I did a lot of research and decided to see what Chinese Medicine is all about. I was a little nervous of the appointment only because I had no idea what to expect. Every employee was so accommodating and nice! Ann was very thorough, answered any questions I had. The entire process was very mind blowing especially for me, and I am so glad I decided to make the change. The herbs are pricey and I'm hoping the next appointment will not be so expensive. Since my first appointment I have noticed changes in my tongue, energy, happiness, sleep and I just feel great. Anyone who has wondered about Chinese medicine I would highly recommend Silkie Herbs! read more

After years of trying Western medicine and multiple prescriptions, I was honestly losing hope. My mom encouraged me to try TCM, and I'm so glad I did. At my first visit, Dr. Ann read my tongue and accurately described my health issues. She explained how organs support each other, the body's natural clock, and gave very practical lifestyle and diet guidance. The herbs felt pricey at first, but each bottle lasts a long time and focuses on restoring balance. Within weeks, my digestion and metabolism improved. Even my husband is now a believer after seeing results himself. I only wish I had found this earlier and hope more young people give TCM a chance. read more

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very helpful i appreciate them letting me know what to do about the product very nice of them

Came here looking for supplements for hair loss. Backstory I suffer from hashimotos and bartonella . Double whammy. And I suspect I have mcas. Came here open minded. Had my tongue read. It went down many other rabbit holes I did not need to go down. I was told about my low stomach acid, I knew this. So I was recommended a crapload of herb pills plus the ones I originally came for (hair loss) ended up spending $435. I took supplements for one week and started breaking out in hives. So I had to stop!!! Little did I know when you have the issues I have ... Chinese herbs will cause more reactions. So now I'm stuck with a load of Chinese herbs I can't use and im out cash. Do your homework before you come. Does it work. I'm sure it does just not for me. read more

Silkie Herbs Review - A Life-Changing Discovery I've been dealing with persistent swelling in my legs, ankles, and feet for several months. Despite following my doctor's advice--taking prescription water pills and sticking to a low-sodium diet--the swelling never fully went away. It was uncomfortable to walk, and the soreness in my knees and ankles made it hard to stay active, even though movement was the only thing that seemed to help reduce the swelling slightly. While searching for alternative ways to support my body, I came across Ann Tam's videos on Instagram and TikTok about Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her content really opened my eyes to how the body and organs are interconnected, and I realized there could be more going on beneath the surface than I had understood. To my surprise, I discovered that Silkie Herbs is located near where I live! I visited the store yesterday afternoon to set up an appointment with Ann (which I'm beyond excited and grateful for--it's happening next week!). While I was there, I spoke with a wonderful woman working in the shop. I asked if there was anything I could take in the meantime to help with my swelling, and she recommended the Water Retention Relief Tea. The packaging immediately stood out to me--beautiful, thoughtful, and clearly high-quality, including a pie chart on the back that shows the best times to drink it based on the body's internal clock connecting to the organ. I brewed my first cup soon after getting home, and I could not believe what happened next. Within just a couple of hours, the swelling in my feet and ankles began to noticeably go down. This shocked me, because with the prescription water pills, it usually takes a full 24 hours before I see any effect--and even then, it's minor. By the time I went to bed, the swelling had dramatically reduced, and when I woke up the next morning... my feet looked completely normal. No puffiness, no discomfort. I could walk without soreness, and even better, the swelling didn't return throughout the entire day! I was so amazed I actually called the store to ask if I should keep drinking the tea even if the swelling was gone. They kindly told me I could save it and only drink it again if the swelling comes back. This tea has been a game-changer. I took a photo about two hours after my first cup and another the next morning--I only wish I had taken a "before" photo to show the full transformation. If you're struggling with edema or any kind of water retention, I cannot recommend Silkie Herbs and their Water Retention Relief Tea enough. I also highly encourage anyone interested in healing their body to check out Ann Tam's Instagram. Her posts are full of wisdom about Traditional Chinese Medicine and the body's natural rhythms. I'm so excited for my upcoming consultation and feel incredibly hopeful for the first time in a long time. Thank you Silkie Herbs and Ann Tam--what a blessing this has been. read more

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Their expertise is unmatched. I recieved a comprehensive breakdown of my health issues followed by a meticulous resolution plan. They are officially my go-to health professionals!! read more

I had been struggling with health issues for over two years. Migraine headaches, indigestion, heart burn, constant nausea and I decided to look to a wholistic approach. I am so grateful I found Dr Ann. She inspected my tounge and skin and was able to describe my problems and the cause within minutes. She prescribed a formula of Chinese herbs (in the form of small tabs/pills) that are very easy to take. In the first two weeks I felt a major difference. No migraines my bowl movements became more regular and I started to feel like myself. It's been about 6 weeks and I have never felt better. She is very knowledgeable and has helped me to get my life back from chronic illness. read more

