Be Well Asheville  ·  Asheville, NC

Asheville's Wellness Pros,
Building Together. Serving More.

A trusted network of Asheville's top wellness practitioners — therapists, coaches, healers, and health professionals — working together to serve more people, share more referrals, and make holistic health more accessible across Western North Carolina.

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Be Well Asheville Wellness Collective

Where Asheville's top wellness practitioners stop working alone and start building something bigger.

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✦ Monthly In-Person Meetups
✦ Taste of Wellness 2027 — Get Early Updates
✦ 30% Off BWA Advertising
✦ Weekly Member Spotlights
✦ Expert Business Speakers Every Month
✦ Bi-Weekly Mastermind Groups
✦ WNC's Most Connected Wellness Community
✦ Collective Wisdom — Live on Instagram
✦ Monthly In-Person Meetups
✦ Taste of Wellness 2027 — Get Early Updates
✦ 30% Off BWA Advertising
✦ Weekly Member Spotlights
✦ Expert Business Speakers Every Month
✦ Bi-Weekly Mastermind Groups
✦ WNC's Most Connected Wellness Community
✦ Collective Wisdom — Live on Instagram
Fresh From the Collective

What's Happening Right Now

Updated monthly. This is what an active, growing wellness community looks like from the inside.

Carolyn Shepherd ✨ Member Spotlight
October 2026 · Featured Member

Meet Carolyn Shepherd — Somatic Coaching & Counseling

Carolyn founded Shepherds Rest Coaching & Counseling, offering nervous system-led virtual sessions built on parts work, polyvagal education, and coregulation. Her take: healing moves at the pace of safety.

Learn more
Phoenix Ilu ✨ Member Spotlight
October 2026 · Featured Member

Meet Phoenix Ilu — Reiki & Human Design

Phoenix founded Phoenix Healing Cooperative, offering Reiki and Human Design sessions and building a cooperative model where healers support one another instead of working alone.

Learn more
Taste of Wellness All Access Pass Taste of Wellness 2027
Coming 2027 · Asheville, NC

Taste of Wellness 2027 — Get Early Info

Join the early list for first word on dates and tickets. Or grab the All Access Pass now for speaker recordings and practitioner discounts.

See how to join in
Meet the Team Behind Taste of Wellness Behind the Scenes
Taste of Wellness · Event Organizers

Meet the Team Behind Taste of Wellness 2026

Four Collective members — Jen Black, Becky Hendrix, Stephen Miller & Amy Monroe — built this event from scratch. Here's their story.

Meet the team
Who We Are

Meet the Collective

Therapists, bodyworkers, coaches, acupuncturists, herbalists, sound healers, and more — joining every quarter.

Travis Richardson
Founder & Host
Travis Richardson

Founder of Be Well Asheville, host of the Wellness in Asheville podcast, and creator of the Be Well Asheville Wellness Collective. Travis built this community to connect Asheville's best wellness professionals and make it easier for locals and visitors to find the care they need across Western North Carolina.

Community Stewards

These are the people actively shaping the Collective on the ground — planning our Taste of Wellness event, meeting weekly with Travis, and guiding the growth and culture of Be Well Asheville across WNC.

Stephen Miller
Stephen Miller
Sound Healing & Sonic Restoration

Stephen uses music and vibration to help clients relax deeply and restore inner harmony through Asheville Sonic Blessings.

Amy Monroe
Amy Monroe
Personal Training & Nutrition Coaching

Amy helps women feel strong, confident, and capable through realistic, enjoyable movement and nutrition coaching.

Becky Hendrix
Becky Hendrix
Biofield Tuning & Sound Healing

Becky uses tuning forks and intuitive energy work to help clients unwind long-held tension, settle the nervous system, and restore natural balance.

Jen Black
Jen Black
Transformational Hypnosis & Energy Healing

Jen guides clients into deep subconscious healing through Transformational Hypnosis, Reiki, and Crystal Healing at Alchemy + Herbs.

Collective Members
Cara Helene🌿

Cara Helene

Regenerative Leadership & Embodied Strategy

Forrest Rivers📚

Forrest Rivers

Mindfulness & Personal Empowerment

Ashley Schwader💼

Ashley Schwader

Business Consulting & Life Coaching

Emily Zanto🦴

Emily Zanto

Bone Health & Musculoskeletal Strength

Megan Hearne🧠

Megan Hearne

Biofeedback & Integrative Wellness

Kate Dwyer🥗

Kate Dwyer, DCN, RD

Women's Nutrition & Clinical Health

Katherine Finley🐴

Katherine Finley

Women's Sovereignty & Equine Coaching

Ionsul Ferrin🌙

Ionsul Ferrin

Shamanic Healing & Group Facilitation

Lynn Player🧬

Lynn Player

Neurofeedback & Educational Support

Dawn Sagonias🔔

Dawn Sagonias

Sound Healing & Gong Therapy

Vanden Pilar⚕️

Vanden-Pilar

Functional Health Coaching

Kelly Flowers🧘

Kelly Flowers

Yoga, Sound Bath & Reiki

Lesha Jacyszyn🌿

Lesha Jacyszyn, L.Ac.

