The OM Shoppe & Spa - Sarasota FL — Local services in Siesta Key

UPDATE: The owner/manager emailed me back to say they were voiding the transaction all together which is a good customer service thing to do so they deserve credit for that. Too bad it turned so ugly before that happened. I am upgrading my stars from 1 to 3.

I truly hate to write a bad review, but my experience with this store was so shockingly bad, I think people should be aware of who is behind the web store front that has "OM" in their name.... I had placed an order over the phone with a very nice sales person while looking at their web page that says FREE SHIPPING ELIGIBLE after every item, including the one I ordered. Later when I looked at the email confirmation with $13 shipping cost, I was very surprised. The very nice sales person (no sarc) had not given me a sales total (which lead me to assume it was just the price of the item, out of state no sales tax, etc) or I would have said "no thanks" at that time I placed the order. When I called the store and spoke to who I think was an owner or manager, I was shocked when she initially acknowledged that it is misleading to see FREE SHIPPING "all over the web-site" as she put it, but within minutes was flippantly saying "it's not rocket science" and accused me of trying to scam them. What??? Wow!!! If that's how they treat customers, I'm really surprised they're in business. Yes, I should have looked closer or asked the right questions, but I didn't so I was charged shipping. I can live with that. But the nasty attitude I got was ridiculous. And honestly, if they know their web-site is misleading but choose to leave it that way, that says a lot too. Sending the item back so I don't have to look at it...

Meditation can be a powerful tool for improving mental and physical health, and my experience with it has been nothing short of transformative. Sometimes, having a supportive person in our lives can motivate us to try something new and beneficial, and that's exactly what happened to me when my dear wife suggested I attend a meditation class by Don Reed Simmons.

At the time, I was going through a particularly stressful period, experiencing low energy levels and trouble sleeping due to overthinking and other issues. I've sometimes been hesitant to take my wife's advice in the past, but this time I decided to give it a try. I attended the introduction to meditation class and was pleasantly surprised by the positive impact it had on my life.

Since that class, I've made a commitment to meditate every morning and evening to prepare for my day and sleep. The benefits have been profound, including a noticeable reduction in stress levels, improved sleep quality, and a more balanced heart rate variability. Don Reed Simmons' class was well worth the two hours I spent there, and it set me on the right path towards a better life by helping me focus on the present moment instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.

I am grateful to Don for introducing me to the world of meditation and helping me make positive changes in my life. The class gave me a deeper understanding of mindfulness and how it can improve our well-being in countless ways. If you're considering trying meditation but haven't taken the leap yet, I highly recommend giving it a chance – it may just change your life...

Absolutely FANTASTIC! I've been buying crystals, salt lamps, crystal lamps, crystal singing bowls, books, cards, and much more in this store for the last few years, and I have to confess - I'm addicted. This place has such amazing energy. It's so hard to leave Om Shoppe. It's not only the best place in town to buy very original gifts for family and friends but also to get the best treatment/therapies for the body and the soul. A few weeks ago, I had Past Life Regression reading with Don. I have no idea how he knows all of that - but he was on point with EVERYTHING he said. A few days ago I spoiled myself with Shamanic Journey. It's hard even to describe what the Shamanic Journey is. It's a kind of mix of hypnosis with very deep meditation and healing sounds... My brain was vibrating during this session, but I felt so amazing.

If you think it sounds too good to be true - I'll tell you a secret - they also have classes where you can learn to play bowls and other healing instruments. They have classes where you can learn energy healing much stronger than Reiki (believe me, I'm the Reiki Master-Teacher), they also have classes where you can learn shamanism. And the best part is that the practitioners in Om Shoppe are the teachers and instructors of...