Your bank balance isn’t lying—
but it’s not telling the whole truth either.
Bookkeeping for wellness business owners who want to know where their money’s actually going—and finally pay themselves without panic.
Who We Are
Clarity Without Criticism
You shouldn’t have to decode your own finances—and you definitely shouldn’t feel judged for not knowing how. We break things down clearly, with zero shame or confusion, so you can actually use your numbers (not just feel bad about them).
Support That Works for Real People
We know business owners aren’t robots—and your bookkeeping system shouldn’t expect you to be one. Whether you’re visual, verbal, spreadsheet-averse, or just flat-out tired, we build around how you think. No shame. No “shoulds.” Just support that actually works for your brain—and your life.
Insight You’ll Actually Understand
Our goal is more than clean books. We provide the financial insights and understanding you need to grow your business, helping you stay informed and in control.
It’s time to stop guessing and start paying yourself. We’ll walk you through the first step.
How We Help
It looks fine on paper. So why are you broke?
You’re bringing in money—but you’re still not seeing it hit your bank account. Between late payments, inventory spending, weird income gaps, and a whole lot of guessing, your cash flow is a mess. We help you untangle it all, so you can finally keep more of what you earn—and stop wondering where it went.
Your business makes money. But do you?
You’re not doing this for free—but it feels like it some days. Whether you’re scared to take too much, unsure what’s safe to pull, or just crossing your fingers every time you transfer money… we get it. We help you set clear, sustainable owner pay practices that don’t drain your business—or leave you feeling like you’re working for nothing.
The IRS shouldn’t live rent-free in your head.
You didn’t start a wellness business to decode IRS forms or worry about missing receipts. But now the fear of “messing something up” lives in the back of your mind—constantly. We take the guesswork (and Google spirals) out of compliance, so you can run your business with confidence—not low-key dread.
Helping busy, successful business owners take control of their bookkeeping, so they can focus on growing their business instead of stressing over the numbers.
Our Founder
Sawtooth Bookkeeping & Consulting was founded by Michele Martinek to give wellness business owners the kind of financial support that actually makes sense—and actually makes a difference.
After years in finance (and even more years as a mom juggling work, life, and mental load), Michele built a firm that helps clients stop guessing, get organized, and finally feel in control of their money. She's a certified Xero Advisor and Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor—but more importantly, she knows how to explain things without making people feel behind.
While Michele still leads strategy across the firm, clients are supported by a growing team who share her belief that bookkeeping should be clear, judgment-free, and built around how real people work.
