Chamber members had the opportunity to investigate a variety of ways to improve their lives at the Chamber’s first Wellness Day on 2 May, jointly organized by the Women Executives Club and Young Executives Club. 

A marketplace with 18 exhibitors showcased a wide range of health, beauty and personal care products. Some of the Chamber’s more energetic members participated in a fitness session by Nike Training Club, while others took advantage of the opportunity to have a body scan or metabolic rate check. Talks and workshops also offered practical tips from experts about choosing the best food, staying healthy at work and improving posture. 

One of the buzzwords in the lifestyle sector in recent years has been “wellness.” But what does this actually mean? Three Hong Kong-based entrepreneurs – Sonalie Figueiras, Karen See and Tricia Yap – shared their thoughts on the topic from their perspectives of green living, leadership coaching and fitness, respectively. 

They agreed that many people in Hong Kong are under a lot of pressure, which can lead to them suffering from issues like stress, sleep problems and other health issues. On the other hand, more and more people are seeking help from experts as they try to improve their health and work-life balance, the speakers reported. 

“Hong Kong has exploded in terms of wellness,” Yap said, noting for example the increase in the number of gyms and studios in the city. Figueiras has experienced the growth of the sector first-hand, as her Green Queen website evolved from a personal blog into a fully-fledged company as the interest in organic food and eco-friendly living has grown. Although trends come and go, the speakers agreed, the overall outlook for the wellness sector seems very bright.