Our Community
Meet Our Community
It is our pleasure to welcome professionals from a variety of fields of work at both Brighton Light House and All Heart Garage. It is an even bigger pleasure to introduce you to some of them here (please note, not all our residents and members are listed).
Our Brighton Light House Residents lease private office space full or part-time here at Brighton Light House. All Heart Garage Residents lease a storage unit there. Keep scrolling to meet our Residents.
Community or co-working Members join us through monthly or yearly membership. To meet our members, click here.
While we offer two separate locations, we consider ourselves one community so all residents and co-working members have access to both Brighton Light House and All Heart Garage.
To meet Brighton Light House founders and their team, click here.
Our Residents
Ananda Wellness
Sarah KH Richards, LMSW, RYT 200
Founder, Ananda Wellness LLC
Hi! I'm Sarah (she, her, they). I hold a BA in Social Policy from Michigan State University and an MSW from the University of Michigan School of Social Work.
Within 15 years of practice, I have found my passion for working with individuals living with trauma and anxiety disorders often with co-occurring depression.
My focus is inspired by my work with communities, agencies, and individuals to address systemic issues of racism, social inequity, institutional betrayal, and community disconnection.
Ananda Wellness is a practice specializing in assessment and psychotherapy for anxiety and trauma disorders, individual and group meditation and yoga as well as coaching and therapy for adult life transitions.
Our goal is to create and hold space for transformation and healing so that one can (re)connect with their divine joy (ananda). We serve adults age 18 and older.
We will be offering video/teletherapy services given current pandemic.
Email: ananda.wellness.mi@gmail.com
Instagram: @anandawellnessmi
Website: anandawellnessmi.com
Phone: 810-844-1476
Betsy Black, LMSW
Ananda Wellness LLC
Hi! I’m Betsy (she/her/hers) and I’m excited to share a little about myself with you. I have my BS in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Western Michigan University and my MSW from the University of Michigan School of Social Work.
I have been practicing clinical social work for over 15 years and am passionate about helping people overcome barriers they face in becoming the best versions of themselves and reaching their goals.
My focus has been driven by the interplay of recovery and rehabilitation, seeing first hand how employment impacts recovery and recovery impacts employment. Finding our passion and purpose can be scary but rewarding.
Email: ananda.wellness.mi@gmail.com
Instagram: @anandawellnessmi
Website: anandawellnessmi.com
Phone: 810-844-1476
Erin Smith, PhD
Ananda Wellness LLC
Hello, my name is Erin. I hold a BS in Psychology from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA and a MA in Theology and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary, Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, CA
I've been practicing for over 16 years providing clinical care for individuals with a wide range of mental health symptoms. My area of specialty is the assessment and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and co-morbid disorders including Major Depressive Disorder and other Anxiety Disorders.
I have an interest in understanding the protective factors, especially spirituality, in mediating trauma responses. As a researcher, I have focused on the use and effectiveness of interventions for PTSD, particularly Prolonged Exposure therapy. This research has examined the mechanisms of Prolonged Exposure as well as the modification of the intervention to facilitate provision in a group format.
Email: ananda.wellness.mi@gmail.com
Instagram: @anandawellnessmi
Website: anandawellnessmi.com
Phone: 810-844-1476
Kathleen Hodges
Ananda Wellness LLC
Kathleen Hodges is a Certified Reflexologist, Hypnotherapist, Registered Nurse, Reiki Master, and Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). She incorporates her years of experience as a mother, teacher and health care professional into her Reflexology and Hypnotherapy practices.
Kathleen believes in the healing power of artistic expression in all forms and enjoys sharing opportunities to explore different mediums with others, whether in the garden or constructing a junk journal. Her interests include mixed media, collage, photography, paper crafts, gardening and sewing.
Kathleen is a member of ULC Ministries and Northville Art House. Her work has been featured at Art Prize in Grand Rapids, First Fridays in Ypsilanti (Art Walk), and at Northville Art House member exhibits.
Email: ananda.wellness.mi@gmail.com
Instagram: @anandawellnessmi
Website: anandawellnessmi.com
Phone: 810-844-1476
Bloom Functional Medicine
Tejal Joseph, M.D.
Bloom Functional Medicine
Bloom Functional Medicine is a medical practice that provides a full body, holistic, functional medicine approach to your chronic health challenges. Functional medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.
We go beyond naming your condition and giving you medications for it. At Bloom Functional Medicine, we learn each patient's unique story to formulate a treatment plan that is individually tailored. A comprehensive physical exam, along with both traditional and advanced laboratory tests, are utilized to further explore the question of "Why do you have these medical conditions?"
