My acupuncturist seemed not to want to help me today...(this was my first visit)...when I went back in the office, the ladies unequivocally stated that the doctor (who is Asian) probably didn't want to help someone non-Asian...
I know that all types of folks get acupuncture...who agrees with their statements? If so, explain to me why he would not want to help me and what he would have against me (i'm a pretty, ethnic blend)...
If you don't agree or you have another opinion, pls share...I would like to think that since he opened a practice, he'd of expected all sorts of folks to come...
2006-09-22 18:29:34 · 19 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I don't know whether the doctor didn't want to help because you were not Asian or whether he was just having a bad day. However, if you were not satisfied with the treatment you received, you have the right to not return. Their loss!!!
As a business person they should treat everyone the same regardless.
2006-09-22 18:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by peaceandharmonyandmercy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you wondering why you did not get a treatment today, with your first appointment?
A good practitioner, like a physician, has you fill out a health information sheet and goes through that with you. He or she then will as appropriate questions to see if you are appropriate for acupuncture in the first place.
I have had acupuncture with a few different practitioners, and this is how they do it.
The acupuncturist also charts on the treatment. They treat this like a visit to the doctor, or any treatment at the office for liability reasons. A client should not expect to walk into the office and get a treatment. .
If those women did say that, that is very unethical and prejudice, and should not be happening. I live in the Twin Cities and have not run into this problem. Did you call back for a follow up appointment?
2006-09-22 18:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by lulubella106 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, it's unclear from your question whether or not you had the treatment and then left or left without the treatment?
I had acupunture in London. It was my first time and the acupuncturist didn't seem to want to help me either. i told her what my problem is and then I got the treatment. It was kind of a strange experience. She wasn't veryforth coming and it was kind of a very detached affair. So if you had a similiar experince I can relate.
The thing is, with hindsight I began to wonder if this is just normal practice and the culture is different. Maybe we are used to Western culture and especially in regards to alternative therapies, expect a bit more warmness and affection from our practitioners. I think that could be our mistake acupuncure is a clincal treatment and maybe that's why it comes off like that, if you know what I mean?
Anyway if you left without the treatment that's another story.If you left with the treatment but didn't feel that great maybe it's because you were expecting more personal connection and I don't think it's got anything to do with your practitioner not wnting to treat non asians, he was probably just doing his job in the way he would to all his patients regardless of race. I hope this makes sense.
2006-09-22 18:42:32 · answer #3 · answered by Apsara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will find most Asians very kind and helpful to non-Asians...I live in China and I am a minority of 1 in a city of 2,500,000 people.People go out of their way to do special things...when I shop in the produce market, the owner personally selects tomatoes, peppers and such. She doesn't need to do that but she wants to make sure I am well cared for. I suspect that either the acupuncturist is either afraid that he can't communicate well enough, or he has had a previous bad experience with non-Asians. People react strangely if they are disappointed...and with the current trend towards law suits in America and elsewhere, I would probably be disinclined as well.
2006-09-22 18:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by Frank 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do the ladies in your office know this acupuncturist? If not then clearly they were being racist, by assuming that an Asian (any Asian) would not want to help a non-Asian. But, on another note, what do you mean by "[he] seemed not to want to help me ..." What did he do or say that you think this?
2006-09-22 18:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by DadOnline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
???
1. Does the doctor speak your language?
2. Are you in need of serious medical help, that the doctor did not want to make worse? (or get in trouble with?)
3. Just because a business is open - does not mean it is open for everyone, although this makes little sense money wise, cutting the number of clients... It's still valid, for the doctor (just weird).
4. Maybe your too pretty, and the doctor was flustered?
These are my first thoughts ...
They are of no help, but - you opened this question to anyone. (Thank you)
Also - who would get mad at you? You worded this question very well.
Be at Peace.
2006-09-22 20:31:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree, Let not the bias of the people in the office keep you from being helped. Go back again, It could of been he was having an off day. If you get the same from the Medico. Find a new one.
2006-09-22 18:34:29 · answer #7 · answered by jadamgrd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the procedure is covered by insurance it's just not worth worrying about. It's like a bad hair-do!
Never sweat the petty stuff or pet the sweaty stuff.
But if this is a procedure covered by insurance you can run his 'tit" through the wringer. Prejudice is always wrong but it's seldom "actionable" in a court of law.
Tell your friends this guy sux!
2006-09-22 19:44:21 · answer #8 · answered by Lance 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you ask the doc? That would stop all speculation. Maybe he had some personal problems going on, or his schedule is full, or his equipment needs correcting... Don't take it personal.
2006-09-22 18:41:22 · answer #9 · answered by pro163 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either he was having personal problems, or he was racist. Hopefully the first. Good luck in the future though.
God Bless
2006-09-22 19:17:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