Ann was great during the initial consultation. She was very concerned. I purchased $200 for my herbs. They were shipped out via USPS and it does say delivered to mailbox however I checked the mail box and it was empty. I normally don't like anything shipped via USPS it's very bad depending on what state you live in and in Florida it's horrific. After spending $200 for herbal pills I called them and was advised that it was nothing that could be done due to the package saying delivered. I was advised I should've paid more to expedite my order so it could be shipped with a different shipping company. The lady offered to file a claim with USPS but also advised that it wouldn't go anywhere due to the package saying delivered. This is horrible. I'm not rich and I don't have a lot of money to throw around in the garbage. First time buyer and this experience was HORRIBLE. There was no empathy offered at all! Everything was transactional. Now I have to dispute with my credit card company to see if I can get my money back. To pay for some expensive herbs and there's no alternative is crazy and nasty. I wasn't even asking for a refund. They asked me to pay more money to have the products shipped out again which would be another $115 after I already spent $192.95. Not happening. There was no one time courtesy at all. Paying for shipping again ok but no thank you. I'm not rich these were not $20 herbs. They advised this was "courtesy". read more

Ann helped save my life, and I don't say that lightly. I'd gotten seriously ill, my body couldn't really hold any food or liquids, and I became dangerously frail and depleted. I was in constant pain, could hardly move, was starting to have fainting spells, and in and out of the ER eventually being admitted to a reputable hospital. After a week, Western medicine couldn't figure out what was going on with me. So, they pumped me full of extremely strong antibiotics that further ravaged my already depleted body. Then I came to Ann. She sat and kindly took her time to compassionately and clearly walk my fiancé and I through everything. She addressed every concern, and had routine check ins with me while I stabilized. Within a few days, I started to notice improvements. My pain had significantly subsided, I was able to hold down nutrients, allowing me to gain some more mobility. Then week over week I got better and better. EVERYONE around me noticed and voiced how glad they were because they all had thought at one point they were going to lose me. Ann is also not opposed to telling someone to go to the ER if needed. Which leads me to trust and respect her and her work that much more. I always say no one has to take my word for it, go experience it for yourself. If it's not for you, then it's not. But I know how much she's helped me, and 4 years in, I still feel the same way. Thank you Ann, and Silkie for all you do read more

Ann is a great herbalist! She listens to your problems and concerns and gives you her recommendations with traditional Chinese herbs. I have been taking the herbs for over 4 months and see an improvement in my skin, digestion, and sleep. If you follow her instructions carefully, you will definitely notice a change in your body for the better. I also noticed an improvement in my mood as well. read more

Over the past several years, I've always felt that something was off with my health, particularly with my sleep quality and low energy levels, but the doctors always told me that my health and blood test results were all normal. Fast forward about 4 months ago, my wife took me to see Ann to try an alternative way of medicine and the difference it has made is life-changing. Through her analysis of my tongue and recommended herb supplements, I was able to slowly change my detrimental lifestyle habits and the herbs were able to provide support to the unhealthy habits that I have not been able to shake. I can honestly say that my sleep has improved drastically, my energy levels are noticeably better, and the heart palpitations that I had been feeling for years, which I thought were normal, have completely subsided. If you're in a position where you know you're not feeling right inside, but western medicine is telling you otherwise, I would suggest giving Ann a visit, Because she treats the root of the issue, not the symptoms. Highly recommend!! read more

These are scammers with fake pictures and reviews stay far away. The ring leader Thuan Hoa Hang sells scam merchandise. I ordered vocal support medication these guys sent a bottle of " sweat hands and feet medication" then refuse to own up to it or provide refund . The bottle they sent was printed on a home inkjet printer and you can see where the ripped a precious label of, they proably purchased random pills at dollar store then printed label and stuck on bottle, they are not licensed by fda and are selling untested ingriendts they are scammers. Im out $85 thanks to this scam and the fake reviews read more

Silkie Herbs - This doesn't look like vocal.support - Traditional Chinese Medicine Near Me - Westminster, California

I came across Silkie Herbs on Instagram. I was very intrigued by Ann and the amount of wisdom and knowledge she has regarding the body as a whole. I reached out to Silkie Herbs and Ann patiently worked with me to help me heal from a few health issues I'm experiencing. Within a few short days, my symptoms improved from my lack of proper sleep, focus and energy, and overall vitality. I'm taking the protocol she prescribed and I cannot recommend this company enough. I have taken Chinese herbs in the past along with many high end vitamins and supplements; however, I have never experienced such healing within a short period of time. I've had the pleasure of interacting with Ann and Connie and both ladies exemplify excellent customer service and genuine concern. I only wish that I lived closer to Silkie Herbs! read more

