Press Features

We have been honored to be featured in local press throughout the San Diego Community & beyond!
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ONLINE PUBLICATIONS

10 Best Spas in San Diego

Saffron & Sage was just named as one of the “10 Best Spas in San Diego” in this exciting publication by Condé Nast Traveler. We’re proud to be featured in this article that lets everyone know "What's makes Saffron & Sage, a ‘holistic health club,’ stand out is the presence of a well-trained therapist for every aspect of physical and mental wellness.”

2020 Spa And Wellness Trend: Wellness Clubs

“I wanted one place where I could walk through the door, not care about what I looked like or fear that I was going to break the bank, and I could begin to heal from the inside out.” Saffron & Sage is featured in this article about the trend of wellness clubs, read more to further explore our journey.

7 Ayurvedic Treatments to Try for Holistic Health

Our CEO & Founder Cristin Smith explains the benefits of dry brushing before the Ayurvedic ritual of self-massage known as abhyanga. “Self-massage involves the sense of touch, which is a nurturing ritual and an even more important healing tool in the practice of Ayurveda.”

“Have I done everything in order to try to keep the doors open and survive?” with Cristin Smith and Chaya Weiner

“Today, you need to ask yourself: Have I done everything in order to try to keep the doors open and survive?” Cristin Smith explains the trials and tribulations she had to endure in order to keep her business afloat in this enticing article.

10 Amazing Gifts for the New Grads to Show Your Thoughtfulness Virtually

“Let the young person in your life get their oms on with access to virtual movement, breathwork, meditation and sound therapy classes from holistic health and wellness center Saffron & Sage.” This quick & fun feature showcases our virtual studio that our wellness space provided during the COVID-19 crisis.

25 Expert-Backed Tricks for Glowing Skin in the Dead of Winter

"The process of gently scrubbing across your skin enhances circulation, promotes lymphatic drainage, and clinically cleanses, which is essential to skin health." Our founder Cristin Smith goes in depth with great advice on how to keep your skin healthy & glowing during the colder winter seasons by the power of exfoliating.

The 6 Best Essential Oils For Burns

“The quality ingredients are derived from traditional agriculture processes such as organically or biodynamically grown, free of pesticides and herbicides, and not premixed with carrier oils.” CEO Cristin Smith describes what her go-to essential oil brand & explains the benefits of using specific oils for minor burns.

ARE YOU IN THE WELLNESS CLUB?

Our beautiful holistic wellness club is featured in this intimate article about the best clubs that California has to offer.

A Holistic Approach

Founder Cristin Smith talks about how our wellness space came to be & what kind of services we offer. “We work with top leaders and influencers throughout the city on everything from stress reduction to meditation practices in order to achieve peak performance.”

15 Wellness Trends Experts Hope Will Go Away In 2020

“Cardio is great for the body, but when we’re trying to combat anxiety and stress, a spin class isn’t going to do that!” Our Spiritual Director Cristin Smith explains why there are more effective practices to utilize other than a rigorous spin class if we want to take care of our overall mental health.

Virtual Wellness Classes to Try at Home Right Now

Through breathwork practices, sound healing, guided meditation, & yoga poses, our Virtual Studio is featured in this fun article that talks about how to utilize our services during the stay-at-home order.

Here’s How to Properly Sage Your Home so You Can Cleanse Your Space

“Smudging is a process that allows us to release negative energy from our environments, homes and bodies by using sage sticks,” CEO Cristin Smith explains in this fun feature about using sage to cleanse your space.

Could San Diego Be The New Bastion Of Interior Design In Southern California?

"With a neutral environment around us, we can cultivate our awareness inward on our interior landscape,” Spiritual Director Cristin Smith explains the simplistic beauty & other unique qualities that our wellness space has to offer in order to help you achieve your overall health.

PRINTED FEATURES

Health Care Feature

Cristin Smith, CEO + Spiritual Director of Saffron & Sage, is featured in The Daily Transcript 2020 Influential Women Issue & discusses the growth & future of Saffron & Sage since she first started out in 2013.

Saffron & Sage Expands Leadership Team

Cristin Smith, CEO + Founder of Saffron & Sage, and Dr. Trupti Gokani are featured in this San Diego Business Journal issue, highlighting Dr. Gokani’s background and the unique medical experience she brings to Saffron & Sage as its new Chief Medical Officer.

Holistic Medicine Cos. See Growth During Pandemic

Saffron & Sage is featured as the first of two San Diego holistic spas who have experienced growth during the pandemic. It also highlights Saffron & Sage’s IV Lounge and Vitamin Shot Bar, and amazing industry insights from CEO + Founder, Cristin Smith and Membership Director, Michaela Subido.

PODCASTS

Ep 9. Learn About a Wholistic Wellness Clinic Everyone’s Talking About In San Diego with The Owner Cristin Smith

Explore the groundbreaking wellness clinic, Saffron & Sage, on the "Health Uncovered" podcast with Mercedes Cook. Founder + CEO, Cristin Smith, shares her medical journey and the philosophy behind this holistic center in San Diego. Saffron & Sage stands out by integrating Eastern and Western medical practices for personalized treatments addressing mind, body, and soul. Cristin advocates for treating the root causes of diseases, such as trauma, toxicity, and negative thoughts. This episode challenges conventional medical approaches, offering a crucial perspective for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Episode 31: Interview with Cristin Smith

In this episode, host Alex Perry interviews Cristin Smith, owner and founder of Saffron & Sage. San Diego’s premier health club holistically combines ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines with modern science to provide a comprehensive healing experience for clients and members. Learn how Cristin took a life-changing diagnosis and in turn created one of the region’s top-rated wellness spas.

Cristin Smith on the Energetic Side of Healing, Balancing Masculine & Feminine Energy, & Overcoming Trauma

Saffron & Sage’s CEO, Founder, & Spiritual Director Cristin Smith gets personal and talks about her own story, overcoming trauma, & balancing energy with Christina Rice on her popular wellness podcast.

Turning a Health Crisis into a Global Holistic Health Practice with Cristin Smith

Portraying inspirational female thought leaders, entrepreneurs, influencers, and experts who share their knowledge and experience in business, personal growth, and how to live a life they love while making a positive impact in our world. This episode features an in-depth interview with CEO and Spiritual Director, Cristin Smith, discussing her career path, the birth of Saffron & Sage, and more.

Cristin D. Smith - Founder of Saffron & Sage, Breathwork Practitioner & Spiritual Director

Saffron & Sage’s founder & CEO, talks about the full experience of a saffron lifestyle from “our holistic skincare line, herbal tea collection, flower essences, plant-based prescriptions & much more, and how Saffron & Sage is changing the face of healthcare and supporting patients across the country with concierge care and lifestyle medicine.

NEWS FEATURES

Milkin' San Diego: Relaxing During the Holidays

“The treatments help improve blood flow and bring nutrients to the surface of skin, as well as reduce swelling.” Our Holistic Esthetician Ashley Jantzen goes in depth with the news team to show & explain the benefits of Gua Sha & Facial Cupping in this holiday feature.

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¿Qué hay con los cristales? Te decimos cómo esas piedras pueden ayudar ahora mismo

Read the Spanish version of our feature in the San Diego Union-Tribune as Cristin Smith discusses the benefits of healing stones especially during the uncertainty of COVID-19.

Entertainment During Stay-At-Home Order: Local Webcams, Links Offer Hours of Fun

Saffron & Sage is featured in this quick article highlighting wellness clubs that are still offering services under the COVID-19 stay-at-home order.

Healing stones 101: What you need to know about crystals

“Black tourmaline is a stone we have in all of the corners at Saffron & Sage — it helps dispel negative energy.” Cristin Smith goes in depth as to why healing crystals & their healing properties would be beneficial to have during the COVID-19 crisis.

Breath Work and Wellness Workshops

“There really is so much power that can happen, when you put a little bit of mindfulness and attention to the breath, you're feeding your body with the fuel that it needs to function at its optimal level“ Saffron & Sage's Yoga, Breathwork & Sound Therapy Instructor, Jessie Svec, explains what breathwork therapy is, goes on a sound bath therapy sample & the Transform Series is highlighted in this news segment.

ONLINE PUBLICATIONS

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ONLINE PUBLICATIONS

10 Best Spas in San Diego

2020 Spa And Wellness Trend: Wellness Clubs

7 Ayurvedic Treatments to Try for Holistic Health

“Have I done everything in order to try to keep the doors open and survive?” with Cristin Smith and Chaya Weiner

10 Amazing Gifts for the New Grads to Show Your Thoughtfulness Virtually

25 Expert-Backed Tricks for Glowing Skin in the Dead of Winter

The 6 Best Essential Oils For Burns

ARE YOU IN THE WELLNESS CLUB?

A Holistic Approach

15 Wellness Trends Experts Hope Will Go Away In 2020

Virtual Wellness Classes to Try at Home Right Now

Here’s How to Properly Sage Your Home so You Can Cleanse Your Space

Could San Diego Be The New Bastion Of Interior Design In Southern California?

PRINTED FEATURES

Health Care Feature

Saffron & Sage Expands Leadership Team

Holistic Medicine Cos. See Growth During Pandemic

PODCASTS

Ep 9. Learn About a Wholistic Wellness Clinic Everyone’s Talking About In San Diego with The Owner Cristin Smith

Episode 31: Interview with Cristin Smith

Cristin Smith on the Energetic Side of Healing, Balancing Masculine & Feminine Energy, & Overcoming Trauma

Turning a Health Crisis into a Global Holistic Health Practice with Cristin Smith

Cristin D. Smith - Founder of Saffron & Sage, Breathwork Practitioner & Spiritual Director

NEWS FEATURES

Milkin' San Diego: Relaxing During the Holidays

¿Qué hay con los cristales? Te decimos cómo esas piedras pueden ayudar ahora mismo

Entertainment During Stay-At-Home Order: Local Webcams, Links Offer Hours of Fun

Healing stones 101: What you need to know about crystals

Breath Work and Wellness Workshops

ONLINE PUBLICATIONS

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10 Best Spas in San Diego

Spa and Wellness Trend: Wellness Clubs

7 Ayurvedic Treatments to Try for Holistic Health

Have I done everything in order to try to keep the doors open and survive?

10 Amazing Gifts for the New Grads to Show Your Thoughtfulness Virtually

25 Expert-Backed Tricks for Glowing Skin in the Dead of Winter

The 6 Best Essential Oils For Burns

Are You in the Wellness Club?

A Holistic Approach

15 Wellness Trends Experts Hope Will Go Away

Virtual Wellness Classes to Try at Home Right Now

Here's How to Properly Sage Your Home so You Can Cleanse Your Space

Could San Diego Be The New Bastion Of Interior Design in Southern California?

Good to Glow: Our Spa and Wellness Guide

5 Ways to Reset Your Mind, Body and Soul This January in San Diego

The Ultimate Guide to Sound Healing in San Diego

Community Highlights: Meet Cristin Smith of Saffron & Sage

Meet Cristin Smith of Saffron & Sage in Mission Hills

Interview: Cristin Smith, Founder & CEO, Saffron & Sage

Berlin Skin Squad: Cristin Smith, Owner of Saffron & Sage

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Health Care Feature

Saffron & Sage Expands Leadership Team

Holistic Medicine Cos. See Growth During Pandemic

Podcasts

Ep 9. Learn About a Wholistic Wellness Clinic Everyone's Talking About In San Diego with The Owner Cristin Smith

Episode 31: Interview with Cristin Smith

Cristin Smith on the Energetic Side of Healing, Balancing Masculine & Feminine Energy, & Overcoming Trauma

Turning a Health Crisis into a Global Holistic Health Practice with Cristin Smith

Cristin D. Smith - Founder of Saffron & Sage, Breathwork Practitioner & Spiritual Director

On air and local news

Milkin' San Diego: Relaxing During the Holidays

¿Qué hay con los cristales? Te decimos cómo esas piedras pueden ayudar ahora mismo

Entertainment During Stay-At-Home Order: Local Webcams, Links Offer Hours of Fun

Healing stones 101: What you need to know about crystals

Breath Work and Wellness Workshops

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