THE OPTIMISTIC RPh + RECLAIM HEALTH
Science. Sanity.
Health over hype.
A clearer path from health data to practical action.
Advanced bloodwork, DEXA body composition and pharmacist-led guidance for adults who want clearer answers and a practical plan.
Bloodwork available in Canada and the United States. Panel availability and collection logistics vary by region.
CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT
START WITH THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT YOU NEED.
Choose Bloodwork or DEXA when you want one focused assessment. Choose the Complete Baseline when you want the full picture and a written plan. Choose the RECLAIM Protocol when you want the Complete Baseline plus six months of implementation support.
RECLAIM VITALITY
BLOODWORK
See which health findings deserve your attention.
Comprehensive bloodwork, Vitality analysis and pharmacist-led interpretation translated into clear priorities and practical next steps.
- Vitality analysis and organized results
- Medication and supplement review
- Pharmacist-led results consultation
- Personalized written action plan
RECLAIM DEXA
BASELINE
Understand what your body weight is made of.
A DEXA body-composition scan with a pharmacist-led review of visceral fat, lean mass, regional balance and bone mass.
- Visceral-fat assessment
- Lean-mass and regional-balance review
- Body-fat distribution analysis
- Written body-composition priorities
THE RECLAIM
COMPLETE BASELINE
Get the full picture before deciding what comes next.
Vitality bloodwork, DEXA body composition, a comprehensive health intake and pharmacist-led interpretation combined into one complete assessment.
- Everything included in Bloodwork and DEXA
- Comprehensive health intake
- Medication and supplement review
- Pharmacist-led results consultation
- Personalized written action plan
SIX-MONTH PHARMACIST-LED PROGRAM
YOUR RESULTS ARE
THE STARTING POINT.
THE PROTOCOL IS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
The RECLAIM Protocol includes your Complete Baseline and six months of pharmacist-led planning, implementation, monitoring and adjustment.
We use your bloodwork, body composition, health history, medications, symptoms and goals to build a practical strategy, then refine it as your results and circumstances change.
YOUR SIX-MONTH PROGRAM INCLUDES
Comprehensive intake, Vitality bloodwork, DEXA, medication review, pharmacist consultation and written plan.
Clear priorities across sleep, nutrition, exercise, recovery, medications and supplements.
Structured follow-up appointments, troubleshooting, accountability and implementation support.
Your strategy evolves with your results, response, schedule and practical constraints.
Measure progress, reassess priorities and establish the most useful next steps.
Already completed the RECLAIM Complete Baseline? Ask whether your assessment can be credited toward the Protocol when upgrading within the eligible upgrade period.
WHAT RECLAIM EVALUATES
A complete picture, organized into clear priorities.
We review the areas most likely to influence your symptoms, health risks and progress. The goal is to identify what deserves attention first and what can reasonably wait.
One symptom or laboratory result rarely explains the entire picture. RECLAIM examines how the findings connect.
Energy and Cognitive Function
Daytime energy, concentration, brain fog, afternoon crashes and dependence on caffeine to get through the day.
Sleep, Airway and Recovery
Sleep schedule, consistency, snoring, breathing risk, morning fatigue and your ability to recover.
Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health
Glucose regulation, insulin-resistance risk, blood pressure, lipid patterns and visceral fat.
Hormonal Patterns
Thyroid, testosterone, ovarian hormones and related symptom patterns when testing and clinical context make them relevant.
Body Composition and Strength
Body fat, lean mass, visceral fat, bone mass, regional balance and changes in physical function over time.
Nutrition, Medications and Supplements
Protein and nutrient adequacy, medication effects, supplement use and findings requiring follow-up with another professional.
HOW RECLAIM WORKS
A clear process from assessment to action.
The details vary depending on the service you select, but every RECLAIM pathway follows the same organized sequence.
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01
Choose
Select your starting point
Begin with bloodwork, a DEXA baseline, the complete RECLAIM Assessment or the six-month Protocol.
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02
Assess
Complete your intake and testing
Provide your health history, symptoms, goals, medications and supplements, then complete the testing included with your service.
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03
Understand
Review the findings
Your results are organized and reviewed with you. We identify the highest-priority findings and any appropriate medical follow-up.
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04
Act
Put your plan to work
Receive written priorities and practical next steps. Protocol clients continue with scheduled reviews, accountability and adjustments.
Start with the assessment that matches what you need now. Continue into the Protocol if ongoing implementation support becomes the appropriate next step.
THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Clear guidance begins with listening.
The strongest feedback I receive is about feeling heard, understanding the reasoning and finally having a useful direction forward.
Mike really takes the time to listen. For the first time, I felt like my concerns were actually understood and addressed.
His explanations are clear, science-based and easy to follow. I’ve learned more from him than from years of trial and error on my own.
Michael gave me the motivation I needed to finally take action. I feel like I’m back in control of my health again.
Testimonials describe individual experiences and do not guarantee specific health or performance outcomes.
MEET THE PHARMACIST BEHIND RECLAIM
Health information becomes useful when someone helps you organize it.
I’m Michael Athanassakis, a licensed pharmacist, UBC graduate, Manager and Shareholder at Macdonald’s Prescriptions, and founder of The Optimistic RPh and RECLAIM Health.
After more than a decade in pharmacy practice, I became increasingly frustrated by how often people received disconnected pieces of health advice without anyone helping them understand the larger picture.
RECLAIM was created to connect testing, body composition, sleep, nutrition, exercise, medications and recovery into a structured sequence of clear priorities.
I built The Optimistic RPh to make health information easier to understand. RECLAIM is where that information becomes a practical plan.
More than a decade in pharmacy practice.
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Manager and Shareholder at Macdonald’s Prescriptions.
Founder of The Optimistic RPh and RECLAIM Health.
LEARN BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Understand the evidence before choosing a service.
The Optimistic RPh translates health research into practical explanations you can use, whether or not you become a RECLAIM client.
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CLINICAL AND PERFORMANCE NETWORK
Access the right expertise at the right point.
Depending on your needs and location, your RECLAIM pathway may incorporate testing, services or referrals from independent organizations across bloodwork, imaging, pharmacy, medical care, sleep and fitness.
Vitality Blueprint
Bloodwork analysis used to organize biomarker patterns through performance-oriented reference ranges and functional categories.
Visit Vitality BlueprintBodyComp Imaging
DEXA body-composition scanning used to measure fat mass, visceral fat, lean mass, bone mass and regional distribution.
Visit BodyComp ImagingMacdonald’s Prescriptions
Independent Vancouver pharmacy providing prescription care, advanced compounding and professional pharmacy services.
Visit Macdonald’sGravity Health
Medical and naturopathic care supporting individualized health, hormone and performance needs when professional referral is appropriate.
Visit Gravity HealthSnore MD
Sleep apnea and snoring assessment, testing and treatment support through established Canadian sleep clinics.
Visit Snore MDGold’s Gym BC
Fitness facilities, strength-training equipment and access to personal training across multiple British Columbia locations.
Visit Gold’s Gym BCEach organization operates independently. Inclusion in this network does not mean that every provider will be involved in every client’s assessment or care.
READY FOR A CLEARER STARTING POINT?
Stop guessing which part of your health deserves attention first.
Begin with bloodwork, a DEXA baseline or the complete RECLAIM Assessment. If you are unsure which option fits, start with a short Fit Call.
RECLAIM provides pharmacist-led assessment, education and coaching. It does not replace primary care, medical diagnosis or emergency care.
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