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Apothecary offers alternative health care

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Dr. Tom's Tonics — A Modern Apothecary, 6384 Mill St., Rhinebeck, will hold its grand opening at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
The shop, run by Dr. Tom Francescott, a naturopath, features natural herbs, vitamins, salves and soaps as well as crystals and other items.
Francescott said ever since he graduated from medical school at Bastyr University in Seattle, he has wanted to open a retail store. But, he started his practice first three years ago — in another office in the same building.
"When this space first became available a year ago, that's what prompted me to open the shop," he said.
He said there is always a doctor in the shop.
"The old concept of an apothecary is it was a pharmacy that dispensed remedies, and had a lot of knowledge and experience. We have someone dispensing advice and our products are pretty innovative," he said. Many are product lines sold only to doctors.
"My medical experience is the difference," he said. For example, he said, earlier in the month he refused to sell a particular vitamin to a customer because he believed, based on what he was told by the customer, it wasn't needed.
The shop opened May 5 and has three employees. It is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Mondays.
During the grand opening, there will be free healthy food and beverages, door prizes, music and more.
For information, call 845-876-2900.