Personalized Brain & Body Health

 

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

 

Janine Garcia filling prescriptions for movement and smiles — hula hoop style!💊🌞🌀

My parents and I wrapped in love, surrounded by nature 🌿❤️

At Functional Pharmacy, we believe that protecting and strengthening brain health is one of the most important investments you can make for your future. That’s why we created the Cognition Crusaders—a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting memory, focus, and long-term cognitive vitality. 

 

The Cognition Crusaders bring together patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to explore evidence-based strategies that go beyond prescriptions. From nutrition and exercise to stress management, brain training, and innovative therapies, our mission is to empower you with tools that promote mental sharpness and resilience at every stage of life. 

 

Whether you’re caring for a loved one with cognitive challenges, looking to stay sharp in a demanding career, or simply seeking ways to preserve your brain health as you age, we are here to provide guidance, education, and community. Together, we’re on a mission to make cognitive health a priority—because a stronger brain means a fuller, more vibrant life.

 

I’m Janine Garcia, a Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and ReCODE 2.0 Certified Practitioner. I’m also certified to administer and score the MoCA test and hold a Certificate in Aging from UNC-Chapel Hill.  For more than 15 years I’ve helped people manage endocrine, heart, lung, and mental-health conditions in many different settings. My passion is guiding older adults to feel stronger, think clearer, and rely less on medications and supplements by combining the best of conventional and functional medicine.

 

After witnessing dementia’s toll on patients and families, I trained in the Bredesen Protocol so I could offer practical, compassionate support to those worried about memory loss or cognitive decline. I understand how overwhelming it can feel—and how hard parts of the protocol can be to follow—so I offer the same level of care I’d give my own parents. Dementia is life-changing, but you’re not alone. With the right support, the brain and body can thrive at home. We’ll help you ease stress, remove obstacles, and lift your family’s quality of life.

 

Medicine for the body and soul — a spin of the hoop in nature 🌞💚

 

WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER
Your Personalized Proactive Plan

 

  • Clarify  and set your health goals and priorities
  • Understand your PreCODE/ReCODE Report
  • Set up daily, weekly, and monthly routines 
  • Monitor and journal glucose and ketone levels 
  • Track progress with repeat cognitive assessments (including MoCA)

 

Two steps at a time—dancing keeps the mind sharp and the heart happy!” 🧠✨🌀

Medication & Supplement Management

 

  • Simplify your medication/supplement list
  • Create an easy-to-follow schedule
  • Minimize side effects and check for interactions
  • Understand benefits vs. risks and lab results
  • Get plain-English explanations of research and provider recommendations
  • Find cost-effective options

Nutrition: the safest prescription

 
Nutrition Support

 

  • Calculate your personal macronutrient targets
  • Receive weekly meal plans with shopping lists
  • Get help with pantry clean-outs and ingredient swaps
  • Virtual or in-person meetups around cooking, grocery tours, or meal prep

Pedaling together for stronger bodies and sharper mind 💦💪🦴✨

 
Movement Made Manageable

 

  • Build aerobic fitness, balance, and strength safely into your day

  • “Walk & Talk” challenges where participants track steps and share photos or reflections

  • Help tracking your progress and setting new goals

  • Buddy pairings so participants have a “wellness partner” for accountability between sessions

Reducing Toxins

 

  • Switch to nontoxic personal and home products
  • Learn safer cookware and cooking techniques
  • Home mold testing and gentle detox support

 

Brain & Stress Resilience

 

  • Brain-stimulation strategies and memory exercises
  • Stress management and better sleep habits
  • Continuous nighttime oxygen monitoring

  • Mini-workshops on effective communication, boundary setting, and stress-reducing social skills

  • Guided exercises on expanding your social network, volunteering, or rekindling friendships

care partner support

 

  • Practical tips for loving communication and redirection
  • Small-group meet-ups for shared learning and encouragement
  • Book club focused on positive caregiving

 

 

Together, we’ll make healthy living doable—and sustainable—for you.

