John Rose, Pharm.D., Pharmacy Manager
John received his doctorate in pharmacy from the University of California -San Francisco, and he has worked in community pharmacy for seven years. John has a diverse background that includes teaching, research and publication, and lobbying for health care reform in Washington, D.C. However, he is most passionate about integrative community pharmacy and the people he touches on a daily basis.

Karin D., Wellness Counselor, Store Manager
For more than 50 years Karin has studied herbs, trees and mushrooms. Her areas of specialty as a German Heilpraktiker (naturopathy) were herbalism, homeopathy and Kneipp hydrotherapy. She holds Master’s Degrees in Economics and Psychology, and managed the European Division of OmegaTech, where she gained expertise in the field of nutrition and supplements. Her focus is omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids and phyto-derivatives that are available today.

Anne S., Herbalist, Lead Practitioner
Anne is a second-generation native San Diegan and mother of three. She is a Registered Professional Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, with training and experience in both Western and Eastern modalities. She is a graduate of Self Heal School and the East West School of Herbal Medicine. Along with a private practice specializing in women and children (though not exclusive to them), Anne also teaches classes in herbal medicine and nutritional health. She is happy to be part of the La Jolla team, assisting customers in finding balance in their health and learning how to use herbs and nutrition for their overall wellbeing.

Susan B., Certified Herbalist (C.H.)
Susan completed her Herbalist Certificate and Clinical Herbalist Apprenticeship at the Self Heal School. She has a B.S. in Biology and worked as a naturalist and environmental educator for many years. Before joining Pharmaca, she worked as an Herbalist in a small community herb shop. She has worked for Pharmaca for more than four years and enjoys using her herbalist, nutrition and teaching skills to guide customers on their individual paths to healing and optimal health. She also conducts herbal consultations and nutrition recommendations with clients outside of Pharmaca.

Holly B., Certified Herbalist
Holly is a certified clinical herbalist who received her training from Self-Heal School.  Soon after starting at Self-Heal, she knew she had found the right place to take her from simple interest in holistic health to a working knowledge of herbal medicine. She is currently enrolled in the East West School of Herbal Medicine to expand her knowledge of the traditional uses of Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs. Holly has a private practice conducting holistic health consultations. She also has a BA in Fine Arts from Sonoma State University.

Amy R., Esthetician
Amy is a California-licensed esthetician and a graduate of the San Diego Beauty Academy. She has more than eight years experience working in both the medical and holistic esthetic fields. Amy has extensive product knowledge and is continually educating herself on the latest technologies and ingredients in the skin care industry.