Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Monica Guirguis. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Monica, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What’s the best advice you ever gave to a client? How did they benefit / what was the result? (Please note this response is for education/entertainment purposes only and shouldn’t be construed as advice for the reader)

As a pharmacist practicing functional medicine, I focus on the root cause of why someone is feeling the way they do. What I find to be a common root cause problem (especially among women) is dysregulated hormones. One of the things I take a lot of time to explain and show a woman sitting with me are the different phases in her menstrual cycle. It is astonishing to me how most women go their whole lives with their own bodies going through these cycles month after month, and they have no knowledge of it. Every time I’ve shown it to someone, they are so grateful to walk away with a deeper understanding of what going on inside. They are so much more empowered to make decisions that are best for them individually.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My path into this work started inside the traditional medical system, where I spent years behind the counter dispensing prescriptions. Over time, I began to notice a painful pattern — patients weren’t getting healthier. They were collecting more medications, not less. It didn’t sit right with me.

I knew there had to be a better way to help people heal, not just manage symptoms. That’s what led me to functional medicine — an approach that looks for the root cause of imbalance instead of masking it. I created Full Body Pharmacy to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and true holistic healing.

At Full Body Pharmacy, I help people restore balance in their bodies through three main offerings:

Functional Medicine Consults – We look at the whole system — hormones, gut, inflammation, stress, and metabolism — and use personalized labs to uncover what’s actually driving symptoms. Then we build a clear, evidence-based plan that works in real life.

Low Pressure Fitness (LPF) – A gentle yet powerful method that improves posture, core strength, lymphatic flow, and nervous system regulation. Every client receives private LPF sessions each month as part of their care.

Supplement & Lifestyle Support – Clients get access & discounts to professional-grade supplements, and guidance that matches their unique lifestyle — not a one-size-fits-all plan.

The problems I solve go beyond physical symptoms. Most of my clients come to me after feeling dismissed or misunderstood — especially women dealing with burnout, hormonal shifts, gut issues, and chronic stress. My job is to connect the dots between their labs, lifestyle, and lived experience so they finally feel seen, understood, and empowered.

What sets Full Body Pharmacy apart is the blend of science and intuition. I use data and functional testing to guide decisions, but I never lose sight of the human being in front of me. Healing isn’t linear. It’s deeply personal, and it requires compassion, education, and accountability — all three.

I’m most proud of the transformations I’ve witnessed. Seeing someone go from overwhelmed and inflamed to balanced and confident is the most rewarding part of my work. My clients start sleeping better, thinking clearer, and reconnecting with who they are underneath the symptoms.

What I want people to know about Full Body Pharmacy is simple: we’re not here to chase quick fixes. We’re here to build lasting health. Healing is a partnership, and when we approach the body with curiosity instead of control, everything changes.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I’ve lived what I now help others through. My resilience comes from years of battling my own chronic illnesses. There were so many days I felt stuck — doing everything “right” and still not feeling better. But I never gave up on myself. Every time something stopped working, I dug deeper, researched more, and looked for what my body was actually trying to tell me. That process taught me how broken and frustrating the healthcare system can feel when you’re on the patient side of it. It’s also what shaped how I practice today — with empathy, curiosity, and a real understanding that healing takes persistence and self-trust.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

If you’re in a space that doesn’t appreciate your unique gifts, the problem isn’t you, its the space. For years I kept pushing myself to make the traditional pharmacy workspace work for me. I kept bringing in my greatest qualities into the workspace only to have them underappreciated and overused. I had such a higher vision for healthcare so I kept trying to find ways to bring that vision into the workplace. But if no one else around me has the same vision, then how can it be seen? After 10 years of feeling alone with a vision, I realized I was just not in the right environment to bring that vision forward.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.fullbodypharmacy.com
• Instagram: @fullbodypharmacy
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