic, unprepared for two offices with some of the boldest Chinese artifacts. It was then that I realized that this was not the clinic, but the offices, and the teacher there insisted I take my time to gaze at the artwork which is direct from actual trips to China. I left after taking in the sights of these two offices, to walk up to the actual clinic. Here; I was also mesmerized by the sights and unique shades and pastels of colors within more souvenirs that are unique to China and cannot be found anywhere else. I forgot why I was there, for a moment, until one of the attendants asked to help me. Oh yeah, I introduced myself, and stated my purpose for being there. The quiet atmosphere, and the wall to wall Chinese artwork reminded me that nothing worth putting your name upon is done in a hurry. My book returned to life after filling out all of their necessary forms. Before long, I was summoned by separate staff members, and then the technician proceeded to scan my chest skeletal frame with fingers that belong to only a violinist, a highly experienced tattoo artist, and an E.K.G. technician. I was certain that a set of ear sticks with maybe one or two hand sticks would be administered. At this point, I closed my eyes, and allowed my imagination to take me back to ancient China, where famous doctors like the «Yellow Man» performed experiments on prisoners, created gunpowder by accident, and prescribed parts of animals for certain ailments. I will say this much, one of the needle sticks startled me, as if bee had begun to sting my leg before recognizing me as a «brother to the bee.» That’s correct, get stung by any insect or bitten by any animal and you will become brother or sister to that creature in spirit. Sounds ridiculous, perhaps, but not as ridiculous as those accusations of this school allowing amateurs administer specialized medical treatment to patients. Not only is this practice unethical, but it could also be dangerous, and in a world where doing things any old way seems is common, these teachers radiate a «This type of work will never carry my name.» What hospital or clinic would allow someone who has not proven their competency to draw blood or administer medicine with a hypodermic needle? I would suspect that those who found fault with this school must have expected something else, left disappointed, and feel better by badmouthing this school. Otherwise, accidental, by mistake, or what a certain needle stick is supposed to feel like takes place will make a wonderful story for my grandchildren one day. By then, they may even have acupuncture in hospitals, so I am honored and grateful to be a part of the training and research of this school. Joe Zamora Air Force

Da BOMB! Staff friendly! Professional! Great vibrations!!! overall great atmosphere all around.

I really love this place! It was suggested by a co-​worker whom came here to stop smoking.
I originally started taking treatments to relieve stress and I recently started treatment for weight loss. Just to take my diet and work out to a different level and started noticing changes immediately.
The wait might sometimes be ridicules depenidng on date and hour, but for $ 5 and the service it’s worth it.

Other reviewers have mentioned the long wait, that’s no exageration. People wait outside before 1:00 pm, some showing up at 11:00. When the staff opens the door a line forms to get in. Those who came early expect the line to form based on who showed up first, kinda a honor system. That system’s not full proof and don’t expect anyone to care. Management is not concerned about people waiting outdoors, so you’re on your own. I was told they are only concerned about the line that forms outside their offices. The first 8 to ten people get seen right away when the doors open. If you are number 11, expect to wait two hours to be seen!!! So my advice, get there before 1:00 and stand by the door when they open it and butt everyone who been waiting since 11:00 am!!! Not cool? I know, but nobody’s going to do anything about it, so…

I have been to the clinic twice– 2 different treatments with two different students. The professionalism of the clinic (and management of clinic flow) is questionable but the students are professional and talented.
I have been quite pleased with both the needling and the herbs and would recommend MCOM for an affordable way to experience acupuncture. Be warned, you will have to wait. I went on Monday both times (around 4:30) and had to wait approximately 3 – 4 hours. No joke. You can leave but if you miss your turn, you’re S.O.L. The time approximations I am given are never accurate. 45 minutes often means 2 hours— blargh– but c’mon, it’s $ 5 and for a solid acupuncture treatment, it’s worth it.

Super affordable acupuncture walk-​in clinics performed by interns but supervised. Call for times and rate but I think it’s $ 5 per treatment if I remember correctly. As a result it can get really busy where you’ll have to wait 2+ hours so bring a book or laptop. You’ll even find former Mayo Clinic patients there. I them used for fertility treatments along with their herbs and it worked twice on me only after a couple of treatments and I’m over 35. I highly recommend it over than IVF treatments any day or to supplement it with the IVF if you’re a skeptic.

