Top 5 Ways Coworking Serves Your Wellness Practice

In some fields, remote work makes a lot of sense. Commuting is a hassle, and for those whose jobs are mostly typing on a computer, it can be a relief to do that work on the couch in soft pants and get some deep focus in without the distractions of a bustling office.

But in the wellness industry, working from home can sometimes do more harm than good. To bring your best self to your healing practice, you need a community and a space that serves your work. Let’s take a look at how coworking can serve both your business and your spirit.

Emotional — and Physical — Safety

In such a personal and intimate field, hosting sessions within the home can be especially risky. First, your emotional recovery after a challenging session is paramount to continuing to provide the important services you offer, and that’s especially difficult if the space where you’re trying to recover is the same space where the session took place. The energy can linger in your home, making it challenging to fully disconnect and recharge. 

Not to mention the physical security hazard of inviting strangers into your home. As much as you likely trust your clients, there is always some risk when you open your own door to those who hire you, adding another layer of stress to an already demanding profession.

What We Love About Our Work

Listen, we all want a raise and a great benefits plan. But those quantitative markers just aren’t enough. Research has shown that one of the greatest indicators of workplace satisfaction is much more qualitative: having close friends at work. 

But for many wellness practitioners, working alone from home is the norm, leading to feelings of isolation and disconnection. If what we love most about our work is who we work with, what becomes of us when we always work alone?

The Loneliness Epidemic

Humans evolved many thousands of years ago to thrive in groups. For much of human history, we lived in tight-knit communities of 100 to 150 people, who shared burdens, joys, and ideas, and who formed deep emotional connections that ultimately helped them stay alive despite being soft and slow in a world with a lot of sharp-toothed, fast predators.

Today, our lives are totally different from those of early humanity, but our DNA is still wired for a togetherness we don’t always get anymore. And when connection takes a backseat to productivity, loneliness can become a pervasive issue and a significant health risk. 

For those in the holistic wellness profession, where empathy and human connection are at the core of their work, this loneliness epidemic hits especially hard—and running your practice out of your home does nothing to combat it.

Coworking for Wellness

On the other hand, working alongside peers who are also in healing work can have a multitude of benefits. Collaboration becomes effortless, providing opportunities to learn from others, share experiences, and brainstorm solutions. Instead of dissociating alone in your living room after a challenging session, you can cross the hall and debrief with a friend and colleague in the break room, building that relationship and developing your practice at the same time.

Cross-promotion within the community also allows practitioners to expand their reach and attract new clients organically. As your healing practice grows, your clients enjoy a more holistic approach to their wellness through exposure to other practitioners.

Life at The Healing Society

At The Healing Society, our beautifully appointed coworking space provides the perfect balance of independence and community support. Imagine having your own dedicated workspace, free from distractions, yet surrounded by like-minded healers eager to support and uplift one another.

Schedule a tour today and discover how The Healing Society can elevate your wellness business to new heights. You, and your practice, deserve it.