Spanning everything from healthcare to tourism to workplace programs, wellness is a trillion-dollar industry. But who is it really for? Canvas8 spoke to dietician and author Dalia Kinsey about the impact that wellness ideals have on marginalized people and how brands can decolonize the sector.
Dalia Kinsey is a holistic registered dietitian, the author of Decolonizing Wellness, and the host of the Body Liberation for All podcast. Dedicated to health equity, Dalia teaches people to use nutrition as a self-care and personal empowerment tool to counter the damage of chronic stress. She works at the intersection of holistic wellness and social justice, continually creating wellness tools and resources that centre the most vulnerable individuals who hold multiple marginalised identities. Dalia crafts practical, inclusive, and effective corporate wellness workshops that empower participants to identify their perfect wellness formula and permanently improve their health.
Emma Sheppard is a journalist specialising in business, technology, family and social affairs. As well as Canvas8, her work has appeared in The Guardian, Wired, BBC Worldwide, The Independent and more.