For a $ 5 acupuncture treatment (they started charging now), you can’t complain. I have only been there once and in one treatment, I saw an immediate improvement in an old knee injury that still wasn’t 100%. I also got treatment for anxiety. I had an eyelid twitching for almost a week straight from stress and after the acupuncture, this problem went away for several days.
Updated hours:
Open Mon, Tues, Thurs: 1 — 7pm
Wed, Fri: 1−2pm
First time visits are Monday and Tuesday and the place is always busy.
You don’t need to make an appointment, it is walk-​in but the wait may be 30 – 90 minutes.
Although these are students, they are managed by a person with a doctorate of oriental medicine from China (8 years of school) who also worked with me to oversee treatment. The student that worked with me not only cared about my treatment, she cared about how I felt and was very personable. Almost like a psychiatrist. There was another girl working with her who was a little less compassionate and more mechanical, but she did a great job.
Maybe depending on which students I had working on me, I may not have had a good time. I came in on a Tuesday I plan to go back, just haven’t made the time.

I am currently going into my 2^nd year as an MCOM student. It’s not the most organized, professional or smoothest experience compared to coming from a prestigious 4 year university (this school definitely does things un-​Westernly), however, I like the environment better than PCOM (no tense Western-​medicine competitiveness and arrogance; it’s more laid back, warmer) and there is no other acupuncture clinic educational model that can compare to this school. Students get stellar hands-​on experience through this school’s clinic. I don’t know how I will feel in another year when I graduate, but as of now, with this clinic and what a student gets to see and do, I’m going to guess I will probably feel pretty well prepared on my own in my future practice.
If you are thinking about applying, the best thing is to sit in on a Saturday class and talk to a few students to get a feel for the school. Ask them about what they like least and what they like best (in that order, lol). Also, many students began in the OM program (3 years) wishing they had started with the Acupuncture program (2 years). The OM program accomplishes a Master’s Degree and trains you in herbs. I highly recommend starting out as an Acupuncture student, as it is a lot easier to change to the OM program later, as opposed to starting OM and dropping down to Acupuncture. By doing this, you have more control over your program and more freedom. You can obtain your licensure after 2 years, begin practicing and obtain the Master’s degree (OM program) while practicing (working, doing what you love) and with much less stress and hassle.
As for those thinking about obtaining treatment from our clinic, we have many impressively skilled, multi-​talented, passionate students where healing comes very natural to them. Additionally, because of our one-​of-​kind clinic we are trained well and get great exposure. I won’t sugar-​coat it, be prepared to wait anywhere from 45 min to 2 hours. Bring a book or something to keep you busy. With the economy the way it is, sometimes waits can get longer and the busy-​ness doesn’t allow us as much time with you as we’d like… but we’re free and we’re quality! I was rating on the school, but I would rate the clinic services a 3.75.

I’ve been to literally a dozen or more acupuncturists, and this was BY FAR the worst experience I’ve ever had. Some of the students are very attentive and will be great practitioners in the professional world. Others… should have gone into chiropractic, if they just wanted to hurt people and pretend to heal them.
One guy kept hitting nerves, I mean bad owwees. He looked as shocked as I was that it was hurting me so bad. Did that make him stop? No. For future reference, if a «health care provider» looks surprised when they hurt you, RUN AWAY!!!
Did you guys know… in China people train for 6 – 8 years or more to practice TCM? Here, it’s practically like going to trade school to be a mechanic, and some of these people at MCOM haven’t even finished that training!!! To get serious results from TCM you need to receive the same course of treatment over several sessions. Here, you’ll see a different person each time (they WILL NOT let you pick,) and your experience will vary greatly.
I brought a skeptical friend who was willing to give it a try. She said, hell, the price is right, what’s the worst that could happen? Her hands and feet went cold and turned blue and she lost feeling in them. The student monkeys brought over a heat lamp and ran to get the real Doctors who teach there. The Chinese (real) Doctors started screaming at them to take the damn needles out. The treatment they used was extremely dangerous in combination with the medication she was taking. Yeah… that’s one of those things you’re supposed to check before you almost f*cking kill someone.
Yes the price is right. Get your cheap ass down to Red Fliower, pay just a little bit of money, and get a practitioner with experience who you can see week after week… and trust not to be a total prick.
If I could give 0 stars I would, but one of the teachers (real TCM Dr. from China) gave me an herbal prescription that really helped my energy levels. Too bad you can’t see her week after week.

This is the nation’s largest free clinic, and it’s amazing. Where else can you get free acupuncture? Some people come weekly, and usually acupuncture runs $ 60-​$ 125 a treatment. If you have back pain, shoulder issues, migraines, infertility, bells palsy, feminine issues, menopause, fever, things western medicine can only prescribe drugs for? This is the answer.
New Patients: come MONDAY or WED only, and come early, the first visit is a looooooooooong wait. opens 1pm, till 8pm (;ast patient)

Midwest College is a nice place to learn oriental medicine or go for cheaper acupuncture treatments and herbs. Their College portion seemed a bit more together that other Colleges for oriental medicine in Chicago.

A good place to go if you want to steer clear of traditional drugs. This place has so many different drugs to treat all different kinds of problems. And they are all made with natural ingredients. I like the service here; the people really seem to know their stuff. A good place to get a good homemade remedy for a cold!