 

Lifestyle changes, medications, supplements, and our health-care system can be confusing—especially if you’re noticing memory changes. You don’t have to do it alone. Together we’ll create a plan that feels doable, empowering, and respectful of your needs. We believe lasting change comes from compassion, acceptance, partnership, and empowerment—not pressure or perfection. Together, we explore what truly matters to you, uncover your “why,” and build practical habits that fit your real life. Every conversation is a safe space to reflect, reset, and move forward with confidence.

 

Whether you’re seeking 1-on-1 support, the accountability of a small group, or simple tools to streamline your wellness routine, we’ll help you find your rhythm and momentum. Together, we celebrate the small wins, lift each other through the tough days, and share practical wisdom that makes healthy living feel natural—not forced. Because when you’re part of a strong, close-knit community, growth feels less like a solo struggle and more like an inspiring team effort.

 

Book a no-pressure, free 20-minute call to get to know each other, explore your health goals, and discover which flexible options feel right for you.

 

Janine Garica, PharmD, BCACP, ReCODE 2.0 Certified Practitioner, MoCA Certified, your guide toward a healthier, happier you.” 🌟

SERVICES

 

One-on-One Coaching

Personalized support tailored to your unique health journey.

 

  • Hourly Session (60 minutes): $100 

    • Perfect for focused guidance on a specific concern.

 

  • Starter Package – 5 Sessions: $600 

    • Includes an initial 90-minute deep-dive and four 60-minute follow-ups.

    • A structured path to kickstart your transformation.

 

  • Continued Care Package – 5 Sessions: $400

    • For ongoing accountability and growth.

    • Five 60-minute sessions to keep you on track and progressing.

 
Small Group Coaching

Find community, accountability, and inspiration while working toward your goals together.

  • 8 Group Meet-Ups (60–90 minutes each): $80

  • 12 Group Meet-Ups (60–90 minutes each): $100

 

Medication & Supplement Review

 

  • Complex Medication Review + Digital Schedule: $50
  • Wallet Medication List (digital): $10 (add-on)      

 

Nutrition & Lifestyle Tools

Extra resources to make healthy living simpler.

 

  • Seasonal Meal Planning in Cronometer: $750 per season, or $2,500 for a year

    • Personalized to your nutrition targets, with recipes & shopping lists

 

  • Personalized Health Goal Planner: $195/year

    • A practical daily, weekly, and monthly checklist system designed to keep you consistent. 

 

My parents preparing a wholesome, guilt-free feast✨

 

Special Bundled Packages

 

Essential Wellness

 

 

 

  • One-on-One Coaching [1 x 90 min + 4 sessions (60 min)]

 

  • Health Goal Planner (3 months) 

 

  • Email Support

 

  • Investment $600

 

 

Complete Reset

 

 

 

  • One-on-One Coaching [8 sessions (1 x 90 min + 7 x 60 min)] 

 

  • Health Goal Planner (6 months) 

 

  • Small Group Meetups (8 sessions)

 

  • Seasonal Menu Planning (3 months)

 

  • Email Support 

 

  • Investment $1,295

 

 

VIP Transformation

 

 

 

  • One-on-One Coaching [15 sessions (1 x 90 min + 14 x 60 min)]

 

  • Health Goal Planner (12 months)

 

  • Small Group Meetups (unlimited access)

 

  • Seasonal Menu Planning (full year)

 

  • Email Support + Priority Text Support

 

  • Priority Scheduling

 

  • Investment $2,995

 

Proving strength has no age limit 💪💪🦴✨

 

The Cognition Crusade

  • Weekly 60–90 min session (educational + interactive)

 

  • Handouts: food plans, checklists, lab interpretation guides

 

  • Optional “lab bundle” participants can order before/after the course

 

  • Community support group

Week 1: Planning your days and creating structure

 

Key Concepts: How routine makes things easier for both patients and caregivers, oral health, science behind basic lifestyle interventions 

