About
Community Well is meant to be both: a place to heal, gather, learn, as well as a space that educates, initiates change, improves the social fabric of our community. We aspire to create big change through micro moments of wellness.
We take an innovative approach to community wellness by making services available to all community members, regardless of income. The organization was founded as a 501(c)(3), which allows us to support our practitioners, maintain a community space, and offer services to all community members.
Mission
To educate, promote and provide holistic and complementary wellness in Rockbridge & Alleghany Counties in order to inspire people of all ages to practice self care.
Vision
A world where people take an active and holistic approach to their wellbeing, creating healthier communities and a better world.
Values
Integrity.
Courageous healing.
Transformational work.
Mission
To educate, promote and provide holistic and complementary wellness in Rockbridge & Alleghany Counties in order to inspire people of all ages to practice self care.
Vision
A world where people take an active and holistic approach to their wellbeing, creating healthier communities and a better world.
Values
Integrity.
Courageous healing.
Transformational work.
Leadership
Community Well was conceived by a community member and supported by local citizens. It is a locally led project that honors the interconnected community in Rockbridge and Alleghany County.
Natalie Oleksyshyn
Founder & President
Educator, art historian and writer, with background in non profits and higher education. Envisions a better world.
Tania Kozachanska
Creative & Logistics Assistant
A Bonner Scholar from Washington & Lee University, majoring in Environmental Studies and Poverty Studies. Her interests lay in sustainability, interconnected wellness and holistic living.
Building the Future
2021-2024
Lay the groundwork to build out the ideas and network with local organizations to understand community needs. Create online presense. Finalize state and federal paperwork.
2025
2026-2028
Establish a physical location and provide a variety of ongoing services in addition to workshops, classes, & educational programs.
2027+
Partner with scientific institutions to conduct research.
2035+
Develop an impactful center of wellness learning and transformation on nearby land which becomes the third epicenter between Omega Institute in New York and Esalen in Big Sur.