Dr. April Segal, PharmD, BCPS, APh

PHARMACIST AND OWNER

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Dr. April completed her Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of Texas at Austin + her Bachelor of Science degree at Texas A&M in Nutritional Sciences. She moved to San Diego in 2014 to complete her PGY1 residency at UCSD. She obtained her Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy in 2016 + her Advanced Practice Pharmacist designation in 2017.

April has experience in a wide range of pharmacy settings including retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, + ambulatory care pharmacy. She is passionate about working with patients, personalized medicine, integrative medicine, + advancing the practice of pharmacy. Outside of work she enjoys playing with her dog Wally, traveling to her hometown of Austin, + spending time with her friends + family. April also offers additional professional services, including serving as a pharmacist expert witness which can be found here.


DR. KAYLEEN THOMPSON

CLINICAL PHARMACIST

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Kayleen completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry at Brigham Young University and then her Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona. Throughout pharmacy school, she worked in a long-term care pharmacy and worked for the University of Arizona providing medication therapy management services. After graduating, she continued her work in long-term care and then worked several years in the retail pharmacy setting.

Kayleen enjoys building relationships with her patients and helping them with their individual pharmacotherapy needs. When Kayleen isn’t working, you can usually find her with her 2 daughters at a park, the zoo, or the beach. She also enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and riding bikes with her family.


 

Alyssa Vuong, CPhT

CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

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Alyssa completed her Pharmacy Technician program at Pima Medical Institute in Chula Vista. She grew up in Las Vegas and recently moved to San Diego to start her career as a pharmacy technician. Alyssa is very passionate about helping others feel their absolute best and being in the healthcare industry has always been a goal of hers since she was young. While at Remedy Holistic Pharmacy, Alyssa hopes to become an expert in her skills as a compounding technician and to create meaningful bonds with each patient she helps. When Alyssa isn't working you can find her spending time with her family in Anaheim, traveling, playing video games, and finding the best food places to eat at.



Anne Salazar RH {AHG}

CLINICAL HERBALIST

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Anne is a 2nd-generation San Diegan, + the mother of 3. She's a professional member of the American Herbalist’s Guild, the only professional organization for herbalism in the US. She obtained her clinical herbalism certifications in Eastern + Western herbal medicine at Self Heal School in SD, + the East West Course in Professional Herbalism in Santa Cruz, which included intensive studies in nutrition + supplementation.

She has extensive experience in teaching herbal medicine + giving lectures. She has 10+ years of experience working in the field of Integrative Medicine at the forefront of blending traditional medicine with allopathic medicine working alongside pharmacists in order to reach the best outcomes for patients. Anne has extensive experience in private consulting + creating personal protocols for patients. She specializes in women’s health + boasts practice with all types of health challenges.


Michelle Rigas

Esthetician and Retail Manager

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Michelle is a San Diego native and Master Esthetician studying Economic quantitative analysis. Her love of clean beauty and the inextricable link between people and the planet led her to management of retail/ integrative pharmacy spaces where she can consult on skincare regimens and accompanying supplementation, ingredients functionality and anything beauty-related. You'll probably find her shopping next to you at the local thrift store when she isn't cooking or giving herself facials.


Sam Johnston

Herbalist Intern

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Samantha moved to San Diego from Washington D.C. in 2018. Her passion for herbalism began with growing up on a farm in Southern Maryland and playing in the woods of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She studied herbalism in Costa Rica at the Punta Mona Center for Regenerative Studies where she learned to work with medicinal plants and mushrooms to cultivate comprehension of natural medicine. Samantha is passionate about empowering others to take an active role in their health through integrative and personalized medicine. Her passion projects include working with art and alchemy, curating elixirs and wellness cocktails, teaching workshops, and hosting storytelling gatherings.


Fenar Zora

Pharmacist Intern

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Fenar is a pharmacy student at UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy. Born in Iraq and raised in San Diego. Went to San Diego State University and received her bachelor's in Biology. She serves on the board of her school's local chapter of professional organization, AMCP, a managed care organization. Before starting pharmacy school, Fenar volunteered at Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) San Diego, a nonprofit medical clinic that serves low-income, uninsured asylum seekers. She enjoys being there for patients and recommending the right medications for a healthier lifestyle. Fenar is also very passionate about educating patients for better adherence. Fenar enjoys spending time with her family and friends outside of work and school. She also loves to read novels and go on beach walks.


CLARISSA GARCIA

PHARMACIST INTERN

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Clarissa is a pharmacy student at Loma Linda University in San Bernardino and was born and raised in San Diego. Clarissa graduated from the University of San Diego majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. At Loma Linda University Clarissa serves on the board of her schools local chapter of professional organizations such as APhA and ASHP/CSHP. She also does research for her school as a member of California Pharmacy Student Leadership (CAPSLEAD). Her favorite thing about pharmacy is the personal relationships she gets to build with patients and the diversity of the field in general.

In her free time Clarissa enjoys being outdoors and at the beach. She loves traveling, early morning runs, paddle boarding, hiking, knitting, handstands and spending time with family and friends.


 

PENELOPE NWAUKWA

PHARMACIST INTERN

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Penelope is a pharmacy student at UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy. She hails from Los Angeles county and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of California, Riverside.  She has a background in hospital pharmacy and is an advocate for community health and education. She enjoys interacting with her community and spends a lot of her time outside of school and work as a diabetes care clinic manager at the UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic, volunteering at health fairs, vaccination clinics and other pharmacy outreach events.  

In her free time, you’ll find Penelope reading, spending time with loved ones, and learning more about herbal remedies to complement what she is learning in school about pharmaceutical treatments


 

 

 


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FEMALE OWNED + OPERATED

 

I founded Remedy out of a desire to re-think medication use + the pharmacy experience overall. I wanted to create a community space where people can get answers about their medications, where natural approaches are welcomed (even encouraged!), + where people are treated with respect + compassion.

In the past, pharmacies were hubs of the community - they were a place to see your neighbors, a place to pick up your medicine, + a place you actually enjoyed going. Your pharmacist knew you + was available to talk with you. Sadly, the role of the community pharmacy has changed today, but I am on a mission to create a New (Old) Kind of Pharmacy. We all deserve better!

I set out to create a space where we could incorporate all the tools we are fortunate to have available today, from Western to Eastern medicine, from pharmacogenomic testing to compounded medications. My goal is to make getting your medications a more enjoyable experience + to inform you about the options you have - moving medicine away from a one-size-fits-all assembly line to a truly personalized experience. I am also passionate about sustainability + conscious consumerism, which is why you will find biodegradable prescription vials, eco-friendly practices + stocked brands that have the same values.

I hope to have the opportunity to be your pharmacist soon! You know where to find me.

Dr. April Segal

Pharmacist + Founder