Global Wellness Day, June 9th, 2018
- On May 30, 2018
Check out all the exciting, upcoming events that the FSA has lined up for 2018. To include spa showcases, networking events and more. You don’t want to miss any of these events.
Read More
Wellness Feature – 3 Easy Things You Can Do to Relax and Unwind from Stress
- On April 4, 2018
Remember, your job is just one of the many facets of your life. It’s fairly common for stress to enter your life at some point, whether it be home or career induced. Beware the jobs that are so stressful they take over the rest of your life. If you are reaching that point, it’s a […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – Wellness Is The New Luxury: Is Healthy And Happy The Future Of Retail?
- On March 9, 2018
Consumers are placing more value on health and wellness than on material objects these days, and the definition of health and wellness has evolved. The phrase no longer refers simply to a lack of illness and disease, but to a more holistic state of being, where one’s mental, physical and emotional health are in sync. […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – February 2018
- On February 12, 2018
Half Of The Population Is Deficient In This Ancient Hormone. Are You? What vitamin deficiency affects over half the population, rarely goes diagnosed, and has been linked to many cancers, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, depression, fibromyalgia, chronic muscle pain, bone loss, and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis? If you answered vitamin D, you’re […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – January 2018
- On January 8, 2018
We’re about to embark on a new year, so why not start it off right by incorporating a few new healthy habits into your life? There’s no need to revamp your entire diet and lifestyle to improve your health — even small actions can pay off in a big boost to your health. Check out […]
Read More
Fitness Feature – December 2017
- On December 4, 2017
What Is the Feldenkrais Method & How Can It Help with Chronic Pain? If you’ve ever dealt with chronic pain, you know that there are few things more frustrating than waking up day after day with the same ache, no matter how much physical therapy you’re doing or how many yoga classes you’re taking. Enter […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – December 2017
- On December 4, 2017
10 science hacks to increase happiness and decrease stress over the holidays Research findings from the science of happiness can be applied to make your holidays better. Here are my top 10 ideas, based on research findings from positive psychology, to help you experience “happier holidays.” 1) Give. We know the old adage that “it […]
Read More
Fitness Feature – November 2017
- On November 13, 2017
How a Love of Community Has Made Millennials the Fittest Generation Ever! The rise of the fitness class. Once reserved for only the most serious of fitness enthusiasts or people of high socioeconomic status, workout classes got a lot more accessible when companies like ClassPass took off in 2013, with a diverse offering of classes—from […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – November 2017
- On November 13, 2017
The FSA is proud to have partnered with Malibu Farms at our FSA “Inner Circle” at Nobu Eden Roc. Soon to open, Malibu Farms at Nobu Eden Roc, Miami Beach, exemplifies the farm-to-table movement. Be sure to experience their healthy culinary delights! The Story of Malibu Farm Hi! I’m Helene. I started Malibu Farm a […]
Read More
Fitness Feature – October 2017
- On October 10, 2017
Science Says Sitting Can Kill You, Even If You Exercise Daily. Here’s What to Do You’ve probably heard that “sitting is the new smoking,” and new research confirms this unsettling sentence. A large study published in Annals of Internal Medicine looked at the habits of nearly 8,000 adults and found that the amount of time […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – October 2017
- On October 10, 2017
Why Inflammation-fighting Foods are Filling Up Your Grocery Cart Fighting inflammation with food is quickly becoming a major health priority—and for good reason, considering inflammation is linked to everything from bloating and acne to life threatening illnesses, say physicians and researchers. “We expect to see the market for inflammation-fighting foods to grow 7 percent by […]
Read More
Fitness Feature – September 2017
- On August 28, 2017
Yes, Exercise Helps You Retain Information. Here’s Why That’s Important If you’re working to grasp a difficult concept—whether it’s a new language or a deep dive into an organic chemistry textbook—it’s probably in your best interest to exercise while you do so. Yes, in addition to the happiness-boosting, stress-reducing, life-extending benefits that exercise provides, it […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – September 2017
- On August 28, 2017
Here’s the easy way to feel a lot younger than your age You already know eating a balanced diet, getting your sweat on, and even drinking a little wine are key to living a long, happy, and youthful life. But what if we told you there’s something else that can help—and you’re probably already doing it? […]
Read More
Fitness Feature – August 2017
- On August 7, 2017
