Even with Pride month over for the year, any day can be a great day to celebrate and support a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and/or Queer owned business in Ann Arbor. This round-up features a variety of different LGBTQ+ owned businesses in the area. To discover more LGBTQ+ businesses around the United States, visit the Everywhere is Queer map or learn more about LGBTQ+ friendly businesses in Ann Arbor.
Life coaches
Charlotte Kaye Coaching
Charlotte Kaye Coaching is a Washtenaw County-based coach with a variety of offerings. Some of these offerings include but are not limited to decluttering physical spaces, life coaching and confidence-based sessions and inner voice sessions. You can subscribe to Charlotte Kaye Coaching’s emails as well as listen to her podcast. Charlotte Kaye is a University of Michigan alum and has previously worked for “3 different organizations fundraising for important causes including a women’s organization and an LGBTQ+ organization.”
Amplify Good, LLC
Amplify Good is a life-coaching business with the goals of “organizational development,” “change management,” “strategic communications,” “capacity building” and “leadership recruitment” in both individual and group settings. The business is run by Andrea, a University of Michigan alum and has previous work experience in “nonprofit, academic and public sectors.”
First Chair Life Coaching
First Chair Life Coaching’s slogan is “Ready to Lift Up Your Life? Start your journey by taking the First Chair!” This is exemplified by the variety of coaching topics that Allison O’Beirne is equipped to support people with. Topics range from changing unwanted behaviors to navigating burnout with plenty of other options as well. O’Beirne also supports work with The Q.U.E.S.T Community which “provides affordable coaching support, community accountability, and other resources to people dedicated to seeing real & consistent change & real growth in themselves.”
Christina Helou
Dr. Christina Helou serves as a local personalized physical therapist and provides coaching on “expansive wonder and play.” In addition to individual services, interested parties can book Helou for group speaking or consulting sessions. According to their website, Helou is “here to support, see, hear, and affirm women, gender expansive and queer folks as you are empowered to be more confident in your intersecting identities, navigate wonder and play in your body, and cultivate abundant joy in your life. [Helou] believes people of all genders and sexualities have the right to to express their gender, sexuality, various intersecting identities, and pleasure not only without bias or shame – but with whole-hearted, inclusive, affirming, and celebratory coaching, consulting and care.” Learn more about Helou’s services via their website.
Food and drink
Vertex Coffee Roasters
Vertex Coffee Roasters has locations in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti with an extensive menu of coffees, teas, pastries and other delicious drinks. They source pastries from local vendors and tea from TeaHaus, another Ann Arbor-based business.
1335 S. University Ave, Ann Arbor
Seva Restaurant
Seva is a well-known vegetarian restaurant that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary of being in Ann Arbor. The restaurant boasts elevated cuisine pulling flavors from a variety of cultures. With plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, in addition to a happy hour food and drink menu, Seva is the place for a great bite to eat in Ann Arbor.
2541 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor
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Health, Spirit and Wellness
OutCare Health
OutCare Health connects people with LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming healthcare providers. To access this service, visit their website to access a variety of resources and learn how to get involved.
Tai Chi Love
Tai Chi Love offers a variety of ways to get involved for beginner and experienced Tai Chi practitioners to develop their skills in Tai Chi. In addition to in-person class sessions, visit Tai Chi Love’s website to learn more about Tai Chi and watch related videos. According to the website, classes are sponsored by WCC and are fee free or low fee. Karla Groesbeck serves as the owner and founder of the studio and has an extensive background in a variety of Tai Chi practices.
Three Bird Tattoo
The four tattooists of Three Bird Tattoo are all available to book online and some tattooists accept walk-in appointments at their in-person location. Learn more about offerings at Three Bird Tattoo by visiting their website and Frequently Asked Questions.
Mellow Moon Massage Therapy
Mellow Moon Massage Therapy is owned and operated by experienced masseuse Magdalena Rieder. Rieder is an American Massage Therapy Association member. Mellow Moon offers different services including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, pregnancy massage, Reiki and reflexology. Book an appointment via Mellow Moon’s website.
Ellie Mental Health Ann Arbor
Ellie Mental Health is a mental health clinic with a variety of therapists at the ready to support clients. According to its website, Ellie Mental Health has “created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health and receive the compassionate care you deserve.” They provide a range of types of therapy including individual, couples, family, play, grief, trauma-informed and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing. Ellie Mental Health helps potential clients get matched to a therapist so visit their website to learn more. Its blog also provides tips and information about navigating mental health.
Kind Laser Skin and Wellness
Kind Laser Skin and Wellness provides a safe space for people of all backgrounds to explore a personalized treatment plan based on their goals. The offerings range from chemical peels to tattoo removal to hair restoration and more. According to their website, Kind sources products from local women, minority and LGBTQ+ businesses and community members. Book an appointment via Kind’s website.
Best Life Pilates
Best Life Pilates offers both individual and group classes for people of all levels. According to its website, the space is both size inclusive and gender affirming. Classes or group pilates are done on a small scale with a maximum of three people at a time for a personal pilates experience. Book via Best Life Pilates’s website.
Riverlyn Maharaja
Riverlyn Maharaja is a writer and artist who provides tarot readings or energy healings in the local community. Visit their Instagram account @spiiritgarden to learn more or book with Maharaja.
Jewelry
Green or Gold Jewels
Green or Gold Jewels is an online jewelry shop. The owner, Lauren Kucharczyk is based in Ann Arbor and creates floral and animal-inspired jewelry. Kucharczyk also attends local shows or pop up shops. Keep updated with Green or Gold Jewelry by following their Instagram account @greenorgoldjewels.
