The National Hotel Miami Beach  is inviting guests and their dogs to a Dog Mom Walk on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Presented in collaboration with Yum Pup and the Dog Mom Walk community, the gathering combines wellness and oceanfront socializing along the Miami Beach boardwalk. Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m., giving attendees time to socialize and enjoy complimentary coffee during the first hour. Chewy Vet Care will be on-site to host a wellness-focused sniff zone and share expe

Located between the Golfo Dulce and the Osa Peninsula rainforest, Playa Cativo Lodge  offers visitors a blend of sustainability and nature experiences. The property is accessible only by boat and sits within a 1,000-acre private nature reserve next to Piedras Blancas National Park. The lodge features 16 accommodations equipped with outdoor plunge pools, hardwood floors, and local artwork. Operating entirely on clean energy from hydropower and solar sources, the property recen

If you've got sensitive skin, you know the struggle is real. One day your skin loves a product, the next day it's staging a full rebellion with redness, itching, or that annoying tight feeling that makes you want to crawl out of your own body. Finding a body oil for sensitive skin  that doesn't trigger a reaction can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Here's the thing, though:  body oils can actually be game-changers for sensitive skin when you choose the right o

Miami has a bit of a reputation as the world’s plastic surgery capital, but if you look past the neon billboards and the high-speed clinics, you’ll find something refreshingly different in Coral Gables. At Grace Surgical Arts , the conversation isn’t about chasing “perfection”—it’s about restoration, balance, and confidence. Founded by Dr. Grace Valina, Grace Surgical Arts has quietly become a sanctuary for patients seeking thoughtful, personalized care. The practice offers a

The Happy Aging co-founder shares the art of living well; redefining longevity, leadership, and legacy.  “I’ll be surfing in my 80s”  In an era obsessed with optimization and youth preservation, Martha Graeff offers something far more radical: acceptance with ambition. The Brazilian-American entrepreneur, fashion authority, and longevity advocate has long been a familiar face in international style circles. With a career that began in modeling and evolved into styling and wom

Miami and South Florida are known for sunshine, active living, and vibrant communities always on the move. For residents juggling work, workouts, family time, and everything in between, eating well shouldn’t be the part of life that gets sacrificed. That’s where  Fitlife Foods  steps in — transforming how locals approach nutrition with convenient, chef-crafted meals that support fitness goals, everyday wellness, and delicious living right here in our backyard. Fitlife Foods i

When you’re busy with work and family, you don’t have a lot of time to invest in personal wellness. But eating well and staying active are important ways to support your overall health. Even if you don’t have lots of hours available to head to the gym or prepare an elaborate meal, some small tweaks to your daily habits can make a big difference. Read on as we explore everyday wellness essentials for busy professionals.   Commit to a Few Simple Actions You can bookend your day

With 2026 in full swing, fitness resolutions are in full effect and Miami’s ever-evolving wellness scene continues to offer elevated ways to refresh routines well beyond the New Year. Among the newest standouts is the recently opened Tracy Anderson Studio Miami, a destination poised to capture the attention of fitness enthusiasts seeking something more intentional than the typical workout. Located in Coral Gables, the new studio introduces the renowned Tracy Anderson Method t

JETSET Pilates , the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, closed out 2025 on a high note with  24 new studio openings , bringing its total footprint to  over 270 studios open or in development . As the brand enters 2026, JETSET is focused on operational consistency, franchisee support, and strategic expansion across U.S. and international markets, including its  first London studio.   2025 Studio Openings and Franchise Developme

For several months during the summer of 2022, my dog Scout vomited at 3 a.m. nearly every day. If you have a dog, you know the sound. And each time, she gobbled up her mess before I could get to it, making diagnosis of the cause difficult.The vet and I eventually settled on my hydrangeas as the source of the problem – but keeping Scout away from them didn’t work. She started to seem tired all the time – highly concerning in a typically hyper yellow Lab puppy. Photo by Sander

BODYROK , the nationally recognized fitness studio known for its high-intensity, low-impact reformer workouts, opened its first South Florida location in Coconut Grove. Popular in New York and California   for its immersive studio experience and results-driven training, BODYROK brings a fresh, highly structured approach to Pilates-inspired fitness to Miami under the leadership of BODYROK South Florida owners and operators Jordi Dalmau, a   lifelong Miami native and former Div

An upside-down jellyfish drifts in a shallow lagoon, rhythmically contracting its translucent bell. By night that beat drops from roughly 36 pulses a minute to nearer 30, and the animal slips into a state that, despite its lack of a brain, resembles sleep. Cassiopea jellyfish seem to have a sleep state despite the fact they don’t have a brain. THAIFINN/Shutterstock Field cameras show it even takes a brief siesta around noon, to “catch up” after a disturbed night. A new Nature

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Research shows that the brain can be exercised, much like our muscles. RapidEye/E+ via Getty Images Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increases over time . Continually lifting the same weight the same way stops working. It might come as a surprise to learn that the brain responds to training in much the same way as our mus

In a city where beauty is practically a second language, standing out in Miami’s aesthetic scene takes more than trend awareness – it takes vision. That’s exactly what  ALEXIS LAUREN , the luxury medspa concept founded in South Florida, has managed to do. And now, after building a devoted local clientele, the brand is preparing to take its distinctly Miami-born approach nationwide. Launched in 2022 by founder  Alexis Renda , ALEXIS LAUREN was born from a simple observation: m

Miami plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Zuriarrain is shifting the approach to aesthetic medicine by combining plastic surgery with longevity and wellness programs. Operating out of South Miami, the quadruple-board-certified surgeon connects medical weight loss, surgical preparation, and post-operative recovery into a single care model. Through his two practices, Zuri Plastic Surgery  and Hydrology Wellness , Dr. Zuriarrain guides patients through a phased health journey. Patient

In a city like Miami, fitness is everywhere. From sunrise workouts along the waterfront to Pilates studios tucked between cafés and offices, staying active is part of the culture. But with busy schedules, high energy, and year-round heat, many people are rethinking what “fitness” really means – and how to make it sustainable. Instead of chasing intense programs or short-term results, more people are shifting toward low-impact, consistency-focused routines  that support long-t

Meraki Med Miami , a locally owned wellness and aesthetics company, has announced the grand opening of its new facility in Miami. Led by licensed medical professionals, the center focuses on personalized medical and aesthetic services designed to enhance patient health and confidence in a modern environment. Grand Opening Event Details The official grand opening celebration is scheduled for February 21st at 6:00 p.m. at the new facility . The event is designed to introduce th

Jewish Family Home Care  (JFHC) – a not-for-profit agency – is honored to announce that it once again received three  2026 Best of Home Care Awards  from Activated Insights, formerly Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in experience management for post-acute care. The awards include the Leader in Experience, Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice.  JFHC  received all three awards in 2025 and 2024, and both the Best of Home Care® – Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Aw

Quantum Temple has opened in Miami, introducing South Florida’s first vibroacoustic sound healing sanctuary. Located at 1140 SW 2nd Ave, the new wellness destination offers sound healing, movement-based classes, and a free daily community meditation designed to support nervous system regulation and somatic awareness. Founded by Luisa Ocampo, Quantum Temple is the only space in the region offering vibroacoustic sound journeys on custom-made waterbeds. The sanctuary features ei

Wellness has always been about more than just health for the majority of Miami’s residents. Since image matters so much, wellness is focused on building confidence, improving your presentation, and feeling your best. Cosmetic dentistry, injectables, and med-spa treatments are pretty popular, but also come with a hefty price tag. Image by DepositPhotos As the cost of modern aesthetic services continues to rise, Miami residents are embracing payment plans as a practical way to