Charleston, South Carolina · 501(c)(3)

Access to care
shouldn't depend
on income.

Be Well Circle provides financial support for integrative and holistic care — funding the treatments that heal at the root, for the people who need them most.

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50–100+ Patients / Year
$200K 3–5 Year Goal
25+ Care Modalities
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Patients Served Annually
Year-one goal, growing
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3–5 Year Funding Goal
Building sustainable impact
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Funded Care Modalities
Holistic · Integrative · Proven
The Problem

Our poorest people are in the sick care system — and can't afford true health care.

Lifestyle medicine, root-cause treatment, and integrative care are increasingly proven to transform health outcomes. But they're almost never covered by insurance — and the gap between who can access them and who cannot is widening.

"Families are forced to choose between bills and healing. We believe a community is only as healthy as its least-resourced members."

Middle-income households face the same trap — incomes that look adequate on paper don't reflect real financial strain.

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Excluded by Insurance

Naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, energy healing, and nutrition therapy are routinely denied coverage — leaving effective care out of reach.

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Income Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

Household size, dependents, and rising premiums mean even families earning $80–100K face real financial barriers to care. We consider the full picture.

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Prevention Is Possible

Integrative care addresses root causes and prevents disease progression — but only if people can access it before the crisis point.

What We Fund

Whole-person care,
fully supported.

We fund accessible, high-impact treatments that address root causes and improve long-term outcomes. Our focus is on care that transforms — not just manages.

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Integrative Medicine

Naturopathic and functional medicine, homeopathy, and root-cause approaches that treat the whole person.

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Mental Health

Therapy, EMDR, trauma memory reconsolidation, and body-based approaches to emotional healing.

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Nutrition & Coaching

Personalized nutrition therapy, dietitian support, and health coaching that address the dietary root of illness.

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Body-Based Therapies

Acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy (including pelvic floor), craniosacral, and somatic healing.

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Energy & Healing Arts

Reiki, sound healing, energy medicine, reflexology, herbalism, and flower essence therapy.

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End-of-Life Care

Financial support for in-home end-of-life care providers and holistic practitioners supporting families through final days.

Specific modalities we support

Naturopathic MedicineFunctional MedicineHomeopathyAcupunctureChiropractic CarePhysical TherapyPelvic Floor TherapyEMDRTrauma ReconsolidationCraniosacral TherapyBiodynamic CranialEnergy HealingSound HealingReikiShamanic PracticeNutrition TherapyDietitian SupportHealth CoachingHerbalismFlower Essence TherapyReflexologyYoga TherapyMeditationBreathworkEducational Workshops
How It Works

Simple to access.
Meaningful in impact.

We keep the process human and flexible — because rigid systems serve institutions, not people. Every application is reviewed by our board with care, context, and compassion.

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Apply or Be Referred

Patients can apply directly or be referred by a trusted provider. Provider referrals are especially welcome, as they help ensure clients are actively engaged in care.

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Board Reviews Your Case

Our board evaluates financial need alongside your personal narrative. Applications are reviewed with privacy protections in place and decisions made by vote.

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Shared Investment, Direct Funding

Approved funds go directly to care. Clients contribute what they can, providers may reduce fees, and Be Well Circle supplements the rest.

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Outcomes Are Tracked

Providers submit follow-up reports on client progress. We track impact over time and prioritize funding toward treatments and practitioners with proven results.

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Who Qualifies

We look at the full picture — not just a number.

  • ✓Financial need that makes care inaccessible — income alone doesn't tell the whole story
  • ✓Household size, dependents, and real cost of living are all considered
  • ✓A health need that integrative or holistic care can meaningfully address
  • ✓A personal narrative explaining your situation, goals, and care sought
  • ✓Provider referrals welcome — direct public applications also accepted
  • ✓No strict income red lines — context and subjectivity matter
  • ✓Insurance status and premium burden considered as part of the financial picture
If you're unsure whether you qualify, reach out. We'd rather have the conversation than have someone go without care.

Our mission at Be Well Circle is to provide accessible holistic wellness services and education to underserved communities throughout Charleston — to educate, to fund, and to empower.

Be Well Circle · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Founded in Charleston, SC

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Long-Term Vision

A wellness center where everyone belongs.

We envision a dedicated Wellness Center in Charleston where every service we support exists under one roof — a space that is healing, peaceful, and radically accessible.

This is the destination. Right now, your support funds the journey: getting care into the hands of people who need it today, while building toward a future where no one has to choose between healing and paying their bills.

