Trend-setting Portland pharmacy moves location, adds healthful offerings Celebrations at new store highlight a unique approach to wellness, and a fresh look


February 1, 2006

Boulder, Colo. (February 1, 2006) - On February 16, Portland's first pharmacy to blend conventional medicine, prescriptions and alternative treatments will open in a new, updated location. Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy's new location at 13 NW 23rd Place (formerly Elephants Deli), is across the street from the store's prior home. Continuing its mission to redefine pharmacy, the new Pharmaca location will debut the following features:

• A compounding pharmacy offering customized prescriptions for children, pets, hormone replacement therapy and more. Designed to offer prescription dosages that are a perfect fit for the patient, compounding is a "back to the future" pharmacy offering, and is rare in the Portland market.
• A whole new look! This pharmacy is a welcoming space where people will linger over spa skincare lines and high quality vitamins, thanks to an updated store design, completed by the Portland-based retail design firm, Vizwerks.
• A special section devoted to personal care, including a wide array of cosmetics and beauty products with natural and organic ingredients. The new location will also feature a mini-facial treatment room so customers can experience natural skincare at its best.
• The most knowledgeable and professional pharmacy staff in town, including pharmacists, naturopathic physicians, herbalists, acupuncturists and estheticians.

• Featuring exquisite skin care lines, in the spa treatment room (fee is usually $35)

• Learn about natural treatments for menopause, including herbal and nutritional options for menopause symptoms, conventional and natural hormonal therapies, and solutions for hot flashes, night sweats, sexual function, moods, sleep and more. Dr. Hudson has been in practice for 21 years, is the medical director of her clinic, A Woman's Time, and was the recipient of the 1999 Naturopathic Physician of the Year.

• Featuring exquisite skin care lines, in the spa treatment room (fee is usually $35)

• Join us for free chair massage from Diane Foster, award-winning masseuse, and samples of Pharmaca's organic chocolate bars.

• Foot care is especially important for individuals with diabetes and poor circulation. $25 fee for cleaning and consultation. Space is limited, so please come early.

• You are invited to experience the best Pharmaca has to offer. We will have free mini-facials, free bone density screenings, health demos, and lots of giveaways. Appetizers and beverages will be served.

• Get your cholesterol & glucose levels checked and we'll give you a free bottle of Pharmaca's Triple Fish Oil. A 12 hour fast is recommended for accurate results.

• Dr. Hudson will be available for one-on-one questions about women's health.

• Featuring exquisite skin care lines, in the spa treatment room (fee is usually $35)