Build Habits, Boost Health, Prevent Disease

Join the Root Cause Collective

 

Discover how to build healthy, lasting habits that fuel your energy, strengthen your resilience, and help prevent chronic disease—all with expert guidance and the encouragement of a supportive small group. 

 

This program blends cutting-edge science with real-world strategies: root-cause focus, systems biology, and personalized lifestyle approaches. Each week you’ll gain simple, actionable steps that build on one another—so you not only learn, but also put your new habits into practice right away. 

 

  • Weekly 30–60 min session (educational + interactive)

 

  • Simple, science-backed strategies you can actually stick with

 

  • Handouts: food plans, checklists, lab interpretation guide

 

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

 

  • Weekly meal plans, fitness guidance & brain-boosting practices

 

  • Small group accountability or buddy system to keep you motivated

 

  • Flexibility to move at your own pace, on your own schedule

 

 

Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and laughter on the trail 💚

 

 

This week’s kitchen rainbow, courtesy of the market. 🌈🔪🥗

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

Your health journey is personal—and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re looking for 1-on-1 support, group motivation, or practical tools to simplify your wellness routine, I offer flexible options to meet you where you are.

 

 

Choose the plan that’s right for you and start your wellness journey today!

 

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

Janine Garica, PharmD, BCACP: Pharmacist by training, artist at heart—nourishing health and creativity in equal measure 

 

Not sure? Book a Free Meet & Greet (20 minutes) to find your best fit.

 

  • Let’s connect! This no-pressure call gives us a chance to get to know each other, explore your health goals, and see if my approach is the right fit for you. Email garcia@functionalpharmacyco.com to book your free session.

 

 

 

Services À la carte

 

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

 

 

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.

 

                   

 

 

When We’re Putting Down Roots (Meet-up Schedule)

 

Week 1: Functional Medicine Foundations & Personal Mapping

 

Key Concepts: Systems biology, root cause medicine, “timeline + matrix” tool

 

Labs/Markers: Baseline labs (CBC, CMP, fasting glucose, HbA1c, lipid panel, hs-CRP) 

 

Practical Takeaway: Build your “personal health map” (timeline of major life events, current health goals) 

 

 

Week 2: Food as Medicine – Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition

 

Key Concepts: Food quality > calories, balanced macros, reducing ultra-processed foods

 

Labs/Markers: Fasting insulin, Vitamin D, Omega-3 index

 

Practical Takeaway: Create an anti-inflammatory grocery list and prep 3 functional meals

 

 

Week 3: Gut Health & the Microbiome

 

Key Concepts: Gut-brain axis, microbiome diversity, common triggers

 

Labs/Markers: Optional: stool microbiome panel, food sensitivity testing

 

Practical Takeaway: Try a 7-day elimination of 1 suspected trigger food + add 1 fermented food

 

 

Week 4: Mitochondria & Energy Optimization

 

Key Concepts: ATP, oxidative stress, mitochondrial nutrients (CoQ10, magnesium, B vitamins)

 

Labs/Markers: Homocysteine, lactate (optional functional test: organic acids test)

 

Practical Takeaway: Replace one energy-draining habit (late-night screens, sugary snack) with an energy-supporting habit (light walk, magnesium-rich food)

 

 

 

 
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 & the HPA Axis

 

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

 

Labs/Markers: Optional: salivary cortisol curve, HRV monitoring

 

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

 

Labs/Markers: Body composition (DEXA, bioimpedance), VO₂ max estimate

 

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: Liver Phase I/II detox, reducing toxin exposure

 

Labs/Markers: GGT, optional heavy metals panel

 

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

 

 

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: Personal Functional Medicine Lifestyle Blueprint

 

Key Concepts: Integration, habit stacking, prioritization of “keystone” habits

 

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

 

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

 

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

Brain gains + hoop gains = double workout 🧠✨🌀

When the rhythm hits and even the plants start vibing 🎶🌿😄

Rinsing off stress, soaking up joy.” 🌊😌

Bouncing my way to stronger bones and bigger smiles 💪🦴✨

 

Friends that sweat together, stay together 💦🤝

Step by step, hand in hand, toward a healthier, happier you.” 🌟