9 Pieces of the Worst Fitness Advice With all the fitness advice circulating around, it’s often difficult to determine which is legit. If you’re like many Americans, you’ve probably received a boatload of fitness advice — whether it be from personal trainers, friends — or even people who’ve never set foot in a gym. It’s […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – August 2017
- On August 7, 2017
Here’s Why You Feel Healthier, Happier & More Energetic in The Summer Summer days just seem good for the soul, don’t they? The days are long and the sun shines brightly. Depending on where in the world you are reading this, summer happens at different times, but no matter where you are it’s hard not […]
Read More
Wellness Feature 2 – July 2017
- On July 5, 2017
Here’s What You Need to Know About Medication & Nutrient Deficiencies We’ve all seen drug commercials with the same narrative: After catching a glimpse of someone holding a pill bottle living the perfect life, an announcer quickly runs through a lot of awful-sounding side effects. And while the medication is often necessary and incredibly helpful […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – July 2017
- On July 5, 2017
Take Vacations for Stress Relief & Overall Health Vacations Are Important For More Than Just Fun… Many people don’t take vacations often enough. In fact, according to a poll on this site, around half of readers don’t take annual vacations; in fact, many readers never take them! And now with increasing frequency, when we do […]
Read More
Fitness Feature – July 2017
- On July 5, 2017
Why you should replace your a.m. workout with a sunset run The early bird catches the worm—but if there’s one thing that can rival a warm-weather happy-hour buzz, it’s a runner’s high at the end of a long day. Yes, it’s time to rethink when you log your miles; especially now that it’s summer (longer days FTW), hitting […]
Read More
Fitness Feature – June 2017
- On June 12, 2017
Should Runners Eat More Fat to Burn More Fat? As a health and running coach, I’m always up on the latest research. And, one hot topic for runners in the past few years has been moving to a diet with an emphasis on metabolic efficiency. Rather than the standard high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet traditionally recommended for […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – June 2017
- On June 12, 2017
Self-Care is Health Care It’s never too late to get well, be well and stay well “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” —Buddha Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Mind. Body. Spirit. It is never selfish to refill your own cup so that you […]
Read More
Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2017
- On May 8, 2017
Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2017 Since 1949, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to bring about greater awareness of psychological health concerns and conditions, to offer support for those who are living with these conditions, and to promote increased access to care and treatment. This month, […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – May 2017
- On May 8, 2017
American Spa Debuts the Women in Wellness Award American Spa is taking action to celebrate some of our industry’s most powerful females with the Women in Wellness Awards, an exciting new accolade that honors phenomenal women. An esteemed panel of spa and wellness journalists will select winners in the following categories: Industry Icon– This award will […]
Read More
Fitness Feature – May 2017
- On May 8, 2017
The truth about “toning” workouts At the recent ECA 360 Inspire Conference, a session called “There’s No Such Thing as Toning” felt like a therapy session, as trainers raised their hands and lamented how tough it was to get clients to understand muscle growth. “I don’t want bulky muscles; I just want to get toned,” is […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – April 2017
- On April 10, 2017
“Break a Sweat” 4 Reasons to Break a Sweat! Your body has a natural, powerful, built-in system for detoxification that doesn’t require trendy juice cleanses or expensive protocols. All you must do is sweat! Doctors, health experts, and fitness gurus tell us that we should break a sweat every day – and for good reason. […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – March 2017
- On March 9, 2017
Work-Life Integration: The Power of Daily Practices By Agapi Stassinopoulos, Speaker & Author of “Wake Up to the Joy of You” My mother would often say to my sister, Arianna (Arianna Huffington, “The Huffington Post”), and me: “Take care of your capital.” She wasn’t referring to money or power. For her, the real capital was […]
Read More
Wellness Feature – February 2017
- On February 8, 2017
The kindness challenge: Let’s change the world, one small action at a time Do you ever feel disconnected from other people? Whether you catch yourself judging someone you don’t even know—like that person on the subway who’s taking up two seats rather than one—or you have an off day at work and are giving off negative […]
Read More
FSA Wellness Series
- On March 31, 2015
Welcome to the Wellness Series
Create a daily commitment to yourself - enjoy a healthy lifestyle and live well.
