Chinese Herbal Medicine in West Hurley

Chinese Herbology

Chinese Herbal Medicine sits at the heart of traditional Chinese medicine and is frequently used alongside acupuncture to address symptoms while strengthening deeper balance. Instead of taking one herb in isolation, formulas layer several ingredients that are carefully matched to support, moderate, and direct one another. Its power comes from the formula’s combined relationships and energetic design, where the whole creates the effect.

At Three Treasures Acupuncture, I pair acupuncture with individualized herbal formulas designed to offer deeper, more sustained support and help the body respond with greater resilience. These custom blends can help address digestion, stress levels, low energy, women’s health needs, immune regulation, and long-standing health patterns, with attention to your unique constitution. For West Hurley clients, this approach supports whole-body wellness while fitting naturally into a busy, creative routine and an always-on work culture.

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Kampo: The Japanese System of Herbal Medicine

Kampo refers to the Japanese form of Chinese herbal medicine, originating from Chinese medicine principles brought to Japan between the 7th and 9th centuries. With time, the tradition was reworked into a structured, methodical system known for careful herbal analysis and a consistent approach to treatment. “Kampo” literally means “the way of the Han Chinese.”

I am part of a limited group of Kampo practitioners practicing in the United States, and I studied directly with Nigel Dawes, L.Ac., a leading authority in the field. I specialized in Kampo for its detailed, reliable approach and its structured way of assessing patients. This diagnostic system supports careful formula matching to a patient’s constitution, creating treatment that is intentional, specific, and results-oriented.

Kampo commonly includes premium granulated herbal formulas that are convenient, readily absorbed, and known for consistent strength, which supports everyday use and sustained care over time. For West Hurley clients, this streamlined option works smoothly with full calendars while maintaining a dependable wellness cadence.

Online Dispensary For Supplements

Even when you eat thoughtfully, the body can still need added nutritional support to feel its best and maintain steady performance. Professional-grade supplements may help sustain energy, strengthen immune function, improve sleep quality, support digestion, and promote overall wellness, particularly when stress is high or the body is rebuilding after heavy demands.

For simple access to trusted options, Three Treasures Acupuncture links patients to a secure Fullscript online dispensary through Emerson Ecologics. The platform offers practitioner-grade supplements curated with a focus on purity, safety, and real-world efficacy.

As my patient in West Hurley, you also receive a 20% discount on all Fullscript orders.

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About Mindy Pickard, M.S., L.Ac.

Licensed in acupuncture and extensively trained in Chinese herbal medicine and Kampo, I apply seasoned clinical experience to each plan of care I design. My approach is personalized and integrative, supporting physical function, emotional health, and energetic balance together.

NEW YORK CITY OFFICE (Monday-Thursday)
195 Chrystie Street, Suite 703  ·  New York, NY 10002

WEST HURLEY OFFICE (Friday-Saturday)
1310 Rt. 28  ·  West Hurley, NY 12491

The NYC office is conveniently located in a loft in the Nolita/LES district. The office is a short walk from many subway stations:

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