Giving 1 star is not my thing but it's someone's responsibility to call this business out for what it is: A SCAM, from their bogus ancestry story (300 years yielding only 5 generations, their great great grandfather being the herbalist to the king), to their fake reviews, and their business conduct. If you are going to make up an interesting back story at least make it make sense. Most of the accounts that gives 5 stars only reviewed them and a couple other businesses (so not to be deleted by yelp) and the account went cold never reviewing another business again. Most of the reviews of 5 stars carry the same tone, flow and grammatical errors. But it wasn't until I actually made an appointment to come in for consultation and purchase herbs where it became abundantly clear these 5 stars are fake. My experience with the two sisters Connie/Ann couldn't have been more different from what the reviews described. Me and my mom came in on time. Shop was empty. Connie was indifferent just want to keep to herself. Ann stomped in about 10 mins late which is absolutely fine. But the attitude and behavior of what comes next is why this review is necessary. She never greeted or introduced herself. Went right in to tell me to stick my tongue out for a photo. The sisters had no masks on and the shop does not have hand sanitizers visible. Ann is the "herbalist." She bragged that she has helped over a thousand covid cases. I was thinking.. ok you encounter covid patients and the other group people you provide service to are sick and vulnerable seeking your help but you don't care to protect them by wearing a mask? You might be strong and or already have covid antibody so you aren't concerned but you can still be a carrier and spread it to others. I very politely asked Ann if she mind putting on a mask before I stick my tongue out for her. Things went south real quick after suggestion of a mask. She became volatile and aggressive. "You seem like the type that believes in western healthcare. You don't seem to trust me. If you don't totally trust in me I won't be able to help you." I had no idea where that came from? I never said anything against traditional herbal medicine. I do believe in the healing nature of herbs that's why I came. I started telling her about my symptoms in which she was pretty much very uninterested to hear. She said she could already know what all my ailments are from the appearance of my tongue. She asked how is my sleep. I said I sleep ok. She said, "No you don't. You are exhausted so you just lay there and think that you are sleeping but you are not. Your organs are not sleeping." She also made other outrageous claims about my health from staring at picture of my tongue. She said I'm a thinker. I ended up being sold 5 different bottles of medicine per her suggestion (and ofcourse I have to listen to her right? Or else she will refuse my service as she warned in the beginning) for about $400. Between these 5 bottles I'm told to take 30 pills in a day! Went home and got confused about the purpose of each bottle as nowhere on the bottle do they say what the benefits are so I went on their website. Turns out, Rheumadamp is for arthritis or joint pains. Sflu heat is for stomach flu. I don't have any of those symptoms! Also, at the shop I notice all the bottles states not to take if you high blood pressure. I told Connie I had high blood pressure last time I checked. Connie told herbalist Ann. Ann brushed it off, "It's ok some of the medication helps with that." I'm thinking but then why the medication itself say not to take it if you have high blood pressure? However, while I was at the shop I was very passive and never rejected their words and everything was just oh ok oh ok from me. But I went home and realized what happened at their shop was just not okay. That was not healthcare. That's intimidation, terrible treatment of patients, unsafe practice, and just plain weird. People who prey on others in times of physical or mental vulnerability are the worst types of people. These sister duo does that all the while being completely disrespectful and rude about it. They have an absolute lack of empathy and is inappropriate to be in the field claiming to heal others. Response to the reply: If you never showed up and not even call I would respect that and this review wouldn't happen. Now you are starting to blatantly lie. There was never one word of discussion regarding refund policy. Not one word. You say the moment you met me you felt I didn't trust you? Don't judge people. I came in to buy herbs I've never tried. What did I have to display to show trust? Praise you up and down and beg? You always bring up money and cost. How did you know it was a concern of mine when I never brought up once about the price. I can sacrifice the $400 to help others make a better decision. read more

Silkie Herbs - Trying to sell me everything on their shelves regardless if I need them or not - Traditional Chinese Medicine Near Me - Westminster, California

I was recommended here by a friend. I had insomnia and stomach pains. Ann looked at my tongue and explained everything. I thought wow, finally someone who understood me. She recommended 400$ of pills along with a strict diet and circadian schedule. Within two weeks of following her recommendations, I was in the ER. I could not walk, or hold myself up sitting. Within a month I developed psychosis. I lost 40 pounds in 2 months. I was bedridden for 3 months. I didn't sleep at all for 2 months straight. At 24 years old and previously healthy, I became severely ill, literally on the verge of death. I cannot begin to explain here the pain I put myself and my loved ones through. I was very vulnerable. Ann kept assuring me that the pills were helping me, and that I needed to buy more and more. It wasn't until I had not been able to keep food or water down for nearly a week when I surrendered everything and prayed to G-d for my life. I stopped taking the pills, and began recovering. It has been a year of recovery. I lost my entire life savings on doctors, tests, supplements, and food items. Although I am not wholly back to where I was, I am grateful for my life today. I would never ever return to this service or recommend it to anyone. The practices are extremely dangerous and take advantage of vulnerable sick people. The pills are unregulated and may dawn disastrous consequences for your body. I never wish the pain I endured upon anyone. read more

it will be the best place to ever visit it's time to take care of yourself they have that personal touch to make you feel way better don't hesitate go check it out read more

