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A Wellness Retreat Built Around Education, Comfort & Trust
Taking care of yourself should not feel overwhelming. Citrus & Sage was created to make modern wellness feel more approachable, transparent, and human.
Our Story
Why Citrus & Sage Exists
Citrus & Sage began with a simple observation: many people want to feel better, but do not know where to start.
After more than two decades in beauty and wellness, Emmalee saw firsthand how often people felt overwhelmed by information, frustrated by their options, or intimidated by environments that felt cold and clinical. She believed wellness could feel different, more personal, more approachable, more human.
What started as a passion for helping people look and feel their best gradually evolved into a larger vision: creating a space where people could explore wellness without feeling judged, rushed, or pressured.
When Noel joined the business, that vision expanded. Together, they invested in building a wellness retreat designed around restoration, recovery, beauty, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.
"People deserve a place where they can ask questions, learn about their options, and feel genuinely cared for."
Our Difference
What Makes Citrus & Sage Different
Education Before Recommendations
Many wellness centers immediately focus on selling a service. We prefer to start with a conversation. We want to understand your goals, answer your questions, and help you understand your options before making any recommendations.
Comfort Without Confusion
You should not need a medical vocabulary to walk through our doors. Our environment is intentionally designed to feel calm, welcoming, and approachable, for first-time visitors and regulars alike.
Long-Term Relationships
We are not interested in one-time transactions. Our favorite clients are the people we get to know over months and years as wellness becomes part of their lifestyle.
Honesty Over Pressure
Not every service is right for every person. Trust is built through transparency, realistic expectations, and honest conversations, even when that means recommending a different approach.
The Team
Meet The People Behind Citrus & Sage
Wellness feels different when you trust the people in the room.
Co-Founder
Emmalee Uipi
With more than 25 years of experience in beauty and wellness, Emmalee has dedicated her career to helping people feel confident, cared for, and supported.
Her personal experiences and professional background helped shape the philosophy behind Citrus & Sage: wellness should be approachable, educational, and centered around the individual, not driven by sales goals or clinical detachment.
Co-Founder
Noel Schardein
Noel helped transform Citrus & Sage from an idea into the wellness retreat it is today.
His vision, investment, and commitment to creating an elevated client experience helped bring together the facility, equipment, and environment that make Citrus & Sage unique in the Redlands area.
Technician · TLC Body Sculpting
Kelly Hirst
Kelly specializes in body sculpting, lymphatic massage, post-operative care, and supportive wellness services designed to help clients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.
Her approach is calm, personal, and focused on helping each client feel good in their own skin, with no pressure and no rush.
What To Expect
The Citrus & Sage Experience
"Many clients tell us the same thing after their first visit: 'This does not feel like what I expected.'"
That is intentional.
Citrus & Sage was designed to feel less like a clinic and more like a place where you can slow down, recharge, and focus on yourself.
Whether you are exploring Red Light Therapy, Cryotherapy, Lymphatic Services, Body Sculpting, Oxygen Bar, Peptide Support, Infrared Sauna, or simply enjoying a wellness Day Pass, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
You never need to have all the answers before you arrive. That is what we are here for.
The Space
A Retreat Worth Visiting
Our Community
Proudly Serving Redlands
Citrus & Sage is proud to serve Redlands and the surrounding communities, including Loma Linda, San Bernardino, Yucaipa, and the Inland Empire.
Our mission is to become a trusted local destination where people can explore wellness, recovery, beauty, and self-care in a supportive environment built on education and authentic relationships.
We are grateful for every person who walks through our doors and allows us to be part of their wellness journey.
Address
1752 E. Lugonia Ave. Suite 118
Redlands, CA 92374
Contact
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Ready To Visit?
Whether you are brand new to wellness services or looking for a place that feels more personal, we would love to meet you. Book a visit, call with questions, or explore our services.