Posts Tagged ‘wellness’

Dr. Deepak Chopra to Speak at Zrii 2009 Salt Lake City Convention

May 6th, 2009

Draper, UTZrii, LLC is pleased to announce that Dr. Deepak Chopra will be a keynote speaker at the company’s upcoming annual convention in June. His attendance is in conjunction with the company’s product endorsement from the Chopra Center for Wellbeing.

Deepak Chopra, MD, is a world-renowned expert in the field of alternative medicine and Ayurveda. Time magazine hailed Dr. Chopra as one of the top one hundred heroes and icons of the twentieth century and credits him as “the poet-prophet of alternative medicine.” He frequently travels around the world helping thousands of people restore balance to their lives and change their outlook on all aspects of wellness. He is a best-selling author with over 50 books, more than 100 audio, video and CD-ROM titles which have been translated into 35 languages with over 30 million copies sold worldwide.

“We are pleased that Dr. Chopra could arrange his schedule to attend our convention,” says Andrew Mangeris, Vice President of Marketing. “Those who have heard him speak know what a great opportunity this is to have him come to Salt Lake City. We hope that as many people as possible will join us in June; coming to hear Dr. Chopra is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those who appreciate wellness.”

In 1996, Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon, M.D. opened The Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, California at the La Costa Resort & Spa to help people experience physical healing, emotional freedom, and higher states of consciousness. Thousands of people visit the Center every year. Additional Chopra Centers are located in New York City, with a future Colorado location under construction.

Indian wellness services market to grow at 30-35% CAGR, says FICCI-Ernst & Young Report

April 17th, 2009

New Delhi: Notwithstanding the current economic slowdown which has impacted several sectors, the Indian wellness services market is expected to remain buoyant and has the potential to sustain a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 30-35% for the next five years, says a latest study by FICCI and professional services firm, Ernst & Young. The wellness services market is currently estimated at Rs 11,000 crore.

The FICCI-EY report, titled Wellness- Exploring the untapped potential, highlights that the growth is expected on the back of favorable market demographics, consumerism, globalization, changing lifestyles, increasing availability across categories and regions and rising awareness among people.

Says Farokh Balsara, Partner, Advisory Services, Ernst & Young “Given the favourable demand and supply dynamics, wellness presents strong business potential. With this report, we have sought to present a comprehensive picture of the complete wellness economy, comprising users, service providers and the facilitators, the challenges faced by each one and the way forward for each of these stakeholders, to successfully ride this wave.”

The Report has classified the wellness industry into seven core segments within different products & services, such as Allopathy, Alternative therapies, Beauty, Counseling, Fitness/slimming, Nutrition and Rejuvenation. Of these, rejuvenation services such as spas, alternative therapies, ayurveda treatments and beauty services are expected to show growth rates as high as 30%. At the same time, fitness comprising gyms and slimming centers are expected to grow by more than 25%. Nutrition products, including dietary supplements, health food and drinks have shown a growth rate of 8-10%, whereas allopathy as a segment was not classified due to its traditional linkage to healthcare.
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VLCC launchs two more Day Spas in Delhi & NCR

February 23rd, 2009

New Delhi: VLCC, today announced the opening of two more Day Spas, in Greater Kailash – 1, New Delhi and Galleria, Gurgaon respectively.

The VLCC Day Spa is a luxury offering from the house of VLCC offering spa therapies from around the world as well as hair, skin and nail services. The spas were inaugurated by Mrs. Vandana Luthra, Founder & Mentor, VLCC.

Speaking on the occasion Mrs. Vandana Luthra said, “Apart from spas being an acknowledged solution for relief from the stresses and tensions of everyday living, spa and body therapies are increasingly being used as effective tools in preventive and curative healthcare. At VLCC, we have mastered the art of wellness for the body, mind and soul. With a unique focus on therapies from around the world, including Ayurveda, VLCC Day Spa services represent a skillful synthesis between age-old therapies and modern Spa technology.”

The VLCC Day Spas are staffed by highly skilled and trained professionals from India and overseas and house the latest international equipment. The range of wellness treatments available are de-stressing, detoxification, cleansing, deep relaxation, anti-aging, weight and inch loss, guidance in the area of nutrition and exercise. Providing high-end services drawn right from Ayurveda to a host of body therapies popular across the globe, from anti ageing facials to dermatological solutions, from hair solutions to nail art, pedicures and manicures, VLCC Day Spa offers an array of therapies that address health and beauty needs of an individual.

Good Medicine 2008 Wellness Festival to Feature Byron Katie, Steven Halpern, and Hundreds More Natural Health Practitioners, Educators, Vendors

August 21st, 2008

September 14 Event Expected to Draw 1500 Health Seekers

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.,  — New Earth, a 501(c)(3) charity, announced today its annual all-day health and wellness immersion Good Medicine will feature a keynote speech by bestselling author Byron Katie, and special musical guest, award-winning composer/recording artist Steven Halpern.

Good Medicine will be held Sunday, September 14, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. at The Music Box @ Fonda (Henry Fonda Theater), 6126 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, Calif. The expanded space will hold 100-plus licensed and accredited practitioners administering more than a dozen natural healing modalities, educational sessions in integrative medicine led by experts in the field, sound healing, and merchandise from dozens of natural products and services vendors so attendees can go green, local and pure to make their dollar count.

“Addressing the causes of suffering in our bodies and minds requires awareness, and events like Good Medicine 2008 provide a wonderful opportunity for people to find clarity about their physical and emotional suffering, learn, and grow in a supportive and nurturing environment,” said Katie.

Health and wellness therapies represented at Good Medicine include acupuncture, yoga, massage, reiki, Qigong, Tai-Chi, sound healing, nutrition, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, guided meditation, hypnotherapy, and holistic health. So that undeserved communities throughout Southern California can experience these techniques, Good Medicine attendees will receive hands-on treatments from licensed/certified and insured practitioners as part of their admission to the event – far less than going to the practitioners’ offices.
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