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Because of them, I have nearly cured my chronic illness that I have been dealing with for over 5 years. I have Psoriatic Arthritis and was diagnosed at age 20, nothing really helped me until I found out about this company. They helped me learn so much about how to properly take care of my body! From eating better and taking the herbs that they have given me I have been able to heal from the inside. I have only been following this regimen for 2 months and have improved immensely! I have less dandruff, my scalp is less itchy, my allergies have gone away, and so much more! The shop is also very beautiful and smells great! I would recommend this place to anyone looking to heal! read more

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4 years ago, a dermatologist prescribed an antibiotic to me to help with acne. The antibiotic gave me a side effect of developing blistering rashes when exposed to sunlight. That dermatologist then prescribed oral steroids to me to help treat the rashes. Although, my skin initially got better while taking the oral steroids, the rashes came back shortly after tapering off of the med. So, the dermatologist then prescribed topical steroid ointments to me. I ended up seeing another dermatologist soon after who continued prescribing topical steroid ointments to me for years. At some point, I stopped developing rashes when exposed to sunlight, but my skin was never fully healed. Whenever I tried to stop using the topical steroid ointment, my rashes would come back worse than before. My dermatologist kept on insisting that I have eczema, even though I've never had eczema before and don't have a family history of eczema and other autoimmune disorders. After years of frustration with dermatologists and wanting to try something different to help me heal, I found Ann Tam and silkie. I started seeing Ann in August 2021 and she told me that I might have topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) and sent me information about it. After reading about TSW, it sounded exactly like what I had been dealing with. Ann recommended that I stop using topical steroid ointment and I did. She also recommended what foods I should and shouldn't eat and prescribed a personalized regimen of herbs in pill form based on my tongue, skin condition, and self-report of symptoms to ease pain and help heal my organs. She takes into consideration what Western meds I'm taking when prescribing herbs. I sent her pictures of my tongue and hands every two weeks and a description of my symptoms. She uses the pictures and self-report to adjust the dosages of herbs, prescribe new herbs, and/or discontinue use of certain herbs. Based on how I was doing, she would ask me to come in so she could see me in-person. She also prescribed herbs to boil and apply to my rashes to ease the pain. Now that I'm getting better, I update her every month. Ann has really supported me through my TSW healing process and I never felt alone. I highly recommend Ann and silkie! Short Read: I've been seeing Ann Tam at silkie for my topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) for the past year and she has really helped me recover. I completely stopped using topical steroid ointment when I started seeing her. Thus, the symptoms got worse before getting better due to the nature of TSW. With Ann's help, time, and patience, I'm almost fully recovered. She has provided me individualized care and always responds to my questions and concerns in a timely manner. I truly feel that she cares about me and my health and well-being. Everyone who works at silkie is kind and polite. I highly recommend them! read more

Silkie Herbs - This is what my hands look like now (13 months into getting help from Ann Tam and stopping use of topical steroid ointment). - Traditional Chinese Medicine Near Me - Westminster, California

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Ann has been a blessing to our family. She has helped fix my daughter's asthma, my wife's many ailments, and even my own minor health issues. We stumbled in to Ann's shop while we were on a trip to pick up Chinese cough medicine to help ease my daughter's coughing fit, after urgent care gave us a steroid prescription. At first we were skeptical so my wife tried out the regiment first. After she started seeing improvements in her health, then we started our daughter on a regiment of pills and diet. Soon after, my daughter's asthma is cured. I was the last to take the plunge. After going through the regiment of pills, I could see improvements in my sleep and energy levels. read more

Thank God for this Place! I came here about a month with many health issues IBS, thyroid issues digestion issues, fatty liver, pancreatitis, SIBO and gut infections Kinney problems type 2 dietbeties just to name a few. After many visits to the ER X-rays ultrasounds CT scans colonoscopy and endoscopy swallowing test and many visits to my primary DR. the only thing my primary DR was able to diagnosed me with was fatty liver. I been dealing with all these issues for 2 years. I went to many different functional medicine Drs with no results Also I was buying all this supplements with little or no results. But then i found this place. Ann is very professional she really Cares about your health she's will costumize your health protocol to your bodys needs she will provide emotional support and guide you to me this was very crucial at frist since most Drs didn't believe I was sick I would show up to the ER and the ER Drs would tell me to leave and go see my primary Dr because there was nothing they can do. Please make sure you take all the health pack bottles recommend by Ann and make sure you take them on time and follow the instructions and you will see great results. Ann I want to say you save my life. And thank you for helping me. Best of wishes to you and your team! read more

I have skin problem since september 2023, after finding out silkie and got diagnosed and i got pills from them. After one month my skin gets better, my skin doesn't ooze anymore, less itchy, it's much better than before. Recommend for anyone that has skin problem come to silkie to get back to their normal skin read more

