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Zhou Nutrition Introduces Plant Complete Protein Powder to Sam’s Club Consumers


Zhou Plant Complete fills a gap in the protein powder category by offering a complete plant-based protein source that is equal to typical animal proteins, is easier to digest than whey and other plant proteins, and tastes great.

Zhou Nutrition, where greatness by nature is more than a tagline, is partnering with wholesale giant Sam’s Club to bring its innovative vegan Plant Compete Protein Powder to over 200 club locations nationwide, launching on May 2nd, 2022.

100% plant-based, Plant Complete is made with a blend of pea and rice protein that gives it a complete amino acid profile, which is important for supporting lean muscle mass. Unlike other protein powders, the formula is easy to digest. Fermentation with shiitake mushroom mycelia gives Plant Complete a PDCAAS of 1, which is the best digestibility score a protein can receive. Not only does this fermentation process improve absorption, it also gives Plant Complete a delicious taste and smoother texture than traditional vegan proteins.

What’s not in Plant Complete is just as important as what is. In addition to containing 0 grams of sugar, Plant Complete is also gluten-free, soy-free, and naturally vanilla flavored.

“Zhou Plant Complete fills a gap in the protein powder category by offering a complete plant-based protein source that is equal to typical animal proteins, is easier to digest than whey and other plant proteins, and tastes great. For people who want to fuel their body with all of the essential amino acids it needs, and are looking for a protein powder that doesn’t cause bloating or stomach upset, this protein powder checks all of the boxes,” explains Lauren Manaker, RD.

Zhou aims to make it simple to add supplements to our regular diets with science-backed formulations that are clean and nature inspired. Zhou is on a mission to ensure that anyone can supplement their nutrition with ease, while maintaining a low impact on nature itself. This year, the company introduced PCR recycled bottles, removed the cotton packing, and uses 100% recycled materials in all mailers and packing fillers.

Find the entire Zhou line at http://www.zhounutrition.com or connect with Zhou on social: @Zhou_Nutrition on Instagram; ZhouNutrition on Facebook; @ZhouNutrition on Twitter.

ABOUT ZHOU: Based in Salt Lake City, Utah and taking cues from the beautiful surroundings there, Zhou Nutrition believes that everyone is inherently great by nature. Our formulas blend ancient wisdom with modern research so you can trust that every Zhou product is both time-tested and scientifically sound. Our products are clean, high quality, lab verified, and formulated for your goals. By offering highly effective nutritional supplementation, we strive to support your whole being – mind, body, and soul. As a company, we treat our customers like family and create a work environment that values relationships.

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1st NFT to be Awarded to Top 3 Placing Athletes at St. Anthony Triathlon! -Source, Bonkers Club


St Anthony Triathlon- 1st NFT Prize

St Anthony Triathlon- 1st NFT Prize

“Another 1st in the NFT/Web3 world to begin shifting an entire industry!”

Tampa Bay, FL is again on the NFT map with another 1st in the industry. On May 1st the Top 3 placing Female and Male athletes racing in the St. Anthony Triathlon will receive a Bonkers Club NFT on top of their cash prize!

Cash prizes include:


  • 1st Place $10,000
  • 2nd Place $5,000
  • 3rd Place $3,250

Each to be accompanied with a Bonkers Club NFT

Bonkers Club, also based in Tampa Bay, will be providing 6 NFTs from their collection, which is to be minted on May 24th, to each of the winning athletes.

The collection is focused on incentivizing and rewarding athletes for being part of the community and staying physically active. The collection’s utility includes accountability groups, access to exclusive Zwift races, an assortment of prizes, and charitable support. Rewards will include gear, bikes, and cycling/run/swim trips. Since going public with the concept in March the project has attracted community members like Seasoned Coaches, Iron Athletes, Ultra Endurance Athletes of all disciplines, and World Record setting runners.

“Another 1st in the NFT/Web3 world to begin shifting an entire industry!” -Joe Malinowski, Bonkers Club: Co-Founder

A business plan and road map has been published on the Bonkers Club website which outlines their financial allocations to fund rewards and incentives along with integration plans with Strava, Polar, Garmin and Zwift races.

