Holistic Partners on 9th

11/19/2025

We will not be holding the MIDWEEK RESET tonight at HP9, sorry for the inconvenience, see you next Wednesday at 5:30 pm!

11/18/2025

11/11/2025

Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina)

Energetics:
Bitter, astringent, slightly sweet, and cooling.
Supports the Lung, Heart, and Liver systems.

What It Does

Wild Cherry bark is one of the most elegant respiratory and circulatory tonics in North American herbalism. While best known as a soothing cough remedy, its true strength lies in its ability to calm excess, strengthen the heart, and clear internal heat.
• Respiratory Support:
Wild Cherry gently relaxes the bronchi, quiets spasmodic coughing, and opens the chest to improve oxygen exchange. It soothes irritation and dryness without suppressing productive cleansing.
• Cardiovascular & Circulatory Tonic:
By improving capillary tone and peripheral circulation, it helps distribute oxygen and nutrients more efficiently. It is particularly supportive when there is stagnation or congestion in the chest, whether physical or emotional.
• Liver & Detox Pathways:
The bitter principles support mild liver detoxification, helping release accumulated toxins and clear heat that contributes to inflammation or restlessness.
• Nervous System Calm:
Wild Cherry bark quiets irritation not only in the lungs but also in the nerves, helping relieve tension, anxiety, and racing heart rhythms that accompany overexertion or emotional turmoil.

Wild Cherry for Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health

While not a direct hypoglycemic herb, Wild Cherry plays an indirect yet vital role in metabolic harmony.
• Enhances Oxygenation: Better oxygen supply means better glucose utilization by tissues.
• Eases Stress Response: By calming the heart and nervous system, it lowers cortisol-driven spikes in blood sugar.
• Improves Liver Efficiency: A clean, well-functioning liver stabilizes glucose production and fat metabolism.

When blended with herbs like Rehmannia and Turkey Tail, Wild Cherry acts as the circulatory harmonizer, helping deliver their restorative effects throughout the body.

TCM Perspective

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wild Cherry would be described as transforming phlegm and calming rebellious Lung Qi, while also soothing the Shen (spirit).
Its cooling, astringent nature helps clear Heat and Dampness from the chest and Liver, allowing smoother flow of Qi through both the respiratory and emotional centers.

It is ideal for those with:
• Chronic or dry cough, throat irritation, or lingering mucus
• Tightness in the chest, shallow breathing, or heart palpitations
• Emotional congestion, grief, heartbreak, or unexpressed sadness that sits in the lungs

Energetic & Emotional Insight

Wild Cherry holds the vibration of release and renewal. It helps the body and spirit exhale what they have been holding onto too long, including old grief, irritation, or emotional heat that blocks the heart-lung connection.

It is the herb for those who:
• Feel emotionally tight or heavy in the chest
• Hold stress or grief in their breathing
• Feel warm, restless, or irritated but depleted underneath
• Need help finding calm, steady rhythm after a long period of emotional or physical overexertion

Why You Need It

Wild Cherry clears the air, both literally and energetically.
It teaches your body how to exhale tension, regulate circulation, and let peace return to your chest, breath, and heart.

It is a perfect ally for restoring ease in the breath, clarity in the blood, and calmness in the spirit.

Pick one up in person this week or purchase online! https://www.naturopathicmagic.com/product-page/wild-cherry-bark-tincture

11/10/2025

🌿 Midweek Reset at HP9 🌿
Every Wednesday | 5:30–6:30pm
Holistic Partners on 9th — 2970 S 9th St Ste 2, Kalamazoo

Need an immune boost, better sleep, or stress release?
Come reset with us.

✨ Auricular Acudetox Protocol
✨ Mini Soundbath
✨ Herbal Tea — this week’s blend is Little Me Tea, a calming bled featuring linden, lemon balm, and more.

$35 | RSVP if you can so we can have the right number of chairs and cups of tea ready.
Cash, card, or Venmo accepted.

Try it your first time for free. Invite a friend!

Give yourself a moment to breathe.
Come exactly as you are.

11/08/2025

Our sign is back up!

11/04/2025

Let’s talk about Zyto scans.

Zyto technology is one of the ways I gather clues about your health and your body’s unique needs. It helps reveal how your system is responding on physical, emotional, and energetic levels; and which foods, supplements, and lifestyle supports are most in harmony with your individual constitution.

During a naturopathic appointment, Zyto is one of several tools we can use alongside QRA (Quantum Reflex Analysis) using Bidigital O-Ring Testing - the only patented form of kinesiology. Together, these methods allow us to get direct biofeedback from your body to see what it’s truly asking for.

Other methods I may use include functional labs such as HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis), GI-MAP, DUTCH hormone testing, or a functional assessment of your existing labs to uncover patterns that standard interpretations often miss.

It’s a fast, non-invasive, and deeply insightful way to find the next steps toward balance and vitality.

Curious what your body might reveal during your appointment?

Comment below or message me to schedule your naturopathic session.

11/01/2025

Let’s be honest - there are some extremely overpriced places in town.

High pressure. Overwhelming supplement lists. Endless testing. Big promises… and very few results.

In the last two months alone, I’ve seen massive results with clients for a fraction of the cost.
No gimmicks, no overwhelm, no twelve-bottle supplement protocols.

We focus on the basics, supporting your terrain.
We remove what’s blocking healing.
We add what your body’s been missing.

That’s it.
Simple, foundational changes that actually move the needle - sometimes in ways people have been chasing for years.

Infertile couples have conceived.
People facing surgery have canceled.
Prescriptions have become no longer needed.

When you support the body the right way, it responds.
It’s that simple.

If you’re tired of the runaround and the endless drain on your pocketbook, it’s time to ask what I can offer.

Lets talk.

10/31/2025

Clients that double tip with cookies are always welcome at HP9!

10/29/2025

The Feng Shui of the Boston Fern

The Boston fern is a lush, air-purifying plant that radiates a sense of vitality, freshness, and gentle flow. In Feng Shui, its soft, downward-curving fronds symbolize gentle yin energy—the energy of calm, nurturing, and emotional renewal. Because of this, Boston ferns are wonderful allies for creating harmony, especially in spaces that feel too rigid, busy, or mentally draining.

Element + Energy:
Boston ferns carry strong Wood element energy, representing growth, flexibility, and new beginnings. The soft water-like drape of the leaves also connects it subtly to the Water element, supporting flow, intuition, and emotional balance.

Best Placements:
• Career & Life Path area (North sector): Boston ferns strengthen Water energy and help keep opportunities flowing while reducing mental stress in work settings.
• Health & Family area (East sector): The Wood element of the fern reinforces vitality and connection—perfect for homes needing grounding and renewal.
• Wealth & Prosperity area (Southeast sector): When placed here, Boston ferns can energize growth and abundance while filtering stagnation.
• Workspaces: A Boston fern near your desk, entryway, or reception area clears EMF energy, balances the atmosphere, and softens harsh lines or corners.
• Bathrooms: Their love for humidity makes them thrive here while symbolically transforming draining energy into freshness and life.

Avoid:
Placing Boston ferns in direct sunlight or in dry, drafty spots—their energy (and leaves) will crisp, signaling imbalance. Also avoid cluttered corners; the fern’s natural shape wants room to breathe.

Feng Shui Tip:
When a fern begins to yellow or drop fronds, it’s not just a care issue—it may also signal stagnant chi or emotional heaviness in that area. Revive both your fern and your space by clearing clutter, adding fresh water, or diffusing a light, woodsy scent.

07/22/2025

Wednesday we will be trying the new Cooling Herbal Tea with our midweek reset! It’s absolutely delicious.