We started this business in 2014 in Aberdeen, WA under the name North Pacific Utopian Wares, and later rebranded to Holistic Therapies NorthWest. Kreative Curious is the latest incarnation of our business as we needed to relocate to beautiful Santa Rosa, CA to help care for family and get a fresh start.
What Started as Necessity Became Inspiration
After becoming fed up with over the counter body care products that were not living up to our expectations, we began looking for alternatives and came up lacking. Most of the products we found were either glorified coconut oil or repackaged pre-made bases that weren't much better than what we could get from the big box store.
We knew there had to be a better way of doing things and we were going to have to go it ourselves.
This is me, Tiesa, and I take care of the techie and sciencey stuff that we do.
When I was in middle school I started studying about herbs, homeopathy, and other alternative medicines. Later I discovered meditation and the healing power of our minds over our own bodies and others. I was hooked on the idea of being able to help others using this knowledge and have worked in other fields to help bring this dream to fruition.
I love music, nature, and the wonders our world have to offer. Though I have only traveled a small part of our planet I really hope to experience more of it and the diverse nature of our humanity.
Hi, I'm Julie and I was born and raised on the East Coast in Maryland and then moved to Washington State in 2012.
I have a passion for art, positivity, and healthy living, and using products that have natural ingredients is the best thing I have ever discovered, especially the
ones created by us.
Growing up I was unaware of handmade products, only those that could be found at the big box stores. They are good
for our skin and planet, but not all are created equally.
Over the years I have derived great joy from the products we make and especially from exploring new techniques like distilling essential oils and making incense and essential oil blends.
There is so much more to learn and discover, and I am happy to share that experience with you.