Dr. Kristen Acesta received her doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University and practices in the Wenatchee Valley at her clinic, Mission Health & Wellness (www.becomeyourmission.org) where she focuses on awareness, foundations of health, and understanding the multitude layers of chronic health concerns, both physical and emotional. All of our products are medicinal grade and condition specific for this purpose. In her spare time she spearheads Salt Creek Apothecary’s marketing, sales, and distribution, all the while mastering the art of speaking in the third person.
Keely Murdoch holds her masters in biology and works her “day job” as a fishery scientist, but we prefer to call her our Botanical Chemist. Focusing on bioregional herbalism, Keely gained her inspiration from the plants that surround us everyday, in the mountains, along the rivers, and in her own garden where she spends her time. Ingredients are thoughtfully sourced, homegrown, or ethically wild-crafted in her hands. She works methodically at producing every bit that Salt Creek offers in her utmost act of compassion. She also is pretty badass and plays hockey on the side.
Our story is a mild fairytale. Dr. Acesta wanted to bring local herbalism to the community by stepping further away from ‘pills for cures’ medicine, over consumption of supplements, unethical sourcing of herbs, along with inadequate use. Herbalism being reduced to a symptom-cure relationship reaps the wisdom of Earth’s bounty into a bland, single constituent, compassionless, green medicine model.
Keely couldn’t agree more. At the time of their meeting she was deepening her love of craft but not sure where to take it (or whether to stop). She wanted a bigger influence to be able to share her herbal gifts, encouraging her community to breathe & live the medicine of the garden, lakes, and rivers around us.
The initial meeting was quick. They formed a partnership thereafter and what was then called Celia’s Salt Creek Apothecary was rebranded as the Salt Creek Apothecary you know today. This is their calling, to bring medicine to the people.
Keely Murdoch holds her masters in biology and works her “day job” as a fishery scientist, but we prefer to call her our Botanical Chemist. Focusing on bioregional herbalism, Keely gained her inspiration from the plants that surround us everyday, in the mountains, along the rivers, and in her own garden where she spends her time. Ingredients are thoughtfully sourced, homegrown, or ethically wild-crafted in her hands. She works methodically at producing every bit that Salt Creek offers in her utmost act of compassion. She also is pretty badass and plays hockey on the side.
Our story is a mild fairytale. Dr. Acesta wanted to bring local herbalism to the community by stepping further away from ‘pills for cures’ medicine, over consumption of supplements, unethical sourcing of herbs, along with inadequate use. Herbalism being reduced to a symptom-cure relationship reaps the wisdom of Earth’s bounty into a bland, single constituent, compassionless, green medicine model.
Keely couldn’t agree more. At the time of their meeting she was deepening her love of craft but not sure where to take it (or whether to stop). She wanted a bigger influence to be able to share her herbal gifts, encouraging her community to breathe & live the medicine of the garden, lakes, and rivers around us.
The initial meeting was quick. They formed a partnership thereafter and what was then called Celia’s Salt Creek Apothecary was rebranded as the Salt Creek Apothecary you know today. This is their calling, to bring medicine to the people.
ORDERING
We are not currently set up for online ordering. You can place an order over the phone by calling our office Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6pm PST @ (509) 885-2664. Our medicinals are made with grace and care. They are one of a kind and as such aren't meant to be mass produced or shared with those that do not have the capacity to honor their intention. For those of you in the know, we see you. For those of you intrigued to be so, we encourage you to visit our storefront. Salt Creek Apothecary is an experience, one that can't be replicated through a website. Come in and explore our wealth of books and knowledge. Browse through our medicinals and seasonal offerings (not shared online). Bask in awe with our showcase of local artisans from jewelry to pottery, wall art to beauty products. If you are interested more in our medicinal line and not sure where to start, may we recommend booking an appointment with one of our naturopathic physicians, highly qualified and well versed in herbal medicines. Visit our sister clinic Mission Health & Wellness to learn more.
We are not currently set up for online ordering. You can place an order over the phone by calling our office Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6pm PST @ (509) 885-2664. Our medicinals are made with grace and care. They are one of a kind and as such aren't meant to be mass produced or shared with those that do not have the capacity to honor their intention. For those of you in the know, we see you. For those of you intrigued to be so, we encourage you to visit our storefront. Salt Creek Apothecary is an experience, one that can't be replicated through a website. Come in and explore our wealth of books and knowledge. Browse through our medicinals and seasonal offerings (not shared online). Bask in awe with our showcase of local artisans from jewelry to pottery, wall art to beauty products. If you are interested more in our medicinal line and not sure where to start, may we recommend booking an appointment with one of our naturopathic physicians, highly qualified and well versed in herbal medicines. Visit our sister clinic Mission Health & Wellness to learn more.