We look forward to serving you!
Email: info@bloomfunctionalmedicine.com
Instagram: @bloomfunctionalmedicine
Facebook: @bloomfunctionalmedicinepllc
Website: bloomfunctionalmedicine.com
Phone: 810-620-0246
Kevin Joseph
Office Administrator, Bloom Functional Medicine
Bloom Functional Medicine is a medical practice that provides a full body, holistic, functional medicine approach to your chronic health challenges. Functional medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.
We go beyond naming your condition and giving you medications for it. At Bloom Functional Medicine, we learn each patient's unique story to formulate a treatment plan that is individually tailored. A comprehensive physical exam, along with both traditional and advanced laboratory tests, are utilized to further explore the question of "Why do you have these medical conditions?"
We look forward to serving you!
Email: kevinjoseph@bloomfunctionalmedicine.com
Instagram: @bloomfunctionalmedicine
Facebook: @bloomfunctionalmedicinepllc
Website: bloomfunctionalmedicine.com
Phone: 810-620-0246
Roberta Hitt, PhD
My name is Roberta Hitt. I am a graduate of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program at the University of Toledo. I completed my formal internship at the University of Michigan Psychology Clinic and Center for the Child and Family and received post-doctoral clinical training at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. In addition to my private practice, I have also worked as an Adjunct Lecturer for Eastern Michigan University, primarily supervising clinical cases for doctoral-level graduate students.
I have been in private practice for 18 years and enjoy helping people discover new ways of thinking and finding qualities in themselves that have long been hidden. I think of my therapy as a means to help people understand and change patterns of behavior that may interfere with life goals and self-fulfillment.
Email: robertahitt3@gmail.com
Phone: 734 649-0244
You can also find me on Psychologytoday.com
Carolyn LaPan
Satori CL
Carolyn is a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner with a passion for helping people achieve optimal health and wellness.
Her areas of specialization include gut health, women's hormone issues, and longevity. She customizes treatment plans tailored to her clients' needs and can incorporate diagnostic testing and supplement recommendations to help identify underlying health issues.
As a practitioner, she believes in taking a holistic approach to health and wellness, addressing the root causes of health issues, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices. Through her work, Carolyn aims to empower her clients to take charge of their health and live their best lives!
You can learn more about Carolyn at www.satoricl.com
Website: www.satoricl.com
Email: carolyn@satoricl.com
Phone: 810.844.3673
Spaman Insurance Agency
Travis Spaman, Principal
As a lifelong resident of Michigan, I'm proud to serve Brighton and the surrounding areas as your local Farmers Insurance Agent. At The Spaman Insurance Agency, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service and ensuring each client is educated on their specific coverage options.
You'll see myself and my amazing staff at the office from time to time - Nicole, Kara, Keyante, and Jahlil. Happy to help anyone with their small business insurance questions.
On a personal note - I've been married to my amazing wife, Jessica, for 15 years and have two amazing daughters, Olivia and Willa. I thoroughly enjoy cooking and trying new recipes, biking, camping, watching movies, and ATV-ing.
Email: tspaman@farmersagent.com
Website: agents.farmers.com/mi/brighton/14646157-travis-spaman
Facebook: SpamanInsuranceAgency
Phone: 810-522-5234
Stand with Trans
Daily Andrews (They/Them), Director of Clinical Services
Stand with Trans
My name is Daily and I am a clinical mental health social worker. I am a recent Michigan transplant, moving from St. Louis, MO. Previously, I had been working at a pediatric gender center, helping gender diverse youth and their families navigate social and medical transition. Before that, I worked as a school-based mental health therapist, working in three high schools and one middle school. I also have experience working with youth and parents as an intensive out-patient (IOP) therapist. I am passionate about providing care and resources to the LGBTQ+ community through mental health and advocacy.
In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my spouse, Opal, and pets, Richie and Frankie. I also enjoy playing volleyball, video games and trying out new brunch spots.
Email: daily@standwithtrans.org
Website: standwithtrans.org
Phone: 248-206-0575
Jasmine Ionie Hobson, MA TLLP (They/Them or any pronouns), Therapist
Stand with Trans
My name is Jasmine Ionie Hobson and I am a mental health therapist. I recently received my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Psychology in Farmington Hills. I also received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Classics (ancient Latin and Greek) from Butler University ‘22. I grew up in Livonia/Redford and graduated from Divine Child High School ‘18.
