We had the good fortune of connecting with Jennifer Buchner and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jennifer, can you talk to us a bit about the social impact of your business?
A big pillar of the work I do is rooted in education because I believe that knowledge is power. I strive to empower and educate women to understand how their bodies work, how to keep them healthy & how to create balance in all areas of their life. While embodying this wisdom these women go on to create a ripple effect of change within their own lives & communities.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am a Naturopathic Doctor & Breathwork Facilitator with a deep passion for helping women come home to themselves; mind, body & soul. I am most proud of the way I’ve taken the experiences I’ve had along my own health journey & transformed them into a business that helps others on their healing journey as well. Helping other women feel seen, heard & to know they are not alone in their struggles is the most rewarding feeling. What I want people to know, especially women who may be feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or disconnected from themselves, is that you are not broken & you already have everything within you to create the healing you desire.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Day 1: Coffee date at Morning Ritual Coffee Bar
Head to Provin Trails or Cascade Peace Park for some time in nature
Check out Global Infusion for their amazing variety of herbs, loose leaf teas, handmade products & drink their house chai

Day 2:
Wander through Downtown Market for fun food & drinks
Scooter around Downtown GR, across the blue bridge & through Ah-Nab-Awen Park
If it’s Griffin’s season, catch a game!

Day 3:
Beach day & hike at PJ Hoffmaster State Park
Grab some food & bevvies to prepare at home from Bridge Street Market, they have so many options!
Treat yourself to some ice cream at Frosty Boy

Day 4:
Grab a Turkish coffee & chill at Midnight Express Café
Take a yoga class at Kindred Yoga & Barre
Explore the Grand Rapids Public Museum & Planetarium
Drinks at New Holland Knickerbocker
Dinner at Butcher’s Union

Day 5:
Stroll Wealthy Street in Eastown
Grab coffee at Scorpion Hearts Club
Eat delicious food at Zivio – get the sexy fries & the whipped feta dip
Grab some gorgeous hand-made skincare products from Fox Naturals
Sip on a Kombucha flight & enjoy the amazing vibes at Sacred Springs Micro Taproom

Day 6:
Brunch at Gaia House Café
Hang out with the Wellness Retreat MI community at one of their incredible healing retreats or events! The events always have such a great blend of healing modalities & the people in this community are so welcoming.

Day 7:
Coffee at Sparrows then explore Kingma’s Market
Hammock, picnic & chill at Riverside Park
Take a class at Midwest Movement Collective, they have something for everyone!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My parents, sister & partner who have been incredibly supportive throughout my journey so far. I would not have the strength to persevere when things inevitably get challenging without their unwavering faith in me.

Website: https://integrativewellnessgr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docjenb_nd/

Other: https://www.docjenbnd.com/lib

Image Credits
Fresh Start Studios – Jen Smits AANP The Healing Couple

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