The Well, a collaborative community for interdisciplinary practitioners
In every village there was a well.
Long before social media, conferences, or networking groups, people gathered around the well. It was where stories were shared, relationships were built, wisdom was exchanged, and communities were strengthened.
People came because they needed water.
They stayed because they needed each other.
Today, healthcare practitioners face a different kind of isolation.
Many of us work independently. We carry the weight of complex cases. We spend our days supporting others while having few places to connect with peers who truly understand the work we do.
The Well was created to change that.
We are building a community for practitioners who believe healing happens through collaboration, curiosity, and human connection.
A place to exchange ideas.
A place to learn.
A place to find support.
A place to belong.
Why The Well Exists
The future of healthcare will not be built by one profession alone.
It will be built when functional medicine providers, physicians, nurse practitioners, naturopathic doctors, nutritionists, therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, coaches, energy practitioners, and other wellness professionals come together to learn from one another.
The Well exists to create those connections.
When practitioners are supported, patients benefit.
When practitioners collaborate, innovation happens.
When practitioners gather, communities heal.
The Gathering
The Gathering is The Well's signature event series.
Several times each year, practitioners from across the Pacific Northwest come together for meaningful conversations, educational experiences, networking, and community building.
Each Gathering includes:
Thought-provoking speakers and panel discussions
Intentional networking and relationship building
Local food and refreshments
Vendor and sponsor showcases
Conversations that continue long after the evening ends
No sales pitches.
No awkward networking (O.K., no guarantees)
Just a room full of people committed to helping others heal.
Upcoming Gathering
Location: Sano Bellevue
When: October 15, 2026, from 6-8pm
Who is this for?
Aligned Practitioners
The Well is for values-aligned practitioners, including, but not limited to,
NDs, DOs, NPs, MDs, RNs
Therapists
Somatic practitioners
Energy medicine practitioners
Functional medicine providers
Health coaches
Nutrition professionals
Acupuncturists
Body workers
Pediatric specialists
Environmental health practitioners
Community Partners
We welcome aligned sponsors who support practitioner education, integrative care, and whole-person healing.
Potential partners may include,
Supplement companies
Functional labs
Wellness technology companies
Healthy food brands
and local businesses serving the health and wellness community.
The Advisory Team
The Advisory Team is the group helping shape The Well.
These practitioners believe that healthcare is stronger when we work together than when we work alone.
As advisory members, they help guide the vision, foster community, and create a place where practitioners can thrive.
The Advisory Team
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Alani Kalfayan, NP-C, Functional Medicine
Founder, AK Wellness
Founder, The Well
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Bonnie Ginsberg, CMIP, MCWC
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Ceylon Keeslar, MS, Clinical Nutritionist
Founder InBody By Ceylon
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Kelsey Moll, LMHCA
Founder & Therapist
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Celeste Caliri, Pilates Instructor
Founder & Instructor, Posto Pilates
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Sarah Coyne
Wellness Specialist at Vital Integrative Health
From The Well…
Thoughts, stories, and resources for practitioners who believe healthcare is better when we
learn, connect, and grow together.
