Gifted Healer
Ami Nakamura
Ami was born in Japan with a special gift that could scan people or space energy. It means she could read other people’s energy and products. This includes identifying which food or products are safe to take.
However, her sensitivity to contaminated air, food, drinking water, and daily care products was something she couldn’t withstand. Hence, she realized she could not live in Japan any longer due to pollution and its wide commercialization of artificial foods, etc.
An opportunity came and she was lucky to move in Tasmania, Australia– the cleanest island in the world. She then discovered several amazing and purest herbs, honey, aromatherapy oil, and seaweeds.
Delighted with what Tasmania has in for her, she almost went crazy gathering a variety of all-natural resources from the forest that she started developing a range of organic skincare in her kitchen.
Ami realized how her face was horribly dry and how it’s covered with face lines all over. She then decided to apply her personal organic creation. After 30 days of applying her self-made skincare, it amazed her how it actually worked every time she sees herself in the mirror.
All wrinkles disappeared and her skin became silky soft.
This was the beginning of Ami’s development and passion to deliver this quality range of organic skincare, hair, and body care globally, particularly to people suffering from chemical products like her.
She has been using the same organic skincare she concocted for the last 15 years and its result is astonishingly the same, still silky and smooth.
OUR STORY
Our story is one of resilience, passion, and a steadfast commitment to natural healing—a journey that has recently been spotlighted in the Inside Small Business article, "The Entrepreneur Who Kept Going Through Decade-Long Setbacks – Harmony Harvest." This feature highlights the remarkable perseverance of our founder, Ami Nakamura, and the challenges she overcame to build the Harmony Harvest brand.
From Vision to Reality
Founded in 2002 by Japanese-born entrepreneur Ami Nakamura, Harmony Harvest was born out of a simple yet powerful mission: to heal and nurture the skin with the purest organic ingredients. As featured in the article, Ami’s philosophy has always been clear: "If you have great vision and passion, just go straight."
A Grueling Journey to Organic Certification
The Inside Small Business feature shines a spotlight on the decade-long effort Ami devoted to achieving organic certification. Initially aiming to comply with Australian Certified Organic (ACO) standards, she faced immense challenges—particularly with hair care formulations—but her determination never faltered. After transitioning to the globally recognized COSMOS certification, Ami spent an additional three years sourcing 100% organic ingredients that met these stringent standards. Today, we are proud to offer a fully COSMOS-certified range of products, reflecting our unwavering dedication to quality and transparency.
Rising Above Setbacks
As highlighted in the article, Ami’s entrepreneurial journey was not without struggles. Early attempts to supply spas and enter trade shows in Australia and Japan met with resistance, as the industry often prioritized "instant beauty" over organic, long-term skincare solutions. Despite these setbacks, Ami refused to compromise her vision, even turning down a lucrative offer from a major American beauty corporation to buy her brand.
A Direct Path to Consumers
The Inside Small Business article details how Ami pivoted from the traditional B2B model to focus on direct-to-consumer (B2C) sales. This bold move allowed Harmony Harvest to stay true to its mission, though it required significant investments in branding, eCommerce coaching, and marketing.
Through sheer determination and with the help of a small but dedicated team, Harmony Harvest now connects directly with customers, offering not just products but also valuable skincare education.”
Our Promise to You
At Harmony Harvest, we are committed to providing safe, effective, and environmentally friendly skincare solutions. Our COSMOS-certified organic products are crafted with care, ensuring that you can trust what you put on your skin.
Ami’s inspiring journey, as captured in the Inside Small Business article, is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and purpose. We invite you to join us in embracing a healthier, more natural approach to skincare.