As a queer therapist, it is important for me to create a space for full self-expression and authenticity for the young queer community. I am passionate about advocating for and empowering my clients to discover who they are and how they want to live their lives.
My hobbies include watching or reading queer media, playing video games on my PC and Switch, and learning new art hobbies every few months.
Website: standwithtrans.org
Phone: 248-206-0575
Ashley Watterson
I wear A LOT of hats.
I once saw a quote that stuck with me and now I live by it.
Find three hobbies you love:
One to make you money.
One to keep you in shape.
And one to be creative.
So, why not have all three of things as jobs? I like to think my “real job” is helping people. I achieve that through the variety of “hobbies” life as led me to. Since I have always loved keeping people moving and helping their aches and pains, I started massage as a side gig to get through college and never left. Fitness is engrained in my life, and I thrive on creating an environment to make people feel comfortable in their own bodies and abilities. Coaching rowing and teaching yoga allows me the opportunity to do that. And finally, my passion project is the Knuth Family Foundation, which allows me to tap into my creative side where I can make a difference and give back to my local community.
Email: ah20son@gmail.com
Phone: 734-531-8765
Our Members
Paul Cavanaugh, Cavanaugh Outdoor Services
Paul grew up in Brighton and graduated from BHS in 1996. He went on to Eastern Michigan University and graduated in 2001. Paul then started teaching at Novi Middle School. In those early years, he would mow a few lawns and complete a few small landscape projects during the summer breaks.
Over time, the little business grew, and in 2012, Paul left teaching and started working Cavanaugh's Lawn Care & Outdoor Services as a full-time job and career. Today, his company services hundreds of homes and businesses on a weekly basis.
Paul loves Brighton, where he lives, works, and raises his children. When Paul is not working, you can find him feeding animals on his small hobby farm or in the woods hunting.
Phone: 586-201-9952
Email: Cavanaughlawn@gmail.com
Kees Groenewegen, charity: water
I am part of the team at charity: water, a New York based organization that works to end the global water crisis and bring clean and safe water to every person on the planet. Every day I get to help people realize that anyone can be a philanthropist and discover the sense of purpose that comes from making life better for others.
Website: charitywater.org
Email: Kees.cgroen@gmail.com
Phone: 810-522-2764
Alan Hamilton, Sales Manager/Co-Owner, ATA Residential Solutions
ATA Residential Solutions is a family-owned residential remodeling company with over 40 years experience helping Michigan homeowners realize their home improvement goals. Mr. Hamilton, along with his sons Alan and Aaron have carried on the family’s tradition of delivering precision home improvement services.
Family-owned can mean a lot of things, but for us, it means putting our name and reputation on every job we perform. ATA Residential Solutions only uses highly-skilled and experienced tradesmen that conform to our company’s standards, so you know your job isn’t being passed on to cheaper labor.
Every job has the direct attention of the Hamilton family to ensure project specifications, budget, and deadline are fulfilled.
We build custom basements, home additions, interior remodeling, and exterior services.
Website: ataresidentialsolutions.com
Email: ataresidentialsolutions@gmail.com
Instagram: @ataresidentialsolutions
Facebook: @ataresidentialsolutions
Phone: 248-318-8270
Kelly Harper, Harper Photography, LLC
I founded Harper Photography, LLC, in 2021. After enjoying photography as a hobby for many years, I decided to take my passion to the next level in order to better serve and bless the community.
I believe all people are beautiful and I want to capture that with my lens. I strive to make my clients confident, comfortable and carefree behind the camera, resulting in images they love and want to hang on their walls and post on their social media accounts.
On a personal level...I love the Lord, adore my husband, am overly optimistic, am a proud cat mom, addicted to iced coffee, have wild-crazy hair, and my family swears we are related to Dolly Parton.
Website: https://harperphotography.us
Email: info@harperphotography.us
Facebook: @PhotosByHarper
Instagram: @harperphotographyllc
Brian Kazak, Landforms Inc.
Brian Kazak is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Landscape Horticulture. Brian founded Landforms in 1997, providing residential landscaping, hardscaping, commercial grounds management, and commercial snow management throughout southeast Michigan.
In addition to Landforms residential landscaping and commercial grounds management services, Brian purchased 10 acres of land in Livingston County and established Landforms Farm, planting over 700 trees. Brian takes pride in running a family-owned business, creating a company culture that continuously draws high-quality talent, and providing consistent quality to his customers.
