World Retreat Study

Initiative Members more about the Initiative It is intended to have this research respect the holistic nature of different retreat destinations while making it as scientifically rigorous as possible so that the results can be published in peer-reviewed journals – visible to the scientific and medical community, government regulators, health insurers and the media. This will require the research to be approved by a university…

Hot Springs Initiative Members

Hot Springs Initiative Members The Hot Springs Initiative is an international wellness ThinkTank dedicated to exploring the diverse values of geothermal waters for health, recreation, tourism and community. We seek to connect the global communities involved with geothermal water and to provide network events and conferences to help grow consumer and political awareness of this unique segment of recreation, health and tourism markets (industry). Our…

Industry Briefing Papers

  Industry Briefing Papers Organized by Country AUSTRALIA 2015  Samantha Gowing, Founder, Gowings Food Health Wealth 2015  Brook Ramage, General Manager, Peninsula Hot Springs 2015  John Toomey, CEO, Australian Wellness Education and Training Pty Ltd 2014  Angie Kleeman, Director of Luxury Brand, The French Beauty Academy 2014  Melanie Gleeson, Co-Founder & Director, endota spa 2013  Charles Davidson, Co-founder & Director, Peninsula Hot Springs 2013  Lyndall…

Media Highlights

We can help you with your story, please contact: Beth McGroarty; [email protected] +1.213.300.0107 Media Coverage Highlights Researchers, journalists, academics and industry leaders look to the Global Wellness Institute as the leading global research and educational resource for the multitrillion wellness industry. Below are just a few highlights of recent press coverage. 2026 Media Coverage Wellness Industry Reaches $6.8 Trillion, Driving Demand for Skilled Professionals – The…

History of Wellness

History of Wellness Wellness is a modern word with ancient roots. As a modern concept, wellness has gained currency since the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, when the writings and leadership of an informal network of physicians and thinkers in the United States largely shaped the way we conceptualize and talk about wellness today. The origins of wellness, however, are far older—even ancient. Aspects of the…