Illuminating Holistic

04/14/2026

There were days in early recovery when I couldn’t find the words… Couldn’t journal. Couldn’t pray. Couldn’t explain what I was feeling to anyone around me. But I could ALWAYS find a song.

Music does something to the nervous system that nothing else can touch. I didn’t fully understand it then but now, as a sound healing practitioner, I understand the science behind what I was already instinctively doing.

I was self-regulating through frequency.

I put together a Spotify playlist specifically for women in recovery… for the hard mornings, the quiet victories, and the moments you need to be reminded of your own power before you can feel it. We all deserve a soundtrack that matches who we’re BECOMING! 💪🏽

This is your sonic medicine. 🎧

Illuminating Holistic on Spotify - Rise✨

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6U6fgVPQVR7Xeae87UgK26?si=KhCLiae7SACN-uaX5K6RJw

04/08/2026

💎Couple spots open for Friday’s Sound Bath at Bad River Health and Wellness Center 5-7pm 💫

‼️Sound Bath Update‼️
Update 2:22 PM - Both Sessions are no full.
The first session; April 8th, 2026, is full. The second session still has a few spots.

04/03/2026

April Newsletter out NOW!
New spaces, upcoming, events, new programs, a website glow up, and MORE TO COME! ✨

03/23/2026

Office space opening up at Wellness on the Water! 💧 Genuinely the best landlords and tenants around 💎

One of our beloved tenants has outgrown our space, and we couldn't be happier for her and her business' growth! Although we will miss her dearly, we are excited to see who this new chapter brings to Wellness on the Water! More info below on the office space available starting June 1st!

One 12'x10' office space available to lease in Washburn, available June 1st!

Rent: $550/month includes:
Private 12'x10' office
ALL utilities
High speed internet
Cleaning of personal spaces
Tea and water in waiting room
Bathroom supplies
Access to tenant use room and shared waiting room
Amenities:
Waiting Room
Tenant use room (printer, coffee pot, fridge, etc.)
2 ADA bathrooms
Keyless Entry
Noise cancellation in hallways
On and Off Street Parking
Lake View from Building

Contact Michelle at (907) 230-5461 or 2009michelle.anderson@gmail.com or Brittany at brittany@chequamegoncounseling.com for more info.

03/07/2026

Remember that you’re doing this to make your life better.

Ever wake up to your alarm in the morning, and desperately want to hit snooze? 😴

Your body hurts, you feel the lack of movement settle into your bones and this deep dread of having to fulfill the day’s obligations hits that one brain receptor just right… and you start scanning all the ways to get out of your to-do’s!
That GIVE UP feeling… just for one day! 😩
I get that too!
Ya know what, that’s when I double down!

I start with some small movement and stretching in bed - work some of the kinks out from the day before.

Then I silently thank the universe for another beautiful day. I use a technique to trick my mind into gratitude and amplify my mind’s search for the good things to come.

💫”Isn’t it going to be nice to go downstairs and get a cup of coffee?”

💫”Isn’t it going to be nice to take my dog for a walk in the ever changing outdoors?”

💫”Isn’t it going to be nice to eat nourishing food today?”

💫”Isn’t it going to be nice to help people today?”

This is a mental hack to have your brain literally SEARCHING for the good stuff all day. Your mind will expect it!

What are some hacks you use to get over lack of motivation?