Dr. Ryan Wagner is a licensed pharmacist, certified functional medicine practitioner, and founder of Farmacy Counter — a virtual functional medicine practice helping patients find root-cause answers to fatigue, hormonal imbalances, gut dysfunction, weight resistance, and metabolic dysfunction. At the intersection of functional medicine, regenerative health, and longevity science, Dr. Ryan’s approach goes beyond symptom management to optimize how the body ages — supporting the cellular, hormonal, and metabolic systems that determine not just how long you live, but how well. His dual background as a Doctor of Pharmacy and certified functional medicine practitioner means protocols are both clinically informed and root-cause focused — something most practitioners on either side of that divide can’t offer alone.
Credentials & Training
Clinical credentials:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) — licensed pharmacist
- Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM)
- Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) trained
- Kresser Institute of Functional Medicine trained
- Kalish Institute courses under Dr. Dan Kalish
Coaching certifications:
- Certified WildFit Coach (since 2018) Eric Edmeades
- Mindvalley Holobody Coach
- 10X Fitness Coach
- Lifebook Leader
Areas of clinical focus:
- Adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysfunction
- Hormone balance (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, DHEA)
- Gut health, SIBO, and microbiome optimization
- Metabolic health and weight resistance
- Food freedom and the psychology of eating
- Longevity and healthy aging optimization
- Regenerative health — mitochondrial function, cellular repair, and biological age optimization
- HRV, Oura Ring biometrics, and wearable-guided health optimization
- Functional lab testing including DUTCH Complete, GI-MAP, and Metabolomix+
Dr. Ryan practices virtually and works with patients across the United States and internationally.
From my early years spent on a farm in Ohio, I was captivated by the wonders of science and the miracle of growth. Assisting my father in tilling, planting, and harvesting crops, and joining my grandfather in nurturing a bountiful two-acre garden, I developed a profound appreciation for nature’s abundance. Yet, it wasn’t until later that I discovered the transformative potential of these wholesome foods. Reflecting back, I regret not fully embracing their nourishing benefits during my picky eating phase. However, this journey sparked my passion for Functional Medicine—a discipline that integrates my love for science, holistic health, and the power of nature’s remedies. Today, as a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, I am dedicated to guiding others towards optimal health and vitality through personalized, integrative approaches that honor the body’s innate healing capabilities.
From a very young age, I suffered from allergies, relying heavily on medications to alleviate symptoms—a journey that ignited my interest in pharmacy.
One of these medications made me gain a tremendous amount of weight, a challenge I battled for years even after outgrowing my allergies.
I struggled with my weight for decades. You name it, I tried all the diets. Nothing lasted. I would wind up gaining the weight back and even more.
My struggles sent me searching for the secrets to health and vitality.
This quest drove me to delve into the realms of nutrition, uncovering the transformative power of foods, and exploring the intricate energy systems of the body, including the chakras. I immersed myself in the study of supplements, herbal remedies, and diverse fitness regimens, seeking holistic solutions to reclaim vitality and restore balance to my life.
It wasn’t until I embraced the principles of Functional Medicine that my health journey truly began to shift. Amidst years of frustration with conventional diets, Functional Medicine illuminated the profound impact of food as medicine—a concept that resonated deeply with me.
Through the lens of Functional Medicine, I discovered WILDFIT—a program that not only aligned with this holistic approach but also emphasized the crucial role of mindset in achieving lasting health transformations. By integrating the mindset shifts facilitated by WILDFIT with the foundational principles of Functional Medicine, I broke free from the cycle of cravings and emotional eating, reclaiming control over my well-being.
This fusion of Functional Medicine insights with the transformative power of WILDFIT propelled me towards newfound vitality and empowerment. Today, as a Functional Medicine Practitioner, I remain committed to guiding others on their journey towards health and vitality through personalized, integrative approaches
Along with that food freedom came boundless energy, deep sleep, and I released my excess weight once and for all (over 70 pounds)!
I created Farmacy Counter to share this life changing knowledge with everyone. A few simple shifts in our daily habits can have a huge impact on our health and our lives.