Read More
Create a daily commitment to yourself - enjoy a healthy lifestyle and live well.
Wellness Photo
- On March 30, 2015
Not a member? Click here to learn how to become an FSA member.
Read More
Don Ardell and John Travis
- On March 29, 2015
Founding Fathers of the Wellness Movement, Don Ardell and John Travis widely credited with shaping the way people think and talk about wellness today, Ardell and Travis discuss the evolution of modern wellness – from the 1970s into the future.
Read More
FSA Wellness Series: Create A Body In Balance
- On March 28, 2015
Nutrition: Creating a body in balance takes a constant commitment to consume valuable vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, supplements, herbs, and water. Eating the right thing at the right time is more important than counting.
Read More
GSWS – 10 Major Shifts For Spa & Wellness
- On March 27, 2015
Global Spa & Wellness Summit Identifies Ten Major Shifts Set to Impact Industry Key takeaways from conference in Morocco include architecture and design reboot, generational and gender seismic shifts, the loneliness epidemic and the rise in wellness tourismNew York, NY – September 16, 2014 – Over 45 nations gathered at the 8th annual Global Spa […]
Read More
2015 SpaFinder Trends Report
- On March 26, 2015
Our goal when researching and writing our annual Top 10 Global Spa & Wellness Trends Forecast is to provide the insight and information companies in the wellness industry will need to make sound decisions in the year ahead—and help businesses, consumers and the media understand how economic, cultural and social shifts will impact not only our industry, but also people’s lives.
Read More
Florida As A Wellness Destination
- On March 25, 2015
Miami Spa Month (miamispamonth.com) from July 1 through August 31, allowing spa-goers to choose from a variety of $99 treatments at many of the region’s top spas.
Read More
Gallup & Healthways State Of American Well Being Full Report
- On March 24, 2015
Many of you are looking at incomplete metrics, and you’re missing out on a huge opportunity—one that will improve your population’s health, increase productivity, better the community, and lower costs. We’re proposing that you measure well-being. Simply put, well-being is a metric that you can no longer afford to ignore in your population. It’s predictive, it’s actionable, and it correlates with the metrics that matter most to your business—productivity, performance, and cost.
Read More
Spa and Wellness in the Home
- On December 22, 2014
The Spa and Wellness experience doesn’t have to be exclusive to Spa and Wellness Centers. There are many ways to achieve a spa like experience at home without enduring the continuous cost of monthly spa visits. Part of your job as a spa owner or expert is to extend your knowledge to your clients and […]
Read More
How to be Sustainable in the Day Spa Industry
- On November 29, 2014
We can all agree that there are few things more relaxing than going to the spa. It is the ultimate escape from any worries, stress or burdens, providing peace of mind to all who enter a spa’s doors. When trying to promote positivity and health, it is becoming increasingly important for the day spa […]
Read More
Spas and the Global Wellness Market
- On September 30, 2014
The spa and wellness market has grown and expanded their reach over the past few years. Spas are no longer just a place to get pampered with a massage or facial. Instead, they are a place where people turn to change their lives for the better through means of natural products, mindful living and […]
Read More
The Spa and Wellness Industry is Changing. Are you keeping up?
- On September 25, 2014
The spa and wellness industry has never been more exciting. Health awareness efforts have been on the rise for some time now but it wasn’t until recently that people began to change their habits and routines. Natural foods, regular exercise and stress reducing activities are a vital part to extending life expectancy. While technology and […]
Read More