We are a network of practitioners & teachers offering services in the healing arts, movement therapies and expressive art therapies.
We host a variety of private therapeutic services, groups, classes, workshops and more. Welcome to the Center for Healing and Expression, Inc. In-Person Services are offered remotely throughout the Treasure Valley area. Telehealth Services are offered globally. Sessions are held virtually using the Zoom platform. We are a network of practitioners and teachers offering services in the healing arts,
movement therapies and expressive art therapies. We host a variety of private therapeutic services, groups, classes, workshops and more, in support of cultivating a healthier and more fulfilled person and community. Ian Wilkerson, founder and CEO of Bay Area Music Therapy LLC, decided to establish the Center for Healing and Expression in honor of his late mother, Michele Newmark, a Reichian Therapist, nutritionist, and healer, who passed away in April of 2016. Michele owned and operated a former Center for Healing and Expression in San Francisco, CA, for many years. Ian and his mother had dreamed about opening a new location that combined their work with other allied providers. With the help of Ian’s wife and business partner, Shelley Tsao, the Center for Healing and Expression has gone global, moving their main offices to Meridian, Idaho, and launching a global campaign to help others virtually via Telehealth Sessions. The Center for Healing and Expression’s logo was designed by Ian’s sister-in-law, Yu Tsao. The hummingbird symbolizes the legacy Michele Newmark has left behind and this new Treasure Valley presence will build more community in her spirit and loving embrace. The hummingbird reminds us to forever seek out the good in life and the beauty in each day. It is a reminder of how we expend our own energy, to be more present and playful, resilient and adaptable, to hold on to a lightness of being and enjoyment of life. The Center for Healing and Expression is currently accepting new clients, and is also looking to grow the centers global virtual community of allied professionals. Please Contact us if you are interested in services and/or joining our community of allied integrative professionals. For more information email: [email protected]
One of our premier allied organizations is Bay Area Music Therapy. Bay Area Music Therapy is an organization dedicated to providing the highest quality integrative music therapy and music education/lesson services. Our well-trained music therapists and adjunct providers can address the emotional, physical, psychological and social needs of you, your loved ones, or your community. We help people reach their fullest potential through music! We offer person-centered & individualized music therapy programs and services to support creativity, self-expression and self-empowerment. Additionally, we provide a variety of educational and experiential music related wellness services. To learn more about BAMT, please visit www.bayareamusictherapy.com
08/14/2026
🌳 Tree Hugging
It might feel silly, and that’s okay. Wrapping your arms around a tree can be grounding, calming, and surprisingly comforting. Trees teach steadiness, patience, and presence.
Next time you’re near one, lean in and notice how it feels to connect
08/13/2026
"📚 Music for Focus & Productivity
The right background music can sharpen focus, support creativity, and make tasks more enjoyable. Many people find steady rhythms, lo-fi beats, or instrumental tracks helpful for study or work time. Next time you settle in to concentrate, try playing music that keeps you gently engaged rather than distracted. What do you listen to when you need to lock in?"
08/12/2026
❤️ Heartbeat Syncing to Rhythm
Our heartbeat naturally responds to music... slowing with calm melodies or speeding up with fast tempos. When rhythm and breath align, the body can move more efficiently, boosting physical performance during exercise or dance. Music literally moves us from the inside out.
What rhythm makes your heart come alive?
08/11/2026
Dear Treasure Valley, Lovelies. Inviting you all to join me for my next Beats & Breath Class on August 20th at Summit Studio Meridian Idaho 💕 Downbeat @ 10am. 🪘🌬️
Much love and light
08/06/2026
🌞 Sun Bathing
A few minutes of sunlight can warm more than just the skin, it nourishes the nervous system and brightens the mood. Step outside, close your eyes, and let the sun soak into you like a gentle hug. Feel the warmth, notice the breath, sense yourself soften.
How does the sun change your energy today?
07/26/2026
🥕 The Vegetable Orchestra
Did you know there’s an orchestra that plays instruments made from vegetables? Carrot flutes, pumpkin drums, celery violins; creativity at its finest. Music reminds us that sound can come from anywhere when we listen with curiosity.
If you could make an instrument from a vegetable, which one would you choose?
07/23/2026
🥾 Take a Hike
Stepping into nature is an invitation to slow down. Each step, each breeze, each birdsong can bring us back into the present moment.
Let the trail be a place to release what’s heavy and make space for what’s new.
Where is your favorite place to wander?
07/21/2026
🌿 There’s something powerful that happens when we give the body permission to breathe, move, and release.
At Beats & Breath, we use guided breathwork, rhythmic drumming, movement, and vocal release to create space for nervous system regulation, emotional expression, and deeper connection to the body’s innate intelligence.
This is more than a class — it’s an opportunity to soften armor, move stagnant energy, and reconnect with the rhythm beneath the noise. 🥁✨
Whether you’ve joined us before or have been feeling the nudge to experience it for the first time, we’d love to breathe with you. 💛
👉 Join us for our upcoming session and experience what unfolds when rhythm and breath lead the way. https://tinyurl.com/BnB820
07/21/2026
🌀 Why Music Gives Us Goosebumps
Ever hear a song and suddenly feel chills? Goosebumps often occur when music activates emotional and reward pathways in the brain, especially during powerful melodies, lyrical peaks, or nostalgic moments. It’s the body saying, this means something.
What song gives you chills every time?
07/18/2026
💛 Practice Gratitude
Gratitude doesn’t erase challenges, it helps us remember what’s still good. Try naming three small things you appreciate right now: a warm drink, a soft blanket, a kind word, your breath. Gratitude shifts perspective gently, like sunlight through clouds.
What’s one thing you're grateful for today?
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