Alternative Therapies Group (ATG) (Salem - Medical)
6/15/2016
I went in for my first time nervous and full of anxiety (as that is my main reason for medicating). I was greeted warmly at the door and the front window. I went through a metal detector and was buzzed in. Ok, not what I expected. From the outside, a brick building that is in need of some flowers, color. Inside is wonderful with colorful local art, great music and a relaxed waiting room that was pretty full of people, yet everyone was talking to each other. Right off it was a very friendly atmosphere.
I was greeted and introduced to ATG by a really nice girl and a short video that's in a separate room.
After that, I grabbed a number and waited about 20 minutes that flew by. I have really bad social and generalized anxiety and met some really nice people I talked to my whole wait.
I got to the counter and was even more nervous because I didn't know what I needed and had no clue weed was this detailed. Kate was one of the kindest, most patient people I have ever met. She made me feel comfortable immediately and answered all my questions, even related her own anxiety to mine. I didn't feel rushed at all, which I get really weary of if I know people are waiting lol. She recommended two strains for me and it's been 3 days and I already feel so much better. Not to mention, the entire staff was so friendly and easy going. It's just a place that you leave feeling happier not just from the medicine but from the experience.