About Us

Using alternative medicine, Apothecare strives to optimize health and wellness with an evidence-based approach.

Who we are

Our Mission

Apothecare strives to combine traditional and alternative medicine for a holistic approach to health. We believe in an evidence-based approach to optimize health and wellness. 

Our Pillars

Our pillars serve as the strong foundation that upholds our organization’s values, guiding our efforts towards:

Integrity

As healthcare professionals we pride ourselves in developing transparent and reliable information that consumers can trust.

Evidence-based

We examine peer-reviewed articles from reputable journals to develop our educational materials.

Unbiased

Our materials are designed to educate and provide unbiased information. We report the good and the bad regarding cannabis use so that you are fully informed.

Safe and Effective

We value safe & effective use of alternative therapies, and know that it can be an effective option for some people, but in others it may not be safe.

Pioneering

We strive to continue developing novel approaches to education and research & have integrated pharmacogenomics testing to give our healthcare professionals a truly personalized approach to patient care.

Cannabis

What we know today about cannabis and wellness may be vastly different in the future. Our team of experts review the latest clinical research to update our cannabis education and resources.

We empower individuals to attain wellness with the combination of alternative and conventional medicine.

Who we are

Meet Our Team

Our team of expert pharmacists is focused on a single mission: helping individuals achieve better health outcomes using a combination of alternative and conventional medicine. They also work with healthcare professionals to help expand their professional practice to integrate evidence-based alternative therapy into patient care.

Ajay Chahal

Pharmacist

Ajay is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate with expertise in mental health and addiction medicine. He graduated from the University of Toronto, Doctor of Pharmacy program in 2018 and has since worked in community and hospital pharmacy. He is also involved in educating pharmacy students and has a passion for the advancement of the pharmacy profession.

He values a holistic patient-centered approach that optimizes therapy utilizing conventional and alternative treatments. After speaking with countless patients, Ajay saw the need for more patient education and guidance in this rapidly evolving cannabis space. He’s excited to be a part of this new and growing field of medicine.

Anushya Vijayaraghevan

Pharmacist

Anushya is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate and licensed pharmacist with an interest in holistic health and the growing cannabis industry in Canada. She completed her BSc. in Biopharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Ottawa in 2012 and thereafter, her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Toronto in 2018.

She has encountered hundreds of patients in community pharmacy who have a need for education on the use of cannabis in relation to their medication regimen. She has provided these patients with a personalized, comprehensive and holistic approach to their health, combining both conventional and complementary medicine.

Apothecare’s Network

Our Partners

Apothecare partners with Canadian leaders in health and wellness who share our vision for personalized and holistic health improvement.

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Disclaimer: This webpage is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. This webpage is for informational purposes only.