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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.
Keith Aron Transformational Coaching
Keith Aron (he/they) is a Martha Beck certified Wayfinder Life Coach and an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach. Keith supports folks in navigating the growing pains that are a natural part of personal transformation and life expansion. Having lived on both sides of the gender binary and several places in between, they especially enjoy working with queer, trans and GNC folks who are in the process of embracing their essential selves.
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).
Fran Astino Consulting
Fran Astino (she/her) is a Human Resources & Administrative Consultant, Yoga Teacher, Space Holder, and Sound Meditation Facilitator.
My Health Matters Fitness
My Health Matters Fitness is a queer owned, Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned, fat positive, weight inclusive, anti diet personal training and group movement company located in Hadley, MA.
Transhealth
Transhealth is an independent and comprehensive healthcare center that supports and empowers trans and gender-diverse individuals and families.
S.pirals
S.pirals Massage provides a welcoming safe environment for any and all that seek restorative massage! An intentional, BIPOC/LGBTQ+ inclusive space, this business aims to cater to each persons unique needs and ultimately encourage physical relief for all clients alike!
Homeward Bound Nutrition
Homeward Bound Nutrition LLC is a private practice owned by Cara D’Anello (she/her) MS RD LDN. Cara proudly identifies as a queer and neurodivergent provider supporting adult folks navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and health from a size-inclusive framework.
M Rudder
M (they/them) is a Japanese-American non-binary, trans, and queer facilitator, spiritual director, and artist, living on unceded Nipmuc & Pocumtuck land, who centers agency, connection, liberation, presence, and wholeness.
Moon Beam Steams
Julia Demillones Moore is creatress of Moon Beam Steams and a Pelvic Steam Practitioner +educator, teaching people how to steam safely at home to support reproductive/menstrual health and well-being.
Pioneer Valley Pelvic Health
Em Ike (they/them) OTR/L, CLT is a queer non-binary pelvic floor therapist and the owner of Pioneer Valley Pelvic Health.
Sanctuary
Sanctuary is a center for personal healing and collective well-being located in downtown Northampton, Mass.
Sebastian Merrill Yoga & Poetry
Sebastian Merrill (he/him) is an award winning poet and yoga instructor. His debut poetry collection GHOST :: SEEDS was selected by Kimiko Hahn as the winner of the 2022 X. J. Kennedy Poetry Prize from Texas Review Press.
Fortuna Major Creative Co.
Cultivating spaces of radical authenticity and trauma aware care through the transformative power of art.
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