Acupuncture for Digestive Health

Cindy Graham✨

Cindy Graham

Quantum Repatterning™ & Holistic Health

+ Meet all our members →
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Knowledge From the Field

Our Speakers & Presenters

Vetted wellness voices available for corporate events, retreats, and conferences.

Stephanie Graves

Stephanie Graves, PA-C

Functional Medicine & Nervous System

14+ years clinical experience. From burnout to resilience through functional nutrition and nervous system healing.

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Cara Helene

Cara Helene

Regenerative Leadership

Medicine woman and guide for entrepreneurs ready to lead in regenerative, embodied, and collaborative ways.

LeadershipNatureSomatic
Forrest Rivers

Forrest Rivers

Mindfulness & Personal Empowerment

Author, appeared on 60+ podcasts. Humanity's Spiritual Rebirth. Speaks on inner peace, anxiety, and lasting change.

MindfulnessInner PeaceAnxiety
Ashley Schwader

Ashley Schwader

Leadership & Workplace Wellness

Founder of Two Suns Consulting. 20 years in health promotion and organizational leadership. Burnout prevention expert.

WorkplaceBurnoutLeadership
Want to Book a Wellness Speaker?

All engagements booked through Be Well Asheville. We handle logistics, negotiations, and contracts — one point of contact from inquiry to event day.

Contact Us →
View the Full Be Well Asheville Speakers Page →
Inside the Practice

Discover What We Actually Do

Join Travis as he goes live, on-site with Asheville's wellness practitioners to show their craft in action — real sessions, real spaces, real people. See the modalities, the methods, and the humans behind the healing.

Collective Wisdom IG Live

Collective Wisdom — Our Community IG Live Series

Collective members share real insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and practical wisdom — live on Instagram. Tune in to see who we are in action.

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Signature Annual Event · Asheville, NC

Our Signature Community Gathering

One afternoon. Dozens of practitioners. The whole Collective, open to the public.

Taste of Wellness — Asheville, NC
Coming in 2027 · Asheville, NC

Taste of Wellness 2027

Asheville's wellness showcase is coming back. Dates and tickets will be announced soon. Get on the early list and you'll hear first, before the public does.

Get Early Info & Announcements →
Meet the Team Behind the Event →
Taste of Wellness All Access Pass, now selling
The All Access Pass · On Sale Now
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Recordings of the speakers — watch the talks and practitioner presentations on your own time.
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Discounts on many of our practitioners — save on sessions with the people you want to try.
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A taste of the event, anytime — no need to wait for 2027 to start learning from Asheville’s wellness community.
Get the All Access Pass →
Free Resource

Get the Wellness Discounts Guide

Exclusive deals from Collective members — sound healing, massage, neurofeedback, personal training, and more.

Wellness Discounts from the Asheville Wellness Collective
100% Free · No Strings

Exclusive Wellness Deals from Our Practitioners

Handpicked offers from verified Be Well Asheville Collective members — the trusted healers, coaches, and practitioners building Asheville's most connected wellness community.

  • ✓ Sound healing, neurofeedback & bodywork
  • ✓ Personal training & functional wellness
  • ✓ Coaching, therapy & energy work
  • ✓ Updated with each new cohort of members
Get the Free Discounts Guide →

Offered by the Be Well Asheville Wellness Collective · bewellasheville.com

Happening in the Community

Events Hosted by Collective Members

Members don't just attend events — they create them.

Cara Helene's Skillshare Event at Ruby Ranch
Cara Helene's Skillshare Event — hosted at Ruby Ranch NC
Weekly
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Thursday Evening Sound Bath — with Stephen Miller, Asheville Sonic Blessings

Old Fort Yoga, Old Fort, NC · Thursday evenings · $25 · Singing bowls, gongs, chimes & drums

Member-Hosted · Recurring Weekly
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Weekly
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Group & Private Sound Healing Sessions — with Dawn Sagonias, The Sound Nest

The Sound Nest, Alexander, NC (20 min from downtown Asheville) · Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays · $40/session · Gongs, singing bowls & group or private sessions

Member-Hosted · Recurring Weekly
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Oct
2

3-Day Returning to What Matters Sound Healing Weekend Retreat — with Dawn Sagonias

Inner Wolf Retreat Space, near Asheville, NC · Fri–Sun, Oct 2–4 · Gong & crystal bowl sound healing, yoga nidra, fire ceremonies · Meals & lodging included

Member-Hosted · 3-Day Retreat
Learn More →
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Monthly Gathering

The Monthly Meetup

Wellness Pros Only

Every month. In person. Always free for members. This is where the real community happens.

Be Well Asheville Monthly Meetup

What Happens at Every Meetup

This isn't a networking event where you collect cards and leave feeling hollow. It's a curated gathering designed to move your practice forward.

