Posts by Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts

From the Director: December’s Gifts The Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, reminds us that brighter days are ahead. The growing light after the Winter Solstice on December 21 offers hope, reassurance during times of challenge, and the promise of better times. Nature’s cycles remind us of the importance of staying connected to…

From the Director: A Time for Patience November inspires us to trust our journeys and believe in the changes ahead. Transformation is not always immediate; it takes patience and commitment, and often begins with acknowledging pain, loss, challenge, and discomfort with compassion. To do this well, we typically need to allow ourselves supportive and comforting…

From the Director: Awesome Autumn The crisp, cool vibes of Autumn are a time to acknowledge and make peace with what is coming to an end, whether it’s a chapter in life, a project, or a way of thinking. October gently reminds us of life’s impermanence through the falling leaves and changing seasons, serving as…

From the Director: Harvesting our Blessings As September begins, KCHA is taking the time to harness the energy of the harvest season. September invites us to actively align our intentions by sowing the seeds of our dreams. As some of our students are nearing the end of their training and practicing their skills in the…

From the Director: Yes, May! As the flowers bloom and days grow longer, May invites us to refresh both body and mind, and is the perfect time to release lingering winter tension and prepare for the energy of summer ahead.   At KCHA, we remember that regular massage therapy supports circulation, reduces stress, and helps…

From the Director: Summertime Fun! Ahhhh, welcome, long days of sunshine and happiness. Whether spending the day at the pool or lake, picnicking, hiking, attending sporting events, working in the yard, or enjoying visits with loved ones, June is a month filled with outdoor fun.    As you reacquaint yourself with your summer clothing and…

From the Director: Mid-year Reflections The halfway point of the year, July, invites us to pause and reflect on how far we’ve come and where we want to go. This reflection can remind us that transformation often begins with small, intentional steps toward becoming our best selves. Within this month of warmth and light, we…

From the Director: Growing Possibility A robin fledgling sitting on a redbud tree branch full of bright pink blooms April is that time of year when everything starts coming back to life after the quiet of winter. As bird songs resound, the sun shines longer, flowers bloom, and trees begin to leaf, the whole world…