Francoise Decatrel, the founder of the Way Apothecary

The Way Apothecary is a space for stillness, connection, and renewal.

Here, you can pause, find your calm, and step out of the constant pressure of daily life through aromatherapy, sound, and a range of gentle, supportive practices, creating a deeper sense of ease and balance.

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What We Do

Through sensory engagement, the use of plants, guided instruction, and multiple modalities including sound healing, aromatherapy, and subtle energy work, we help our clients cultivate calm, groundedness, and a deeper sense of connection.

How We Support You

Our work is offered through one-on-one sessions, both in person in our Woodside, California studio and virtually, where we explore practices that support calm, grounding, and reconnection. Each session is shaped around your needs, drawing from aromatherapy, sound, and other sensory modalities.

Alongside this, our products are designed to extend this experience into everyday life, offering small, consistent ways to support yourself at home.

Learn more about how we can support you one on one.

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Francoise Decatrel sitting on a couch with a pillow, laughing

Our Founder

With over a decade of experience, Françoise is a certified clinical aromatherapist, Reiki practitioner, and trained herbalist, bringing together multiple modalities to support calm, grounding, and connection.
Learn more about Françoise

Our Products

Formulated by a certified clinical aromatherapist, each product is developed through years of hands-on practice and client work.

They are designed to support calm and balance through scent and touch, offering a quiet extension of the one-on-one experience.

Be the Calm Body Oil with Burning Palo Santo

Our Name

This is the stone,
drenched with rain
that points the way.
— Santōka, 20th century Japanese poet

The name The Way emerged after Françoise came across this Buddhist poem during a particularly transformative time in her life. It reminded her that the path that feels most challenging is often the one guiding us toward awakening.