Just 2 months ago on Feb. 10, the home at 6315 11th Ave. South, located in Gulfport, FL was sold for $654,310, or about 210 Ethereum (ETH). The sale marks it as the first-ever NFT house auction in the United States.

On top of these two events, the Tampa Bay region is bursting at the seems with development in the crypto/ Web3 space. With events like Synapse this past February, and the Blockchain Summit coming back this November, along with CEO of Ark Invest, Cathy Wood moving her operations to St. Petersburg the town is buzzing with excitement.

To learn more about Bonkers Club please visit the following links:


Disclosure: Bonkers Club has no affiliation with St. Anthony Triathlon and NFT prizes will be facilitated independent of any official rewards by the race organization.

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Avallano Appoints Clinical Technology Leader Gavin Nichols to Board of Advisors


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Gavin Nichols joins Board of Directors at Avallano

“Avallano changes the game for life science applications.” – Gavin Nichols

Avallano (formerly GoBeep), developers of a groundbreaking platform-as-a-service offering designed to give individuals complete control over their personal health information, today announced the appointment of Gavin Nichols to their Board of Advisors.

A technology leader with decades of global leadership experience across the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, Nichols’ appointment to the Board will bring extensive knowledge in clinical trial management technology to support and accelerate Avallano’s entry into the life sciences market.

“Gavin has a powerful combination of operational and technical expertise in delivering innovative ways to bring new therapies to market faster,” said Avallano founder Paul Della Maggiora. “His understanding of what patients, researchers, and providers need to be successful is an invaluable asset in helping us communicate how control of personal data translates into better outcomes for patients and into faster, cheaper innovations to treat and cure disease.”

Nichols has led Calyx as CEO since its separation from Parexel, where he served as the Executive Vice President of Informatics and Information Technology. Prior to joining Parexel, Nichols held various global leadership roles in technology, leading strategic and innovative transformations in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Most notably, his experience includes 11 years with Quintiles (now IQVIA), where he served as Vice President, Data/Analytics/Innovation IT and was instrumental in the creation of its Infosario technology suite.

“Avallano changes the game for life science applications,” said Nichols. “Their platform for giving individuals secure control of their personal data ensures current and future regulatory compliance, and uniquely maintains double-blind conditions for patient interactions.”

The Avallano solution is currently in use by the Life Aid Research Institute as part of a whole-health approach that combines technology, functional medicine, and community activation to reduce suicide rates among the military, veterans, and first responders.

“Avallano’s work with the Life Aid Research Institute LifeScore application to help soldiers and veterans understand their health, improve their health, and support their peers’ health has shown how creating a trusted platform for sharing can have real impact on a personal level,” Nichols said. “Powering life sciences applications with this combination of anonymity, accountability, and actionable insights will establish an environment to increase diversity and inclusion for trials and open up new frontiers to enrich the lives of patients.”

About Avallano

Avallano is the creator of data privacy technology designed to transform the world into a much safer place in which to communicate and connect by giving individuals complete control of their personally identifiable information. For more information contact Paul Della Maggiora at paul@avallano.com or visit http://www.avallano.com

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Workout Anytime Signs 20-Unit Deal to Bring New Clubs to 4 States


Workout Anytime, the 180-plus-unit leader in the fitness industry, has signed an agreement to bring 20 new locations to markets in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Florida. This multi-unit development deal — which was signed in partnership with Phenomenal Gyms, LLC — comes as the fast-growing fitness franchise is outpacing its ambitious goal to sign 40 units by the end of the year. In the first quarter of the year alone, Workout Anytime has signed deals for 27 clubs.

As a part of this 20-unit signing, Phenomenal Gyms, LLC is looking to open its first three units by the end of the year and will offer an innovative and effective new fitness solution to those who want to take control of their health and wellness.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with the experienced team at Phenomenal Gyms, LLC to open 20 new Workout Anytime locations,” said Terri Harof, Director of Franchise Development at Workout Anytime. “Health and wellness have never been more top of mind, and this signing allows us to provide communities across four states with affordable and convenient gyms filled with top tier equipment. We’re looking forward to building these clubs and opening our doors, with the first location expected to open in Virginia, Georgia and Florida.”