Ann is great! my husband and I had covid back in Dec 2020, and she helped us with our symptoms. We shared our selfie of our tongues daily and she adjusted the herbal medicine accordingly. She was attentive and called daily. read more

This is an updated review after working with Ann and the team at Silkie Herbs for almost 3 years now. Three years ago, I had horrible digestion (I had to carry digestive enzymes with me everywhere, I had heart burn, and I coughed incessantly after every meal -- and I was only 26 at the time) and I got sick ALL THE TIME. We're talking colds multiple times per year, sometimes even bronchitis. And when I got sick, I would have a persistent cough that lasted for MONTHS. It got the point where my old boss told me that they couldn't keep me employed if I was going to be sick this often. Ever since I started taking Silkie's herbs, I HAVEN'T GOTTEN SICK ONCE. I haven't gotten sick once in the last three years. What!!! This, to me, is a miracle. And not only do I not get sick, but I don't need to take digestive enzymes anymore because my digestion is very healthy now. At first, I was skeptical. And if you're skeptical, please just stay with me. Any alternative treatment that's a pretty penny is bound to make you skeptical. In fact, I found Silkie on Yelp and sat on the idea for many months before finally booking a consultation. And I wish I just followed my intuition and went to see Ann when it first occurred to me instead of waiting until my health got bad enough that I became desperate. My anxiety was pretty high when I went to see Ann!! Would it work? Would it be worth the money? Would I be stuck taking herbs forever or would this fix my problem once and for all? If you're thinking similar things, I GET IT. And let me tell you what I've learned: we can all reach optimal health through the right herbs. And you don't need to be taking them for as long as me. I'm doing this BECAUSE I LIKE IT. I've talk to other people that use these herbs and some of them only needed it for a short time and they were good. However, I realized that my lifestyle is the source of many of my problems. I work a lot, I work out a lot, and since I didn't want to change my lifestyle (at least, not the fun parts :) ) I continue to take Silkie's herbs to protect my health. For example, I enjoy eating spicey foods, I enjoy surfing, and I enjoy working out at the gym lifting weights. All of these habits are actually very hard on your body from a TCM standpoint, and I feel SOOO good now that I have the right herbs to counteract my habits. Did you know that surfing is pretty much the perfect formula for arthritis? The combination of wind, cold, and dampness = arthritis. Yep. And thanks to Ann, I now have herbs that help relieve my body of these elements so that arthritis never has a chance to take hold. If you think I can't say this because I'm only 29, whatever. I feel this to be true! Because when it's rainy outside, sometimes my knees used to hurt, even though I didn't do anything to make my knees hurt. But when I take the herbs for arthritis after I go surfing, it helps expel the cold and dampness stuck inside my body, and then I'm pain-free. It can be rainy and my knees never hurt! So, all this to say, that if you're feeling skeptical, I get it. And you should give Silkie a try anyways. It changed my life, and I mean that in the most dramatic way possible!!! I went from being a mid-twenties woman carrying digestive enzymes in her purse (like my retirement-age parents do!!!) and had achy knees sometimes to being someone that can eat whatever she wants and pretty much do whatever she wants pain-free. Oh, and did I mention my skin is amazing? My skin care routine is super simple because, lucky me, a beautiful side effect of taking all the right herbs is that YOUR SKIN GLOWS. Because I've worked with Ann for so long now, I've learned that she used to work in the hospitals in China where they treat their patients with herbs. HOSPITALS using HERBS. And Ann has all that knowledge, and she uses it to help so many people -- both here in the US and all around the world. Oh, and PS. I heard a story of a 52 year old woman that was trying to get pregnant for over 15 years (did IVF and all that stuff) and came to Ann feeling desperate. And after listening to Ann's advice and taking her herbs, she was able to get pregnant after 7 months. Ann is a true angel and miracle worker. And I'm not just saying that. She can heal and fix just about anything. Actually, not just about anything, but ACTUALLY ANYTHING. I am so grateful for her and the team at Silkie for giving me the healthiest happiest body I've ever had. read more

I am so thankful for finding Anne! I have had mysterious tongue symptoms, bowel pain and passing out on cycles for the last 2.5 years. I had seen countless doctors and also a naturopath. All of my tests kept coming back negative and inconclusive. As a last hope I searched for TCM and found Anne thankfully. She taught me an incredible amount of knowledge on our first visit and prescribed herbs to start helping me. I haven't passed out in pain since meeting Anne, so awesome! Anytime my tongue flares up I know it's either something I ate or the invisalign retainers. With the herbs and education I recieved with Anne I can now say I am finally healing. Thank you Anne! read more

Silkie Herbs - When first meeting Anne. I could barely talk without pain, western medicine said it was geographic tongue. - Traditional Chinese Medicine Near Me - Westminster, California