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Holistic Treatment Center

Private treatment rooms for integrative and holistic practitioners of all modalities.

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Healing & Wellness Space

Yoga, meditation, breathwork studio. Sauna, cold plunge, saltwater pool. Indoor and outdoor rest areas.

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Hospice & End-of-Life Residence

6-bed short-stay hospice offering peaceful, holistic end-of-life care in a loving environment.

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Teaching Kitchen & Education

A healthy teaching kitchen and lecture spaces for community workshops and education programs.

Our Growth Roadmap
Y1

Fund Access to Holistic Care

Support 50–100+ Charleston residents per year. 5–8 community education workshops. Build the provider network and application process.

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Expand Reach & Recipients

Grow the number of funded cases, deepen provider partnerships, and begin tracking long-term outcomes and impact stories.

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Dedicated Wellness Center

A permanent home for integrative care in Charleston: treatment rooms, healing spaces, hospice residence, healthy kitchen, and community classrooms.

Upcoming Events

Join us in Charleston.

June 2026 Coming Soon
Location
Terrace Theater
Charleston, SC
🎬 Film Screening & Fundraiser

"Andre Is an Idiot"

A documentary about the end-of-life journey — told with humor, humanity, and unexpected grace. Created by a filmmaker with deep ties to Charleston, this film opens a conversation our community needs to have. Join us for a screening, Q&A with the filmmaker, and light reception benefiting Be Well Circle.

June 2026 · Terrace Theater, Charleston SC
Post-film Q&A with filmmaker · Light refreshments
Donation-based admission — give what you can. No one turned away.
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Community members doing yoga at sunset during the Rising Rhythm fundraiser at Brittlebank Park
✨ Past Event · May 17, 2026

Rising Rhythm Yoga — What a Night.

Our first fundraiser with Rising Rhythm Yoga at Brittlebank Park was a beautiful success. The community showed up, the sunset delivered, and together we raised funds that go directly toward integrative care for people who need it most. A heartfelt thank you to Tashi Marshall (Tashi the Yogini) and everyone who came out and gave so generously.

Follow us on social for more moments like this — and stay tuned for what's next.

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Hear about events
and our nonprofit.

Drop your email and we'll keep you in the loop — upcoming events, community workshops, and how Be Well Circle is growing in Charleston.

Get Involved

Be part of the circle.

Every act of support — financial, professional, or personal — extends the reach of integrative care to someone who needs it.

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Donate

Your gift funds direct care for people who would otherwise go without. Donations are tax-deductible.

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Refer a Patient

Know someone who needs support? Practitioners and community members can refer directly.

Refer Now → 🤝

Partner With Us

Practitioners, businesses, and organizations can partner to expand access in our community.

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Attend Events

Join our sampler events and community gatherings — free and accessible ways to connect with our mission.

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Our Team

Rooted in care.
Led by practitioners.

Be Well Circle is led by a board of deeply experienced practitioners, educators, and community advocates — people who see every day what becomes possible when integrative care is accessible.

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Dr. Shannon Kennedy, MD

Board Member · Physician

Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Diplomat of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and member of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine.

Shannon.remedy@gmail.com
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Dr. Sherri Jacobs, ND, CNS

Board Member · Naturopathic Doctor

Board-certified Nutrition Specialist and Naturopathic Doctor consulting in integrative and functional medicine since 2006. Practicing at Remedy Wellness, Charleston.

Drsherri@remedycharleston.com
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John Catt

Board Member · Business & Marketing

VP National Accounts managing Target, Walmart, and Costco for the largest umbrella company in North America. Extensive experience in sales, marketing, and large-scale account management.

John.catt@gmail.com
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Jenny Goshorn

Board Member · Communications & Education

Charleston native. BA in Communication Studies (College of Charleston), MA in Communication (University of South Florida). Professor of Public Speaking & Interpersonal Communication, and Yoga Alliance-registered instructor.

Jenny.Goshorn@tridenttech.edu
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Debbie Kirby

Board Treasurer · Accountant

Semi-retired accountant with extensive nonprofit bookkeeping experience, including 17+ years auditing church organizations. Brings financial integrity and stewardship to Be Well Circle's resources.

Debbie@dakbookkeeping.com
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Pavan Lennon

Staff · Holistic Practitioner

Shamanic practitioner with 19+ years of experience. Certified in Reiki, the Akashic Records, Health & Intuitive Coaching, Shamanism, craniosacral techniques (Upledger & Biodynamic), Kundalini yoga, and more.

Pavan@remedycharleston.com