Alchemy Healing Arts logo — holistic wellness collective in South Bend, IN.

A collaborative wellness collective dedicated to expanding access to compassionate, affirming,
and equitable care.

Meet the Members of Alchemy

Bailey Ritsema, LCSW, co-founder of Alchemy Healing Arts in South Bend, specializing in EMDR, sex therapy, IFS & somatic-based psychotherapy.
Dena Woods, somatic therapist at Alchemy Healing Arts in South Bend, specializing in Trauma Touch Therapy, trauma-informed yoga & somatic healing.
Bayley Morse, LCSW, licensed therapist at Alchemy Healing Arts, smiling outdoors — offering psychotherapy and EMDR in South Bend, IN.
Katie Jamieson, licensed massage therapist at Alchemy Healing Arts in South Bend, offering tailored bodywork & therapeutic massage through Breath of Freedom Massage Therapy.
Melissa Lentine, LCSW, trauma therapist at Alchemy Healing Arts in South Bend, specializing in EMDR, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy & somatic healing.
Paul Sexton, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, licensed therapist at Alchemy Healing Arts in South Bend, specializing in ADHD evaluations & assessments for children, adolescents & adults.
Elyse Chilton, maker and owner of Sky Apothecary at Alchemy Healing Arts in South Bend, handcrafting soy candles with botanicals, crystals & gemstone malas

Sky Apothecary invites you to step into a magical world where every candle is a handcrafted work of art. Elyse combines natural botanicals and genuine crystals to create a stunning aesthetic.

Root + River Refillery Co. at Alchemy Healing Arts in South Bend — sustainable, plant-based refillable home & body essentials at an outdoor market.

Root + River Refillery started as a small idea with a big purpose—to make sustainable living easier for our community. As a small, locally owned business, we’re passionate about reducing waste and helping people make simple, eco-friendly swaps that truly make a difference. Every product we offer is chosen with care, and every refill keeps waste out of landfills.

Visit

We’re located in the historic Ward Bakery/Portage Place in the Near Northwest Neighborhood.

Street parking is available in front of the building, along California Ave, and at the adjacent parking lot next door.

 

Here are two easy options for navigating the building - 

  1. Enter through Counterspell Cafe. If you walk through Counterspell, you’ll arrive at an atrium that leads to Alchemy Healing Arts. 

  2. Enter through the California Avenue door and walk through the atrium to arrive at Alchemy.

Once you’ve made it to Alchemy, you’ll find a waiting area with retail from two local businesses, Sky Apothecary and Root + River Refillery.

Portage Place

908 Portage Avenue | Suite 105
South Bend, Indiana 46616