Blog Archive

Osmosis to Participate in Resorts in Bloom Fundraising Event

Posted April 28, 2010 by Melena Moore

Press Release from Jennifer Neeley, Fundraising Manager of West County Heath Centers, regarding the popular anual event Resorts In Bloom.

Resorts in Bloom is a garden tour for charity that yearly raises money for health and human services in West Sonoma County. Osmosis will once again be featured as one of the many beautiful properties known for their grounds and gardens.

Earth Day is Local's Night at Osmosis

Posted April 20, 2010 by Melena Moore

Here at Osmosis we celebrate Earth Day every day, but on Earth Day? Now, that's special. In keeping with our monthly tradition of a fun, social evening at the spa, this Earth Day, April 22nd will be a night to remember.

This month we are featuring Trathen Heckman, the founder of Daily Acts Organization as our guest speaker! Trathen educates and works with community, business and municipal leaders to create programs, policy and models which harness the power of nature and inspired action to restore the health of our lives and communities.

Chinese Journalists Visit Osmosis

Posted April 13, 2010 by Melena Moore

Recently, Osmosis was visited by a group of Chinese Journalists touring Sonoma County. While most of them were focusing on wine, the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau knew Osmosis was a stop not to be missed. The weather was beautiful, and the journalists couldn't have been happier. The highest compliment Osmosis received was their opinion of our gardens- our visitors said it made them feel like they were back home, and that our Asian aesthetic is authentic.

Take a look at some pictures from that beautiful day!

Osmosis Wins Best of The North Bay Day Spa 12 Years Running!

Posted April 05, 2010 by Melena Moore

Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary has been on a winning streak. Every year The Bohemian newspaper polls it's readers on their favorite businesses. And for the last 12 years, Osmosis has been winning the Best Day Spa category in the North Bay. New this year is the Best Couples Spa category, which Osmosis is proud to win for the first time.

Press Release: Osmosis Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Posted March 30, 2010 by Melena Moore

Starting from a humble backyard facility made from a recycled chicken coop, Osmosis, a day spa in Sonoma County California, has delivered more than 200,000 of its signature cedar enzyme bath treatments over the past 25 years.

Since its inception in 1985, Osmosis has grown to become an internationally known retreat sought out by visitors from around the globe as well as enjoyed by those living in Sonoma County. Locally, the spa is a regional landmark and has been awarded Best Day Spa in Sonoma County for twelve years by the community in the North Bay Bohemian.

Osmosis Honored by the Sonoma BEA

Posted March 27, 2010 by Melena Moore

On, February 26, 2010 the BEA honored Osmosis along with 19 other business leaders in the Sonoma county community committed to sustainability.

The BEA's mission is to connect businesses both with each other and with the resources they need to implement affordable, green measures.

The Benefits of Dry Brushing

Posted March 02, 2010 by Melena Moore

The skin is the largest most important elimination organ in the body and is responsible for one quarter of the body’s detoxification each day.

Dry Brushing tightens the skin, tones the muscles, stimulates circulation, helps with digestion and much more.

Learn How Massage Promotes Health

Posted February 22, 2010 by Abby Bard

Gentle, nurturing touch is a wordless form of communication that signals our bodies to let go of tension, to breathe and to fully experience our senses.

In India and Thailand massage has traditionally been a family affair and people of all ages have the benefit of both giving and receiving massage as part of their daily culture.

Local's Nights Continue in 2010

Posted December 14, 2009 by Michael Stusser 1 comments

December closure built on Osmosis' Greening program, added holiday cheer, rebuilt cedar enzyme tubs for comfort and ease of entry.

December Locals Night was a sold-out success, and monthly Locals Nights continue in 2010!

Gift Certificate special offer continues through December 17th.

LATE BREAKING: Osmosis to be featured on TV's “The Doctors.”

Green Spa Network's Congress a Success

Posted November 21, 2009 by Michael Stusser

Green Spa Network's 2009 Congress in early November was a watershed event, redefining the role of spas as vitality centers for community and global resilience.

Social networking 3.0

Posted September 30, 2009 by Michael Stusser

Thanks to everyone who came to help us launch our first Locals Night last Thursday, September 24th. It was a night of total magic and enchantment, and the beginning of a tradition.

Inside-Sonoma.com, an Invaluable Resource

Posted September 24, 2009 by Rosalind Robinson

One of our favorite sources for info on Sonoma Wine Country is Inside-Sonoma.com.

Wellness and the Current Healthcare Debate

Posted September 03, 2009 by Michael Stusser

While the heath care debate rages on, we are hearing very little about wellness. Here at Osmosis it¹s always been about wellness, especially as we move into the post-carbon era with the enormous challenges we all face. At Osmosis we intend to become an even more generative place for health and wellness, a space where you will find a quality, earth friendly environment that inspires and supports all the dimensions of wellness in your own life.

Osmosis Installs Constructed Wetlands

Posted August 04, 2009 by Michael Stusser

Osmosis continues to move toward becoming a green spa (an ongoing process), with the completion of our new greywater system and constructed wetlands, the first of its kind in Sonoma County. Saving nearly 1000 gallons of water per day, Osmosis is paving the way for other local businesses seeking to transform used water into thriving gardens.

Jane Iredale's thoughts on the role of spas

Posted May 28, 2009 by Rosalind Robinson

Jane Iredale is the president and founder of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, the first full line of makeup based on minerals, and a major player in the spa community. Her experience here inspired her to think about the healing role that spas can play. She considers Osmosis "a place where you can come to heal." Read her blog post.