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About
The Vision
About
The Vision
The Vision
Say Goodbye to Mass Produced Gua sha Tools
In a world inundated with mass-produced products, our handmade Gua sha tools stand as a beacon of ethical craftsmanship and environmental responsibility. It's a choice for both personal wellness and global consciousness.
- Sustainability
- Quality
- Ethics
The Hidden Costs of Mass Production
- Environmental Impact: Mass-produced Gua sha tools often come with a heavy environmental footprint. Excessive resource consumption, pollution from large-scale industrial processes, and non-biodegradable waste are just the tip of the iceberg.
- Compromised Quality: To cut costs, many mass-produced tools are made with inferior materials. This not only affects the tool’s efficacy but can also expose your skin to toxic industrial chemicals.
- Ethical Concerns: Often hidden behind the low price tags are the unethical practices of cheap labor and poor working conditions. By choosing mass-produced tools, one may unknowingly support these questionable practices.
The Vision
For a larger cause
Our spoons help to fund the Komorebi Institute's Non-profit Community EIM™ Gua sha Projects. In 2022 and 2023, we launched health promotion education programs in Sri Lanka amongst underserved communities using Gua sha as a first-contact home-care technique. We also introduced specialized professional training for hospital medical personnel in the application of research-driven Gua sha to target specific conditions and patient groups.
- First-contact home-care within families and communities
- Community empowerment
- Medical staff training
These projects are being expanded to other countries and communities as part of a global vision of Gua sha as an affordable, effective community-based solution that has a place in modern healthcare.
The Vision
Say Goodbye to Mass Produced Gua sha Tools
In a world inundated with mass-produced products, our handmade Gua sha tools stand as a beacon of ethical craftsmanship and environmental responsibility. It's a choice for both personal wellness and global consciousness.
- Sustainability
- Quality
- Ethics
The Hidden Costs of Mass Production
- Environmental Impact: Mass-produced Gua sha tools often come with a heavy environmental footprint. Excessive resource consumption, pollution from large-scale industrial processes, and non-biodegradable waste are just the tip of the iceberg.
- Compromised Quality: To cut costs, many mass-produced tools are made with inferior materials. This not only affects the tool’s efficacy but can also expose your skin to toxic industrial chemicals.
- Ethical Concerns: Often hidden behind the low price tags are the unethical practices of cheap labor and poor working conditions. By choosing mass-produced tools, one may unknowingly support these questionable practices.
The Vision
For a larger cause
Our spoons help to fund the Komorebi Institute's Non-profit Community EIM™ Gua sha Projects. In 2022 and 2023, we launched health promotion education programs in Sri Lanka amongst underserved communities using Gua sha as a first-contact home-care technique. We also introduced specialized professional training for hospital medical personnel in the application of research-driven Gua sha to target specific conditions and patient groups.
- First-contact home-care within families and communities
- Community empowerment
- Medical staff training
These projects are being expanded to other countries and communities as part of a global vision of Gua sha as an affordable, effective community-based solution that has a place in modern healthcare.
About
Saji
About
Saji
("匙" or "Saji" is spoon in Japanese)
About Saji
And why... a spoon?
Gua sha has a proud tradition throughout its history of being of the people. It was passed down from generation to generation within families and communities in East Asia to protect the health and wellness of loved ones.
Unlike nowadays, there was no commercialised market for purpose-built Gua sha tools, and for centuries people used objects they had around them in their homes such as coins, cotton yarn and spoons. The fact that we have produced this spoon, and not a custom-made shaped tool, is to acknowledge and stay true to this historical essence of Gua sha.
A spoon represents the philosophy of the Komorebi Institute and Ecology in Motion™ Gua sha. It is the representation of the most basic of tools which, when used in the right way, can transform lives forever.
It is the tool which we use in every treatment and every class all over the world.
About Saji
Saji – Where Art and Life meet
Make no mistake. The magic is not in the spoon itself - the simplest porcelain Chinese soup spoon is wonderfully therapeutic - but it is in the hand that wields it. That's where the magic lies.
And this is where some of the Saji specifics come in. As I've treated people with Gua sha for 20 years with a Chinese soup spoon, I developed a sense of what an ideal kind of Gua sha spoon might be.
A Gua sha spoon that...
- Doesn't slip easily with oily hands
- Is shaped to effortlessly rest on your palm
- Gives you dependable results over and over
- Looks the part of a professional - it's still a recognisable spoon and not pretending to be anything else - but it has a beauty and elegance that only comes when art and life meet.
("匙" or "Saji" is spoon in Japanese)
About Saji
And why... a spoon?
Gua sha has a proud tradition throughout its history of being of the people. It was passed down from generation to generation within families and communities in East Asia to protect the health and wellness of loved ones.
Unlike nowadays, there was no commercialised market for purpose-built Gua sha tools, and for centuries people used objects they had around them in their homes such as coins, cotton yarn and spoons. The fact that we have produced this spoon, and not a custom-made shaped tool, is to acknowledge and stay true to this historical essence of Gua sha.
