The Verde Valley Wellness Network Mission Statement

The Verde Valley has one of the most diverse concentrations of holistic practitioners anywhere in Arizona, massage therapists, energy healers, yoga teachers, acupuncturists, herbalists, coaches, and more, spread across small towns from Cottonwood to Sedona. But finding them wasn’t always easy. Locals didn’t always know what was in their own backyard. Visitors had no idea where to start.

Inspired by Anna May Cory’s lifelong passion for wellness, and proudly sponsored by Pines Inn and Suites, the wellness directory was created to reflect her vision of making the Verde Valley’s unique offerings accessible to all who seek balance, vitality, and natural healing. Then in the fall of 2025, Sharon Wittmann met Anna May and envisioned the opportunity to bring the practitioners together to build community within the group. Sharon created Verde Valley Wellness Network LLC to continue expanding the directory and formally organize the practitioners. The practitioner group meets monthly to support one another and create opportunities to serve and educate the public about holistic healing and healthy living.