Men’s Wellbeing Initiative
Objectives
MISSION: The Men’s Wellbeing Initiative of the Global Wellness Institute exists to unify, elevate, and champion a new standard of thriving for men—physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
VISION: A world where men are capable and confident in being themselves, acting with virtue, care, and courage, where they commit to deeper levels of personal responsibility, self-correction, and ongoing evolvement. We envision a future where masculinity embraces inclusion, mentorship, and service, and where men assume greater responsibility for their own wellbeing and for that of families, communities, and the planet—helping to foster a more inspired, harmonious world for all.
Initiative Leadership
Initiative Chair
John Toomey, CEO, The Wellbeing Thought Leaders, Australia
John Toomey is an international speaker, writer, and thought leader with a rich background in high-performance roles in professional sport, including Australian Rules Football, soccer, and coaching an Olympic gold medallist. He holds a Phys Ed degree from Deakin University and completed master’s studies in Applied Physiology at Victoria University. John has delivered over 3,600 corporate presentations, spoken at global conferences, published 700+ articles, and created pioneering fitness industry courses. He has lectured in PE and medicine, served on RMIT’s Health Sciences Advisory Committee, and led initiatives with the Global Wellness Institute, including as Global Chair of the Men’s Wellbeing Initiative. He is the author of In it for the Long Haul, a guide for FIFO workers, and regularly travels between Australia and the U.S. with his wife.
Initiative Vice-Chair
Vishal Patel MD PhD, Chief Science and Innovation Officer, Sensei, United States
Dr. Vishal Patel, Chief Science and Innovation Officer at Sensei, ensures the scientific integrity of the brand’s evidence-based, personalized wellness experiences. He leads a team of researchers and experts to vet wellness claims, counter misinformation, and train staff in data-driven practices. Dr. Patel also evaluates technology and services for alignment with the latest science-backed standards. He holds an M.D. and Ph.D. in Genetics from Case Western Reserve University and a certificate in Ayurveda from Gujarat Ayurved University. Prior to Sensei, he worked with healthcare startups to deliver data science solutions and served as a faculty member and peer reviewer for the Journal of Biomedical Informatics.
Initiative Members
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Resources
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