Hydrothermal Initiative 2023 Trends The hydrothermal sector has experienced huge interest and growth in the past year, with many of our 2022 trends still very much in the spotlight. Specifically, “social sauna-ing” and the renaissance of communal bathhouses across the globe sees no signs abating. For example, activities like Sauna Aufguss, a communal sauna experience, are becoming more mainstream, while local, urban bathhouse facilities are…
Sleep Initiative 2023 Trends Medical and wellness experts agree: sleep is not just part of a healthy lifestyle; it is the foundation. Moreover, sleeping well is considered the ultimate preventative medicine and contributor to good health, as it is linked to lower body weight, improved mental and physical health, stronger immune systems, and a lower risk of chronic diseases. GWI’s Sleep Initiative forecasts what lies…
Massage Makes Me Happy Initiative 2023 Trends The Massage Makes Me Happy Initiative Trend reminds us that massage can serve as a beneficial modality for new health and wellness challenges. TREND 1: Anxiety and Depression Anxiety and depression are on the rise for both clients and practitioners. Moreover, anxiety and depression can affect anyone and manifest differently in each person. However, there are ways to…
Wellness Coaching Initiative 2023 Trends The GWI Workplace Wellness Initiative trends forecast shows that wellness at work is much more than offering physical programs. Today, mental wellbeing, diversity, equity and inclusion, remote workers and financial wellbeing must all be considered. TREND 1: Holistic wellbeing Most large organizations have physical wellness programs and recent years have shown a shift toward prevention rather than correction. However, most…
Wellness Communities & Real Estate Initiative 2023 Trends The growth of wellness real estate and communities is one of the strongest wellness trends of 2023. The Initiative team breaks this overarching trend into six “mini-trends,” each an important factor in this wellness sector. TREND 1: S for the Win! ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance as investors look to non-financial factors to identify growth…
Dying Well Initiative 2023 Trends The Dying Well Initiative cites five trends in its 2023 overview, from end-of-life knowledge as a super power to the importance of seeking joy, gratitude, meaning and giving. Each trend includes numerous sources for more information. Trend 1: End-of-Life Knowledge is a Super Power Knowledge is power, and the general public is becoming more powerful with a renewed mission to…
