Bill was born into a family of pharmacists. His father, sister, son, and daughter are all licensed pharmacists, and his brother is a pharmacy technician. We have two family practices in Bakersfield, California, and Bill works at our IHHS Health & Wellness Consulting Center. He graduated from the University of the Pacific (UOP) Pharmacy School with a Doctor of Pharmacy and has been a registered pharmacist since the age of 21. He has an equivalent Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a teaching credential from UOP’s School of Education. Bill has worked in many areas of pharmacy, has been pharmacist of the year for Kern County, and is a good standing member in many organizations. He is a full Fellow in the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists, and the American College of Apothecaries.
In 1978 Bill bought a local retail drug store, Your Drug Store Inc. and continued in his family's business. Over the next few years he expanded into the home health intravenous (IV) business and opened a second pharmacy, In Home Health Solutions (IHHS). IHHS is the second oldest IV Company in Kern County. IV turned out to be a very lucrative opportunity, and as the need for home health IV nursing increased Bill started IHHS Home Health Agency. It provided nursing assistance in home IV administration. After seven years, he discontinued the IHHS Home Health Agency as the local need for it declined.
Bill continued to research various medical subjects that he felt were valuable. Research in Endocrinology, Cosmetics, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) lead to the development of new innovative compounding formulas. These proprietary unique formulas help with hormone balancing, pain management, and anti-aging. They worked so well because Bill had access to some of best leaders in the compounding field to discuss and consult with on his ideas.
After compounding, Bill went back to school to learning Homeopathy. He completed Homeopathic training at the International College of Homeopathy, a division of Texas Chiropractic College. He is a Board-Certified Homeopath in the National Board of Homeopathic Examiners and a professional member of the National Center for Homeopathy. Bill has been practicing homeopathy for more than twenty-two years, and he is specialist in the fields of Women's Health, and Pain Management.
Bill is also a past member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He has advanced training in clinical nutrition, neutraceuticals, glandular medicine, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, flower essences, homotoxicology, endocrinology, radionics, and biofeedback. His goal is to bring multiple disciplines together to create positive patient outcomes that will lead a person to optimal health and wellness.
Bill is available for consultations by appointment only.
His father, William A. Altmiller, has been working hard in his retirement helping at both pharmacy locations. He has many years of education and awards in the pharmacy field including State of California Pharmacist of the Year, and he is a Bowl of Hygeia recipient. He specializes in nutritional, herbal, and diabetic consultations.
His sister, Terry, is a Doctor of Pharmacy. She graduated from the University of the Pacific and is employed locally. She helps where needed in all the family businesses.
His daughter, Liz, is also a Doctor of Pharmacy. She graduated from the Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. She assists in all the family businesses, and is a pharmacy clinician and the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) at Your Drug Store Inc. She specializes in medication management, compounding, consulting, retail pharmacy, and can issue prescriptions for birth control, vaccines, and Narcan.
Your Drug Store Inc (YDS):
http://www.yourdrug-store.com/.
Donna is the Office Manager. She handles all business-related accounting, and billing inquiries. She also assists in managing and coordinating communication between YDS and IHHS.
Maria is the Customer Engagement Manager. She is the first person that greets IHHS customers, schedules homeopathic consultations, and manages suppliers and inventory. Maria assists with patient education on nutrition, vitamins, and supplements. She has worked with IHHS for many years and is very skilled bilingual communicator. All the customers she works with are 100% satisfied and happy.
Gloria is also trained over many years in our products and protocols, and provides assistance to everyone’s satisfaction, as relief help for Maria when needed.