Your skin deserves more than a one-size-fits-all solution. Adorn Apothecary combines the purity of fresh, organic botanicals with advanced holistic expertise to transform your complexion from the inside out. Every single treatment is personally guided and fully customized by Master Esthetician Michelle Kelly to target and solve your unique skin challenges. This isn't just a facial—it's a dedicated partnership to reveal your ultimate radiance.
Whether you’re looking to clear acne, brighten dull skin, or soften fine lines, Adorn Apothecary is here to help your vibrant self shine. By seamlessly blending the clinical science of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Gua Sha with the restorative energy of Reiki, every session is elevated from a standard skincare treatment into a deeply healing ritual.
True Holistic Skincare is Active, Raw, and Alive.
At your bedside, Master Esthetician Michelle Kelly hand-mixes highly concentrated, organic formulas tailored specifically to your skin in the exact moment. By freshly blending ultra-potent, nutrient-intense botanicals, active enzymes, and raw ingredients right during your facial, your skin receives the highest possible vibration of nutrition. This is a customized, farm-to-face transformation that counters environmental stressors and leaves you with a profound, lasting glow.
Michelle Kelly
Master Esthetician • Reiki Master • Skincare Alchemist
Hello, and welcome. My practice is rooted in a simple truth: your skin is a living, breathing canvas reflecting the story of your inner world. As an alchemist, my work goes far beyond a standard facial. I bridge the fluid science of lymphatic massage with the restorative energy of Reiki to create a holistic sanctuary where your skin—and your spirit—can deeply transform.
My devotion to this craft began at ten years old, born from my own long, frustrating battle with stubborn acne. That trial-by-fire led me to my true calling. Becoming licensed in 2008, I moved away from harsh, reactive chemicals and toward the profound biology of long-term skin health: reducing inflammation, supporting the gut-skin axis, and gently detoxifying the body.
Since then, I’ve committed myself to being a lifelong student. My path has wound through mineral makeup artistry, energy healing, and medical esthetics. In the treatment room, I found my signature rhythm: hand-blending raw, active botanical nutrients at the bedside to meet your skin exactly where it is in the present moment. In 2021, I channeled this passion into founding Adorn Apothecary, bringing freshly blended, high-performance organic rituals to our Santa Cruz and Aptos community.
More than anything, my studio is a sanctuary. Skin struggles can feel deeply vulnerable, and I hold an intentional space of compassion for whatever season of life or healing you are walking through. Everyone who steps through my door is met with equal reverence and warmth. This is a safe space designed for you to drop your shoulders, take a deep breath, and open up.
My goal isn’t just to heal your skin, but to help you tap into and harness your own innate power to heal yourself.
I welcome you to this intentional space to shed the noise of the outside world, ground yourself, and allow us to co-create your path to a lasting, vibrant glow.
We are located right behind the palm deli. Enter from Soquel when you see California Coffee. Parking is unassigned & free.
Hours of operation:
Wednesday through Saturday 10:15 am to 7:30pm.