Holistic Partners on 9th

Traditionally, vision boards have been made by cutting up old magazines, flyers, and books.

We wanted to take the vision board experience to a new level so we bought actual vision board books that had a more curated selection of words and images.

Something was missing though - to make a REALLY personal , there were phrases, images, and words that were harder to find - so, we did the next level thing, we created our own vision board clip art pages!

We can’t wait to see what everyone creates this Saturday!

You may notice a few new signs around Holistic Partners on 9th this week.

While HP9 is a place where exciting things are always happening, we’ve intentionally created it to feel calm, peaceful, and restorative from the moment you walk through the door.

Throughout the week, people are receiving bodywork, acupuncture, Reiki, sound therapy, microcurrent, manual therapies, and other treatments that encourage the nervous system to shift into a deeply relaxed state. Loud conversations, slamming doors, or unexpected interruptions can pull someone right out of that experience.

At the same time, our clinic is also a community space.

Our doors are open Wednesdays from 1:00-5:30 and Thursdays from 3:00-7:00 so Positively Grown Herdshare members can pick up their raw milk and other farm products, customers can stop in for apothecary orders or gift cards, and visitors can ask questions or browse what’s available.

These little signs simply help everyone share the space well.

If you stop by during those hours, we just ask that you enter quietly, speak softly, and avoid locking the front door. It helps us continue serving those receiving treatments while welcoming those coming in for pickups.

Thank you for helping us preserve the peaceful atmosphere that makes HP9 feel a little different. Every small act of mindfulness contributes to the healing environment we’ve worked so hard to create. 💚

Midweek Reset is this Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 at HP9.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, wired but tired, struggling with sleep, brain fog, chronic pain, hormone imbalances, or simply like your capacity for life isn’t what it used to be, this group was created for you.

The goal isn’t to escape stress. It’s to build a nervous system that can move through stress without staying stuck there.

Each week we gather for a deeply restorative hour that includes herbal tea, crystal sound bowls, auricular therapy with your choice of needles or microcurrent, and a simple meditative activity you can use at home to continue building resilience between sessions.

The body learns through repetition. The more consistently you practice regulation, the more capacity you build for everything else life asks of you.

Midweek Reset Group
Thursday
5:30 to 6:30 PM
HP9
2970 S 9th St, Suite 2
Kalamazoo, MI

$35 per person

Reserve your spot by prepaying through Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/Michelle-Markham-11

Please include “Midweek Reset” and the date in the payment note.

We’d love to have you join us. Come as you are. Leave feeling a little more like yourself.

A vision board is more than a craft project.

It’s a pause long enough to ask yourself an important question:

What do I actually want my life to feel like?

Many of us spend our days responding to responsibilities, solving problems, caring for others, and moving from one task to the next. Months and years can pass without intentionally choosing the direction we want to move.

A vision board creates space to reconnect with yourself.

Not the version of you that is surviving.
Not the version of you that is meeting everyone else’s expectations.

The version of you that dreams.

The version of you that remembers what lights you up.

When you gather images, words, colors, textures, and symbols that resonate with you, you’re communicating with parts of the brain that respond strongly to imagery, emotion, and repetition. The things we repeatedly see influence what we notice, what opportunities we recognize, and what actions we take.

A vision board doesn’t magically make things appear.

What it does do is help create clarity.

It gives your nervous system, your mind, and your heart a picture of where you’re headed.

It becomes easier to make choices that align with the life you’re creating because you’ve taken the time to define what matters to you.

Sometimes the process reveals dreams you forgot you had.

Sometimes it uncovers values that have been waiting for your attention.

Sometimes it simply reminds you that you’re allowed to want beautiful things, meaningful experiences, rest, joy, connection, adventure, health, abundance, creativity, or peace.

A vision board is part intention, part creativity, part self-reflection, and part permission slip.

Permission to imagine a future that excites you.

Permission to become the person who lives it.

What would your future self want you to start saying yes to?

Workshop is this Saturday, June 11, 11-1pm at HP9!

There’s something special about wearing a piece that was created by the hands of someone in our own community.

This beautiful Empath Shield/Evil Eye pendant was handcrafted by Jessica Pack, one of our partners here at HP9 and the owner of Ether and Earth as well as Sol Alchemy Creations.

The evil eye has long been used across many cultures as a symbol of protection, helping to deflect unwanted energy, envy, and negativity while serving as a reminder to stay grounded in your own energy and intuition.

Whether you see it as symbolism, tradition, intention, or simply beautiful craftsmanship, pieces like this invite us to move through the world with a little more mindfulness and a little more protection around what we hold sacred.

We love being able to support local makers, artists, and practitioners who pour their creativity and intention into what they create.

Get one for yourself here: https://www.solalchemycreations.com/product-page/empath-shield-evil-eye-pendant

Have you ever worn an evil eye or protective talisman? What does it mean to you? 💙🧿

Midweek Reset has a new piece.

Each week we’ll be exploring a simple, approachable meditative activity that you can take home and use in real life when stress shows up.

This week we’re trying a breathing and drawing exercise where you make a mark for as long as your inhale or exhale lasts. It sounds simple because it is simple.

The goal isn’t to make art. The goal is to give your brain and nervous system something rhythmic, repetitive, and regulating to focus on.

Many people find traditional meditation frustrating. Sitting still with your thoughts isn’t always accessible when your nervous system is running at full speed. Activities like this create a bridge. Your hands stay busy while your mind and body begin to settle.

Over time these little moments teach the nervous system a new skill: how to slow down, how to be present, and how to return to regulation more quickly after stress.

Join us Thursday from 5:30-6:30 for Midweek Reset at HP9.

Herbal tea, crystal sound bowls, auricular therapy with your choice of needles or microcurrent, community, and now a new meditative practice each week to help you build resilience and capacity one reset at a time.

$35 per person.

Message us if you’d like us to save you a seat.

Tomorrow is the last day to grab your spot for our Vision Board Workshop!

I’ve been working on my own board and it’s been such a beautiful reminder of the power of getting clear about what you want to create and experience in your life.

We’ll begin by learning how to connect with your future self and tap into the version of you that already knows what she wants to cultivate, call in, and become.

Together we’ll explore what you truly want for the second half of this year and create a personalized vision board that reflects your goals, values, dreams, and direction for the months ahead.

We’ll provide everything you need to create an amazing board, including framed poster board, gorgeous papers, fancy markers, glitter, super luxe vision board books, and beautiful stickers and images to help bring your vision to life.

Tickets must be purchased by Saturday, July 4th to allow time for materials to be purchased and prepared so there’s plenty for everyone to create the most amazing personalized board possible.

Saturday, July 11th
11am–1pm

$29 per person

2970 S 9th Street
Kalamazoo, MI

Text Michelle at 269-251-3417 with questions.