Asheville Wellness Networking

## 🌿 Wellness Networking Event

Ready to grow your wellness practice and connect with like-minded professionals in Asheville?

Join us for the Asheville Wellness Networking Meetup—a new monthly community designed just for health, wellness, and spiritual practitioners who want to build meaningful relationships, grow their referral networks, and feel supported in community.

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### 🗓 Event Schedule

Thursday, Feb 5th
📍 Sun Soo Martial Arts Center, 800 Fairview Rd Ste D2, Asheville
(Free Parking, Abundant and spacious venue)

• 10:00–111 AM – Gather, announcements, Open Networking
• 11:00–11:30 AM – Guest Speaker + Door prizes + Shoutouts
• 11:30–12:00 PM – Open Networking

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### 🤝 This Event Is For You If You’re A:

• Coach or energy healer
• Yoga teacher or movement therapist
• Doctor, Chiropractor, Clinic
• Massage therapist or acupuncturist
• Nutritionist, herbalist, or naturopath
• Counselor, bodyworker, or intuitive guide
• Any practitioner passionate about holistic healing

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### 💡 Why Attend?

• Connect with potential collaborators and referral partners
• Learn what others are doing in the Asheville wellness scene
• Grow your local presence and visibility
• Be part of shaping the future of this network

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### 🎤 Who Is This Month's Guest Speaker?

### Derek Goodwin, (Web)

Topic: Wellness Branding — Finding & Projecting Your Authentic Self

• • Key Learning Points:
• The Psychology of Visual Trust - Understand why potential clients make decisions about your credibility within seconds of seeing your brand, and how to use photography that speaks directly to their desires for transformation, authenticity, and connection.
• From Camera-Shy to Camera-Ready: Overcoming Photo Anxiety - Discover practical techniques to feel confident and natural in front of the camera
• Creating Your Visual Brand DNA - Define the specific colors, styling, settings, and energy that differentiate your wellness approach from competitors and consistently communicate your philosophy across all platforms.
• Strategic Content Planning for Maximum ROI - Learn how to plan photo shoots that generate months of cohesive content for social media, websites, and marketing materials, turning one investment into ongoing brand assets.
• Authenticity vs. Aesthetic: Finding Your Balance - Navigate the tension between polished professionalism and relatable realness to create imagery that feels both aspirational and achievable to your target audience.