Welcome to Apotheca. Apotheca is a shared space that houses a network of independent practitioners in a small suite of a unique vintage highrise in downtown San Francisco. We each run our own unaffiliated practice, and the common thread between us is our commitment to helping our clients achieve wellness and balance with our work.

Our space is not a spa but is rather a friendly, unpretentious and no-stress environment where our clients can feel comfortable and be themselves. We are small and we are slow, and that is just the way we like it. Please read here to find out if we are the right practice for you. After you have learned a bit about how we work, please read on below to find out about the therapists renting space at Apotheca and to learn about our individual practices. When you decide whose work would make the best fit with you, use the contact information provided to make your appointment directly with your massage or skincare therapist.

Eri Cela, Certified Massage Therapist

My clients have called me a massage geek, a brainy therapist, unorthodox in my approach, a true muscle worker and many other gratifying embarrassing complements. The human body captivates me, and yes, I suppose for the most part, my excitement about bodywork is channeled in geeky and brainy forms. I have been a certified massage therapist for 7 years, with over one thousand hours of training in Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Reiki, Cranial Sacral Therapy and other modalities. I incorporate breath work, movement and stretching with traditional massage techniques and yet my favorite and most effective tool is a mindful touch. I take pride on my trainings, preparation and techniques but my most defined skill is matching all of them with the client’s body history. I like to know not only what is going on with a person’s body but also her/his relationship to the body and how is the body used in everyday life.

In December 2009, I graduated with a Masters in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Somatics, a body oriented psychotherapy. I am currently a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern.

Eri is at Apotheca Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm to 9pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 3pm

To learn more about Eri and his services and rates, or to contact him about an appointment you have already scheduled with him, please call 415-601-2477 or email him at eri@somaticsf.com, or visit his web site at web site at somaticsf. To make a massage appointment with Eri, visit his booking page. To post an online review of your experience with Eri, go here.

Alicia Claire Herlehy, Licensed Esthetician

I am an Esthetician and have been licensed and working since 2005. I became interested in skincare while working as a make-up artist. I was touching skin on a daily basis, and it just got to a point where I wanted to know more about skin health in general. I went to esthetics school here in San Francisco and upon my first day it all clicked into place for me...this was what I was supposed to be doing. I just adore helping to make people look and feel their best. My approach to skincare is holistic. I believe that if you look good you feel good and vice versa. I equally enjoy performing waxing and facials. Working as a Esthetician is truly my passion and I feel so lucky to have figured that out. I also adore dancing, world travel, delicious food and maintaining a positive lifestyle.

Alicia Claire is at Apotheca Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 8:30pm and Fridays from 9:30am to 2:30pm

To make a skincare or waxing appointment with Alicia Claire, visit her booking page. To learn more about Alicia Claire and her services and rates, or to contact her about an appointment you have already scheduled with her, please email her at aliciaherlehy@yahoo.com, call 508.333.1233, or visit her web site at web site at aliciaclaire.com. To post an online review of your experience with Alicia Claire, go here.

Courtney Mueller, Certified Massage Therapist

: I first became interested in massage while working in a rehabilitation unit at a hospital in Minnesota. While I was planning on going to graduate school for physical therapy, I realized I wanted to work in a field that was less insurance-driven and focused more on personal relationships and healing. So I picked up and moved out to San Francisco for training and sunshine. At the San Francisco School of Massage I completed both the basic Swedish as well as the Advanced Training programs. I am currently enrolled in the massage therapy program through the Institute for Health and Healing at California Pacific Medical Center. I am licensed in San Francisco and I am a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals group. My massage style is a blend of Swedish and Deep Tissue incorporating acupressure and cranial sacral techniques. No two massages are ever the same, I listen to each person's needs and wants and modify each session accordingly.

Courtney is at Apotheca Wednesdays from 9am to 2:30pm and Saturdays from 3pm to 9pm

To learn more about Courtney and her services and rates, or to contact her about an appointment you have already scheduled with her, please call 970-222-2389, email her at courtneymueller@gmail.com, or visit her web site at courtneylmueller.blogspot.com. To make a massage appointment with Courtney, visit her booking page. To post an online review of your experience with Courtney, go here.

Kelly Williams, Certified Massage Therapist and Health Educator

I began giving massage at three years old walking my little feet across my mother's sore back. I am now a Certified Massage Therapist & Health Educator. A graduate of and Teaching Assistant at the National Holistic Institute College of Massage Therapy, I am licensed in San Francisco, and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. I believe in a holistic approach to massage, creating awareness in the body, clearing the mind, and bringing you into the present moment. My style is an intuitive blend of swedish, shiatsu, acupressure, therapeutic sports massage, and aromatherapy. I also provide pregnancy massage combining many of these modalities. I tailor each bodywork session to meet your specific needs, allowing for a relieving, revitalizing, & deeply relaxing experience, inviting the body to heal itself.

Kelly is at Apotheca Mondays from 3:30pm to 9pm and Fridays from 3pm to 9pm

To learn more about Kelly and her services and rates, or to contact her about an appointment you have already scheduled with her, please call 347-613–2031 or email kellyjeanwilliams@gmail.com. Or visit her web site at web site at Healthy Body Strong Mind. To make a massage appointment with Kelly, visit her booking page. To post an online review of your experience with Kelly, go here.

Kirsten Quint Fairbanks, Licensed Esthetician and Certified Massage Therapist

I hold a license in esthetics and certifications in massage, Reiki, and Reposturing Dynamics sports massage. I have formal training in botanical medicine, foot reflexology and Polarity therapy. I have also taken extensive formal coursework in aromatherapy and nutrition and I have studied Ayurvedic theory, flower essence therapy and cosmetic chemistry. I draw from this eclectic art- and skill set and combine it with ever further education: one of my great joys is marrying the latest research with traditional methods to customize treatments and formulations for my clients.

Autumn 2009: I have completed training and I am undergoing certification as a birth and postpartum doula. As a doula I have the honor and privilege of attending women and their families in labor and the childbearing year. It is fast becoming the next great joy in my life.

Kirsten is at Apotheca Mondays from 10am to 3pm and Thursdays from 9am to 3pm

To learn more about Kirsten and her services and rates, or to contact her about an appointment you have already scheduled with her, please call 415.573.9077 or email her at k23wellness@gmail.com, or visit her web site at web site at kirstenquintfairbanks.com. To make an appointment with Kirsten, visit her booking page. To post an online review of your experience with Kirsten, go here.