In addition to this new 20-unit signing, Workout Anytime is currently seeking qualified franchisee candidates for new locations in markets like Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas, Virginia and continue with expansion efforts across Central and South America.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Workout Anytime brand to new communities, and we’re always looking to expand with both new and existing franchisees,” said Harof. “We started this year with strong momentum after signing deals for over 30 locations in 2021, and this multi-unit agreement is a major step as we work towards our goal of 40 clubs sold and another 30 opened by the end of this year.”

Harof says Phenomenal Gyms, LLC will help the brand continue its growth throughout the U.S. while attracting new franchisees in its target markets. She added, “As we move forward in 2022, we’re looking to bring even more multi-unit franchise owners into our system like Phenomenal Gyms, LLC. With health and wellness remaining at the forefront of many people’s goals, we’re planning to tap into that growing demand and cross the 200-unit milestone as a franchise system.”

The startup costs for a Workout Anytime franchise range from $562,850 to $1,008,550, including the franchisee fee. To learn more about franchising with Workout Anytime, visit https://workoutanytimefranchise.com/.

ABOUT WORKOUT ANYTIME:

Atlanta-based Workout Anytime is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week fitness concept with 180+ units across the U.S. Founded by fitness veterans John Quattrocchi and Steve Strickland, the company was formed to provide members with first-class fitness facilities at the lowest cost possible, while delivering a profitable and affordable business model to franchisees. Built on the founders’ motto of, “think big, keep it simple and do it with integrity,” Workout Anytime is preparing for significant expansion into new territories across the U.S. and Central America by providing opportunities to business-minded entrepreneurs. Franchise opportunities are available, and more information can be found on http://workoutanytimefranchise.com/

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K Rollins LLC Releases “Common Keto Side Effects and How to Avoid Them”


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One common mistake that people on keto tend to make is increasing their protein consumption.

K Rollins LLC has announced the release of its latest resource “Common Keto Side Effects and How to Avoid Them.” This guide provides information and prevention tips for common keto side effects including keto flu, bad breath, kidney stones, insomnia, temporary hair loss, and nausea.

The keto diet is a popular diet that has people focus on eating low-carb, high-fat foods. Because the body receives its nourishment from fat instead of the sugar in carbohydrates, the body enters into a state of ketosis which allows it to burn stored fat due to a lack of blood sugar.

“One common mistake that people on keto tend to make is increasing their protein consumption,” according to K Rollins LLC, and this increases the risk of developing kidney stones. Accompanied by flu-like symptoms, the most common keto side effect is known as “keto flu,” and it occurs when the body transitions from carbs to fats as the primary fuel source. Nausea is another keto side effect due to the body adjusting to the high-fat diet but can be controlled by eating enough protein to stabilize blood sugar levels or taking digestive enzymes to help break down fats.

To learn more about the common side effects of keto and how to avoid them, please visit K Rollins LLC here.

About K Rollins LLC:

Katie Rollins is a lifestyle and dietary blogger who helps women get their life together through better energy and mindset, paired with a sprinkle of ketones magic. Katie blogs about the ketogenic diet, food recipes, and how to develop your mindset to accomplish everything you want in life. Follow Katie on Instagram and find her blog at katierollins.com.

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ViiV Fitness and ViiV Healthcare Reach Trademark Dispute Agreement


viiiv Fitness Enterprises LLC will be a change in company name only. All of our existing customers will still be fully supported and all warrantees will transfer to the new company.

ViiV Healthcare and ViiV Fitness have reached an agreement regarding their trademark dispute involving their similar names and potentially confusing overlap in the marketplace.

ViiV Healthcare is a pharmaceutical company focused exclusively on HIV treatment and prevention medicines. ViiV Healthcare was created in 2009 as a joint venture by Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline, with Shionogi joining in 2012.

ViiV Fitness was created in 2016 as a manufacturer of specialized isometric strength training equipment. The ViiV-Rx Isometric Strength Training Machine was created by ViiV Fitness in 2017, and is used by wellness professionals primarily for seniors concerned about weakening bones (osteopenia and osteoporosis – most common in women over 45 years old).

