Dr Vanessa Mahseredjian, Pharm. D.

Dr Vanessa Mahseredjian, Pharm. D. I’m Dr. Vanessa, Pharm. D., YOUR go-to pharmacist for health & medication education.

I believe that knowledge is power, and I am here to give you the tools YOU need to achieve optimal health & wellness ✨

04/30/2026

Can’t wait to see you all there 🤍

Let’s learn, move, and build a stronger, healthier future together 💪

04/28/2026

Don’t expect change if you’re not willing to change.

We always wait for the “right time,” the motivation, the perfect plan, but it never really comes.

What actually changes things is showing up when it’s uncomfortable, when it’s inconvenient, when you’re unsure…
that’s where everything shifts.

Start today, start scared & trust yourself along the way. ✨

04/08/2026

If you’ve ever heard that you need 150 minutes of exercise per week to be “healthy”, this one’s for you…☝🏼

This recommendation stems from guidelines by many Health organizations, such as the World Health Organization, the American Heart Association, Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (& many others).

But here’s the part most people don’t realize…
That’s the minimum.
Not for fat loss.�Not for building muscle.�Not for optimizing your metabolism.

It’s simply the baseline for reducing disease risk.

So, if your goal is to actually *change* your body composition, it’s not just about hitting 150 minutes per week, it’s about HOW you train.

It’s not just about moving more, it’s about training with *intention*. 💪🏼

03/25/2026

Can you LOSE weight and GAIN fat at the same time? 🤔

The short answer is YES.

If you’re losing MUSCLE 💪🏼 instead of fat, your body fat % can actually go UP 📈 even if the scale is going DOWN.

This happens when you:

1. Don’t eat enough protein 🍗

2. Skip strength training 🏋🏻‍♀️

3. Rely only on cardio 🏃🏻‍♀️

4. Under-fuel your body 🫩🪫

So no, the scale isn’t the full picture.

We need to shift the conversation & focus on BODY COMPOSITION, not just weight. 🧬✨

What my meals have been looking like the past couple of weeks. 🫶🏼Not every day is the same. Not every meal looks “Instag...
02/25/2026

What my meals have been looking like the past couple of weeks. 🫶🏼

Not every day is the same. Not every meal looks “Instagram worthy.”

But this is what I mean when I say healthy eating shouldn’t be hard.

It’s protein.
It’s fiber.
It’s balanced carbs without fear.
It’s healthy fats that keep you full.

It’s meals that fit your life : busy work days, workouts, rest days, family dinners, social gatherings.

Healthy isn’t 1200 calories.
Healthy isn’t cutting out food groups.
Healthy isn’t starting over every Monday.

It’s consistency.
It’s balance.
It’s building plates you can repeat without overthinking.

Simple. Sustainable. Repeatable. 🔁

02/11/2026

Most people don’t want to hear this, but “intuitive eating” is probably why you’re NOT seeing any results … 🙅🏻‍♀️

Here’s why intuitive eating FAILS most people at first 👇

Hunger cues have been disrupted by years of dieting, stress, poor sleep, or ultra-processed foods… your “intuition” is not reliable yet. 🧠

This isn’t a willpower issue. It’s biology. 🧬

We rebuild hunger signals with structure, adequate protein, and consistency first.

Intuition is built AFTER regulation, not before. 🙌🏼

02/04/2026

At , we care about WHY your body responds the way it does. 🔬

Not just symptoms. Not just numbers. ⚖️

By combining evidence-based medicine with a FUNCTIONAL approach, we look at the root contributors : sleep, nutrition, stress, movement, metabolism, and how your body adapts. 🧬

Because when we understand the “why,” we can create a plan that is personalized to you & your needs. ✨

02/02/2026

Hear me out… 👇🏼💬

According to a recent study, breaking up long periods of sitting with frequent short movement breaks (like 10 bodyweight squats every 45 minutes) can improve blood sugar regulation and metabolic health 📈 MORE than a single continuous 30-minute walk during the day.

In the study, researchers compared different ways of moving during an 8.5-hour sitting period.

They found that both short walking breaks AND short squatting breaks SIGNIFICANTLY reduced post-meal glucose levels compared to sitting uninterrupted. 👍

Why this matters (especially if you work from home)? :

✨ Sitting all day SLOWS 📉 your metabolism and makes it harder for your muscles to clear glucose from the blood, which can lead to insulin resistance and weight gain over time.

✨ Short movement “snacks” spread throughout the day keep your muscles activated more consistently than a single workout, helping your body manage calories and blood sugar better. 🧬

✨ This hack is perfect for the “work-from-home” life. It only takes ~30 seconds, you don’t need equipment, and you can do it right between meetings or while making your coffee ☕️ or afternoon snack 🍎.

Exercise “snacks” = MAJOR metabolic impact. 🔥💪

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38629807/

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