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THE SPIRIT OF SALTAY

Rooted in nature. Inspired by you.

A connection to plants, to place, and to yourself. Discover a different kind of spa experience on Kaua‘i.

Get to know us

OUR PHILOSOPHY

More than a treatment. A way of being.

Saltay brings herbal arts and therapeutic bodywork together in full-body experiences inspired by Battlefield Botanical Medicine. Our purpose is to share both care and knowledge, encouraging you to take an active part in your wellbeing.

We see wellbeing as a relationship: with yourself, your community, and the land and sea around you. Custom botanical formulations and thoughtful touch invite you to slow down, reconnect, and find your own sense of balance.

OUR FOUNDER

A practice with heart. A purpose beyond the spa.

Wanda Sakari

Wanda Sakari

Founder · Master Herbalist · Licensed Acupuncturist

Wanda founded Saltay to help people feel more connected to their health and wellbeing. Her training with martial artist and Chinese medical practitioner Tom Bisio informs a practice that brings botanical traditions into a deeply personal spa experience.

That spirit extends beyond Kaua‘i. Wanda has shared botanical medicine practices with underserved communities around the world, teaching skills that encourage confidence, connection, and self-care.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRACTICE

Thoughtful care. Practiced hands.

Get to know a few of the people who bring Saltay’s philosophy to life.

Wanda Sakari

Botanical medicine & acupuncture

Master Herbalist, Licensed Acupuncturist, and owner. Wanda brings botanical medicine to spa rituals, remote sessions, apprenticeships, and personal retreats.

Angela Walker

Holistic esthetics

A Kaua‘i-based licensed esthetician with 25 years in health, beauty, and wellness. Angela’s approach cares for the skin from the inside out.

Opinder

Somatic & energy healing

With decades of personal practice, Opinder brings an intuitive presence to meditation, somatic healing, and energy work, creating space for reflection and reconnection.

YOUR TIME TO RECONNECT

Make a little space for yourself.

Explore the rituals, find what speaks to you, and let your Saltay experience begin.