Although terms of the agreement remain confidential, ViiV Fitness has agreed to change its name to viiiv Fitness and change its logo to reflect the new company name. ViiV Healthcare has agreed to relinquish any further claims against the new viiiv Fitness company and brand.

“viiiv Fitness Enterprises LLC will be a change in company name only. All of our existing customers will still be fully supported and all warrantees will transfer to the new company. I’m happy that both our companies were able to come to an amicable agreement and we can now move forward. The best news for our existing customers is since our equipment will have the new logo in the future, current ViiV Fitness equipment owners now have collectors’ items,” said Rob Schweitzer, owner of ViiV Fitness and inventor of the isometric exercise equipment the company manufactures.

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Global Wellness Institute Announces New Initiative on Respiratory Wellness


Respiratory wellness is the very foundation of human wellbeing

The non-profit Global Wellness Institute™ (GWI), the leading research and educational resource for the $4.4 trillion global wellness industry, today launched a Respiratory Wellness Initiative. It joins the GWI’s 34 other global wellness initiatives, and comes at a time when action on respiratory health is more critical than ever—as the effects of air pollution, climate change and new COVID-19 variants threaten people worldwide. The Initiative will examine the link between climate change, air quality, and respiratory wellness—and mobilize people and communities to reduce the impact that poor indoor and outdoor air quality have on our health and wellbeing.

Our respiratory wellness is in crisis: Respiratory wellness is imperative because the origins of many of the respiratory issues that affect our overall health and wellness come from the air that we breathe. Lung and respiratory problems including emphysema, allergies, respiratory infections, asthma, and COPD have all been firmly linked to poor air quality. The situation is rapidly becoming more dire: the World Health Organization (WHO), assessing recent research, recently found that air pollution is “the single largest environmental threat to human health and well-being”; just this month, United Nations scientists found that an astonishing 99% of the world’s population breathes polluted air that exceeds internationally approved limits, with negative health impacts kicking in at much lower levels than previously thought.

Our changing climate also affects the health of our air. Higher temperatures lead to an increase in allergens and harmful air pollutants, such as ozone. Longer warm seasons can mean longer pollen seasons, which can increase allergic sensitizations and asthma episodes for those susceptible and result in a loss of productive work and school days. More wildfires mean more carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions, the injection of soot and other harmful aerosols into the atmosphere, and damage to forests that would otherwise remove CO2 from the air.

“While the World Health Organization recently found that the burden of disease attributable to air pollution is now on a par with other global health risks such as unhealthy diets and smoking, respiratory wellness has received far too little attention,” said Susie Ellis, GWI chair and CEO. “We welcome this initiative dedicated to making a global difference in educating people about the importance of this health issue and supporting innovation in protecting the air that we breathe. It’s a wellness industry first.”

The founding members:

Leo Tonkin, founder and CEO of SALT Chamber, will serve as the Initiative’s Chair. A pioneer in respiratory health and wellness, Tonkin was among the first to bring salt therapy to North America (in 2012) and is a leading authority on the design, building and installation of salt therapy/halotherapy rooms, concepts, and facilities. His company has completed over 1,300 projects worldwide. In 2014, Tonkin worked with global industry leaders, researchers, medical professionals, manufacturers, and facility owners in founding the International Salt Therapy Association, which now has 3500+ members in 35 countries.

The Initiative’s Vice-Chair is Dr. John Ryan, Chief Strategy Officer at Allergy Standards Ltd. (ASL) in Dublin, Ireland. ASL is an independent global certification company that focuses on creating the healthiest possible indoor environments through science, certification, and education. Its management team, with specialist skills in a variety of medical fields including asthma and allergic diseases, develops independent standards for testing a wide range of products to determine their relative suitability for respiratory wellness.

The other founding members of the Initiative are:

●    Daniel T. Layish, MD – pulmonologist, Central Florida Pulmonary Group – US

●    Christine Moghadam – founder, Corc Yoga – US

●    Deliah Shader, LMT,- founder, Whole Body Healing – US

●    Brayden D. Whitlock, JD, PhD – partner, Outbreaker Solutions – Canada

“Air surrounds us every moment, it gives us life, and the quality of the air that we breathe is the cornerstone of human health,” says Tonkin. “Respiratory wellness is the very foundation of human wellbeing and I’m proud to lead this Initiative along with Dr. Ryan and our other founding members.”

