Beyond Ice Baths: What Comes Next in Cold Therapy? (Webinar Replay + Bonus Resources) Thank you to everyone who joined the Global Wellness Institute’s Hydrothermal Initiative’s live Zoom session, Beyond Ice Baths: What Comes Next in Cold Therapy? We had a fantastic conversation that explored the entire hydrothermal journey – including heat, cold, rest and repeat – and took a deep dive into some of the reasons why gentler, more holistic approaches to cooling down have mass appeal. If you missed the live event (or want to revisit the discussion), we’ve got you covered. Catch the full recording here. Whether you’re a designer, operator, or wellness enthusiast, this session offered valuable insight into the latest hydrothermal trends—including expert perspectives on cold immersion, contrast bathing, and the guest experience. Want to dive deeper into the design standards behind today’s most innovative spa experiences? Download our free Guide to Hydrothermal Spa & Wellness Development Standards, a must-read…
The Future Of Brain Health Webinar
Save the date for our “Future Brain Health Webinar” on June 5th, 2025 as our expert panel dives into the importance of brain health through the lenses of lifestyle medicine, vascular health, and neuroplasticity. Follow our LinkedIn group to get updates and more information on how to register. The Future of Brain Health Webinar dives into Lifestyle Medicine, Vascular Vitality and Neuroplasticity for Lifelong Clarity.…

Why Recovery Deserves a Seat at the Leadership Table
Why Recovery Deserves a Seat at the Leadership Table Author: Ahna de Vena, BFA Sleep and recovery are rarely mentioned in boardrooms, yet failure to protect it quietly undermines performance at every level of modern organizations. While we continue to invest in training, strategy, and performance metrics, the biological foundation of high-functioning leadership—restorative sleep and recovery, the very thing that enables those investments to take…

A Holistic Approach to Weight Management in the Workplace: What HR Leaders Need to Know
A Holistic Approach to Weight Management in the Workplace: What HR Leaders Need to Know By: Gloria Treister, HHP With the increasing popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, HR and benefits leaders are now faced with an important question: How can we support employees in achieving sustainable, long-term weight management? The answer lies in a comprehensive, functional wellness approach—one that…
Sauna Users are Happier – Study Shows
Sauna Users are Happier – Study Shows A new study from Sweden finds that people who use saunas are happier, sleep better, and have more energy. Dr. Hans Hägglund, a professor at the University of Uppsala (aka the “sauna doctor”), said of the study: “It shows that sauna users are happier, sleep better, have more energy,  and rate their mental and physical health better…
Observations from the field: Workplace Wellbeing Trends from a Global Tour
Observations from the field: Workplace Wellbeing Trends from a Global Tour Photo Credit: Ave Calvar Author: Rachael Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC; General Manager – Environmental Strategy & Wellbeing SME, Maritz In a November LinkedIn post, I shared my experiences from a whirlwind global tour, highlighting key observations and trends in workplace wellbeing. This journey, spanning five cities across two continents over six weeks, provided me…