 

Practical Takeaway: Build your ideal morning and evening routine

 

 

Week 2: Managing medications and supplements 

 

Key Concepts: Options and reseach for someone with dementia, how to simplify medications and supplements

 

Practical Takeaway: Streamline your medicaton calendar and reduce pill burden

 

 
Week 3: Getting the most from visits with a provider 

 

Key Concepts: Understanding your labs, how to priotize your focus, and what are good questions to ask

 

Practical Takeaway: Have a clear health plan and list of questions ready to ask your provider at your next visit

 

 

Week 4: Loving communication 

 

Key Concepts: How to speak to someone with dementia and maintain a postive attitude 

 

Practical Takeaway: Learn to correctly shift your perspective when having a conversation with someone with dementia

 

Week 5: Sleep as Medicine

 

Key Concepts: Sleep architecture, circadian rhythm, glymphatic clearance

 

Labs/Markers: Optional: sleep study, wearable tracker metrics

 

Practical Takeaway: Build a sleep hygiene plan: wind-down ritual, blue-light cutoff, cool/dark room

Week 6: Stress & Resilience 

 

Key Concepts: Cortisol rhythm, burnout risk, resilience practices (HRV, breathwork, meditation)

 

Practical Takeaway: Begin a daily 5-minute resilience ritual (breathwork, mindfulness, journaling)

 

 
Week 7: Movement for Longevity

 

Key Concepts: Exercise as medicine, strength for sarcopenia prevention, Zone 2 cardio

 

Practical Takeaway: Create a weekly routine: 2 strength, 2 cardio, 1 flexibility/recovery session

 

 

Week 8: Hormonal Balance

 

Key Concepts: Sex hormones, thyroid, insulin resistance, hormone shifts in men & women

 

Labs/Markers: TSH, free T3/T4, testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, insulin

 

Practical Takeaway: Learn your hormone “signals” (sleep changes, energy, weight distribution) and support balance through sleep + nutrition

 

 

Week 9: Brain Health & Cognitive Vitality

 

Key Concepts: Neuroplasticity, brain foods (omega-3s, polyphenols, BDNF-boosting activities)

 

Labs/Markers: B12, folate, ApoE genotype (optional), fasting insulin 

 

Practical Takeaway: Add one new brain-boosting habit (puzzle, language learning, daily walk in nature)

 

Week 10: Detoxification & Environmental Health

 

Key Concepts: Creating a healting environment, reducing toxin exposure

Labs/Markers: GGT, optional heavy metals panel

 

Practical Takeaway: Audit home & personal care products → replace 1 item with low-toxin alternative

Nourishing body and spirit over a shared cup of tea 🌊😌

Week 11: Cardiometabolic Health

 

Key Concepts: Metabolic flexibility, blood sugar control, vascular health

 

Labs/Markers: Lipid panel, ApoB, HbA1c, fasting insulin, hs-CRP

 

Practical Takeaway: Try a 12-hour overnight fast + build balanced meals with protein & fiber

 

 

Week 12: Social Connection & Purpose

 

Key Concepts: Longevity, oxytocin, stress buffering through community

 

Labs/Markers: (Indirect: HRV improvement, reduced CRP with strong social ties)

 

Practical Takeaway: Intentionally schedule one meaningful social interaction

 

 

Week 13: Pulling it all together

 

Key Concepts: Integration, habit stacking, prioritization of “keystone” habits, brain-healthy diet through the holidays

 

Labs/Markers: Compare baseline vs. progress (labs, trackers, symptom inventory)

 

Practical Takeaway: Draft a 3-pillar personalized health blueprint (nutrition, movement, resilience)

 

 

Week 14: Long-Term Maintenance & Next Steps

 

Key Concepts: Health as a lifelong practice, accountability systems, caring for the caregiver

 

Labs/Markers: Decide on annual/biannual labs for prevention

 

Practical Takeaway: Commit to 90-day plan + peer accountability partner