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 — Oct 24, 2026
✦ 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 — Oct 24, 2026
✦ 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.

Johanna 🌙 Member Spotlight
June 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Meet Johanna Courtleigh — 30 Years of Practice and the Courage to Leap

From challenging agency jobs to a thriving private practice. A story about trusting what you know you're here to do.

Read her story
Taste of Wellness 2026 Signature Event
October 24, 2026 · Asheville, NC

Taste of Wellness 2026 — Our Biggest Community Event

The Collective opens its doors to the public. Demonstrations, experiences, introductions to Asheville's best wellness practitioners.

See the countdown
Wellness Photo Enhancement Guide New Guide
2026 Edition · Business Growth

Elevate Your Practice: Why the Collective is Your Essential Next Step

The business case for community — referrals, visibility, accountability, and real momentum.

Read the guide
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

Karallyn Streit🌀

Karallyn Streit

Somatic Experiencing® & Shamanic Healing

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

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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.

Nervous SystemFunctional NutritionBurnout
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.

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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
Signature Annual Event · October 24, 2026

Taste of Wellness 2026

An afternoon of wellness experiences, presenters, vendors, and community in the heart of Asheville. This is what the Collective looks like when it opens its doors to the public.

Get Your Tickets →
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕑 2:00–5:30 PM · Doors open at 1:00 PM
📍 Sun Soo Martial Arts, Asheville, NC
🌿 Open to the Public
What You Can Expect
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Live healing demonstrations — sound healing, biofield work, somatic therapy, and more, all under one roof.
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Meet Asheville's best practitioners — face-to-face introductions with the healers you've been meaning to connect with.
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Wellness vendors & exclusive offers — curated products, services, and session packages you won't find anywhere else.
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Real community — spend an afternoon with people who take their health as seriously as you do.
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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
Oct
24

Taste of Wellness 2026 — Be Well Asheville Signature Event

Sun Soo Martial Arts, Asheville, NC · Saturday, 2:00–5:30 PM · Doors 1:00 PM

Signature Event · Open to the Public
Get Tickets →
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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.

  • ✓One featured guest speaker — 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
Next Meetup — July 2026 Date & speaker announced to members first
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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
Apply to Join the Collective →

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 free entry 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 free and open to the public — no ticket required. The next event is October 24, 2026 in Asheville, NC. Follow bewellasheville.com and our Instagram for location details and updates as the date approaches.
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, attend Taste of Wellness, and explore the Collective guide at no cost. 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.