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I thought I'd update this review since it's been a few years.... These pills are amazing and still continue to help my family every time we had health problems. Ann is so talented and knowledgable with TCM, she is an angel to our family. Just an update on some of the things she helped us with lately... - My daughter started getting nauseous, stomachache, and bloated after eating. And certain foods, mainly dairy, made it even worse. I thought she would be lactose intolerant or have major stomach problems, but after taking pills from Ann for about 2 weeks, she's completely fine again. Wow! - I'm only 38, but I started to have night sweats, hot flashes, and sleeping problems. I thought I was starting menopause, but after consulting with Ann and taking the pills she recommended, I no longer have night sweats, hot flashes, and am sleeping much better at night...which gives me more energy during the day. - My Primary Care Physician told me I was starting to develop arthritis because in the morning, my fingers would be stiff and sore to open/close. Ann helped me with the right combination of pills to reduce the arthritis. I still get it after I go paddling in the ocean because of the "damp" nature of it, but these pills help me continue doing what I love. - I had lower back pain for more than 9 months. I didn't think Ann could help me with it because I thought I was just playing too much golf and not stretching, so I didn't think to talk to her about it for months. I went to a chiropractor and to physical therapy to strengthen/stretch my back/core, but it would help for a few days and then be sore again. I finally asked Ann, she easily diagnosed it and gave me some pills to take, Pain was gone in about 3 days and didn't come back until I slipped on my diet, eating too much of what I wasn't supposed to months later. But knowing I have the pills to take when I feel the pain, helps so so so so much. - I had a bad sprain in my ankle and partially tore 3 ligaments. I was in PT for about months, but I was still walking down the stairs sideways because my ankle couldn't bend and flex like it used to. The Sports Medicine Doctor told me there's nothing I could really do but to wait it out until my body heals itself...and since I was older now, he didn't know how long it would take to heal. Again, I didn't think Ann could help with this so I didn't ask until I got super desperate, but low and behold, she could help and she did. She gave me some pills and within a week, I was walking down the stairs normally again! Even my PT doc was surprised at how I progressed! Ann has been an angel in our lives and we are so thankful for her. I hope she can help you guys out as much as she has helped my family. Needless to say, we highly recommend her. read more

I am so relieved that I have found Silkie and have been getting help from Ann. I've had bad allergies, eczema, hives and sensitive skin ever since I was young. And it only seemed to progress the older I got. I've tried going to dermatologists, Accupunture, allergist, used steroid creams, etc, but I knew that was only a temporary solution. My friend had very similar skin issues and highly recommended Ann. From the moment I met with Ann she was very patient and diagnosed me with a few different underlying issues that were the root cause of my skin issues. I've been using the herbs for 5 months now and my skin has improved dramatically!! I admit, there are times when I've had the occasional eczema flare up, but I also realize that it is due to other circumstances (such a eating things I should not be eating that can cause flare ups, my stress levels and lack of sleep). As long as I stick to what Ann suggests (in terms of my diet, sleep, etc, the more I see improved results. Thank you Ann for all your help! read more

Ann is one of the most caring Oriental Medicine I've ever met. Not just to me but to other clients as well, as I observed while waiting in line for her consultation. I've been taking her pills for more than a year now. I had great success with Pollen Allergy, Food Allergy, Cold, Flu, Digestive Issues, after Covid-19 shot side effects and 50% improvement for my other chronic illnesses. She explained to me that my chronic illnesses would greatly improve if I can change my Lifestyle such as no caffeine, no dairy, no shrimp, no spicy foods, no organ meats, don't hold in the need to urinate, sleep at least 7 to 8 hours including going to bed before 11pm, don't sit too much, exercise, etc... I am trying to change my Lifestyle but it's hard. Still, she is patient and willing to continue working with me. I am blessed to find someone like her. read more

I've had acne problems all my life and even began having an eczema flare up a year ago (never had eczema in my life until my late 20s). I've gone to the doctor, tried many products and prescription medicine, and nothing ever cleared the problem or got to the root of the issue. I met with Hui and she did a full diagnosis of my body, addressing my concerns and pain points I've faced throughout my life. Hui explained in detail of what my body is going through and WHY. She's very patient and takes her time with me during my treatments. Not only has she pointed out my skin issues, but other detrimental reasons as to why my body is showing these symptoms. I now have so much more knowledge and understanding of my body as well as what type of food I need to eat or avoid, what kind of environments harm my body, and the herbs that I need to take. Hui has such a bright personality and is so kind! She always checks up on how I'm doing a few days after my treatments. Hui's always quick to respond through text and very thorough on her explanations and teaching. She's also very flexible with her schedule and I always look forward to meeting with her weekly! read more

