Dr. Blake Cunnington, PharmD, CFMP

​Dr. Blake Cunnington is an accomplished pharmacist with 19 years of clinical practice across outpatient, community, and inpatient pharmacy settings. By integrating his extensive pharmaceutical knowledge with evidence-based functional medicine principles, he delivers highly personalized, patient-centered care that focuses on identifying and addressing root causes of health concerns while optimizing therapeutic outcomes. 

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Blake's interest for health and wellness began long before his pharmacy career. During his early pre-graduate years, he was a certified personal trainer and a mixed martial arts practitioner. This hands-on experience in fitness and athletics sparked a fascination with the profound connection between diet, exercise, and nutritional supplements to enhance athletic performance. These early insights laid the foundation for his holistic approach to health.

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He began his professional career as a staff pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente, where he provided direct patient care to local residents of the Stockton, CA region.  To gain valuable experience across diverse clinical settings, he also worked at a local hospital as a per diem pharmacist. During his time at Kaiser he also took on the role of head preceptor, which enabled him to educate and train students from three different pharmacy schools. This volunteer position demonstrated his commitment help refine the next generation of pharmacists and improve the quality of care provided to patients. 

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Building on his extensive clinical background and foundational interest in holistic health, Dr. Cunnington pursued advanced education to become a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. This unique combination of expertise allows him to look beyond standard symptom management and address the root causes of health issues, developing personalized treatment plans that account for each patient's unique medical history and and current therapy regimens.

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Throughout his career, Dr. Cunnington has built a reputation for providing exceptional, patient-centered care. He is known for his ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes and for his skill in medication therapy management. He is enthusiastic about empowering his patients through education, helping them achieve their optimal health goals.

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Outside of his professional life, Dr. Cunnington remains connected to his interests in exercise and athletic performance. His hobbies include working out, watching mixed martial arts, and teaching Jiu Jitsu. These activities not only reflect his dedication to personal wellness, but also his understanding of health concepts that translate directly into his detailed approach to patient care.