Learn more about its mission and members here.

About the Global Wellness Institute: The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is considered the leading global research and educational resource for the global wellness industry and is known for introducing major industry initiatives that bring together leaders to chart the future. GWI positively impacts global health and wellness by educating public institutions, businesses, and individuals on how they can work to prevent disease, reduce stress, and enhance the overall quality of life. Its mission is to empower wellness worldwide.

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Dr. John Jaquish Exposes How Fasting, Not Caloric Restriction, Reduces Body Fat and Promotes Muscle Growth


WSJ Bestselling book, Weightlifting is a Waste of Time - So is Cardio

WSJ Bestselling book, Weightlifting is a Waste of Time – So is Cardio

“When the people in the gym look the same as the people in the pizza joint, there’s something not right about the gym fitness path.” Dr. John Jaquish, PhD

It has long been asserted that caloric restriction is the only effective method for reducing body fat, yet few people have success losing and keeping off weight with intermittent fasting diets, which work differently. In his WSJ Bestselling book, Weightlifting is a Waste of Time – So is Cardio, scientist, inventor, and author Dr. John Jaquish examines the fitness industry’s long-held myths and misconceptions about calorie restriction and outlines a clinically proven protocol for fasting that will reduce body fat and build muscle without ever having to be hungry.

“When the people in the gym look the same as the people in the pizza joint, there’s something not right about the gym fitness path. I have taken a different approach to this issue doing a very deep dive into the science of human physiology to find the answers,” said Dr. Jaquish.

“For anyone researching fasting, it is important to know how fasting is being defined. I am talking about ‘intermittent fasting’ also called ‘time-restricted eating’. This is when you fast for a certain amount of time a day and eat during a certain time of day. As an example, you fast for 20 hours and then eat during the other 4 hours of the day. While if you consumed the total calories for the day and instead had those calories spread throughout the day, your results would be worse,” said Dr. Jaquish.

In his book, Dr. Jaquish details the benefits of intermittent fasting;


  • No metabolic adaptation, meaning with calorie restriction, your body attempts to reset how many calories you need, therefore you can be suffering in a diet, all while your body has changed so that the deficit no longer works and you are putting on body fat anyway.
  • It promotes autophagy which is the body’s way of cleaning out damaged cells in order to regenerate newer healthier cells.
  • It can completely regenerate the cells of the immune system.

·- It produces more growth hormones that can protect from loss of muscle mass.

  • Most importantly, it doesn’t allow you to be hungry, which after all is the reason that many other diet approaches seem to fail for the vast majority of people.

Dr. Jaquish also describes what happens in the body during fasting, stipulating that the number of hours varies from person to person and these numbers are an average.

  • In the context of health benefits, “fasting” starts after twelve hours without consuming any calories. Around twelve hours after last consuming food, the body “flips a switch” and beings to break fatty acids down into ketone bodies which will become the new blood-borne energy replacing the glucose that the body is running out of.
  • At the 18-hour mark, rapid fat loss begins.
  • At the forty-eight-hour mark, growth hormones levels peak, on average, increasing to five times one’s baseline levels.
  • At fifty hours, insulin, which has been trending downward since the onset of fasting, typically reaches its minimum level.
  • At the seventy-two-hour mark, the body has been triggered to recycle and replace all of its T-cells (part of the immune system), effectively regenerating a substantial part of the immune system and reversing immunosuppression (a reduced ability to fight infections and other diseases).

“Research shows fasting is one of the healthiest things you can do to your body. Multiple studies have demonstrated that fasting can be undertaken while preserving muscle and losing fat and that fasting can lead to accelerated muscle growth after the fasting period. And there is a right way to fast to achieve these results,” said Dr. Jaquish.

The book is packed with research, studies, and details of the better way to have a strong lean body and good health.

