For Healing Artists of North Central Washington
who are ready to grow their work in community
We are each other’s customers.
We are each other’s best referrers.
We are each other’s community.
Join the Collective
This is Your Invitation
Most of us didn’t choose this path because it was easy. We chose it because it felt true. We speak a slightly different language, rooted in intuition, in rhythm, in relationship. And we don’t want to contort ourselves just to be more palatable. That’s how the wrong clients find you. That’s how burnout begins.
We’ve each built practices that reflect something deeper than a business plan. But the tools available to us (the local marketing groups, the visibility workshops, the business advice we’re told to follow) often feel misaligned. Either too "salesy", too scattered, or too disconnected from the healing work itself.
This collective was born from a shared knowing that visibility doesn’t have to cost our integrity, and that real connection can be the most powerful form of marketing.
So instead of trying to fit square into the mainstream small business mold, we’re creating something ((round)) that fits us. A collective of healers, artists, guides, and practitioners in North Central Washington who are doing this work with care, and want to be seen without needing to perform.
NCW Healing Arts Collective offers a way to show up fully. Not just on Google or Instagram, but in your local ecosystem, connected to others walking a similar path.
This is for those who want to grow their presence with intention, while staying rooted in who they are.
We believe that collaboration is more powerful than competition.
That relationships grow slowly.
That visibility works best when it’s paired with belonging.
Your membership combines practical visibility support with community belonging:
A Place That Honors You
Easy to Be Found
Connections Made Simple
Kind Words Shared
Your Story Told
Belonging Together
A Companion on the Path
A Voice That Matters
Building Visibility, Together
Membership is designed to increase your visibility with visitors, connect you with locals who are new to your work, and strengthen the bonds between members of our healing arts community. This is an invitation to be seen, supported, and connected.
Being a part of this Collective is about belonging to a curated network that elevates one another while making it easier for clients to find the right practitioner.
From Vision to Practice
While this Collective is rooted in integrity, creativity, and connection, it also exists to meet a very practical need: visibility. Too many gifted healers remain unseen simply because marketing feels overwhelming or out of reach.
When you join the collective, you get a powerful platform to share your practice from, including shared SEO power, promotion and review support: tools designed to make visibility effortless.
The Nitty Gritty Details
$45 /mo
+ one time $200 setup fee
Are you ready for more practical details? Becoming a Founding member of the NCW Healing Arts Collective includes the following real benefits:
Professionally formatted and SEO-optimized profile page on NCW Healing Arts Collective site (you provide initial content and images, we edit and optimize)
Placement in up to 2 main Healing Artist practitioner categories
Inclusion in “Living Work” stories blog with writing prompts and reminders
Inclusion in Member Events Calendar with social Promotion of member events
Built in accountability structure with the power of like-hearted community
Access to quarterly networking meet-ups and private member forum
Priority notification of Collective-wide events and collaborations
Google Business Profile review, light optimization, and monthly check-in (only if you need setup or fixes)
Collective-driven Google review request system
The Future of Visibility in the AI Era
The way people search is changing. More and more, clients aren’t typing into Google. Instead, they’re asking AI assistants to recommend the best local healer, yoga teacher, or therapist. In this new landscape, it’s harder than ever for a single practitioner to stand out.
That’s where the Collective changes the game. By pooling our presence, optimizing together, and building a body of shared content, we make it easier for AI tools to recognize, recommend, and surface our community’s services.
In our small, rural valley, this is even more powerful. Being on the forefront of AI optimization (AIO) will give us an edge, making an outsized splash compared to bigger cities where the noise is overwhelming. Together, our voices amplify one another’s reach in a way no single practitioner could do alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Membership
What is the NCW Healing Arts Collective?
It’s a curated community of healing artists across North Central Washington. We exist to increase visibility for practitioners, strengthen local connections, and offer shared resources that help your practice grow with integrity.
Who can join?
Any healing artist, therapist, bodyworker, musician, teacher, or creative guide whose work aligns with our guiding principles and who is committed to treating their practice as a professional calling rather than a hobby.
How much does it cost?
Membership begins at a monthly rate with the option to pay annually at a discount. Details are listed on our Membership Tiers page.
What do I get as a member?
Every member receives a profile page in our online directory, inclusion in category listings, access to quarterly networking gatherings, and opportunities for visibility through the blog, calendar, and shared promotions.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes. You may cancel at any time. Payments already made (monthly or annual) are non-refundable, but your profile and benefits remain active until the end of the paid period.
Visibility & Online Presence
Will you create my profile for me?
You provide the words and images through a simple form, and we edit, format, and optimize your profile so it looks polished and professional.
What about my Google Business Profile?
We help review and refresh your listing if needed, ensuring clients can find accurate information about you online.
Community & Events
Are there networking opportunities?
Yes. We host quarterly in-person gatherings and maintain an online forum where members can connect, collaborate, and share ideas.
Do I have to attend events?
No, but we encourage participation. The more you show up, the stronger the community becomes, and the more benefit you’ll see in return.
Content & Promotion
Can I promote my own events?
Yes. Members may submit their classes, workshops, and special events to the shared calendar. We will use this calendar to create additional promotion.
What if I don’t write well?
Don’t worry. If you’d like to be featured on the blog, we can do a short interview with you and help polish your story into a publishable article for an additional fee. The blog can also host images and videos, so if you're more comfortable linking to a youtube video on the blog you can absolutely do that!
Structure & Standards
Why do you limit membership by category?
To maintain a boutique, curated feel. This ensures every member has visibility without the directory becoming overcrowded with similar offerings.
What if I already have a website and branding?
That’s great. Membership is about visibility and community. Your profile can link directly to your site, and you’ll benefit from the collective SEO, promotions, and events.
Do you guarantee new clients?
No. What we guarantee is visibility, support, and tools that make it easier for the right clients to find you.
or, if you still have questions
If you haven’t already, take a moment to visit our public facing site at ncwhealingarts.com, to feel the spirit of how we present ourselves to the wider community. It will give you a sense of the shared heartbeat and vision of our collective.
If you see yourself reflected in these values, you’re in the right place. Let's connect to learn how to make the most of your membership.
Alicia McKee
Digital Marketing Guru and Shine Song Collective Founder
