Community Guide
Small Businesses, Nonprofit Organizations, and Special Projects
Serving the LGBTQIA+ Community of the River Valley and Beyond
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Martha Hoffman, LMT
Martha is a licensed massage therapist, full spectrum doula, and fertility awareness educator. They offer trauma informed and gender inclusive care to all bodies on Nipmuc and Pocumtuc land. With a specific expertise in reproductive & generative health, they cultivate spaces where their clients feel fully informed, autonomous, relaxed, and empowered.
Art by Indë
Indë (they/he) is a multimedia composer based in Northampton, making interdisciplinary work about intersectional experiences. Painter/performer/songwriter/designer/multi-this/poly-that. A renaissance person passionate about music theory & production, communication design, fairies, expressionism, and liberation.
Empowered Movement in the Valley
Kaci with Empowered Movement in the Valley holds inclusive & supportive movement/dance classes. They use sensual movement to heal & empower as well as some booty shakin’ classes to build confidence and have some fun! They also do modern style classes that are great for releasing and moving through emotions & trauma.
Sage’s Circle
Jovan Sage is a facilitator and teacher who guides people back to themselves. Jovan’s heart work centers on fertility, sex, death, and the magick of transformation(s).
The International Language Institute of Massachusetts
ILI has promoted intercultural understanding and diverse communities by providing high-quality language instruction and teacher training for over 35 years!
Translate Gender
Translate Gender is a trans-led nonprofit organization founded in 2006 to serve its community here in Western Massachusetts. They provide innovative programming for youth and families, gender affirming therapeutic services, host and collaborate on community events to empower and inspire. They offer resources to advocate for gender justice in K-12 schools, organizations, and communities, and provide training and education services to ensure all spaces can be affirming for our communities. At the heart of the organization, they pride themselves on being a space for trans and gender expansive people to build community, resilience, and joy.
Bloom Local’s Community Guide highlights small businesses, nonprofits, and working artists who are supporing the LGBTQ+-community of the CT River Valley of Western Massachusetts.
Sanctuary
Sanctuary is a center for personal healing and collective well-being located in downtown Northampton, Mass.
Copy Cat Northampton
CopyCat Northampton is a local, woman-owned business with over 30 years of dedicated, quality service to the Pioneer Valley.
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