For more information about Dr. Jaquish, and to order the book Weightlifting is a Waste of Time – So is Cardio, visit http://www.doctorj.com

About John Jaquish, PhD

Scientist, inventor, and author John Jaquish, PhD. has spent years researching and developing improved approaches to health. He is the inventor of the bone density-building medical technology OsteoStrong and the creator of the variable resistance X3 exercise system for accelerated muscle development. Dr. Jaquish’s methods are used in training the world’s most elite athletes, including the Miami Heat, various NFL and NBA players, MMA champions, and members of the US Olympic team. His book, Weightlifting is a Waste of Time – So is Cardio, explains his non-conventional approach to human physiology and is a WSJ Bestseller.

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Strategic Radiology Welcomes Catawba Radiology Associates, 6th Member Group to Hail from North Carolina


Knox Tate, MD, President, Catawba Radiology Associates

“Quality care is our priority and promoting overall community health and practice longevity are our primary objectives. We hope to enhance our ability to achieve all of those interests by collaborating with like-minded independent radiology groups on a national basis within Strategic Radiology.”

Catawba Radiology Associates, Hickory, NC, has joined the Strategic Radiology (SR) coalition of independent private radiology practices, adding 18 radiologist members and expanding the organization’s North Carolina contingent to six groups that extend across the state to its western border.

Founded in 1950, CRA is the primary provider of radiology services in the Unifour area of western North Carolina, encompassing Catawba, Caldwell, Burke, and Alexander Counties in the Catawba Valley. A staunchly democratic practice of 18 subspecialty trained radiologists, the practice serves both health systems in the region in addition to several standalone hospitals.

“We are thrilled to add Catawba Radiology to Strategic Radiology’s growing North Carolina contingent,” said Scott Bundy, MD, FACR, CEO and Chair, SR. “Catawba is an exemplary group with 70-plus years of history and a strong commitment to local radiology and the well being of the community it serves.”

The North Carolina practice provides subspecialized interpretations to the Catawba Valley Health System, Duke LifePoint, and UNC Healthcare as well as local specialty practices, working closely with those organizations to contribute to hospital leadership and governance. Key investments in sophisticated IT infrastructure have enabled its radiologists to increase subspecialization and efficiency by making exams available on a single worklist.

“Quality care is our priority and promoting overall community health and practice longevity are our primary objectives,” said Knox Tate, MD, practice president. “We hope to enhance our ability to achieve all of those interests by collaborating with like-minded independent radiology groups on a national basis within Strategic Radiology.”

Catawba Radiology is an active and enthusiastic member of its community, supporting many local civic and charitable organizations, including the Catawba Medical Foundation, the Hickory Community Theatre, and the Safe Harbor Rescue Mission. Individual members of the practice founded the Friends of Hickory, which helped develop a city park in downtown Hickory, and Through Healing Eyes, a local nonprofit that supports breast cancer patients.

About Strategic Radiology    

Strategic Radiology is a coalition of privately owned, independent, radiology practices with a national footprint, representing 1500+ radiologists that have come together to improve quality, gain operational efficiencies, and innovate the future of radiology’s private practice model. Strategic Radiology engages in triannual membership meetings, including an annual education and leadership summit and bi-annual meetings of the SR–Patient Safety Organization (PSO), the nation’s first radiology-specific PSO listed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. SR also provides its member groups value through shared savings via a group purchasing program and strategic partnerships. To learn more, visit http://www.StrategicRadiology.org and follow SR on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram .

SR Members:

