Lilly Roche, MS, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist who focuses on creating a program specific to the individual and also performs healing through Biofield tuning and sound healing. If you’ve been struggling with the day to day and feel that you need another form of healing and nourishment, this is a great resource.
Lydia Walsh, LMT is a massage therapist that focuses on deep tissue massage. She has many add ons such as cold stone facial and cupping. She is an excellent massage therapist who tends to be booked out a few months in advance, so plan accordingly if you’d like to see her!
Teesha Bancroft, LMT is a massage therapist who focuses on pressure points, creating plant medicine, and reading energies. She is a beautiful resource for those who could use some bodywork, those who have an open mind, and those that are seeking other options for healing.
Kat Owens, C-IAYT & E-RYT is a trauma-informed Yoga Therapist here in Kalamazoo. She focuses on providing the space needed for people to move through their traumatic experiences in a one on one setting, or a group setting once per week at the backyard yogi's studio and once per week at the ayurvedic wellness center. She is also currently a Racial Healing Facilitator with TRHT Kalamazoo as well as an external member of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation's Anti-Racism Transformation Team (ARTT). She is an incredible resource for those who are seeking help through movement.
Sarah Plucinski RYT, RCYT is a yoga teacher who has classes for both children and adults! She teaches mindfulness to all ages and has taken specialized training to help children with autism and special needs. She holds classes in her studio, visits schools, and leads classes at community events.
Kaitlyn VanderMeer, RYT200 is a great Thai massage therapist, barre, and yoga instructor who does a lot of smaller group classes for those who enjoy having the accountability without it being too crowded. She also does yoga classes at the salt caves at the zen den once each month that can be incredibly beneficial for your health. And her office is a walk away from mine!
Kimberly Tessmer, E-RYT200 is an incredible Thai massage therapist and yoga instructor who focuses on alignment in her practices. If you are seeking passive, assisted stretching, or one-on-one yoga coaching, she is a great resource.
Christine Anderson, CN(DONA) is the owner of Woven Postpartum. She's a doula who provides massage and bodywork for both mom and baby. She specializes in using Ayurvedic postpartum practices in her Doula care.
Erin Huey, CN(DONA) is an incredible Doula who offers phenomenal postpartum care in the form of cooking meals, cleaning up around the house, and emotional support through your postpartum journey. Having the ability to take time for yourself to shower or do the normal day to day is worth so much. This is a great route for any future moms seeking help and to have space held for them throughout their postpartum journey.
South West Michigan Health Matters takes a more natural approach to primary care and modern medicine. They feel that you deserve to have more time and options than what is typically presented at a primary care doctor’s office. They are an incredible option for those seeking more one-on-one or natural options to their health.
Kate Antoniotti, DC is a chiropractor who specializes in pediatric chiropractic care. She has so much passion for helping children through alternative care. Kate, and her husband Steve, are the owners of Antoniotti Chiropractic, and they also accept most major insurances. She is a magnificent chiropractor in town with a lot of love for children.
Rebecca Hernandez, MS, OTR/L is an occupational therapist who specializes in the pediatric population. She is the owner of Santosha Wellness and does fantastic work with children struggling with the day to day.
Emily Betros, LMSW, CHC is a health coach and counselor who focuses on those who struggle with body image. She is an excellent resource for anyone who finds they are struggling to love themselves the way they deserve to.
Jill Therrien, LMFT, IEATA is a therapist who works in the realm of expressive arts and intuitive astrology. If you’re someone who finds that you’re most comfortable in a creative element, Jill is your person. She hosts many free workshops throughout the year to help support the community through grief and other difficult times through a creative outlet. If you’ve found that having a discussion with your therapist hasn’t helped you in the past, this is a great route to try.
Dr. Jennifer Buchner, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in women’s health. She does remarkable work for women struggling with their menstrual cycle, those seeking to get off birth control, women who have difficulty with fertility, and those with thyroid conditions. If you are finding you could use some hormonal guidance, she is the first person I think of.