The Holding Space Birth & Wellness Cooperative

03/01/2026

The Anacortes Women’s Wellness Run is a new annual event honoring the strength, well-being and ethos of women. Everyone is welcome at this community event supporting women’s wellness!

The race begins at waterfront Anacortes Seafarer’s Park. The event includes a 1k for kids 13 and younger with start times by age. The main event is a 5k run/walk around the Cap Sante Marina.

We invite all ages and genders to lace up, move and connect.

(Weather permitting) Post run yoga flow with Brittany from Root & Bloom Yoga.

Sign-up: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Anacortes/WomensWellnessRun

02/25/2026

Monthly Yoga Class 🧘🏽‍♀️

1st Wednesday of every month offered by Root & Bloom Yoga

This monthly yoga class will help beginners feel strong, confident and energized through supportive, accessible yoga classes that celebrate progress over perfection.

This class takes place in a small place, so please, first come/ first serve. A suggested $20 donation paid directly to the instructor Brittany.

02/21/2026

We’re honored to share that Anacortes Midwifery Care has been nominated for Best in Women’s Care in the Best of Anacortes Community Choice Awards 💛

If we’ve supported you or your family, we’d be so grateful for your vote. Your support means everything to our small, community-based practice.

Vote here: https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/bestofanacortes2026/

01/24/2026

Read all about it: Amy is a member of our Board of Directors and we’re so proud to have her and Anacortespsych as a part of The Holding Space Birth & Wellness Cooperative!

This month, we feature Amy Begnal, Clinical Director of Anacortes Psych & Wellness. Amy reflects on her journey to becoming a clinician, offering insight into what it takes to pursue this profession for many therapists. Her path has been shaped by years of dedication, rigorous academic training, multiple cross-country moves, and the responsibilities of motherhood.

Photos by: E.J. Harris Photography
Written by: Sadie Youngquist

👉 Read the latest issue here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/d8c60a1530.html

01/19/2026

WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY! MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Come to AFC on January 30th for basic health screening by Birds Eye Medical. No appointment is necessary--just come between 3:00 and 7:00. You don't need insurance, though we ask you to bring your information if you have it. Best of all--the service is for all ages and it's free!

We'll give more details on this page in a few days. For now, mark your calendar for 1/30, and email pat@anacortesfamily.org if you have questions.

01/15/2026

Prepare for your upcoming childbirth experience with evidence-based education with a certified nurse midwife.

Join Miranda Montellano, DNP, ARNP, CNM for this intensive, 4 hour childbirth education class. Come rested and fed with a supportive partner. Class is limited to 6 birthers. Registeration allows two people (you and a partner).

Registration is available on The Holding Space website.

01/15/2026

Annual Mid-Day Soirée!
When: March 14th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Where: The Holding Space Birth & Wellness Cooperative. 902 7th St. Anacortes
Who: You!
Cost: $100 per ticket
Why: To support the life transitions of women through puberty, childbirth and menopause.

Come take a peek at the new birth center space.

The link to purchase tickets is on our website & in our bio

01/06/2026

Information & Registration:
https://anacortesparksandrecreation.sportsites.com/player

01/06/2026

Want to support parents when they need it most? 💙

Postpartum Support International is recruiting online support group leaders to help create safe, compassionate spaces for people navigating pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and related challenges.

If you have:
✨ Lived experience
✨ Professional experience
✨ Or simply a heart for holding space
you could be an incredible fit!

PSI provides training, guidance, and community support, and asks for a minimum one-year volunteer commitment.

👉 Interested in learning more or applying? Fill out the facilitator interest form here: https://loom.ly/wtJFY-U

01/05/2026