Pharmacist Pivots to Proactive Wellness

Former practitioner champions natural remedies for preventative health.

A former pharmacist has launched a health and wellness shop in Mount Pleasant, shifting focus from reactive prescription treatments to natural, proactive approaches to well-being.

A New Direction

Sunday Muniz, proprietor of Family Strong Wellness, established her store in 2021. After decades in pharmaceutical practice, she felt the industry was too focused on treating illnesses rather than preventing them.

“So that is where, when I, as a pharmacist being reactive all the time, I was like, this is not what I wanted to do. I didn’t want to do this. I wanted to be proactive for people.”

—Sunday Muniz, Owner, Family Strong Wellness

Muniz aims to help individuals avoid the need for doctor visits and hospitalizations altogether. Her shop offers minerals, herbs, vitamins, and other natural supplements, promoting an “organic way to just make sure your body’s got the things it needs to get the job done.”

Bridging Medicine’s Gaps

Muniz advocates for integrating natural methods with conventional medicine, viewing prescription drugs as a last resort. She expressed concern over the potential for adverse side effects from medications, which can lead to a cycle of further prescriptions.

“I’m telling you the side effects, but I’m not helping you understand what to do about the side effects, and what we can do to negate the side effects. And the cumulative side effects that happen as soon as you start adding meds on top of meds on top of meds.”

—Sunday Muniz, Owner, Family Strong Wellness

While acknowledging that prescriptions are sometimes unavoidable, particularly for conditions like high blood pressure, Muniz believes her shop can help mitigate side effects. “If we integrated better, oh my gosh, we would just have so many different outcomes for people,” she stated.

Personal Journey Ignites Passion

Muniz’s own experience during a high-risk twin pregnancy, where she felt severely depleted of nutrients, spurred her interest in natural alternatives. She humorously recalled experiencing significant “pregnancy brain,” relying on her husband to complete her thoughts.

Discovering vitamins and minerals that improved her condition without medical intervention proved life-changing. “It just really changed my life,” Muniz shared, a realization that took decades to translate into her career change.

Science-Backed Natural Solutions

Muniz believes that while all medications carry risks and benefits, society has perhaps overemphasized the benefits. Her extensive background in pharmacy and understanding of biochemistry allows her to identify specific vitamins and minerals that can effectively address various health concerns.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 6 in 10 adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease, with many linked to lifestyle factors. Muniz’s approach focuses on empowering individuals to manage their health proactively through natural means.

Muniz is dedicated to helping clients find alternative remedies by prioritizing natural solutions, leveraging her pharmaceutical expertise to guide her recommendations.