In the 12 years that I've been an Esthetician, not only have I learned to treat the skin better, but I've also learned in myself that proper diet and plant-based nutrition with lean proteins is also important to having great skin.
My spa is in my home, I rely on clients to refer their friends and family members to me and have been blessed with a growing and expanding home-base Spa biz.
That being said, it's only natural that I reach out to this amazing community I live in and form relationships with local Elmhurst business and business owners.
This not only creates another source of referrals, but I get to utilize all the other amazing businesses that Elmhurst has to offer and I get to personally know the business owners.
Each business owner has their own unique story of how they got started and interestingly enough, they all had specific AHA moments where they realized that they needed to open up their own business.
Each month, Skin Deep will be partnering up with a local Elmhurst business and offering our clients a special discount or offering at the Biz of the Month.
With January coming to a close, it is time to introduce our February Biz of the Month:
OMG! owner Mary Moy-Gregg is a long-time Elmhurst resident (over 35 years). Her AHA moment came when she traveled to Canyon Ranch Spa in Arizona after the death of her true love, Richard, in 2011.
During a time of personal reflection and self-discovery, it became clear to Mary that her new purpose in life was "To feed people right, to give jobs, and sell their wares".
It took 5 years of planning but Mary decided to create an entire global menu of great tasting Unique breakfast and lunch dishes that are under 500 calories, while also being sensitive to the needs to certain dietary restrictions, such as Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Tree-Nut Free dishes.
Mary had no experience in the restaurant industry, so she set surrounded herself with the best people in the food industry. This is who have helped her plan out and develop her vision.
After 5 years of planning, Mary opened OMG! Brunch & Boutique on the corner of Park Ave & York Rd. in Elmhurst.
All food at OMG! Brunch & Boutique come from Natural and Local sources. Mary needed to find the right partnerships of local farmers and independent supplies to provide the high-quality, natural and local ingredients Mary had envisioned.
Mary also has paintings and art from local Elmhurst artists to sell and adds amazing decor to her restaurant.
OMG! is not your typical breakfast or lunch restaurant. Chef Stuart McLuckie, who has an impressive career in multi-ethnic cuisines, created an exciting Global menu made with fresh daily ingredients to offer their clients a great meal under 500 calories.
The food is so good, you don't even KNOW you're eating healthy!! And that is the goal of OMG! I highly recommend that you try it for yourself.
And don't forget to mention Skin Deep!! Introduce yourself to Mary who is always there greeting guests and making sure everything is running smoothly and her guests are always happy.
