Meet Our Redlands Wellness Team
Our team is here to educate, guide, and help you feel comfortable before, during, and after your visit.
Wellness Feels Different When You Trust The People Guiding You
At Citrus & Sage, the client experience starts with education and relationship. Whether you are visiting for recovery, relaxation, beauty, body confidence, or advanced wellness support, our team is here to answer questions honestly and help you choose what genuinely makes sense for your goals — not ours.
Our Team
The Faces You'll See At Citrus & Sage
Co-Founder
Emmalee Uipi
Emmalee is a licensed cosmetologist with over 25 years of experience in the beauty and wellness industry. Her background spans bridal hair and makeup, holistic skincare, and client-focused personal care — and her genuine warmth shows in every interaction.
Her personal health journey and passion for holistic restoration helped shape the Citrus & Sage philosophy: non-clinical, education-first, and deeply human. Emmalee believes that when people feel informed and cared for, they make better choices for their own wellbeing.
As a mother of four and sole owner of the original tanning salon that grew into Citrus & Sage, she brings both the heart and the experience to everything the retreat offers.
Co-Founder
Noel Schardein
Noel is a Southern California entrepreneur with a background in operations, construction, fitness education, and investment. A licensed construction professional, she has overseen commercial transformations — and brought that same operational rigor to elevating Citrus & Sage into the retreat it is today.
Before entering the operations space, Noel spent years in the fitness industry as a Master Trainer and educator — including teaching at the college level. Her passion for human performance and personal development is woven into the retreat's long-term vision.
At Citrus & Sage, Noel oversees the business vision, facility standards, and client experience architecture — ensuring every visit meets the standard the brand was built on.
Technician · TLC Body Sculpting
Kelly Hirst
Kelly is the Owner & CEO of TLC Body Sculpting and a passionate advocate for body confidence and wellbeing. As a proud breast cancer survivor, she has dedicated her life to helping clients feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin through non-invasive, restorative care.
Kelly specializes in non-invasive body sculpting, manual lymphatic drainage, and post-operative care. She approaches every client with patience, calm, and a commitment to honest education — never rushing, never pressuring.
She also offers the Japanese Head Spa ritual at Citrus & Sage, bringing her calming presence to one of the retreat's most deeply restorative experiences.
Our Approach
Why Our Team Approach Works
We Listen First
Your goals and concerns matter before any recommendation is made. We don't rush you.
We Educate Clearly
You should understand exactly what you are booking, why, and what to realistically expect.
We Avoid Pressure
No hard selling. No urgency tactics. Just honest guidance toward what makes sense for you.
We Care About The Experience
The space, the service, and how you feel throughout — all of it matters to us.