Bag Bar

It was July 2023, I was 9 months pregnant with our 4th child, and I was being discharged from the hospital with recurrent, unpredictable fainting episodes. I was leaving the hospital with the same problem I went in with, and I had no treatment plan aside from bed rest. I honestly felt betrayed by the medical field, especially since I had dedicated myself to it as a physician assistant. At this point, I was constantly terrified of losing consciousness, falling, and harming my unborn baby. To make matters worse, I wasn’t able to care for my other children who were only 2, 4 and 5 years old at the time. I felt like a complete failure as a mom, but it took feeling that way to realize that prioritizing my own health would actually make me a better parent. Armed with my medical background, I threw myself into researching supplements and trying to optimize my health with small, sustainable changes. Two years later, I’ve lost over 80 pounds, and gained so much perspective. I’ve learned that taking care of myself is, in fact, one of the many ways I take care of my family, and I feel so blessed to be liberated from the confines of a body that was not working well. I also discovered that vitamin therapy is a powerful means of helping us reach our maximum potentials. While traditional pharmacotherapy aims to correct the impacts of a bodily dysfunction, the goal of vitamin therapy is to provide the building blocks for the body to operate optimally in order to heal itself. Fueled by my sincere desire to help others find their happiness in healthiness, I’ve had a fifth child- meet Bag Bar. I’ve consulted with one of LA’s top regenerative medicine physicians to bring the best of this West Coast phenomenon to the Jersey Shore, and I can’t wait to share our cocktails with everyone. Wishing you wellness,

Dr. Godshalk Ruggles is the medical director for Bag Bar LLC. She is a board-certified, fellowship trained colorectal surgeon at Capital Health. She received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University and went on to complete her residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and two fellowships at the University of Texas. Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, their sons, Benjamin and Emerson, and their many pets.