Who We Are

At Cactus Moon Apothecary, our mission is to empower your wellness journey through intentional self-care products designed to calm your nervous system, balance your energy centers, and help you feel more grounded. Our purposefully curated Chakra Boxes and self-care products promote joyful living and provide peace and nourishment to your busy lives, encouraging you to slow down and take care of YOU.

Our Story

Katie Bywater, Founder, Certified Herbalist and advocate for a balanced, joyful lifestyle

After years of working 80+ hours a week in the tech industry, Katie struggled with chronic stress and extensive burnout that led to an autoimmune disease. She brought her concerns to her doctors only to be gaslit and given band-aid solutions that didn’t address the root cause of her illness. Frustrated and confused, Katie eventually turned to Eastern medicine modalities and spiritual practices like herbs and meditation to reduce stress and anxiety and heal herself naturally. She used the chakra system to pinpoint the root causes of her health issues and address them more precisely and ultimately made a full recovery. 

Katie’s self-healing journey through the chakra system led her to create Cactus Moon Apothecary, so she could empower others to do the same; care for themselves, reduce stress and anxiety, and live a joyful, balanced life. 

Today, Katie creates high-quality self-care products that are safe for your body and the environment using only organic, non-toxic ingredients. As a Certified Herbalist, she bridges the gap between science and spirituality, carefully studying the properties of each herb and essential oil to pair them with the chakra their properties will help the most. Additionally, Katie applies her combined knowledge as a certified 200-hour yoga teacher and Biodynamic Breathwork for Trauma Release practitioner to help create herbal remedies and rituals designed to heal and nourish.

Behind Our Name

Why Cactus Moon?

Katie has a deep connection with nature, spirituality and the earth. To her, everything is a sign guiding her on her journey.

Katie and her incredible and supportive partner, Adam, shared a memorable trip to Saguaro National Park during the full moon while they were brainstorming their business concept.

During this trip, they witnessed the full moon casting its glow over the desert and they knew this was it - it was their sign.

This moment that has come to symbolize the spiritual renewal and transformative healing journey at the heart of their business - at the heart of Cactus Moon.

Begin Your Chakra Balancing Journey

If you want to realign your energy centers, increase vitality, and live a more magical life, our Chakra Subscription Box is a great place to start. The Chakra Subscription Box is a transformative and luxurious wellness experience that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home, complete with intentional aromatherapy, organic herbal medicine, and guided rituals to help you relax, heal, and connect with the best version of yourself.

If you’re ready to feel rooted, energized, and experience a deeper understanding of yourself, begin your healing journey today. 

"I surprised my wife with the Sacral Chakra Box because I knew she needed a spark of creativity in her life. Seeing her reaction as she explored the box was priceless. She told me how the ritual and meditation helped her tap into her artistic side again. It was as if the Chakra Box had reignited a passion within her. Thank you for helping me support her." 

- Michael B.