A spoon represents the philosophy of the Komorebi Institute and Ecology in Motion™ Gua sha. It is the representation of the most basic of tools which, when used in the right way, can transform lives forever.
It is the tool which we use in every treatment and every class all over the world.
About Saji
Saji, Where Art and Life meet
Make no mistake. The magic is not in the spoon itself - the simplest porcelain Chinese soup spoon is wonderfully therapeutic - but it is in the hand that wields it. That's where the magic lies.
And this is where some of the Saji specifics come in. As I've treated people with Gua sha for 20 years with a Chinese soup spoon, I developed a sense of what an ideal kind of Gua sha spoon might be.
A Gua sha spoon that...
- Doesn't slip easily with oily hands
- Is shaped to effortlessly rest on your palm
- Gives you dependable results over and over
- Looks the part of a professional - it's still a recognisable spoon and not pretending to be anything else - but it has a beauty and elegance that only comes when art and life meet.
"Inspiration"
(Color of the Glaze)
The Inspiration glaze captures a serene palette of mellow greens and soothing turquoise, evoking associations with nature, life, and growth. Its luminous, matte finish fosters a harmonious interplay between color and form, accentuating the inherent beauty of each piece.
Sustainable
Fired in an electric kiln powered by renewable energy sources.
Handmade
Made by hand, one-by-one, and fired in small-batches. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.
Techniques
Individual hand-building, and sculpting.
Materials
Sustainable and environmentally friendly high-fire stoneware clay and lead-free glazes
"Inspiration"
(Color of the Glaze)
The Inspiration glaze captures a serene palette of mellow greens and soothing turquoise, evoking associations with nature, life, and growth. Its luminous, matte finish fosters a harmonious interplay between color and form, accentuating the inherent beauty of each piece.
Sustainable
Fired in an electric kiln powered by renewable energy sources.
Handmade
Made by hand, one-by-one, and fired in small-batches. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.
Techniques
Individual hand-building, and sculpting.
Materials
Sustainable and environmentally friendly high-fire stoneware clay and lead-free glazes
About
The Artist
About
The Artist
About The Artist
Amelia Johannsen
Amelia Johannsen, a versatile artist blending Pacific Northwest influences with the eclectic vibes of Barcelona, creates distinctive artworks that unite raw textures, organic forms, and coastal hues. Her multidisciplinary portfolio spans ceramic sculptures, trencadis mosaics, and abstract paintings, showcased in exhibitions, galleries, and international media.
Growing up in Portland, Oregon, she discovered a natural passion for working with clay at a young age. Playing in the woods provided a sense of liberation, while the clay studio became a haven of creative expression. These early passions persisted through conventional career pursuits, guiding her through life's challenges, including the loss of her inspiring mother. In the face of adversity, clay and nature remained constant companions, empowering Amelia to uncover new harmonies in both her personal journey and feminist-themed artistic explorations.
“I love to explore the female form—its captivating essence and inherent power. I am also deeply intrigued by the interplay between humanity and the natural world. Through my art, I aspire to convey my optimistic aspirations for the future in a manner that profoundly stirs the spirit of the viewer while resonating with contemporary struggles and perspectives.“
Waves & Curves
I feel most at peace in the presence of water; be it the rhythmic flow of a river, the crashing of ocean waves, or the serene stillness of a quiet lake. There’s something incredibly soothing about natural bodies of water that feels like coming home.
Vitality & Flow
Through my artwork, I have the privilege of sharing my deeply-held ideals and core values with the world. Mindfulness, environmentalism, feminism, and compassion for all beings are at the heart of my creative expression.
About The Artist
Amelia Johannsen
Amelia Johannsen, a versatile artist blending Pacific Northwest influences with the eclectic vibes of Barcelona, creates distinctive artworks that unite raw textures, organic forms, and coastal hues. Her multidisciplinary portfolio spans ceramic sculptures, trencadis mosaics, and abstract paintings, showcased in exhibitions, galleries, and international media.
Growing up in Portland, Oregon, she discovered a natural passion for working with clay at a young age. Playing in the woods provided a sense of liberation, while the clay studio became a haven of creative expression. These early passions persisted through conventional career pursuits, guiding her through life's challenges, including the loss of her inspiring mother. In the face of adversity, clay and nature remained constant companions, empowering Amelia to uncover new harmonies in both her personal journey and feminist-themed artistic explorations.
“I love to explore the female form—its captivating essence and inherent power. I am also deeply intrigued by the interplay between humanity and the natural world. Through my art, I aspire to convey my optimistic aspirations for the future in a manner that profoundly stirs the spirit of the viewer while resonating with contemporary struggles and perspectives.“
Waves & Curves
I feel most at peace in the presence of water; be it the rhythmic flow of a river, the crashing of ocean waves, or the serene stillness of a quiet lake. There’s something incredibly soothing about natural bodies of water that feels like coming home.
Vitality & Flow
Through my artwork, I have the privilege of sharing my deeply-held ideals and core values with the world. Mindfulness, environmentalism, feminism, and compassion for all beings are at the heart of my creative expression.