Far East Holistic Center; Michigan Collective Highlight

Far East Holistic Center

16094 E. 8 Mile Rd.. Detroit

www.fareastholisticcenter.com

Top-Selling Strain: Grape Stomper

Top-Selling Concentrate: Monk Meds

Top-Selling Edible: Bosky Cannaolis

How and when did your collective start up?

We officially opened our doors in February 2016, but have been working together for several years. We started off as a group of caregivers from varying fields that wanted to combine our expertise and create the best experience possible for patients.

What’s the story behind the name of your collective?

Cannabis being one of the fundamental herbs found in traditional Chinese medicine, we wanted to acknowledge the medicinal roots of where it was first used. We are also located the farthest east on 8 Mile between Gratiot and Kelly in Detroit.

What does your collective offer patients that they can’t find anywhere else?

We offer a safe, clean and professional environment in a luxurious atmosphere catering to patients’ specific needs with care. We have complimentary gift bags for all new members. We also have referral and recycling programs available as well.

How has the cannabis industry changed since you have been in the business? Where would you like to see it go?

We are seeing more and more people turn to cannabis as an alternative method to treat their illnesses. We would like to see cannabis available in every community, so that anyone needing access to it has the right to do so.

What are the biggest challenges you face in this industry as a collective? Biggest joys?

The biggest challenges are the laws restricting access in certain areas. The biggest joy anyone can feel in this industry is when someone comes to you when they are terminally ill and they turn to cannabis as if they are out of options. You see the look of desperation in their eyes one day, three short months go by and that same person who thought their time was up comes back and you see those same eyes filled with joy. There is no greater joy that sharing that with someone else.

What is the one thing you want patients to know about your collective?

That we truly care about the well-being of every patient we see. We understand that every patient’s needs are different and that we are able to specifically address any of these needs.

If someone wanted to open a collective and get their feet wet in the industry, what advice or counsel would you give them?

First check into local municipalities and their stance on medical marijuana. Ultimately whatever you do, do it with passion. Believe in the work you are doing is good for you and those around you. The rest will fall in place.

What is the most important thing you hope to accomplish while in the MJ/MMJ community?

We want to bring professionalism and strong ethics to an ever changing industry. We would like to be a positive example for the city of Detroit to help change the perception of a recreational aspect to a medicinal one. Ultimately we would like to become a catalyst for other communities to make cannabis accessible to all who are in need.