Dr. Elina K. Restrepo
Chapter 11
A PRESCRIPTION TO BLOOM
Elina Restrepo

Dr. Elina K. Restrepo is a pharmacist, naturopathic doctor, and certified nutritional consultant with over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical and integrative health. As the CEO of Vitahealth Apothecaries in New York City, she specializes in patient-centric care, combining traditional medicine with evidence-based nutritional supplements for comprehensive healing. She also leads research and development for private nutraceutical companies, formulating innovative health solutions.

Collaborating with functional medicine practitioners, Elina applies diverse modalities to address complex health conditions. Her expertise has been featured in publications such as Weill Cornell Medical College Womens Health Advisor and Healthy Foods: Facts vs. Fiction. She also co-authored 21; 2 Experts 1 Goal, a guide to healthy weight management.

Elina currently serves as chief pharmacist for IntraBio, a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for rare genetic pediatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

Resources

All herbal tinctures, single herb products or blends in supplement form can be purchased or ordered through Vitahealth Apothecary

Reputable places to buy loose herbs:
-Flower Power Herbs & Roots
406 E. 9th street  New York, NY
-Mountainroseherb.com
-Oregonswildharvest.com

Some respected and pure herbal brands
-Oregons wild harvest
-Herbalist & Alchemist
-Wishgarden
-Blue Poppy herbs
-Herbs etc.
-Gaia
-Wise woman herbals