Category: Team Bio

Tell us about yourself: I was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois aka the Land of Lincoln. I attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for 2 years to complete pharmacy prerequisites and then attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy and graduated in May 2020.   What is your passion within pharmacy? Advocating for patients … Continued

Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Deven Jackson and I am a Clinical Coordinator at Sona. My role involves a mix of staffing and clinical responsibilities including immunizations, health coaching, and much more! I grew up in northwest Georgia but claim Rydal, Georgia as home. I completed two years of undergraduate studies … Continued

In a season full of confusion and stress, our Sona Access program can help take the guesswork out of medication management! Today we want to introduce you to another one of our newest Sona Access team members, Emily Earley!   Tell us about yourself: My name is Emily Earley. I am 24 years old and … Continued

Have you heard about our Sona Access program? It’s our unique medication management service to help support members in our community! Today we wanted to introduce you to one of our newest team members, Katie Bidwell!   TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF: My name is Katie Bidwell and I’m a pharmacy technician for Sona Access at … Continued

Tell us a little about yourself. I was born and raised in West Virginia (*cue “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver*). I’m new to Asheville, but growing up my family spent lots of weekends here and I inevitably fell in love with it. So when the opportunity to begin my pharmacy career here … Continued

Did you know Sona participates in a community pharmacy residency program? In a nutshell, the PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency (offered through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy) is an extra year of community pharmacy training for a recently graduated pharmacist. The residents that take part in this program are some of the brightest young pharmacists in … Continued

Tell us a little about yourself! Hi, my name is Lauren Minar and I am the Director of Compounding Pharmacy Operations at Sona Compounding. I was raised in Lilburn, Georgia and attended undergrad and pharmacy school at The University of Georgia. Go Dawgs! I moved to Asheville 9 months ago with my two dogs, Wyatt … Continued

Tell us a little about yourself! I am a native of Manning, SC and graduated from Clemson University…GOOOOOO TIGERS!! I received my pharmacy degree from South Carolina College of Pharmacy in Columbia, and completed my community pharmacy residency with UNC/Moose Pharmacy. I am the youngest of 3 children, and I am a VERY proud uncle … Continued

Tell us a little about yourself! Hi, my name is Aaron Davis and I am a pharmacist here at Sona. I grew up in Ellenboro, NC. Both of my parents were school teachers and we lived on an Angus cattle farm. I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors whether it was working on the farm, camping, or … Continued

Did you know Sona participates in a community pharmacy residency program? In a nutshell, the PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency (offered through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy) is an extra year of community pharmacy training for a recently graduated pharmacist. The residents that take part in this program are some of the brightest young pharmacists … Continued

Tell us about yourself! Hi there! My name is Jenny McAllister and I am a pharmacist at Sona Pharmacy + Clinic. Originally from Raleigh, I moved to Asheville almost a year ago with my husband, Rob, and two dogs, a greyhound and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We love the area and enjoy spending our … Continued

As many of you know, the Sona team recently opened Sona Specialty Pharmacy in Asheville, NC! We are excited to showcase Frank Jamison, Sona’s Director of Specialty Pharmacy. Frank brings a wealth of experience in specialty pharmacy, and is committed to building a personal relationship with each patient.   Tell us a little about yourself! … Continued

What do you do at Sona Pharmacy + Clinic? Hi! My name is Marybeth Isley and I am one of the pharmacists at Sona Pharmacy + Clinic. I am in the store nearly every day during the week, which allows me to get to know my patients, their families, and even their pets! I love … Continued

WHAT DO YOU DO AT SONA PHARMACY + CLINIC? I am the Pharmacist Manager at Sona Pharmacy in Hendersonville. We are located on the campus of Carolina Village, a continuing care retirement community. Being based at Carolina Village gives me the opportunity to provide direct patient care, my favorite part of pharmacy. My daily activities … Continued

Tell us about yourself! My name is Tasha Michaels, and I am the Director of Clinical Services for Sona Pharmacy and Sona Benefits. I am from Forest City, NC and love being in WNC! My husband, Ray, and our two kids, Carly (seven) and Eric (four), moved back three and a half years ago after … Continued

With the beginning of May right around the corner, we will be kicking off a new Sona Blog series titled: “Behind The White Coat”! Our highest priority at Sona Pharmacy + Clinic is building personal relationships with you, our patients. We are here to serve as your personal healthcare resource. Whether that be answering an … Continued

Customers walk in the sliding doors and are greeted by name. They begin strolling through the aisles carefully filled with hand-picked products such as Theraworx Relief, elderberry syrup, an array of vitamins, organic supplements, and even local honey. Who picks all of these items out? Who has their finger on the pulse of what customers … Continued

Some people know him as the man with the gloves. Some people know him as the always-smiling Sona Prius driver. Some people know him as a hero. At Sona, we know him as Jimmy Medina. A hero, a positive force in the community, and one of the many Sona employees with an amazing story. Tell … Continued