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THE STORY
HENRY P. CUNNINGHAM has been a licensed pharmacist for over 40 years. He is an alumni of the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York. Although he quickly accomplished his goals related to Western medicine, he remained curious for more knowledge, which lead him to explore ancient and natural healing modalities that were not taught at that time, in medical or pharmacy schools. As a result, Henry was able to independently study with the world-renowned, Professor Milford Graves from the mid-80s to the early 90s, and was extensively skilled in the fields of herbology, acupuncture, martial arts, and holistic healing. This intriguing, hands-on exposure to natural medicine sparked his desire to introduce and unite Eastern and Western medicine in his community.
After purchasing Shipman's Pharmacy in 1989 from his long-time mentor, Claude A. Shipman, Henry's desire came to fruition. By merging his passion for natural medicines and his professional pharmaceutical training, Henry has safely and successfully created alternative and holistic treatment options for a large number of his customers, which subsequently birthed the pharmacy's slogan, "THE HERBAL ALTERNATIVE".
To truly understand and cater to his customers’ needs, Henry recognizes the value of focusing on his own wellness education. He regularly attends pharmacy and holistic healing seminars to keep abreast of new medical and pharmaceutical advancements, so that his counseling remains relevant in this constantly evolving industry. As a pharmacist, his duties are not limited to providing prescription and over-the-counter care, but also in-depth daily consultations on various ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, pain, mental wellness and stress management. Bi-lingual support services are also available to foster a welcoming, inclusive interaction between provider and patient.
Henry has now embraced a more significant role as a Wellness Counselor & Health Coach because he is committed to helping those on their wellness journey transform, improve and/or maintain their current state of health. He advocates that, "Medicine should cure the entire individual, not simply hide symptoms, as a complete individual is well-rounded in every aspect of life".
As people become healthier, families do too. When families are healthy, the dynamics of family relationships improve, which Henry believes is key to influencing lifestyle choices and creating healthier communities.