My mom, dad and I met with Ann Tam at Silkie Herbs in October of 2020 and we all started taking her recommended Chinese herbs. We each took the herbs to help with a variety of health issues. Within the first 2 weeks we all noticed a difference in how we felt. I have a history of frequent headaches including migraines, lower back pain and sciatica, was dealing with bad acid reflux and poor sleeping among other issues with my lupus. In the first two weeks I had no headaches, my reflux improved as well as sleeping much better. My dad has heart, lung and circulation issues and was constantly having phlegm and clearing his throat and that improved significantly along with his breathing and and level of energy. Even his doctors said his lungs sounded good (real test will be when we get his X-rays back). My moms headaches also subsided, joint pains decreased and her digestion also improved as well as her sleep . Due to these improvements we decided to take the herbs longer than our original plan to only try it for a month. It has now been 5 months since we have been taking Chinese herbs and have been feeling great. I still have not had one issue with my back and sciatica or had any bad headache or migraines. One of the big differences has to do with the changes that can be seen with the improve the in our tongues, which I wasn't familiar with until seeing Ann and learning how the tongue shows issues with your health. Ann documents your progress from initial consultation to each visit etc and takes pictures of tongue improvements. She is so knowledgeable and caring, and we are so happy to have her help improve our health. Attached are some before and after photos of my tongue. Yvonne T read more

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Ann is so patient, thorough, and professional. She is 5th generation of herbalists in her family so I was very interested to give her a try! Prior to visiting Ann I had frequent night time urination, random arch pain on my foot that would hinder my daily activities, clicking and pain that felt like carpel tunnel on my right thumb joint, shoulder/neck pain, hair loss from my pregnancy, itchy eyes and nose from my sinusitis, and itchy scalp from what I thought was stress. After her tongue evaluation, some small dietary and lifestyle adjustments, along with her herbal medicine, I am currently at a maintenance dose after 3 months. I'd like to share with you my experience: Found out my itchy scalp was from all the spicy foods I ate, I felt the Chinese herbs along with not eating spicy foods/sauce fixed the problem. The hair loss that I had from pregnancy before started coming back and has a lustrous shine to it. My itchy eyes and nose from my sinusitis has gone down significantly. Within the first 3 days of taking the Chinese herbs the moderate pain on my thumb joint went away, there was still a little clicking at that time but the pain went down significantly that I could hold a plank position without it bothering me. 3 months later, today, I rarely feel clicking. I used to exercise at night with my husband but made an adjustment to this, along with removing spicy food from my diet, making an effort to sleep earlier, and eat breakfast on time which I felt has helped speed the positive results while taking the herbs. You won't be disappointed and will be surprised at the changes with your overall health. You will be surprised at what the Chinese herbs along with Anne's ancient family knowledge will do to recalibrate your body to optimal health! read more

I've been working with Dr. Ann for about two months now and I really see an improvement. I'm 23 years old and don't have that "relationship" with traditional Chinese medicine that my mom does. I guess you can say I didn't really believe in it? I had no prior experience with herbal medicine, but decided to give it a try after my mom suggested it and I was out of ideas. I've struggled with skin problems due to my allergic reactions for about 3 years. I have pages of allergies. Every little thing seemed to give me hives on my face, and they would linger and scar and darken. Not even makeup could cover it up. Before trying this out, I've been going to an allergist to get weekly injections for the past year. The steroid treatments seemed to be working, until they weren't and I'd get an allergic reaction with hives that left my skin in ruins for days to months afterward. I was desperate for a solution, frustrated, and unhappy. I was perpetually stressed out about my skin, and the struggle with it happened so often that it became "normal" for me to just have residual hives / eczema on my face. After going to Dr. Ann, I really tried to pay attention to my food intake, sleep schedule, etc and took her prescribed formulas daily. She really tailors each formula and takes the time to make sure that you're getting exactly what your body needs to be balanced. She's available whenever I need her, and it's nice to feel supported in this struggle for normalcy again. My skin issues have decreased and I've just been feeling better about my health. She is such a caring person and you can tell she really cares about you! If you're in a similar boat as me and feeling like you've done EVERYTHING possible, go to Dr. Ann. read more

I met Hui, my acupuncturist who explained about acupuncture, and she is very patient and thoroughly explained about how acupuncture will help with my digestive and constipation problems. I was always scared of needles, but I gathered my courage and try acupuncture for the first time, and surprisingly it didn't hurt. She also gave me herbal supplements that help with the acupuncture practice. Now I have been getting treatments and seeing a great result. After years of constipation and digestive problems, I finally find a solution and taking the steps to make my health a priority. And I am very glad to have Hui guided me through the process. Thank you, Hui!!! read more

I started using the herbs for myself 3 years ago and a few weeks later I was feeling so much better, so I decided to recommend them to the Motocross riders that I coach! In very short time, all of them got more competitive, on the dirtbike as well as at the gym. They were sleeping better, they were stronger all day long and all the weakness coming from their body issues were gone. It is an incredible way to live better for all of us. Since I started the herbs I have not had the need to go to the doctor anymore and we stopped every type of western medicine! For me Chinese herbs are truly magic. Yannig Kervella International Dirt bikes Trainer read more

