Our Team

Expertise matters. So does kindness.

Meet the people behind Wellica Pharmacy & Medical IV Clinic — a team combining pharmacy, specialty care, infusion oversight, healthcare operations and local community commitment.

Darryl Wallis, BSc Pharm, RPh

Co-Owner · Pharmacist

Born and raised in Sarnia, Darryl has lived around complex medical needs from a young age and began working in pharmacy at 15. He is drawn to the human side of pharmacy, especially supporting people navigating complex care needs.

Jim Danahy, BAA

Co-Owner · Specialty Pharmacy

Jim has spent more than 25 years designing advanced healthcare processes and supporting medical and pharmacy teams to deliver more accessible community healthcare, especially in smaller communities.

Alan Fogel, BSc.

Co-Owner · CEO

Alan has been deeply committed to innovative, accessible community healthcare in Sarnia-Lambton for more than a decade through specialized pharmacies and local health-community relationships.

Russell Hoffman, LLB, MBA

Co-Owner · President & CFO

Russell brings long-standing commitment to accessible community healthcare in Sarnia-Lambton and supports the operational and financial foundation of the Wellica model.

Valerie Winberg, MN, NP-PHC

Executive Director, Twin Bridges NPLC · Medical Director, Infusion Clinic

Valerie has been a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner for more than 20 years and has led Twin Bridges Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic since 2011. She provides medical direction for the infusion clinic.

The team promise

A high-capability model with a human face.

Wellica is designed to feel different from a large corporate specialty pharmacy or a distant hospital-based treatment experience. The team combines advanced-care capability with local accountability, personal relationships and the hospitality of Sarnia-Lambton.