Rooted in Our Values

TendWell Collective emerged in 2020 from a desire to create a wellness space with a commitment to equity and a shared set of values. Learn more about us here.

Our shared Values act as guiding principles and reflect our priorities. They ground us in being accountable to ourselves and our community. They are at the forefront of our organizational model and decision-making.

To share space with the TendWell community, we request that you work to practice these values alongside us. Our collaborators and teachers have acknowledged these values.

  • This is a community.

    We want you to feel seen, heard, and held. We value you showing up authentically (in the moment). We hope to support you and your definition of wellness. We seek to offer opportunities to build community and connection.

  • We strive to not cause harm.

    We are actively curious and in conversation with each other. If harm occurs, we do our best to address it and tend to the needs of those most impacted.

  • We are committed to learning and unlearning.

    We encourage feedback in effort to improve and better serve our community. We value grace within this process. 

  • We oppose all forms of oppression

    …including but not limited to oppression based on sex, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, country of origin, immigration status, ability, size, class, age, neurodiversity, etc. 

  • We are anti-racist.

    We work to actively challenge White Supremacy. 

  • We embrace all bodies here.

    We work to practice body inclusivity and body neutrality. We do not ascribe to diet culture. 

  • We honor those who have shared resources, knowledge, and teachings with us.

    We are open to sharing what we have learned about reimagining the westernized wellness industry. We aspire to inspire others with similar visions. We practice abundance and invite collaboration. 

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    by TendWell Collective’s core members on February 19, 2021.

  • Our Inspiration

    Our Resources page is an evolving collection of works that inspire us, our Values, and our on-going journey of learning and unlearning.