Michele Bundy, MA, LE
Founder & Director
Esthetician, Qi beauty™ Practitioner + Reiki Master/Teacher

A 2001 graduate of Kennebunk High School and a 2005 graduate of UNE, Michele Bundy is a Licensed Esthetician with 19 years of experience in the natural beauty industry, a Master of Arts in Holistic Counseling, and certifications in several health & healing modalities. 

Michele’s personal and professional dedication to sustainability and wellness, along with her holistic approach to skincare, have come together to create The Fifth Om: a holistic wellness spa.  Her vision for The Fifth Om is for truly natural beauty products and traditional skincare to harmonize with innovative skincare technology and complementary healing modalities, providing beautiful, healthy and effective treatments for her clients.

After graduating UNE with a BA in Psychology, Michele moved to Newport, RI to obtain her Master’s degree in Holistic Counseling at Salve Regina University.  While studying, she began working at Farmaesthetics, a pioneering brand in the natural skincare industry. Along the way she picked up certifications in Advanced Esthetics, Laser Hair Reduction, Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning, Facial Gua Sha, Venus Freeze Body Contouring, Reiki levels I, II and Master/Teacher, and Integrated Energy Therapy. She has provided trainings in natural skincare to some of the country’s top spas. In her commitment to continual learning, she regularly attends seminars and events that enhance and balance her knowledge base.

In addition to her education and professional certifications, Michele has completed an apprenticeship in herbalism, as well as workshops in herbal skincare, natural beauty, the Hakomi Method of Mindfulness-Centered Somatic Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Kylie DeFeo
Spa Coordinator + Manager

Ky is a recent graduate of the University of New England where she majored in Data Science. She is dedicated to a personal journey of learning about sustainable practices such as minimal waste, conservation and, of course, natural skincare and foods. Keeping with family tradition and learning from her sister Michele, she is passionate about the sustainable wellness industry and helping others. Ky studies nutrition formally and informally to take a holistic approach to health and healing. 

 To maintain a balanced lifestyle, Ky spends a lot of time outdoors hiking, camping, gardening, walking her dog, surfing and skiing, as well as indoors caring for her many plants and baking sweets and sourdough; as well as practicing headstands, both indoors + out. She also enjoys traveling and experiencing life in other cultures, so if you don’t see her around, she might be off on another trip.

At The Fifth Om you can find Ky just about anywhere, her goal is to make you feel welcome + she’s happy to answer any questions you may have. 

Lisa Blanchard, LMT
Massage Therapist + Reiki Practitioner

Lisa began her massage career at the California Healing Arts College in Santa Monica. After graduating in 2005 she worked as a Traveling Massage Therapist.  An adamant believer in advanced education, Lisa continued to build on the foundation of her knowledge at the Hands on Healing Institute in Tujunga, CA. Graduating their program in 2008, Lisa spent the next six years honing  her Swedish, Deep Tissue, Oscillation, Shiatsu, Pregnancy/Infant massage, and Heated Stone therapy techniques. 

Lisa firmly believes in the body's ability to heal itself, and utilizes her expertise to assist in this process. She tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs, combining her clinical education with a collaborative approach, selecting the most effective techniques, in order to provide a thorough, soothing, and therapeutic massage.

Over the years Lisa has continued to add techniques to her repertoire, including: Hydrotherapy, Sports Massage, Grigorian Method, Grigorian Organic Spa Reflexology, Neuromuscular Technique, Seated Massage, and Acupressure. Most recently Lisa has studied Cupping Therapy and is now a certified practitioner.

She cannot wait to help you find relief and relaxation.

Alivia Roberge, LE
Esthetician

Alivia is a licensed esthetician in both Maine and New Hampshire. She graduated in 2024 from Empire Beauty School with a passion for making people feel good in their skin. While in school Alivia focused on developing a comprehensive facial massage protocol, earning her high praise from instructors and clients alike.

Residing in the small town of Berwick, Alivia lives an active lifestyle, she enjoys spending time with friends and beach days on the Maine coast.

At The Fifth Om Alivia creates a safe, calm and inviting atmosphere, allowing each of her clients to relax deeply, and leave their service feeling fully refreshed and rejuvenated. She is determined to make each and every visit personal. By integrating different modalities to cater to your needs, she will allow you to feel the relaxation you deserve. She is beyond excited to be a part of your self care journey.

Brittany Saliwanchik
Spa Receptionist

Brittany’s goal is to cultivate a peaceful client experience for you from the moment you walk through the doors of The Fifth Om. With a background in restaurant operation and ownership, Brittany strives to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all.

Having completed an herbal apprenticeship at The Earthwalk School of Herbal Traditions in 2022, Brittany brings her herbal knowledge to conversations with clients, and looks forward to connecting with you.

Sheila Savage, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist

Sheila is a licensed massage therapist and energy guide. She specializes in Holistic massage, Polarity & Reiki energy work and Astrology.

Sheila’s intention for each session is to bring a sense of calm, compassion, openness, and a safe place for her clients to receive the body work and energy work needed to help them be their favorite selves. She is an empathetic therapist who is passionate about people’s well-being. She looks at each client through a holistic lens – mind, body and soul.

In addition to massage and energy work, she specializes in astrology readings (birth chart and relationship). She has always had a passion for astrology and understanding people’s personalities and why we do what we do. Having a better understanding of ourselves and others, allows us to be more accepting and compassionate with each other. Synastry (relationship) readings can be applied to romantic, platonic, family, business, etc.

“I know people probably wonder how massage, energy work and astrology are connected – well they are! Touch therapy, energy therapy and astrology ALL work on a soul level. Touch therapy puts us in a state of relaxation so we are able to cope with our current situations and gain strength from the calm we receive from touch; energy therapy moves and balances our internal energy flow allowing us to release the blocks in our bodies which cause pain, anxiety, stress, etc. and astrology is all about self-awareness – truly accepting ourselves for who we are, why we do what we do and loving ourselves because of it! It’s magical!”

Sheila is a graduate of SpaTech Institute in Westbrook, Maine where she studied Holistic Massage and Polarity Energy work. She received her Reiki 1 & 2 certificates from Sara Bird Nelson Healing Arts (and on the journey to be a Reiki Master in 2025). She studied Astrology at the Debra Silverman Astrology School and Synastry Astrology (relationships) with Malika Semper Astrology (a Debra Silverman Certified Astrologer).

Nicole Holbrook
Spa Receptionist + Marketing Consultant
Astrology Practitioner

Nicole is a multi-passionate creative, local artist, maker and academic. She holds a Master’s degree in Leadership, completed her thesis on creative performance, and has continued her studies in Marketing.

As a creative mentor, she can support you in the process of self-discovery and nurturing self-expression. In her astrology practice, Nicole offers general natal chart readings, but can also focus on specific areas of life. She has studied Western Astrology since 2018, devoured countless books, and attended many lectures on various astrological topics. As she specializes in self-discovery, astrology is not the only tool in her practice. In a reading, she may also offer intuitive guidance and pull tarot or oracle cards. 

Nancy Lyons, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist + Reiki Master

More on Nancy coming soon!