What is BUDDHA NOSE ? Buddha Nose is a line of certified organic luxury beauty products created for the person who wants to care for herself and the planet responsibly. Beauty is about feeling good, and Buddha Nose understands that the simple act of doing something good for ourselves, makes us feel beautiful. Our well-being affects our self-image; it awakens us to the connection of our body and mind, our relationships to others and our planet. To Buddha Nose, inner wellness inspires self-awareness. Buddha Nose's unique aromatic products include moisturizing salves, lip balms, aromatic sprays, bath salts, scrub cleansers and essential oils, and are made with only USDA certified organic and wild-crafted ingredients and contain no parabens, synthetic fragrances or chemical preservatives. Packaging is both recyclable and sustainable when available, and since launching in June 2004, Buddha Nose products are now selling in over 250 locations within the US. The brand is also available in Japan, the UK, Germany, Singapore and Canada. Who is Amy Galper ? Amy Galper is a New York City based shiatsu practitioner who founded Buddha Nose, Ltd. in the spring of 2004 to encourage her mostly female clientele to “be still and breathe.” Recognizing the connection between the energetic dynamics of shiatsu, a Japanese form of bodywork based in Traditional Chinese Medicine, with the essential oils of aromatic plants Amy created handmade beauty products in her kitchen to remind her clients that beauty is directly affected by our feeling good. Amy graduated from The Ohashi Institute and completed the Institute's instructor training program and studied aromatic plant medicine at The Ojai School of Massage. She maintained a private practice in New York City for 5 years and is a member of the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia, (AOBTA), and OASIS, (Organic and Sustainable Industry Standards) a pioneering organization whose purpose is to support organic and sustainable Health and Beauty consumer goods by establishing workable industry standards for organic and sustainable manufacturing. Prior to launching her wellness business, Amy was an actress in New York with credits that included commercials, classical stage and film as well as experimental performance. She attended the Juilliard School, received her BA from Smith College, and received her MA from New York University. Why BUDDHA NOSE ? Several years ago, Amy experienced a “healing crisis” and was compelled to consider her illness as an opportunity to shift her perspective and make changes in her life. Changes included letting go of habits, relationships and lifestyle choices that were negative and unhealthy. One year later she went into remission. Now she focuses on the business of Buddha Nose in New York City, and spends time with her husband building their eco-conscious “off-the-grid” home on their 30 acres in the Catskills. To contact BUDDHA NOSE LTD., please try: 200 East 10th Street No. 316 New York, NY 10003 TEL: 212-591-0852 FAX: 917-591-2944 info@buddhanose.com