TFO Blog

We are purists when it comes to natural beauty. We believe that a balanced, holistic approach to beauty, health & wellbeing is the best one. We're big on results. Nothing we do here is without purpose & benefit. Our products are effective & substantial, not "fluff". Our treatments are chosen with results in mind, yet not at the expense of safety or risk of long-term negative side-effects.

So why blog about it, aren't our beliefs implicit in our menu offerings? Well yes, but we believe being educated is a huge part of holistic wellness & while we're honored to have our clients' trust in our choices, we want to offer info that enables you to make your own conclusions--for you as an individual; a unique whole. We are all different. Our personal belief structures vary. Some of us are drawn to product-centered treatments, other prefer technology. We wish to offer options alongside insight and, let's be honest, we'll be including our recommendations...because we can't help ourselves.

So much goes into what we offer here at The Fifth Om, from evaluating products [ingredients + efficacy + potential return on investment (on the personal level, not business)+ overall experience], to sorting through treatments and trends (assessing which are worthy of the hype, those that aren't, and their potential ROI), and we recognize the immense effort it takes to truly find answers. Quite frankly, reconciling the often incomplete or incongruous information in this industry can be incredibly involved and confusing--definitions and verbiage vary so widely that researching products, services, tools, etc. could be a full-time job.

So, it is our intention to be a resource. To answer questions here that we field regularly in our studio, and to bring light to other, lesser known considerations. If you have any questions that you'd like us to explore, please shoot them over. We'd love to hear from you.

According to the groundhog, we’ve got four more weeks of Winter ahead of us. That means it’s a good time to come out of your burrow and get a massage treatment! Massage has long been regarded as a way to relax the mind and body but did you know it has a wide range of health benefits that are particularly helpful this time of year?

In the Winter, cold weather and inactivity can lead to sluggish immune systems. Between work, school and shopping, there are unlimited places to be exposed to colds, flu and other seasonal illnesses, but massage can help give you the boost you need! Studies have shown that as little as 45 minutes of massage increases the volume and activity of your lymphocytes, which are the blood cells that protect us from disease. Massage has also been proven to reduce inflammation throughout the body, decreasing pain and all manner of chronic ailments.

Other concerns this time of year are Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Even if you don’t suffer from either of these, the shorter days, lack of sunlight and chilly temps can have a negative affect on our moods, stress levels and productivity. The good news is that massage therapy can help! Not only does massage decrease levels of cortisol and other stress hormones, it also increases serotonin and dopamine which are your “feel good” hormones. By increasing your happy hormones and decreasing stress hormones, massage can help regulate your sleep patterns, create a calm and positive attitude, and even promote weight loss!

If this all sounds like a dream come true, come try for yourself! From Now until March 20th, the first day of Spring, treat yourself to a regimen of self care with our Winter Warm-Up Massage.

This treatment goes above & beyond, using a special blend of cinnamon & clove oils to further enhance the benefits. Both oils have been proven to stimulate the immune system and fight off infections of every kind. They are also delightfully warming and skin rejuvenating, while improving your circulation. In addition, they have been shown to help alleviate depression, stress, pain & even headaches! Give yourself a gift of love and warm up to Winter with this special pricing:

60 min / $70

90 min / $100

120 min / $130