Live Love Spa's National Wellness Month Trends Event Brings 350+ Leaders to DTLA August 3 & 4, Showcasing Tools, Technologies, and Practices Redefining Self-Care

76% of Adults Are Burned Out. The Wellness Industry Has a Response.
Live Love Spa's National Wellness Month Trends Event Brings 350+ Leaders to DTLA August 3 & 4, Showcasing Tools, Technologies, and Practices Redefining Self-Care

LOS ANGELES, CA – June 24, 2026 – With the American Psychological Association reporting that 76% of adults experience physical symptoms of stress – and Future Forum finding that 48% of workers under 30 feel completely drained by end of day - self-care has officially moved from indulgent luxury to practical necessity.

Live Love Spa, the premier B2B community for the wellness industry, is responding with its 2026 National Wellness Month Trends Event - the official industry kickoff for the month-long self-care movement – bringing together 350+ attendees across two immersive days at Hudson Loft in Downtown Los Angeles on August 3 - 4.  Attendees include more than 300 spa leaders, 60+ innovative wellness brands, content creators, media, and hospitality visionaries to discover the ideas, technologies, and partnerships shaping what's next in spa and wellness.

Founded by Live Love Spa in 2018, celebrating August as National Wellness Month (NWM) each year has grown from a grassroots campaign into a global initiative backed by leading global wellness and hospitality brands, including Hilton, Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Four Seasons, Hyatt, Montage, Fairmont, Life Time, Equinox, and SpaFinder. The DTLA kickoff event serves as the official industry launchpad for the month-long national movement.

"We're witnessing one of the biggest transformations our industry has seen," said Lisa Michaelis, Founder and CEO of Live Love Spa. "Wellness is evolving beyond pampering to help people better manage stress, build resilience, support nervous system health and live healthier lives. That shift is changing everything, from the experiences consumers seek to the products, technologies, and partnerships shaping the future of spa and wellness."

Unlike a static trade show or conference, the event is designed as a dynamic, experiential showcase. Highlights include:

• Master Classes & Expert Panels: Phytomer and Eminence Organic Skin Care demonstrate how skincare rituals lower cortisol, boost feel-good hormones, and reduce stress-induced inflammation. Panel topics span longevity, social wellness, AI, and recovery.

• The 2026/27 Trend Reveal: A first look at predictive data shaping the future of global wellness, informed by Live Love Spa's inaugural Spa & Wellness Industry Trends Survey – gathering insights from qualified spa leaders across North America on the opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping the profession. Early findings will be released at the event; the full report unveils during National Wellness Month.

• Futuristic Wellness Technology: Interactive displays featuring biohacking and recovery innovations, including the Ammortal Chamber which integrates 10+ non-invasive technologies to reduce inflammation, accelerate recovery, and support nervous system health. Candela will also showcase advanced aesthetic technologies reflecting the evolution of the glass skin trend.

• 60+ Brand Showcases: Curated activations from top-tier skincare, beauty, and wellness brands—including Spafinder, celebrating its 40th anniversary connecting consumers with exceptional spa and wellness experiences.

National Wellness Month Trends Event experiences will explore retail innovation, consumer behavior, and the continued evolution of wellness beyond the traditional spa, reflecting how consumers, workplaces, and hospitality brands are integrating wellness into everyday life.

Additional brands, speakers and immersive experiences will be announced throughout July. Limited exhibitor opportunities remain for innovative wellness brands. Registration is open for qualified spa leaders, industry media, and content creators.

"We believe in the power of self-care," Michaelis continues. “When the best brands, spa leaders, and wellness visionaries come together, the relationships they build become the catalyst for new ideas, stronger collaboration, and innovations that shape the future of how people take care of themselves. If you want to know what's next in spa and wellness, this is the room to be in."

The NWM movement opens to the public online August 1st. Individuals and businesses can download the official 31-day Wellness Challenge Calendar and the “I Choose Wellness Pledge” to help inspire them to take small, intentional daily steps toward a healthier lifestyle.

Explore brand partnership and exhibitor opportunities or register for media credentials at LiveLoveSpa.com/losangeles. To download the Wellness Month Challenge Calendar: NationalWellnessMonth.com 

About Live Love Spa

Founded in 2011, Live Love Spa is the trusted discovery platform connecting the spa and wellness industry through an annual series of 20+ different national and international b2b events, product discovery, and a comprehensive spa and wellness-focused e-commerce marketplace. Live Love Spa helps consumers, spa professionals and wellness enthusiasts discover trusted brands, innovative products and exceptional wellness experiences in one destination. Live Love Spa founded National Wellness Month in 2018 to inspire healthier, happier lives by championing daily self-care and the professionals, brands, and organizations that make it possible. Learn more at livelovespa.com and follow @livelovespa.

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