  • Advanced Radiology Services; Grand Rapids, MI
  • ARA Health Specialists; Asheville, NC
  • Casper Medical Imaging and Outpatient Radiology; Casper, WY
  • Catawba Radiology Associates; Hickory, NC
  • Central Illinois Radiological Associates; Peoria, IL
  • Chesapeake Medical Imaging; Annapolis, MD
  • Delaney Radiology; Wilmington, NC
  • Diagnostic Imaging Northwest; Portland, OR
  • Gaston Radiology; Gastonia, NC
  • The Hill Medical Corporation; Pasadena, CA
  • Huron Valley Radiology; Ann Arbor, MI
  • Mecklenburg Radiology Associates; Charlotte, NC
  • Medical Center Radiology Group; Orlando, FL
  • Mountain Medical Physician Specialists; Salt Lake City, UT
  • Naugatuck Valley Radiological Associates; Waterbury, CT
  • Northwest Radiology; Indianapolis, IN
  • Quantum Radiology; Atlanta, GA
  • Radiologic Medical Services; Iowa City, IA
  • Radiology Associates; Corpus Christi, TX
  • Radiology Associates; Jeffersonville, IN
  • Radiology Associates of Albuquerque; Albuquerque, NM
  • Radiology Associates of Macon; Macon, GA
  • Radiology Associates of Nevada; Las Vegas, NV
  • Radiology Associates of North Texas; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
  • Radiology Associates of Richmond; Richmond, VA
  • Radiology Associates of Tallahassee; Tallahassee, FL
  • Rome Radiology Group; Rome, GA
  • Southeast Radiology, Ltd.; Glen Mills, PA
  • Tower Imaging Medical Group; Santa Monica, CA
  • Triad Radiology Associates; Winston-Salem, NC
  • United Imaging Consultants; Mission, KS
  • X-Ray Consultants; South Bend, IN

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The Peninsula Hotels Launches Comprehensive New Wellness and Sustainability Platform


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The Peninsula Hotels, whose properties around the world have epitomised luxurious elegance for almost a century, will debut an extensive collection of new wellness resources for its guests in early 2022, inviting them to experience “Life Lived Best.”

The brand-wide initiative will provide guests at all Peninsula properties with unprecedented opportunities to pursue their fitness, mindfulness, and nutritional goals – and to access those opportunities whenever they wish through a dedicated Wellness Portal and 24-hour Wellness Concierge service.

“With this new Wellness programme, we are breaking new ground in helping our guests to maximise their health and well-being,” said Gareth Roberts, Group Director of Brand and Operations Support at The Peninsula Hotels. “Our wellness offerings are an invitation for guests to take time for themselves, to find balance and vitality, and to engage with local cultures.”

The Elements of Life Lived Best: Physical, Mental, and Nutritional Health

The new programming offers Peninsula guests a holistic experience of wellness, one that can – if they wish – enhance their bodily, mind, and nutritional well-being. Though many of the offerings, including activities, classes, and menu options, will be available at every property in the Peninsula portfolio, others reflect the distinctive traditions of their destination cities, and are created in partnership with local residents. In this way, guests who partake of Peninsula wellness experiences can know they are supporting not only their own health, but the health of local communities, as well.

Physical Conditioning with Dynamic Classes and In-Room Workout Programmes

In recognition that physical vitality is an important component of well-being, The Peninsula Hotels will introduce a variety of new options to help guests exercise safely and enjoyably. Some of these choices will invite guests to pursue their fitness goals at the hotels’ state of the art fitness centres, outdoors, and in group class settings. Others, including guided video routines and in-room equipment, will allow them to work out at their own pace, in the privacy of their guest rooms.

As part of the programme, all Peninsula hotels will provide the following physical-health options for guests:


  • Delivery of in-room fitness gear (including Life Fitness indoor cycling equipment, in some locations) by request
  • Specially created video programming including exercises and stretches, available on guests’ own devices or streamed to their in-room TVs
  • Programme choices that let guests select goals – including increased strength, boosted energy, and jet-lag relief

Each individual Peninsula property will also furnish its guests with destination-specific physical-health opportunities, such as:

  • Locally curated and led fitness classes (for example, Muay Thai at The Peninsula Bangkok, Tai Chi at The Peninsula Hong Kong)
  • Maps of local jogging and walking trails
  • Special fitness events co-hosted with local partners
  • Regularly scheduled workshops and talks with visiting local fitness experts

Peace of Mind with Relaxing Rituals and Guided Breethe Meditation

For guests interested in cultivating mindfulness and positive mental well-being, The Peninsula Hotels will debut a robust line-up of new offerings to help support them. Many of these have been made possible through a partnership with Breethe, a ground-breaking meditation app whose guided audio programmes are preferred by users all over the world.

“Perhaps now more than ever, people today are recognizing the necessity of self-care,” said Lynne Goldberg, lead meditation teacher and co-founder of Breethe. “Finding even a few minutes a day of ‘me time’ can have a profound impact on our overall health and mindset, and science supports this. Our aim is to make this easily achievable, even for busy travellers – and we’re thrilled to do this through our first global hotel partnership with The Peninsula Hotels.”

