Wellness

Damien Rider

Damien Rider, founder of PACA (Paddle Against Child Abuse), stands firm by his calling to change lives and let disadvantaged children know that there are good people to help them. Also carrying the title of Men's Health Man for 2015, he furthers his mission by extending his reach and serving as a role model for kids everywhere. Together with his organisation, he envisions to build a beach safe house to start rebuilding the lives of broken souls by way of ocean sports communities, fitness and work ethics. Damien has broken world records paddling non stop from one coast to another, fighting off sharks and battling monster swells to help make his vision come to life.

Jessica Sepel

Jessica Sepel is a clinical nutritionist, author and international health and travel expert. She is also the beloved voice behind 'JSHealth', passionately advocating how to achieve a balanced lifestyle through wholefoods and a healthy relationship with food to her vibrant social media community on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Jess is also a regular contributor to Vogue Australia's Spy Style, Well+Good NYC, PopSugar and MindBodyGreen and brand ambassador for CottonOn and Nature's Way Wholefoods and Vitamins. Jess's book The Healthy Life is based on her popular and previously self-published ebook The Clean Life.

Marissa Frew

Marissa is a holistic living and wellbeing consultant with over 20 years experience in her field and a lifetime working with alternative wellbeing practitioners. She’s an inspiring presenter, guest speaker and writer as well as a personal trainer specialising in flexibility, movement and rehabilitation. Marissa is the founder of Rocket and Beets and is passionate about empowering others through teaching the elements of health. Her Happy Body Lifestyle Program brings together the key elements of how to properly lay the foundations of a vibrant lifestyle and an enlivened energetically enriched body.

Yvette Le Blowitz

Yvette Le Blowitz is the Founder of Spa it Girl, is one of the world’s top Luxury Spa Travel Reviewers, Writers, and Bloggers.She is also a judge for one of the Worlds Top Spa Industry Awards and recognised as being one of the Top Spa Influencers, Bloggers in the World. She was named and awarded also as one of Australia’s Top 50 Influencers in 2017. Her Spa it Girl Blog is read all around the world and she inspires others to feel good from within and to live their own authentic dreams.

Laurie is the Founder & CEO of REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Bali, a leading new resort that brings together the ultimate in health and wellness through mind training and self-awareness.

Lizzy Williamson

Lizzy Williamson is a certified Personal Trainer, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Presenter, Speaker and contributor to contributor to MindBodyGreen, BubHub, BellaMumma and more. Her workouts have been featured in Lorna Jane’s YouTube channel, news.com.au, as well as many other popular online publications, programs and blogs. Her Two Minute Workouts are shared each week for free to thousands of women who have become part of her ever-growing community. She has also appeared on stage to speak and encourage audience to get out of their chairs and start moving, at Mum Society, Golden Door, Mama Creatives and Team Women Australia.

Absolute Sanctuary, one of Thailand’s leading health retreats, has announced a new collection of innovative wellness programs to add to its award-winning portfolio.

Looking to escape the daily grind to achieve your personal well-being goals? Absolute Sanctuary, a hidden wellness haven nestled in the exotic island of Koh Samui, has you covered!  Renowned for their holistic approach, guests are guaranteed a total ‘mind, body and soul’ transformation, instilling invaluable life skills for a healthier and balanced lifestyle.

Welcome to our brand new website! As the leading health and fitness holiday specialists we have re-designed a whole new website with you in mind. Our new website introduces a variety of enhancements designed to further engage our audience by offering integration with our social media platforms, and a new layout that reflects our visual direction. Our website is packed with tons of cool new features as well as useful and engaging information to get you inspired to travel on a health and fitness holiday. The website homepage highlights our beautiful collection of healthy holidays to inspire along with new website features as follows:

Changing lives with a trip so one-of-a-kind that it has never been attempted before, we are thrilled to introduce our ultimate luxury around the world wellness trip. With the expert guidance of professional wellness teams, become the master of your health and fitness on this one year trip of a lifetime with multiple stops in 20 countries, from Australia to Brazil. Ideal for burnt out 30+ executives feeling the stress of the rat race, it is no wonder why healthy sabbaticals are tempting more professionals, with 4 million people in the UK recently taking a career break. Learning a healthier lifestyle through educational health consultations, inspiring fitness training, healing spa therapies and healthy nutrition, this life changing trip is the long-term answer to Sunday evening meltdowns.

Changing lives with a trip so one-of-a-kind that it has never been attempted before, we are thrilled to introduce our ultimate luxury around the world wellness trip. With the expert guidance of professional wellness teams, become the master of your health and fitness on this one year trip of a lifetime with multiple stops in 20 countries, from Australia to Brazil. Ideal for burnt out 30+ executives feeling the stress of the rat race, it is no wonder why healthy sabbaticals are tempting more professionals, with 4 million people in the UK recently taking a career break. Learning a healthier lifestyle through educational health consultations, inspiring fitness training, healing spa therapies and healthy nutrition, this life changing trip is the long-term answer to Sunday evening meltdowns.

Sydney nutritionist, health blogger and wellness coach Jessica Sepel recently visited Kamalaya and thought it was the "Most Heavenly Health Retreat' read on for her complete review:

For nutritionist, author and wellness coach Jessica Sepel, destination spa COMO Shambhala Estate is "a health retreat like no other". Read on for her complete review:

Sydney nutritionist, health blogger and wellness coach Jessica Sepel loves healthy living and traveling and knows that healthy living whilst traveling can be quite challenging so here she shares her top tips for healthy travel with Health and Fitness Travel:

Known for its exotic flavours and tasty food combinations, Thai cuisine has massively influenced western dining during recent years. The chefs at Thanyapura have aimed to incorporate traditional Asian flavours in this sweet and sour dish. Aside from its creative, spectacular presentation in a hollowed-out pineapple, this recipe contains a myriad of nutritional benefits. The main ingredient millet is considered a ‘super seed’, helping to reduce the risk of cancer, detoxify the body and improve digestion. Colourful toppings, such as goji berries and pumpkin seeds, help to provide vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy functioning body. This tasty dish is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied.

Tell us about the resort – what makes Aphrodite Hills so special?

Aphrodite Hills Golf and Spa Resort is a luxury 5-star resort nestled in the hills above Paphos and overlooking the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite Hills also proudly boasts the best golf course in Cyprus, making it the perfect destination for a golf break.

What is Borgo Egnazia and who’s it for?

Borgo Egnazia is the perfect destination for anybody who wants to escape the daily stresses of life. From an award-winning spa and Michelin star restaurant, to stunning rooms and scenery, there’s no doubt that this luxurious 5-star resort will offer an experience like no other.

What is COMO Shambhala Estate and who’s it for?

COMO Shambhala Estate aims to improve physical, mental and spiritual well-being for every individual and the flagship retreat does exactly that. In a secluded setting within the breathtaking Balinese rainforest near Ubud, this wellness retreat is the perfect location for anyone looking to relax and rejuvenate.

Kamalaya in Koh Samui, Thailand was honoured with the award for Destination Spa of the Year: Asia & Australasia at the World Spa awards hosted in London last night.

The new Kamalaya Embracing Change programme will be Kamalaya’s 12th wellness programme (in addition to their detox, stress & burnout, healthy lifestyle and yoga options). The first of Kamalaya’s wellness programmes to focus on exploring your inner self, Kamalaya’s meditation & life enhancement mentors will tailor up to five sessions alongside carefully selected treatments to help support and ease life challenges and transitions.