Meet our Founder
Phanie Mixelle
Phanie Mixelle (she/her/they/them/ella) founded Apothecary For The People in 2018 as a grassroots collective in Oakland, CA. Since then, it has evolved into a statewide social enterprise focused on plant medicine distribution and education, rooted in a commitment to social and environmental wellness, restorative learning, and cultural preservation.
Phanie brings over 13 years of experience in Phytotherapy—a practice that weaves together plant medicine, food nutrition, and mental wellness. Their work is a path of remembrance, reconciliation, and reconnection, guided by a deep respect for the sacred bond between people, the planet, and ancestral knowledge.
meet our bay area lead
Yauhtli/ Isa (they/them) is our Bay Area Chapter Lead . Their role supports our community engagement efforts through community market spaces and collaborative learning initiatives in the Bay Area. Their experience comes from passed down ancestral knowledge and Earth stewardship with a focus on plant medicines.
Yauhtli is passionate about providing access to plant medicine and green spaces through the sharing of stewardship and plant medicine knowledge. Raised in Yelamu (SF) they understand the political movements and cultural diversity of growing up in the Bay Area. These experiences of intersecting struggles have given them the capacity to build collaborations and support solidarity projects.