What do you think of those TCM practices that have sprung up in so many shopping malls or UK high streets?

The biggest one in the UK is called "Dr and Herbs."

Are the doctors there qualified? Are these shops ethical?

I went into one for a "free consultation" which then led to a high pressure hard sell where they tried to force me to pay for 10 acupuncture treatments and 10 weeks of herbal decoctions upfront.

Very very aggressive and high pressure tactics. They even have salespeople at the door accosting passers-by.

Anyone else got any experience with "Dr and Herbs" or similar shops?