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The New Low Impact, High Energy Workout You Should Know About

The New Low Impact, High Energy Workout You Should Know About

You may have already heard of Zeal Aerial Fitness in Grand Rapids for their pole dance, silk or hoop workout classes, but did you know they're also now offering something a little different? Launching this mid-August, bungee classes at Zeal are a low impact, high...

A Thank You Letter to My High School Art Teacher

A Thank You Letter to My High School Art Teacher

When I heard the news of the recent passing of my high school art teacher, Emily Tims, like many I was taken aback and sorrowful. Having graduated in 2008 and moved away from my hometown almost 10 years ago, I had no idea she wasn't well. Taken too soon by a disease...

2021 West Michigan Woman Readers' Choice Awards Finalists

2021 West Michigan Woman Readers’ Choice Awards Finalists

Voting for the West Michigan Woman's Readers' Choice Awards is now complete. All winners will be announced and highlighted in our December issue.For a free subscription to the West Michigan Woman magazine, click here.For advertising options, click here....

Our Story

The West Michigan Woman StoryAs told by Serendipity President and Publisher, Kasie Smith: West Michigan Woman's story can’t be told without going back to when we opened the doors of Serendipity Media in August 2002. We were a full-service magazine publishing company...

Fowling Warehouse™ Grand Rapids: Industrial Strength Fun

Fowling Warehouse™ Grand Rapids: Industrial Strength Fun

Ever have those days where it feels like you've done everything there is to do in town? Well, think again. The Fowling Warehouse™ Grand Rapids offers an exciting activity for a night out, in addition to an experience you can only enjoy in two places in all of...

What Is Holistic Medicine?

What Is Holistic Medicine?

Holistic medicine is gaining steam for many who favor nontraditional approaches to healing and wellness. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), more than 30% of American adults and about 12% of children use health care...

Exploring Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Exploring Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Have you ever considered chiropractic care for your newborn or child? Loren Eisenlohr, Marketing Director for West Michigan Woman recently shared her experience of taking her son to see a chiropractor for an adjustment. "I've been going to a chiropractor for years and...

Tae Otte: Life Lessons on the Ice

Tae Otte: Life Lessons on the Ice

Tae Otte's goal as the new director of girls' hockey at the Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association is to spread the sport far and wide. While GRAHA has had a girls' hockey program for years, with 107 players playing across five teams last season, there are still many...

Beauty Myths—Busted!

Beauty Myths—Busted!

Misconceptions and myths around beauty and skincare abound. We sat down with the experts at Wanderlux Beauty & Wellness Spa to get the lowdown on what to really believe. JESSICA GEERLING | OWNER, LICENSED ESTHETICIAN MYTH: You don't need to wear sunscreen if your...