Personalized Brain & Body Health

 

Feel stronger, think clearer, and simplify your health plan with a pharmacist who treats you like family

 

SIMPLIFY
HEALTH
 
UNLOCK POTENTIAL
 
THRIVE

 

 

 

 

Janine Marie Garica, PharmD, BCACP,

ReCODE 2.0 Pracitioner, MoCA Certified

Hello! I'm Janine Garcia, pharmacist and founder of Functional Pharmacy. I help people make wise, confident healthcare decisions with guidance that's clear, compassionate, and rooted in science. Together, we'll cut through the noise and create a plan that works for you.

Pure, organic, and perfectly imperfect. Just pulled these from my garden.

 

For over 15 years, I’ve worked with patients managing chronic conditions, navigating medications, and searching for answers. My mission is simple: translate complex research into practical, unbiased advice about medications, supplements, nutrition, and lifestyle—so you feel supported, not overwhelmed.

 

HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU

Medicine starts in the kitchen.  Chopping my way to vibrant health—one veggie at a time. 🍅🥦

Medication & Supplement Reviews

Safe, effective, and tailored to your unique needs.

 

Menu Planning

Practical, real-food strategies to meet your macronutrient goals.

 

One-on-One Counseling

Personalized guidance designed for your health journey.

 

Group Programs 

 

  • The Root Cause Collective – preventive care & chronic condition support

 

  • The Cognition Crusaders – memory support & caregiver guidance 

WHY FUNCTIONAL PHARMACY?

We support the whole of you—so you can protect what matters most.

At Functional Pharmacy, we see your health like a living tree — ever-changing, resilient, and deeply rooted. The symptoms you feel are like leaves and branches reaching for balance, but true healing starts below the surface. Just as gardeners nourish the roots, we focus on the foundations: sleep, nutrition, stress, movement, and mindset — the factors that allow your whole system to thrive.

 

We combine evidence-based strategies with the social and emotional support you need to make lasting changes.

 

The result?

 

Greater confidence, sustainable health, and more joy in everyday life.

LEARN WITH CONFIDENCE

Personalized guidance that makes you can feel confident, supported, and in control of your health.

Visit the Evidence tab for clear, easy-to-understand explanations of the research behind medications, supplements, and lifestyle therapies—so you can see what truly works for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and more. All information is drawn directly from peer-reviewed journals, outlining both the benefits and the risks of conventional and holistic treatments. These studies show where therapies can help and where they may fall short. My role is to help you interpret that evidence, weigh what matters most for your unique situation, and make informed confident, informed choices that support your brain health.

 

Understand: 

 

  • Probable benefits and risks

  • Treatment effective size

  • Minimum effective dose

  • Onset and duration

 

 

 

CREDENTIALS

 

 

COMPETENCE AND CONFIDENCE

Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)

Issued by Board of Pharmacy Specialties

 

A credential for pharmacists who provide integrated, accessible healthcare services for both acute illness and chronic conditions, and develop sustained partnerships with patients and other healthcare providers in the context of family and community.

 
aCCESS TO THE LATEST KNOWLEDGE AND ADVANCEMENTS of functional medicine

Recode 2.0 Certified Practitioner

Issued by Apollo Health

 

Accreditation ensures that the practitioner understands the complex systems behind cognitive decline, and knows how to apply personalized protocols based on each client’s unique genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors.

 
iMPROVED ACCURACY AND STANDARDIZATION

MoCA certification, in the context of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment

Issued by MoCA Cognition

 

Certification signifies that a healthcare professional has demonstrated competency in administering, scoring, and interpreting the MoCA test results, which are used to detect early signs of cognitive impairment.

From Medication Expert to Functional Wellness Advocate

 

From the first steps to where you are today, she was always there. Thank you, Mom.

I went to college to become a medication expert, and for years, that was my world. I believed medications were the most powerful solutions to people’s health problems. Nutrition and fitness mattered, of course—but I assumed those areas were best left to dietitians and physical therapists.

 

Over time, though, I got a wake-up call. I saw patients taking the best medications, yet many were still struggling—or worse, facing serious complications despite treatment. It became clear: medications often treat symptoms, not root causes, and they don’t always prevent illness. 

 

That realization led me to explore functional medicine. I trained with world-class experts to learn how to combine conventional medicine with nutrition, lifestyle, and holistic strategies to truly optimize health.

 

I still have deep respect for traditional pharmacy—medications save lives—but I’ve seen firsthand how functional medicine can transform quality of life, prevent disease, and help people thrive. That’s why my mission is to bring you the best of both worlds: clear, practical guidance that combines science, compassion, and real-world results. 

 

You don’t have to navigate health alone. Explore my courses, group programs, or one-on-one counseling to find the right fit for your journey. Together, we can make lasting changes that truly matter. Let’s work together to simplify your care, unlock your potential, and restore your well-being.