My family and I have been going to Ann for many years. We have moved out-of-state and still consult with her as needed. After going through several doctors and herbalists to address my several health issues then, I gave Ann a try as recommended by a friend. I later on learned that my health issues were a result of a combination of years of poor sleep, eating and working habits. I was already very fit and was eating healthy when I met Ann... or at least I thought I was. Despite my seemingly fit physique, I had a hard time sleeping, had terrible digestion, and had difficulty gaining mass. The previous medical practitioners diagnosed and treated my issues as individual pieces. I never fully healed. Ann's approach was the only holistic solution that treated my body as a whole, as a system. On top of the bottles of herb recommendations, she also coached me on sleep, diet, and overall healthy daily routine. I followed her recommendations, changed my habits, and I have never felt better in a long time. After about a month or so under the full dosage, I got so much better. The dosages drastically went lower after every subsequent consultations. I have since then been sleeping at will, feeling energized all day, and have gained around 20lbs of muscle mass just by eating the right types of food without having to take any protein supplements. I highly recommend Ann! read more

I came to Ann after I had searched for months to find someone to help me with my chronic health issues, which include Hashimoto's thyroiditis, chronic Lyme disease, and gastritis with horrible reflux and nausea after gallbladder removal. I had been to several other naturopaths and practitioners, yet things didn't improve. When I finally found Ann, I immediately knew I was in good hands. She is an expert, her knowledge and skills are amazing and she has compassion and a real interest in the patient. She always checks up on me to see how I'm doing and to adjust herbs and dosage as needed. I once reached out to her outside of the normal business hours, because I had been diagnosed with a nasty UTI and kidney infection. She arranged to meet me and gave me something to clear up the infection and bacteria. Two weeks later, I went to my doctor for a follow up check, and he informed me that there was no sign of infection left! All thanks to the formula Ann gave me. One thing to note if you struggle with chronic health issues, is, that you must be willing to implement some diet and lifestyle changes in your life, to support your body and mind. Also, be patient if you don't feel improvement right away. Your body needs time to regain its health, so be diligent with the treatment and soon, you will feel much better. If you struggle with any type of health issues, don't hesitate to see Ann, she is wonderful and she will help you get better! read more

Ann was very helpful on my health concerns including eczema, sleep issues, digestive issues, etc. She was patient and kind in providing holistic approach to address my concerns. I had very good response to the chinese medication she has given me. Thank you Ann. read more

I found them on yelp but, i was tired of western medicine not working. Ann is a rockstar, she answered all my questions and cured my sons chronic cough in 3 days!!! read more

My husband was having digestive/intestinal problems (see his review signed Robert M.) and western medicine had exhausted most options. Searching in the internet, we came across Ann (Thuan Hoa Hang/Silkie). Little did I know then how much help Ann's treatments would be to me too. In my case, I had problems with my nails. After I got 3 gel manicures, my nails started to flake and got so weak that started to affect the nail bed. My nails looked terrible, and I knew if they continued to deteriorate it would become painful. Ann treated me and today my nails are strong and look better than ever. Ann's diagnosis is right on. I highly recommend Ann as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine read more

I found Silkie and Ann a couple of months ago when I had a UTI and was seeking a natural remedy. The herbs cured my bladder infection without antibiotics in just a few days! While there, I decided to talk to Ann about other health challenges that I'd been dealing with for several years. My organs were quite weak and it caused me some major health problems such as constant fatigue and often feeling overly cold. She looked at my tongue and sat with me for over an hour to explain the root causes of my health issues. She also helped me to pinpoint foods and habits that were negatively impacting my health. I was given a regimen of 8 different herb formulas and since taking them and Ann's food recommendations, my health has been gradually improving. I really appreciate that Ann is available to answer questions and is so open to questions. I'm really grateful for the time she helped me through a particularly tough moment and called me to talk me through it. I know that it's up to me to stay on my herbal regimen and to also take care of myself in other ways (reducing my stress, exercising and eating well) that will help improve my health even more, but the herbs have been great. My bowel movement has improved, and I have more energy than before. I feel more empowered about my health and well-being since I learned about my body and how to nurture myself with Ann's guidance. I highly recommend giving Silkie a try if you're looking for an alternative to conventional medicine or are looking for a more natural and holistic approach to your health! read more

My husband Crispin Carreon has been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. Doctors gave him less then 5 years to live. Crispin was so weak couldn't open a bottle of water. Crispin is seeing Ann Tam Herbalist. Ann gave Crispin herb bills and gave me recipes to make healthy meals and black chicken recipes drinks a cup every day in the morning plus tea from herbs. I'm so thankful . I see the improvement .Crispin is getting healthier day by day. I'm taking herbs and medicine for my arthritis I'm doing a lot better. We trust and believe in Ann Tam and Silkie Herb store. Thank you so much Ann for giving us a great out look on life. And many happy wonderful days to share our life together happy and happy and healthy .Crispin is a fighter and I support him all the way. He is my love of my life. Stomp out prostate cancer. Thanks to Ann. read more