Why Choose an Oak Pharmacy?
100% Locally Owned & Operated
in Thunder Bay
Most Prescriptions
Filled in 10 Minutes or Less
Friendly Staff That Go Above & Beyond For You
At Oak Medical Arts, we’re more than just a pharmacy—we’re your partner in health. Unlike corporate chains and grocery stores, we’re locally owned, meaning we genuinely care about our patients, our community, and providing exceptional care every time you walk through our doors.

But what makes us different? We don’t just fill prescriptions—we provide total healthcare through our network of nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, chiropractors, footcare nurses, and more. That means faster, more connected care for you and your family.
What Our Pharmacies Offer
Fast, hassle free prescriptions
Most filled within 10 minutes
Expert Medication Support
Our pharmacists provide personalized consultations
Medication Synchronization
Pick up all your meds in
one trip
Automatic Refills & Reminders
Never run out of essential medications
Free Prescription Delivery
Right to your door for added convenience
Easy Prescription Transfers
We handle everything—just ask!
Direct Insurance Billing
No paperwork, no stress
Integrated Healthcare
Work with our Oak Healthcare Team in one seamless network
At Oak, You're More Than a Prescription
We go beyond medications by offering primary care, physiotherapy, chiropractic, footcare, weight loss programs, and more—all under one roof.
​Transferring is easy, we handle it all.
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Become An Oak Patient Today
Comprehensive Care at Your Pharmacy
Medication Reviews
One-on-one consultations to ensure your medications are safe, effective, and working well together.
Chronic Disease Management
Support for managing conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and more.
Vaccinations & Immunizations
From flu shots to travel vaccines, we provide timely protection right at the pharmacy.
Smoking Cessation Support
Personalized plans and ongoing support to help you quit for good.
Minor Ailment Assessment
Our pharmacists can assess and prescribe for common conditions such as cold sores, UTIs, allergies, and more.
Point-of-Care Testing
Select locations offer quick, in-pharmacy testing (e.g., blood pressure, blood glucose, INR).
More Than A Prescription
​Transferring is easy, we handle it all.
Transferring your prescriptions to our pharmacy is just one phone call away!
Contact Us
Just call the Oak Medical Arts Pharmacy location closest to you. Our friendly team is here to help.
Provide Information
We'll ask for a few basic details — like your name, the prescriptions you need, and your current pharmacy's info.
Leave the Rest to Us
Once we have that, we’ll handle the rest. No stress, no delays — just a smooth switch with no gaps in your medication.
Meet our Pharmacists
BRYAN GRAY
Pharmacist , Owner, All Oak locations
Bryan graduated from Dalhousie University in 2013, then returned to his hometown of Thunder Bay where he founded Oak Medical Arts. Over the last 11 years, Bryan and his team have grown Oak to five clinic and pharmacy locations across Thunder Bay. He obtained his MBA from Lakehead University, has been a speaker at many pharmacy conferences across Canada and serves on the OPA board. In his spare time enjoys playing hockey, soccer and spending time at camp!
JON POTVIN
Pharmacist , Co-Owner, Mountdale location
Jon is a local pharmacist and
co-owner of our Mountdale pharmacy location. He graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Waterloo. Jon is a certified respiratory educator and has a strong passion for educating patients on respiratory health. Apart from pharmacy, Jon loves spending time with his wife and two daughters. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys his time spent hunting and fishing.
ROBYN DESPINS
Pharmacist , CEO
Robyn graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy in 2015, and is passionate about pharmacy practice, patient care and entrepreneurship.
Robyn is the CEO of Oak Medical Arts, overseeing all clinic and pharmacy locations, services, programs, and business operations. In her spare time, she can be found curling, wakesurfing, or paddleboarding with her golden retreiver, Louie.
JESS AMADEO
Pharmacist , All locations
Jess Amadeo was born and raised in Thunder Bay. She graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2010. Jess brings a great background of clinical hospital pharmacy to our team, with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings in a variety of areas. She has great enthusiasm for health and wellness and takes pride in providing comprehensive and personalized patient care. Outside of pharmacy, Jess enjoys spending time with her family. She also loves sports and outdoor activities including curling, running, camping and fishing.