As part of the programme, all Peninsula hotels will provide the following mental-health offerings for guests:

  • A selection of Breethe content – including guided meditations, relaxing bedtime stories and soothing music – available on guests’ personal devices or streamed to their in-room TVs
  • A special “Sleep Well, Wake Up Well” aromatherapy experience, featuring Ayurvedic essences from Subtle Energies that promote evening rest and morning energy
  • Relaxing or invigorating spa-style baths, drawn by Peninsula wellness experts in guests’ own bathrooms, using mineral-rich salts and aromatic or therapeutic essential oils from Subtle Energies and/or Voya.

Each individual Peninsula property will also furnish its guests with destination-specific opportunities to relax and find balance, such as:

  • Locally curated meditation and mindfulness classes, such as sound healing and mindful breathing
  • The chance to participate in local spiritual customs (for example, giving alms to Buddhist monks at The Peninsula Bangkok)
  • Traditional local energy and healing spa treatments (for example, Zen Balancing at The Peninsula Tokyo)
  • Regularly scheduled workshops and talks with visiting local mindfulness experts
  • Earth-friendly, bespoke scented bath amenities, created especially for each Peninsula hotel by a local fragrance curator using locally harvested ingredients

New Plant-Based Menus That Optimise Health and Sustainability

For the past 15 years, The Peninsula Hotels has offered Naturally Peninsula, a collection of health-conscious and delectable menu options for guests dining at its hotel restaurants. As part of the Life Lived Best initiative, however, Naturally Peninsula will relaunch with a new focus on plant-based cuisine.

“Supporting the health of our guests, deliciously, has always been the mission of Naturally Peninsula,” said Florian Trento, Group Executive Chef of The Peninsula Hotels. “But now we are setting ourselves a higher goal – to support the health of the planet, as well.”

The new plant-based dishes – which will employ locally sourced seasonal produce, nutritious oils, and non-refined sugars – reflect The Peninsula Hotels’ ongoing commitment to increased sustainability. By prioritising meat-free, organically and naturally produced ingredients from local producers, the Naturally Peninsula offerings aim to simultaneously benefit hotels’ local communities and reduce their collective environmental footprint.

Guests will find the new plant-based Naturally Peninsula choices included on all Peninsula properties’ breakfast and buffet menus starting in early 2022. Each individual Peninsula property will also craft its own Naturally Peninsula dining experiences and cooking classes that highlight the seasonal produce and culinary traditions of their respective locations.

The Wellness Portal and Wellness Concierge: Providing Round-the-Clock Access to Health

The Peninsula Hotels is committed to connecting guests with wellness opportunities at every point during their stay – day or night. In keeping with this promise, the launch of Life Lived Best will include the rollout of a new Wellness Portal available to guests at every Peninsula property.

The Wellness Portal lets guests access every wellness offering available at their hotel – including in-room video fitness tutorials and guided audio meditations; schedules and bookings for in-person exercise and mindfulness classes, plant-based cooking classes, spa treatments, and wellness-themed events; and Naturally Peninsula menu choices. The portal is available to guests whenever they are at their hotels, and viewable either on their own personal devices or streamed to their in-room TVs.

Guests with questions about any aspect of their hotel’s wellness experiences can also get answers, 24 hours a day and seven days a week, through The Peninsula Hotels’ proprietary digital concierge service, PenChat – which guests access on their own devices using their favourite messaging app. In concert with Life Lived Best, each Peninsula hotel will offer targeted Wellness Concierge assistance, letting guests communicate with their hotel’s chefs, spa managers, and fitness centre experts.

An Extension of The Peninsula Promise

With the launch of Life Lived Best, The Peninsula Hotels reaffirms its long-time pledge to providing a superlative guest experience – The Peninsula Promise – while also committing to a more sustainable environmental ethos.

“Our new wellness programming strives to enhance the happiness, comfort, and ease of our guests – concerns which have always been paramount at The Peninsula Hotels,” said Gareth Roberts. “But now our promise is extending further, to embrace our local communities and even the planet.”