MEET OUR MAKERS

Owner or To Be, Karli Rose has over 25 years in the spa/salon business. She is a certified Holistic Practitioner,  is a licensed massage therapist, Second degree Reiki certified, esthetician, licensed cosmetologist, & certified organic cosmetic formulator.  Making people, especially women, look and FEEL beautiful about themselves is her number one priority. A advocate for self acceptance, she has become an international speaker bringing awareness to the importance of your daily rituals and overall well being through self care.

Saltwater Buddha Maui is all about love, healing, and resilience. In 2012, when Sheri’s husband was diagnosed with stage 4 leukemia, the ocean became their sanctuary—canoe paddling and saltwater brought healing, along with the meditation she learned from a keiki canoe coach.

After her husband passed in 2015, these practices continued to bring peace to her and their kids, Kai and Kahealani. A year later, love found her again—through the very coach who taught her to meditate. In 2018, they started making toxin-free soap as a family, blending creativity with healing, especially for her daughter with autism.

Saltwater Buddha was born from this journey—crafted with aloha, good vibes, and the spirit of Maui.

Aloha! I'm Michiko Smith, an artist from Lahaina, Maui. As a surfer, I felt compelled to protect the ocean I love, organizing beach cleanups and collecting debris. With a degree in Environmental Science and the Marine Option Program at UH Maui, I channel my passion into art by transforming ghost nets into pieces that highlight the beauty and fragility of our seas. Through my work, I hope to inspire others to see value in what’s discarded and take small actions to protect our ocean for future generations. Mahalo for joining me on this journey of art and conservation!

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