Business
Tacoma Holistic Collective
3908 6th Ave., Tacoma, 98406
www.tacomaholistic.com
What’s the story behind the name of your access point?
We based our name on the acronym for THC. The T stands for Tacoma, where we are located. The H stands for Holistic. This is because we are a medical collective and focused on the holistic healing aspect that MMJ patients need, and the C stands for Collective because we are here to serve both our patients and our community.
What does your access point offer patients that they can’t find anywhere else?
We offer knowledgeable staff that genuinely take an interest into each individual patient’s health goals and takes pride in seeing their success.
How has the cannabis industry in Washington changed since you have been in the business? Where would you like to see it go?
The MMJ industry resembles a completely different animal from the time we started two years ago. The number one change we’ve seen for MMJ patients is the decline in products, providers and access points. Moving forward, our vision is to provide a robust variety of products which enable patients to accurately treat their conditions time and again. Also, increased regulation of production and testing of product will lend themselves to more consistent and high quality products for Washington state patients.
What are the biggest challenges you face in this industry as an access point? Biggest joys?
Our biggest challenge is adapting to the changing rules set for MMJ in Washington State. We must remain true to the best practices we have established and set the bar high going forward, while being compliant with all coming regulations.
The biggest joy is when a patient has breakthrough success. Being a community oriented collective we have the privilege to see and interact with our patients on a local and personal level. It is also very exciting being part of an industry that is blossoming after we close the history books of over 80 years on prohibition.
What is the one thing you want patients to know about your access point?
At our access point the two corner stones we start with in product acquisition are quality and consistencies, as these are the primary barriers to treating patients’ conditions. Our staffs’ product knowledge helps pair the proper meds to the client’s needs that most effectively treats the patient and ensures the best chances of them reaching their healthcare goals.
If someone wanted to open an access point and get their feet wet in the industry, what advice or counsel would you give them?
Start looking at other states that are going to pass MMJ legalization such as Florida, Missouri and Ohio.
What is the most important thing you hope to accomplish while in the MJ/MMJ community?
We hope to achieve full legalization where one could grow in their own backyard. I hope to champion the message to both law makers and the public at large that cannabis is a much safer alternative than prescription medication.
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