Momo M., R.Ph., Pharmacy Manager
Momo received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Southern Nevada in Henderson. She joined the Novato Pharmaca team in August of 2011. Momo is passionate about working in an environment that offers both pharmacy services and complementary treatments and enjoys the personalized approach that Pharmaca offers to all of its customers.

Kimmi H., Pharm.D
Kimmi is a recent Pharm.D. graduate from UC - San Francisco. Her interests and background in molecular science brought her to pharmacy school and have been an asset in understanding medications and their effects on the body. Having spent 2 months in Karnataka, India with the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement to learn Ayurveda and to help prepare an Ayurveda teaching book for nurses in rural India, Kimmi also appreciates the role of alternative medications for chronic conditions and encourages lifestyle changes and herbals when appropriate. immi hopes to continually grow as a pharmacist and as an aware member of the community to be able to help others globally and locally here at Pharmaca in Novato.

Janine P., Herbalist, Lead Practitioner
Janine has over 20 years of experience and knowledge in multiple holistic modalities, some of which include herbals, homeopathy, aromatherapy, and flower essences. She has also worked extensively in holistic animal health care, and skin and beauty care. In May of 2003, Janine completed her herbal training and received her certificate of completion from the Living Awareness Institute in Vacaville, California.

Lee S., Certified Orthopedic Specialist, Assistant Manager
Lee has been a certified orthopedic specialist since 1998. After graduating from Surgical Appliance Industries, he began practicing at Adobe Drug—now Pharmaca—25 years ago. It has been his pleasure to create ongoing relationships with Pharmaca clients who have become friends in the community.

Diane S., Certified Herbalist 
Diane completed a Certified Herbalist Course at the California School of Herbal Studies in 2009, and has been practicing as a massage therapist since 1980. Her passion for aromatherapy led to studies with Kurt Schnaubelt of the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy where she completed their Master’s course in 2008. She also studied Jin Shin Do Acupressure in 1990 with Iona Teeguarden and later studied Flower Essences with Steve Johnson and Jane Bell of Alaskan Flower Essence Company. Diane has worked as a pharmacy technician for Pharmaca since 2006 and as an herbalist since 2009. She is excited to be continuing her herbal studies at the Living Awareness Institute.

Jeanette H., Esthetician
Jeanette has been in the health and beauty industries since the late 1980s. She graduated from Redwood Empire Beauty College’s esthetics program in 2006. She completed her herbal training and received her certificate of completion from the Living Awareness Institute in Vacaville, Calif. Jeanette continues her education so she is able to help Pharmaca customers achieve their skin care goals. She loves to give facials in the Pharmaca Spa Room and continues to be impressed with the results customers see when using holistic products with clean ingredients. She has been a Pharmaca team member since 2008.

Isabelle H., Cosmetologist, Esthetician
Isabelle graduated from the Vintage Academy of Hair Design in 2007. She is excited to share her knowledge about skin care and make up with our customers.