Articles by Spafinder

Human beings have 30,000 genes and a three billion-letter DNA code. And the future of medicine is mining that byzantine information to identify new, breakthrough medical approaches, and to support a new age of more predictive, personalized—what is being called “precision”—medicine specifically grounded in an individual’s unique genetic profile. Genomic science and testing is moving […]

Experts point out that human brains and bodies evolved to thrive in natural environments: to chase and be chased, to work the earth, and so on. Now, relatively suddenly, most people are severely disconnected from nature, living in concrete jungles and spending their lives in front of various screens. The fallout: “Nature Deficit Disorder,”¹ a […]

Swedish, Thai, shiatsu, hot stone…make way for “the mindfulness massage” in 2013, a creative blend of two effective approaches—mindfulness techniques and bodywork—that when combined can have a uniquely positive, profound impact on people’s stress levels, emotions and brains. This new massage “mix” addresses the wellbeing of both body and mind, and because it helps people […]

The very concepts of a “vacation” and business travel have long been associated with riotous excess: too much eating, drinking and too little sleep in the stately pleasure palace that is a hotel. This century-old model has left too many travelers less healthy when they check out than when they check in. But, with a […]

Each year a team of research analysts develops the Spafinder Trend Report. The in-depth forecast is developed from ongoing surveys with the Spafinder Network, which consists of thousands of spa, wellness, fitness and beauty providers, thousands of travel agents and hundreds of thousands of consumers. We conduct ongoing interviews with top industry stakeholders, review current […]

Get a sneak peek at Miraval’s latest tasty addition!

Facials are just one of the steps to maintaining healthy, clear skin but can also be a relaxing way to pamper yourself.

Toss these five must-haves in your bag before you head to the spa (and leave these three at home!).

Why are people seeing wellness with such a narrow definition? It seems obvious to me that wellness is the broader concept and spas are part of wellness; however, I am learning that not everyone sees it that way.

The high yield tourist concept hugely benefits spas and wellness businesses.  It was the first time I heard the term “high yield tourist” however I immediately recognized its huge importance to wellness tourism and spa tourism worldwide.  The “high yield tourist” is something governments and private business know is very important – it brings in travelers who […]

Notes from Susie Ellis’s SXSW panel discussion – “Health Content Should be Emotional”.

Let me begin with a scenario, circa 2020 … Lisa, aged 36, has been working 12-plus hour days for months – trapped in a terrible cycle of bad food, bad sleep, little exercise and incredible stress.

They say everything’s better in twos, and a massage is no exception. Reap the benefits of couples massage.

Just finished our New York media event and a well-attended webinar announcing the new Top 10 SpaFinder Wellness Trends Forecast for 2013.

We love healthy eating, and we know you do, too. Here are the most popular food stories of 2012!

Peter Rummell, former head of Disney Imagineering, suggested that we, as an industry, get rid of the word “spa.” He said “it conjures up affluent, white, women and is hurting our reputation.” The author thinks this is a terrible idea.

Here is the future. Medical = drugs/surgery = expensive. Wellness = prevention = less expensive. While a visit to spa and wellness destinations may not magically turn someone from unhealthy to healthy, they can help people change directions.

One sign that this emphasis on senses is a trend (not that I think this is a good sign) is how often spas and brands are using the term “sense” in their name.

Perfect for gifts or a gift to yourself, here are our favorite products from 2012!

The holidays are a time for giving and we here at SpaFinder® Wellness wanted to do our part to give to a cause we believe in: melanoma research.