The Team

Mike Brinnen – Pharmacist/Owner/Manager

Mike has been a pharmacist in Smithers for 24 years, previously working for Northern Drugs for 15 years prior to their sale to Shoppers Drug Mart. He worked for Shoppers for 3 years, and then opened the Pharmasave Health Centre in June 2008. Mike has been active in the community. He was previously on the board of the Chamber of Commerce for 2 terms, as well as a Beaver/Cub Scout/Scout and Venture leader for 9 years.

On top of his regular duties of being a pharmacist, and managing the store, Mike is a certified injection pharmacist, as well as certified by Health Canada to inject Yellow Fever Vaccine. He is quite knowledgeable about vaccinations that are required by travellers and is able to assist travellers in their trip preparations. Mike is also very knowledgeable about the Ideal Protein diet, having undergone the training, and going thru the diet himself. Mike’s favorite part of his job is dealing with his customers on a daily basis, where he strives to have a positive impact on their health and well-being. HIs location was awarded Store of The Year for 2015!

Lisa Bradley – Certified Ideal Protein Coach

Lisa has worked for Pharmasave over 8 years both front store and in Pharmacy as an assistant and became a coach January of 2016 after seeing how well the program worked for herself and others. She loves the one on one time she can spend with clients and seeing their lives change before her eyes. Lisa will help you stay accountable to keep on track to reach your goals!

Petra Abu Khadra – Certified Ideal Protein Coach

After losing 40 lb on the Ideal Protein Weight Loss program Petra became an IP coach herself in July 2016 to help others achieve the same, often times life changing success.

She is very passionate about assisting dieters along their weight loss journey as well as educating them about how to stabilize and maintain their new weight.

Michaela – Pharmacy Assistant

Neda – Pharmacy Assistant

Danielle – Pharmacy Assistant