The lure of island life is hard to resist…
08.01.2024 - 17:17 / forbes.com
Happy 2024! The start of a New Year brings resolutions, fresh goals, and opportunities to incorporate health and wellness into your life.
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public about preventative health and wellness, recently released a lengthy report at the annual wellness summit. Comprehensive data reveals a wellness market surge since the pandemic and includes statistics on physical activity, healthy eating, nutrition and weight loss, mental wellness, and more.
“With consumers, the medical world, and governments now placing a much bigger value on prevention and wellness, the GWI forecasts that the wellness economy will grow at an impressive 8.6% annual pace through 2027, when the market will reach $8.5 trillion—nearly double its 2020 size.” - GWI
Toronto, the bustling capital city of Ontario, is the perfect place to get your wellness groove on. There are endless wellness themed activities in this thriving and diverse city, which also happens to be one of the most multicultural worldwide. Whether you are a Toronto local, taking a magical winter road trip through Ontario, or traveling to Canada from the United States, this fun, inspiring, and invigorating weekend itinerary will have you on the path to health and wellness for 2024.
Nestled in the Humber Valley, The Spa at The Old Mill is surrounded by nature yet close enough to the city that it’s easily accessible. It’s not a far drive from downtown Toronto or simply hop on the subway and it’s a few minutes walk from Old Mill Station in Etobicoke.
The spa’s stunning architecture and elegant décor are reminiscent of old world charm and sophistication. Despite their historical roots, the trendy treatments at this boutique and luxurious spa provide the latest technology for ultimate rejuvenation.
The Old Mill specializes in personalized treatments to reduce stress and tension and refresh your body and mind. Treatments include Swedish massage, reflexology, reiki, hot stone therapies, and body treatments such as the Deep Cleansing Mud Wrap, Body Polish, and their speciality, Heaven & Earth – 60 minutes of pure bliss. This ultimate invigorating treatment includes a head massage with pressure points to the face and a detoxifying foot scrub and mask. There are also multiple tempting facials to choose from including their signature facial, the Collagen Plus Oxygen Infusion. This facial combines powerful antioxidants to reduce fine lines and my skin was literally glowing after this revitalizing treatment.
Also known as halotherapy, the Old Mill has a small salt chamber for individual sessions. This form of health care involves the inhalation of micro sized dry salt particles that can help improve
The lure of island life is hard to resist…
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