Old Town resident and seasoned dermatology physician assistant Renata Block established Ocean Rx in 2020 – a challenging year to launch a new business.

 

Ocean RX produces a Blue Spirulina prebiotic daily supplement developed in collaboration with a physician. This ultra-pure spirulina reduces inflammation, is an anti-wrinkle agent, provides beneficial gut bacteria that can improve skin health, has potential as an oral sun and UV protection enhancing agent, and boosts the immune system. Renata secured a patent and trademark for this Blue Spirulina in 2020.

 

Renata is passionate about her work and her business. Bringing her product to market has been a long and winding road, but Renata is determined and methodical.

 

“Ocean Rx is a response to my lifelong commitment to make a difference for  my patients”. Renata is a committed dermatology professional who looks at the root causes of inflammatory skin diseases. “I love treating people from the outside and inside”, says Renata during our zoom interview.

 

Renata, a resident of Old Town since 2001, pivoted to an on-line business model for her new business as the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. She successfully launched OceanRX as an online business to offer Blue Spirulina to the world – and to Old Town.

 

Renata shares her knowledge with the public through her blog Savvydermdiva and has ideas for local in-person lectures  and educational events.

 

Renata believes in the importance of taking good care of yourself first – “you can’t pour from an empty cup,” she says. “Exercise is a key to clarity; daily exercises help to clear the mind and boost creativity”. Renata is mindful that people running online businesses may end up working long hours. She sets aside time to take a break and walk her dog. “Me” time is essential, she assures us. Renata has created a comfortable balance between work, life and self-care.