Website: www.landformsinc.com
Email: brian@landformsinc.com
Instagram: @landformsinc
Phone: 734-531-7313
Christina Kafkakis, Christina Maria Photo
I have been a professional photographer for over a decade when my lifelong hobby became a business. When I was young, I would pretend to “develop” photos in my own “darkroom,” & loved to flip through photo albums. I enjoy photographing expectant moms, newborns, families and high school seniors!
Some of my accolades:
Voted Best Newborn Photographer by Photography Magazine
Selected by ColorInc Pro Lab for their "Image of the Day"
Recognized in Miller's Imaging Portrait Contest, Humorous Category
Photography Magazine Excellence Award, Newborn Magazine Excellence Award
Published in magazines, newspapers, and other publications.
I offer in-home newborn sessions, and on-location sessions in Metro Detroit, Metro Ann Arbor, and the Lansing area.
Website: www.christinamariaphoto.com
Email: christinamariapd@gmail.com (or hello@christinamariaphoto.com)
Instagram: @christinamaria.photo
Facebook: @christinamariaphotos
Phone: 810-923-4144
Kathy King, Kathy King Strategies
Kathy King brings 17+ years of professional teaching and mentoring experience in the dance industry, along with decades of performing, choreographing, and producing successful events. Since beginning a professional career in dance at the young age of 15, she has traveled nationwide building a strong network of fellow educators, dance studio owners, students and colleagues.
Thousands of students have experienced her classes, described as “empowering”, “uplifting”, and “the epitome of energy, light and joy”. Kathy combines her passion for teaching dance and her entrepreneurial spirit to help fellow dance professionals live a fulfilling, meaningful, and profitable life.
Website: www.kathykingstrategies.com
Email: kathy@kathykingstrategies.com
Instagram: @kathykingstrategies
Phone: 810-423-6898
Jill Reed, Reed & Co Events, LLC
Jill is the owner of Reed & Co Events, an event planning and decorating business based in Brighton, MI. Whether a dinner party, shower, birthday or wedding, Reed & Co Events will work within your budget to make your event special and unique.
Jill studied fashion buying and merchandising and gained work experience in the buying offices at Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Jacobson's. This, as well as her passion for entertaining and travel, is what inspired her to create Reed & Co Events.
Jill's favorite part of her job is having fun with her clients and seeing the joy on their faces when someone's dream event has become reality.
Website: www.reedandcoevents.com
Instagram: @reedandcoevents
Facebook: @reedandcoevents
Email: jill@reedandcoevents.com
Phone: 734-709-6193
Hudson Rowland, Clarkston Consulting
Hudson is a manager and lead of the strategy and innovation practice at Clarkston Consulting. With Clarkston since 2013, he consults with consumer products, life sciences, and retail companies to drive strategic business and digital transformations.
Hudson advises clients on the intersection of technology and business, by helping clients improve their sales and marketing organization and processes to support successful implementation of emerging technologies.
Hudson received a BSE in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences from the University of Michigan.
Website: clarkstonconsulting.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hudson-rowland
Phone: 616-560-3020
Brian Spoljarick, Wiz
Regional Director, Mid-Enterprise - Central
Website: www.wiz.io
Email: brian.spoljarick@wiz.io
Phone: 313-598-7347
Miranda Underwood, Cloud Nine Bartending
Miranda recently returned to her hometown of Brighton and bought her childhood home off of Fonda Lake. Previously, Miranda spent time in Arizona where she obtained her B.S in Family & Human Development and Master's Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. Some of her accomplishments include overseeing the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AZEIP), working with the Maricopa Center for Adolescent Parents (MCAP), and Tumbleweed Center For Youth Development. While obtaining her degrees she also held positions working in different facets of the Food & Beverage Industry from serving, bartending, restaurant management, operations, and event coordination.
When Miranda started her family she hung up her social work hat to concentrate on being a Mama. In launching Cloud Nine Bartending, LLC, Miranda combines her education, experience, and passions. Cloud Nine is a professional bartending company providing services for weddings and special events. Their talented team of personable professionals aim to provide your wedding or special event with signature, hand-crafted cocktails utilizing Michigan products and ingredients.
Miranda also obtained her Real Estate License in 2020 and has been working diligently to find clients their dream home anywhere in Southeast Michigan. In her spare time you can find her taking on a new house project, trying a fun dinner recipe, or exploring this beautiful state with her husband, 4-year-old daughter, Tallulah, 2-year-old son, River, and her Dachshund, Edward.
Website: www.cloudninebartending.com
Email: cloudninebartending@gmail.com
Phone: 701-648-0056
Instagram: @cloudninebartending
Facebook: @cloudninebartending