{"id":257398,"date":"2025-06-30T15:07:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T07:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glorious-yellow-sloth.194-233-75-192.cpanel.site\/launching-joyful-wellness-a-movement-making-health-personal-practical-and-joyful\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T15:07:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T07:07:47","slug":"launching-joyful-wellness-a-movement-making-health-personal-practical-and-joyful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glorious-yellow-sloth.194-233-75-192.cpanel.site\/?p=257398","title":{"rendered":"Launching Joyful Wellness: A Movement Making Health Personal, Practical, And Joyful"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Joyful Wellness campaign, launched by NEXT, is a first-of-its-kind, a multi-platform movement that redefines what it means to live well.<\/p>\n

A campaign that aims to empower Filipinos to live healthier, happier lives, Joyful Wellness offers a fresh, exciting approach to wellness that is rooted in self-awareness, backed by science, and made joyful through community. The campaign was shaped by insights from a diverse group of health professionals, including contributions from LifeScience Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoyful Wellness is about meeting people where they are and helping them move forward with intention and optimism,\u201d says Booboo Atayde Alvendia, NEXT\u2019s Head of Business Development. \u201cBy combining science-backed tools with real-life inspiration, we aim to turn wellness from something intimidating into something joyful, personal, and sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joyful Wellness is a movement that sees transformation as a process, celebrates individuality, and emphasizes empowerment through education, accessible resources, and daily habits that make a real impact.<\/p>\n

A Mindset Shift in Motion<\/h2>\n

The heart of the campaign is rooted in a vital shift: from viewing wellness as a clinical, overwhelming task to embracing it as a joyful, sustainable lifestyle that everyone deserves. Joyful Wellness recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to health.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the science-based, patient-centered approach of Functional Medicine, the campaign encourages people to tune into their bodies, explore their unique needs, and take small, meaningful steps \u2014 whether they are just becoming health-curious or already championing wellness in their circles.<\/p>\n

What Sets Joyful Wellness Apart?<\/h2>\n

While other health and wellness efforts tend to focus on outcomes, Joyful Wellness is all about the process. It recognizes that wellness is not just physical \u2014 it\u2019s also mental, emotional, social, and behavioral.<\/p>\n

With seven core pillars \u2014 Nutrition, Beauty, Mental Health, Longevity, Disease Prevention, Health Innovation, and Joy \u2014 the campaign invites everyone to explore wellness in ways that resonate with their personal journeys.<\/p>\n

It encourages people to build self-awareness, seek expertise, and become experts of their own bodies. In doing so, Joyful Wellness supports not just individual transformation, but national progress.<\/p>\n

Imagine a nation where people know better \u2013 and choose to do better. That\u2019s the heart of Joyful Wellness.<\/p>\n

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Joyful Wellness Champions (From L to R) Danie Laurel, Daphne Dionisio, Paula Grace, Dr. Dex Macalintal, Jayvee Fernandez, Lordy Angelo Santos, and Hazel Calawod<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Launching a Movement: A Joyful Gathering<\/h2>\n

At the heart of the event was the unveiling of the Joyful Wellness Champions, a diverse lineup of credible and inspiring individuals who represent the campaign’s seven pillars:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Hazel Calawod: Nutrition Pillar Champion & Main Campaign Ambassador<\/p>\n

\u25cf Danie Laurel: Longevity<\/p>\n

\u25cf Daphne Dionisio: Beauty<\/p>\n

\u25cf Lordy Angelo Santos (@TitoMongPsychologist): Mental Health<\/p>\n

\u25cf Dr. Dex Macalintal: Disease Prevention<\/p>\n

\u25cf Jayvee Fernandez: Health Innovation<\/p>\n

\u25cf Paula Grace: Joy & Happiness<\/p>\n

Each advocate brings credible, lived experience and professional insight to help make wellness more accessible for everyday Filipinos.<\/p>\n

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Nutrition Pillar Champion & Main Campaign Ambassador, Hazel Calawod<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Real Stories, Real Science: Impact That Resonates<\/h2>\n

A key highlight was the Impact Stories segment, which featured a heartfelt panel discussion with:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Hazel Calawod (Campaign Ambassador)<\/p>\n

\u25cf Dr. Kathy Mercado (Gastroenterologist and Functional Medicine Practitioner)<\/p>\n

\u25cf Atty. Edsel Tupaz (LifeScience patient and health advocate)<\/p>\n

\u25cf Mitch Genato (Group CEO of ROMLAS \u2013 the company behind LifeScience Center)<\/p>\n

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(From L to R) Mitch Genato – Group CEO of ROMLAS, Hazel Calawod – Joyful Wellness Ambassador, Atty. Edsel Tupaz -LifeScience patient and health advocate, and Dr. Kathy Mercado -Gastroenterologist and Functional Medicine Practitioner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The panel shared how Functional Medicine and the Joyful Wellness mindset are transforming lives\u2014from Dr. Kathy\u2019s physician insights, to Atty. Edsel\u2019s personal story of managing stress and health, to Hazel\u2019s journey of transformation through food and mindset. Together, their insights bridged science and humanity, touching on the realities of burnout, chronic illness, and the power of proactive, joyful health management<\/p>\n

Tools for Transformation: A Better You Journal<\/h2>\n

Guests were also introduced to the “A Better You” Journal \u2014 a cornerstone of the campaign designed to help individuals reflect on and reset their health goals through guided prompts and practical tips. A short journaling activity allowed attendees to experience firsthand how small reflections could lead to progress, one step at a time.<\/p>\n

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The journal is available for purchase via the website: hardcover edition (\u20b1888) now available, and the softcover edition (\u20b1688) launching online next week \u2014 perfect for those looking for a lighter, more flexible option!<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next for Joyful Wellness?<\/h2>\n

The campaign continues to roll out with:<\/p>\n

\u25cf A BETTER YOU: Wellness Workshops
\nOn-ground and online workshops rooted in the campaign\u2019s seven pillars<\/p>\n

\u25cf ALIVE: A Joyful Gathering for the Mind & Body
\nA large-scale wellness concert and movement experience <\/p>\n

\u25cf Ongoing content and resources
\nWebsite: www.joyfulwellness.ph<\/a>
\nInstagram: @joyfulwellness.ph<\/a>
\nFacebook: Joyful Wellness<\/p>\n

Be Part of the Joyful Wellness Circle<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever felt disconnected from your body, overwhelmed by wellness information, or unsure where to begin \u2014 Joyful Wellness was made for you.<\/p>\n

This is your invitation to thrive.<\/h2>\n

Prioritize your health. Connect with a supportive community.<\/p>\n

Let joy be part of your journey.<\/p>\n

Visit www.joyfulwellness.ph<\/a> to learn more, join the conversation, and explore upcoming activities that will help you move, reflect, and live well \u2013 together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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