New York Acupuntcure Center - EarthBound Apothecary

The Journey
EarthBound Apothecary and Acupucture Center is a small company with roots in the land and communities of the Catskills and Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York State. We are a collective of herbalists, gardeners, wild-harvesters, and lovers of the earth who are dedicated to fostering healthy people, plants, and ecosystems.

EarthBound, founded by herbalist and acupuncturist Hillary Thing, spawned in part from Hillary’s desire to bring the usefulness of herbs, herbal medicine, and the pleasures of tea-drinking to her community. It is also an avenue for practicing the principles of sustainable living, a restoration project that can happen one community at a time.

Herbalism is a profound art and time-honored science that can aid physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation. The use of EarthBound herbs and products in our daily life can connect us more deeply to the natural world and to our own true natures.

We obtain as many herbs as possible from local farmers and gardeners who employ organic and sustainable agricultural practices. These include Farm & Granary of Wallkill, NY, the High Falls Chinese Herb Garden, and Hillary’s medicinal herb garden in Accord, NY. Some medicinal herbs cannot be cultivated and must be harvested from the wild. We harvest our herbs from a variety of areas in the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley Region, as well as from Many Oaks Forest Preserve in northern New York.

Founder, Hillary Thing
Hillary Thing (MS, LAc., and founder of EarthBound) has been practicing acupuncture and herbalism for over eight years in Kingston, NY, her native hometown. She is a faculty member at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City where she is a Clinical Supervisor at the Hospital for Joint Diseases and teaches a variety of courses on Chinese medicine. She also teaches workshops and year-long trainings in all facets of herbal medicine from her home and herbal gardens in Accord, NY.

She has trained extensively with Jeffrey Yuen, renowned Taoist Master and teacher of classical Chinese medicine. His teachings have had a profound influence on her understanding of health, dis-ease, and what it means to live this lifetime fully.

Hillary has also studied animal tracking, bird language, primitive living skills and natural history at Tom Brown Jr.’s school, and with Jon Young, Charles Worsham, and other inspiring teachers. These passionate pursuits enrich her teachings and graciously interweave with the field of herbalism. She has a Certification in Gardening with a specialty in Native Plant Species from the Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY.


	Home About Us Services acupuncture & massage herbal consultation Shopping Cart Products herbal tea blends green, black & white teas dried herbs tinctures first aid & health care bath & beauty E-Newsletter Volunteer Opportunities Educational Articles Links Mailing List Contact Us		The Journey EarthBound Apothecary and Acupucture Center is a small company with roots in the land and communities of the Catskills and Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York State. We are a collective of herbalists, gardeners, wild-harvesters, and lovers of the earth who are dedicated to fostering healthy people, plants, and ecosystems. EarthBound, founded by herbalist and acupuncturist Hillary Thing, spawned in part from Hillary’s desire to bring the usefulness of herbs, herbal medicine, and the pleasures of tea-drinking to her community. It is also an avenue for practicing the principles of sustainable living, a restoration project that can happen one community at a time. Herbalism is a profound art and time-honored science that can aid physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation. The use of EarthBound herbs and products in our daily life can connect us more deeply to the natural world and to our own true natures. We obtain as many herbs as possible from local farmers and gardeners who employ organic and sustainable agricultural practices. These include Farm & Granary of Wallkill, NY, the High Falls Chinese Herb Garden, and Hillary’s medicinal herb garden in Accord, NY. Some medicinal herbs cannot be cultivated and must be harvested from the wild. We harvest our herbs from a variety of areas in the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley Region, as well as from Many Oaks Forest Preserve in northern New York. Founder, Hillary Thing Hillary Thing (MS, LAc., and founder of EarthBound) has been practicing acupuncture and herbalism for over eight years in Kingston, NY, her native hometown. She is a faculty member at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City where she is a Clinical Supervisor at the Hospital for Joint Diseases and teaches a variety of courses on Chinese medicine. She also teaches workshops and year-long trainings in all facets of herbal medicine from her home and herbal gardens in Accord, NY. She has trained extensively with Jeffrey Yuen, renowned Taoist Master and teacher of classical Chinese medicine. His teachings have had a profound influence on her understanding of health, dis-ease, and what it means to live this lifetime fully. Hillary has also studied animal tracking, bird language, primitive living skills and natural history at Tom Brown Jr.’s school, and with Jon Young, Charles Worsham, and other inspiring teachers. These passionate pursuits enrich her teachings and graciously interweave with the field of herbalism. She has a Certification in Gardening with a specialty in Native Plant Species from the Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY.