Komoni
Evangeline Stacy, Owner of Komoni
Soaking up Self-Care
Komoni offers a variety of restorative bath and body products
By Greg Lovell
We all want–probably need–more self-care, but where do we start? Where can we find the restoration and relaxation we need after those long, arduous days?
Komoni may be able to help.
As a purpose-driven wellness brand, Komoni offers clean, small-batch products designed to make people feel good naturally.
Owner Vangie Stacy, a former massage therapist, certainly knows a thing or two about helping people feel better, having worked with many folks carrying stress, pain, and physical fatigue.
Getting Hands On
Stacy says she noticed a recurring problem in her massage practice: Clients would feel better after a session but struggle to maintain that relief between visits. Some people even get caught in a cycle of fatigue, tension, and recurring injury.
“I witnessed this pattern over and over,” Stacy said.
She wanted to find a way to extend care beyond the massage table and help clients carry that healing and rejuvenation into everyday life, so she created the Recovery Bath Soak and began gifting it to clients.
“The turning point came when a client asked if he could purchase them,” recalled Stacy. “That simple question sparked the beginning of something much bigger. What started as a personal remedy quickly grew into a labor of love and a family effort.”
Nowadays, Komoni specializes in hair, skin, and body care products alongside the bath soaks and essential oils that started it all. Customers are drawn to Komoni products to support recovery, relaxation, and everyday self-care.
“Our products are mindfully designed for preventative and restorative care, making it a strong fit for active individuals, wellness-minded shoppers, caregivers, parents, and anyone looking for natural support.”
Salt of the Earth
As Komoni started to take shape, Stacy approached food co-ops in the Twin Cities area, essentially knocking on doors in search of shelf space.
“Everything had a farmers market feel,” Stacy recalled. “Products were homemade in small batches, and I did everything myself, from formulating the blends to printing the labels.”
Fast forward to present day, and Komoni products are available throughout the Midwest in co-ops, gift shops, and wellness boutiques as well as on their website. Winter seasonal favorites include the Ayurvedic Bath Soaks and Everything Salves.
Stacy says she most enjoys the relationships she’s built through running Komoni. In fact, many of those people helped shape Komoni into what it is today. Of course, running a small business also comes with plenty of challenges, including balancing resources, navigating multiple roles, and managing growth.
Through it all, Komoni’s mission remains the same: to support everyday wellness through clean, thoughtfully-made products that honor healing, sustainability, and community care.
Vanie Stacy’s Family
Wellness and Beyond
As her business grows, Stacy wants Komoni to be a well-known and respected wellness brand.
“My short term plan is to maintain a high quality, small batch production while improving efficiency and sustainability,” she said.
From there, Stacy is also eyeing an expansion into beauty products.
Regardless of what the future holds, Stacy says she is grateful for her opportunities and the trust customers have placed in Komoni. As such, she plans on staying grounded.
“From healing hands to healing brands, we are committed to supporting your wellness journey every step of the way.”
This article is also available to read in our Winter 2026 edition of The Garlic Press!