Now I want to show you how to take charge of your own health. Each of us has the power to take back our health and live a life full of vitality.
Now, I invite you to schedule a free functional medicine call today to start your journey towards optimal health.
How Dr. Ryan Works With Patients
Dr. Ryan’s practice is built around one principle: test, don’t guess. Every recommendation is grounded in data — whether that’s a DUTCH Complete hormone panel, a GI-MAP stool test, a Metabolomix+ metabolic assessment, or a comprehensive functional lab review.
His clinical approach follows a consistent framework:
- Comprehensive testing — using functional labs that reveal what conventional blood work misses, including hormone metabolites, cortisol patterns, gut microbiome balance, mitochondrial function, and nutrient status at the cellular level.
- Root cause identification — identifying the upstream drivers of symptoms rather than managing downstream effects. Fatigue isn’t treated with stimulants. Hormonal imbalances aren’t suppressed with synthetic hormones. The question is always why.
- Targeted protocols — supplement, nutrition, and lifestyle recommendations built specifically around each patient’s test results — not generic protocols applied to generic diagnoses.
- Pharmacist oversight — as a licensed pharmacist, Dr. Ryan reviews every protocol in the context of existing medications, potential interactions, and nutrient depletions caused by pharmaceutical agents. This layer of clinical oversight is rare in functional medicine and critical for patient safety.
Dr. Ryan offers a free discovery call for anyone considering working with him — to discuss your symptoms, your history, and whether functional medicine testing makes sense for your situation.
The Defy Aging Framework — Longevity Through Functional Medicine
Dr. Ryan had developed the Defy Aging framework — a comprehensive longevity roadmap that connects every pillar of functional medicine into a single, progressive health journey designed to optimize how your body ages at the cellular level.
Modern longevity science has identified the core drivers of biological aging — and functional medicine addresses every one of them:
- Mitochondrial decline
- Hormonal depletion
- Gut microbiome diversity loss
- Chronic inflammation
- HRV and nervous system resilience
Defy Aging framework brings these pillars together into a guided journey — starting with comprehensive testing to establish your biological baseline, then working systematically through the interventions that move the needle most for your specific aging pattern.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ryan Wagner
Dr. Ryan specializes in adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysfunction, hormone balance, gut health and microbiome optimization, metabolic health and weight resistance, longevity and biological age optimization, and food freedom using the WildFit methodology. He uses functional lab testing — including the DUTCH Complete, GI-MAP, and Metabolomix+ — to identify root causes rather than managing symptoms.
Dr. Ryan Wagner holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and is a licensed pharmacist, as well as a certified functional medicine practitioner. His practice focuses on functional medicine — a root-cause approach using advanced testing, targeted nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation protocols. For medical diagnosis and treatment of disease, he works alongside patients’ existing medical teams.
Dr. Ryan practices virtually through Farmacy Counter and works with patients across the United States and internationally. No in-person visits are required.
The best starting point is a free “Get Started” form — symptoms, health history, and goals to determine which testing and program options make the most sense for your situation. You can also start with one of Dr. Ryan’s lab programs or group courses if you prefer.
Dr. Ryan is one of the only functional medicine practitioners in the country who is also a licensed pharmacist — bringing both root-cause clinical insight and pharmaceutical expertise to every patient interaction. His personal transformation — releasing over 70 pounds through functional medicine and WildFit principles — means every protocol is grounded in lived experience as well as clinical training.
Regenerative medicine focuses on supporting the body’s innate capacity to repair, renew, and optimize function at the cellular level — rather than managing decline.
Dr. Ryan’s functional medicine approach incorporates regenerative principles through mitochondrial optimization, hormone restoration, gut microbiome rehabilitation, and targeted interventions that support cellular repair processes including autophagy, methylation, and antioxidant defense systems.
The Defy Aging framework is Dr. Ryan’s longevity-focused program connecting all pillars of functional medicine into a comprehensive biological age optimization journey. Grounded in longevity science and functional testing, it addresses the core drivers of biological aging — mitochondrial function, hormonal balance, gut health, inflammation, and nervous system resilience — in a systematic, data-driven sequence.