Who We Are
The Fifth Om was created as a space for thoughtful restoration.
In a culture that often prioritizes speed and surface-level solutions, we believe in care that goes deeper, into the nervous system, the skin barrier, the breath, and the body’s innate capacity to heal.
Recognized statewide as a Bronze Winner in the Best of the 207 Awards for both Day Spa and Alternative Therapies, and honored locally as a three-time Silver Winner for Best Spa through the Kennebunkport, Kennebunk, and Arundel Chamber of Commerce, The Fifth Om has become known for its integrative approach to holistic skincare, therapeutic bodywork, and regulation-based wellness. Read more about our recognition in Maine’s Best of the 207 Awards.
We are devoted to creating the conditions where renewal unfolds naturally, with intention, refinement, and lasting results.
Michele Bundy, MA, LE
Founder + Director
Michele founded The Fifth Om to create a different kind of spa experience, one where thoughtful, individualized care brings together skin health, therapeutic bodywork, and nervous system wellness.
With more than two decades in the spa and wellness industry, her background spans esthetics, holistic counseling, botanical skincare, energy work, and mind-body practices. Her early work with Farmaesthetics helped shape a lasting appreciation for natural formulations and barrier-supportive skin health, while her graduate studies in Holistic Counseling deepened her understanding of the relationship between stress, the nervous system, and the body.
That perspective continues to inform the philosophy of The Fifth Om today: care should be restorative, results-driven, and responsive to the person in front of us rather than built around a one-size-fits-all protocol.
A Kennebunkport native, Michele returned to southern Maine to build The Fifth Om in the community where she was raised. Under her leadership, the spa has earned recognition through both the Best of the 207 Awards and the Kennebunkport, Kennebunk & Arundel Chamber of Commerce.
Michele continues to guide the vision, treatment philosophy, and standards of care at The Fifth Om while remaining deeply involved in the evolution of its esthetics offerings.
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M.A., Holistic Counseling – Salve Regina University
B.A., Psychology – University of New England
Licensed Esthetician, State of Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Advanced Esthetics, Peels & Clinical Resurfacing Techniques
Laser Hair Reduction Certification
Qi beauty™ quantum skin health Practitioner
Reiki Master / Teacher
Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner
Apprenticeship in Herbalism & Botanical Skincare
Continuing education in somatic and mindfulness-based therapeutic modalities
Behind The Fifth Om
A truly thoughtful spa experience extends well beyond the treatment room. Behind each visit is a team quietly shaping the details—supporting our practitioners, guiding the flow of each day, and helping every guest feel welcomed, cared for and at ease from the moment they arrive.
Kylie DeFeo, MS
Spa Coordinator + Operations
Ky has been part of The Fifth Om behind the scenes since the beginning, supporting the business through roles in reception, marketing, and management. Michele’s sister, she shares a longtime interest in sustainable living, holistic wellness, and thoughtful care.
While her studies have taken her to London in recent years, Ky remains involved with The Fifth Om and continues to be part of the team that helps shape the experience behind the scenes.
Nicole Holbrook, MA
Creative Strategist + Guest Experience
Astrology Practitioner
Nicole is a multi-passionate creative who brings a thoughtful eye to both the guest experience and the creative direction of The Fifth Om. With a Master’s degree in Leadership, a background in creative performance, and continued study in marketing, she helps shape how The Fifth Om communicates, connects, and shows up in the community.
Nicole also offers astrology readings at the spa, drawing on her study of Western Astrology since 2018. Her approach centers on self-discovery and reflection, with readings that may also incorporate intuitive guidance, tarot, or oracle cards.
Our Practitioners
Our licensed massage therapists and estheticians bring a wide range of experience, training, and areas of focus to The Fifth Om. While each practitioner brings their own strengths to the treatment room, our work is grounded in a shared approach: thoughtful, individualized care shaped around what you need that day.
Massage Therapy
Our massage therapists draw from a variety of therapeutic and restorative techniques, with experience supporting relaxation, recovery, chronic tension, mobility, and nervous system regulation. Every session is adapted to the individual, taking into account pressure preference, areas of concern, activity level, and how the body is feeling in the moment.
Whether you return to a practitioner you know or simply choose the appointment time that works best for you, you can expect attentive, skilled care and a session designed around you.
Esthetics & Skincare
Our estheticians bring experience in holistic skincare, advanced treatment techniques, botanical formulations, sensitive and changing skin, and results-focused modalities. Rather than following a fixed protocol, treatments are customized to support the skin as it presents that day.
Our approach balances visible results with barrier health, comfort, and long-term skin wellness, creating treatments that are both effective and deeply restorative.
Our Approach to Care
At The Fifth Om, exceptional care is found in the details.
Every treatment is considered with intention, from the way your service is customized to the atmosphere, pacing, and sense of ease that surrounds your visit. Our practitioners work with skill and responsiveness, allowing each experience to feel both refined and deeply personal.
Whether you join us for massage, skincare, or time to restore, you can expect thoughtful care, quiet attention, and an experience designed to leave you feeling genuinely renewed.
