Five Touch Spa & Salon
Five Touch Spa & Salon is a full-service wellness and beauty destination founded by Tawanda Auston in November 2012. With over 16 years of experience in the spa industry, Tawanda brings a deep passion for holistic wellness and a commitment to empowering others through self-care, education, and personal growth.
Tawanda holds a B.S. in Business Administration from NC Wesleyan and has pursued extensive training and licensure in massage therapy, esthetics, manicuring, and natural hair care. Determined to master every aspect of her business, she went on to earn teaching licenses in both Esthetics and Nail Technology. She is also a National Board Approved Continuing Education Provider for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork and has completed well beyond the required continuing education to ensure her clients receive the best care possible.
Her mission is rooted in helping people feel better – both physically and emotionally – while guiding them to discover their purpose. Tawanda sees her work as a way to make meaningful impacts on multiple levels of her clients’ lives.
In addition to her work at the spa, Tawanda is deeply involved in her community. Five Touch Spa & Salon is a proud member of the Wilson Chamber of Commerce, where Tawanda has served as a Board Director. She is also a graduate of the Dynamic Leadership of Wilson program and the founder of the Chamber’s Women of Wilson (WOW) group. Her leadership extends to education as well, serving on the Massage Advisory Board at Johnston Community College and the Foundation Board at Wilson Community College.
A woman of many talents, Tawanda is also the producer of the annual Five Touch Fashion Show, combining her background in modeling and acting. She is a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker (#331480), Insurance Broker (#20031382), author of “It Goes Deeper Than the Muscle,” and the writer and executive producer of a feature film.
With Five Touch Spa & Salon, Tawanda Auston has created more than just a spa – she has built a space for transformation, inspiration, and holistic well-being. Call ahead to book an appointment!
