As we move into a new year, the world of health and wellness continues to evolve in exciting and transformative ways. From innovative fitness strategies to holistic beauty solutions, the trends for 2025 reflect a collective shift toward sustainable practices that prioritize long-term vitality, mental health, and overall well-being.

We asked our experts to share their thoughts on the emerging practices they see shaping the future – here’s what they said.

Fitness Trends

Gavin Larsen is a Sports Acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner who helps you optimize your body to help you achieve your fitness goals.

People are taking a holistic approach to fitness

The connection between holistic health and fitness is more essential than ever as we move into a new year prioritizing longevity and wellness. Physical activity is no longer just about staying fit—it’s about fostering harmony between physical and mental well-being. In my clinical practice, I’ve witnessed firsthand how holistic recovery strategies like acupuncture, cupping, and other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) modalities help patients optimize performance, enhance recovery, and prevent injuries. These treatments amplify the well-documented benefits of exercise, making fitness not only effective but sustainable.

Strength training is key for longevity

Strength training, in particular, has emerged as a powerful tool for managing chronic conditions, improving bone density, and reversing age-related muscle decline. Within sports medicine acupuncture, techniques are employed to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and support muscle repair. These processes create optimal conditions for mitochondrial function, a key player in energy production. Enhanced blood flow delivers vital oxygen and nutrients, while reduced inflammation fosters an ideal environment for cellular repair and growth.

Recovery as the Foundation of Fitness

By integrating TCM principles, such as the synergy between food and medicine, alongside personalized nutrition strategies, recovery becomes a tailored and holistic process. Exercise-induced fatigue, a common challenge for fitness enthusiasts and athletes, highlights the importance of recovery strategies that address both physical and molecular fatigue markers. Research supports the effectiveness of TCM remedies in reducing oxidative stress, replenishing glycogen stores, and regulating neurotransmitters to optimize recovery.

Mind-Body Trends

Sadaf Naji is a trauma-informed Counsellor, Certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, and Certified Breathwork Facilitator who guides you to find a healthy connection to yourself and find compassion, so you can know yourself as peaceful, whole and safe.

Nervous System Regulation

In 2025, nervous system regulation is likely to gain even more attention as the conversation around mental health shifts toward understanding the body-mind connection. With growing awareness of how stress, trauma, and chronic anxiety manifest physically, people are increasingly seeking tools like breathwork, vagus nerve stimulation, and somatic practices to build resilience and balance.

As a trauma-informed counsellor and Compassionate Inquiry practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how addressing dysregulation at the nervous system level can lead to profound shifts in mental and emotional well-being. This trend aligns with a collective desire for sustainable healing that empowers individuals to feel safe and grounded in their own bodies.

Psychedelic Therapy and Psychosomatic Modalities

The convergence of psychedelic therapy and psychosomatic modalities is set to be a key focus in 2025 as research continues to validate the therapeutic potential of medicines like psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine. These tools, combined with practices that address trauma stored in the body, such as compassionate inquiry, somatic experiencing and breathwork, offer a holistic approach to healing that traditional talk therapy often cannot.

I’ve witnessed how these modalities help clients access and process deep emotional wounds that have resisted conventional methods. With more regulatory approvals, growing accessibility, and public interest, this integrative approach will likely reshape how we view and treat mental health.

Healing the Root Cause and No Band-Aid Solutions

There’s a growing rejection of quick fixes in mental health, and 2025 will likely see a surge in approaches that prioritize addressing root causes over surface-level symptom management.

From my perspective, this shift reflects a deeper understanding of how unresolved childhood experiences, trauma, and systemic stressors underlie many mental health challenges. People are increasingly recognizing that sustainable healing requires going beyond medication or coping strategies to explore the origins of their pain. This trend will encourage individuals to embrace more intensive, transformative work that fosters true and lasting well-being.

Beauty Trends

Mimi Wang is an Acupuncture and TCM practitioner who offers holistic treatments that are effective in boosting collagen, enhancing complexion and improving overall skin health. A strong advocate of self-care, she strives to build a comforting space for patients to recharge and restore their vitality.

Natural Rejuvenation Takes the Spotlight

As we step into the future of beauty, natural rejuvenation treatments are making waves. People are shifting their focus to non-invasive solutions that promote long-term health and vitality.

Treatments like microneedling, which stimulates collagen production, and acupuncture facials, known for boosting circulation and improving skin tone, are leading the way. These approaches harness the body's natural healing processes, offering subtle yet transformative results without the downtime or risks of more invasive procedures.

Psychedelic Therapy Trends

Mark Haden is a major figure in the field of psychedelic medicines and the Clinical Supervisor for the Psychedelic Treatment Program at Qi Integrated Health.

Healing Relationships with Psychedelic Therapy

Inspired by the principle that healing is most effective when done collectively, family and couples psychedelic therapy will emerge as a transformative trend in 2025. These sessions aim to resolve long-standing relational conflicts, build empathy, and strengthen emotional bonds.

By addressing interpersonal dynamics alongside individual healing, this approach highlights the interconnected nature of mental health, helping families and couples thrive together in a supportive environment.

Psychedelic Therapy for Workplace Burnout

As workplace stress and burnout reach record levels, psychedelic therapy is stepping in as a revolutionary tool for professional well-being. This trend involves tailored psychedelic-assisted sessions that help employees and leaders address the root causes of stress, foster emotional resilience, and unlock creativity.

Organizations will begin partnering with licensed organizations like Qi Integrated Health, to offer group retreats and individual sessions specifically designed to address workplace dynamics. Psychedelics combined with mindfulness training and integration coaching, will help professionals reconnect with their sense of purpose, manage chronic stress, and enhance team collaboration.