  • ✓Includes a Wellness Talk — a practitioner, business expert, or community leader shares something real and actionable
  • ✓Collective updates — new members, new opportunities, what's coming
  • ✓Open networking — structured time to connect in a relaxed setting
  • ✓Light refreshments — good conversation is better with good food
  • ✓VIP Networking (coming soon) — exclusive add-on for deeper connection
Meetups - 1st Thursday of the month Includes a Wellness Talk
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Ready to Stop Going It Alone?

Join the Be Well Asheville Collective

If you're a wellness practitioner in WNC and you're building your business in isolation — this is where that changes. Monthly meetups, peer support, real referrals, and a community that genuinely wants you to succeed.

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Visibility for your business Collaborative marketing opportunities Speaking opportunities + video recording Expert speakers & masterclasses Bi-weekly mastermind groups Leadership opportunities Digital knowledge base & member portal Monthly lunch outings
$39 / month
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New cohorts: Jan 1 · Apr 1 · Jul 1 · Oct 1 · *No MLMs or network marketing please

Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Whether you're looking for a practitioner or looking to join — we've got answers.

For Wellness Professionals
Joining the Collective
How do I sign up?▼
Apply at community.bewellasheville.com. Applications take about 5 minutes. We review every submission within 24–48 hours and confirm your start date by email.
How much does membership cost?▼
Membership is $39/month, billed monthly with no contracts or long-term commitments. The 30% advertising discount alone typically covers the cost of membership within a single placement.
Who is the Collective for?▼
Licensed and practicing wellness professionals in Western North Carolina — therapists, bodyworkers, acupuncturists, coaches, energy healers, naturopaths, nutritionists, herbalists, sound healers, personal trainers, physical therapists, and independent studio owners. We review every application. MLM and network marketing representatives are not accepted.
When are the start dates?▼
The Collective opens to new members four times per year: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. We use a cohort model so new members onboard together and build relationships from day one.
What do I get when I join?▼
Monthly in-person meetups, access to the members-only community portal, bi-weekly mastermind groups, monthly expert masterclasses, a spotlight feature on bewellasheville.com, 30% off BWA advertising, speaking opportunities with professional video recording, digital knowledge base access, and placement in the Asheville Local App (launching 2026–2027). Plus access to Taste of Wellness and all BWA events.
What happens at the monthly meetups?▼
Every meetup includes a featured guest speaker (a practitioner, business expert, or community leader), Collective updates, open networking, and light refreshments. Always free for members, always in person in Asheville.
How do I get featured in a member spotlight?▼
All active members are eligible. Spotlights are published on bewellasheville.com and shared via our email newsletter and social media. Request yours through the member portal after you join.
For the Community
Finding Wellness in Asheville
How do I find a practitioner?▼
Browse the full Collective guide at bewellasheville.com/collective — every member has a profile with their specialty, contact info, and a link to their website. You can also read spotlight features to get a sense of who they are before reaching out.
How do I get discounts on wellness services?▼
Collective members regularly offer exclusive discounts and promotions to the Be Well Asheville community. Check our discounts guide and follow us on Instagram to catch member offers as they're announced.
How do I attend the Taste of Wellness?▼
Taste of Wellness is Be Well Asheville's signature annual event, coming back in 2027. Join the early list to hear about dates and tickets first. You can also get the All Access Pass now for speaker recordings and discounts from many of our practitioners.
How do I watch the Collective Wisdom IG Lives?▼
Follow @bewellasheville on Instagram and turn on notifications. We announce each Live in advance so you can tune in when Collective members share behind-the-scenes insights, real sessions, and practical wisdom. Replays are saved to our profile.
How do I listen to the podcast?▼
The Wellness in Asheville podcast is available on all major platforms. Visit bewellasheville.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, and links to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.
Is Be Well Asheville free to use?▼
Yes — bewellasheville.com is completely free for the public. Browse practitioners, read articles, listen to the podcast, and explore the Collective guide at no cost. Taste of Wellness 2027 will be ticketed, and the early list hears first. The $39/month membership is only for wellness professionals who want to join the Collective.
Can I suggest a practitioner to join?▼
Absolutely. If you know a wellness pro in Asheville or WNC who would be a great fit, send them to bewellasheville.com/collective to learn more and apply. We welcome referrals from the community.
Always Growing

What We're Building Next

The Collective doesn't stand still. Here's what's in the works — follow along and be the first to know when these launch.

Early Access Open
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BE WELL PASSPORT

Curated wellness experiences for Asheville locals and visitors — one Passport connecting people to meaningful offers from the city's best studios, practitioners, retreats, venues, events, and more.

Created by Be Well Asheville & guided by Be Well Collective members to help local wellness businesses reach new people, fill slower seasons, and create experiences worth showing up for.

Apply for Early Access — Winter Season Jan 1, 2027 →
In Development
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Retreat Leaders Network

A global platform designed to connect retreat leaders, hosts, experience providers, vendors, and venues. Asheville is the pilot. Kicking off in Japan next. Marketplace coming soon.

Learn More →
In Development
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Track a' Card Asheville

Positive, healing, and uplifting messages that travel — physical cards with intention, passed from hand to hand across our community and beyond.

Want early access? Join the Collective and be the first to know.