As someone who lives and breathes health and wellness—whether I’m coaching clients through their fitness goals or helping them fine-tune their nutrition —I’ve noticed a common thread among experts in our space: we love to rave about our favorite supplements, recovery tools, or health and wellness hacks. We love to share what works. But this holiday season, I wanted to flip the script. Instead of asking local health and wellness professionals about their favorite industry product picks, I asked them to share the products or services that bring them personal joy. Because joy, after all, is just as essential to health and wellness as kettlebells and kale.
Melissa Stolze, owner of barre3 Des Peres - I love my Lola blanket because it's incredibly soft and comforting. It's perfect for relaxing while reading my favorite book, "Let Them" by Mel Robbins, which my daughter gifted me.
Tristina Phillips, owner of Body20 in Des Peres - I love the Superstars Bundle from Naturium. It keeps things simple without compromising on results. These are products that work without breaking the bank.
Dr. Sean Bailey, ENT - I love the curated selection of great cigars and drink pairings from all over the world from the Cigar of the Month Club.
Dr. Jim Hankinson, owner of Back To Wellness Chiropractic - My favorite thing is my record player from the 1980s. It still works, and I love playing all my favorite bands on vinyl.
Dr. Holly Ellis, owner of Ellis Dental - I love the cute Nora Fleming Stoneware serving dish "minis." Get them at Christophers in Kirkwood.
Tim Tolle, owner of Meramec Pools and Outdoors - I love Simon Sinek's book "Start With Why" is a constant reminder that it's difficult to know "what to" or "how to" achieve much in life without knowing WHY it matters to you.
Shannon Wood, co-owner of The Method Aesthetics + Wellness - I love the nostalgic, sensory immediacy of Glasshouse Fragrances' tree, glistening prettily with snowflakes and sparkling with the scent of freshly cut fir and spruce.
Tom Murphy, CEO of Sonus Benefits - My favorite product of all time is Jameson Black Barrel Irish whiskey. My favorite clothing store is Jaxen Grey in Frontenac, and my favorite restaurant is Twisted Tree in Sunset Hills.
Katie Elizabeth, owner of Strong By Intention - I was gifted this Foxelli heated vest last winter, and it has become a staple for me when spending time outside in the cooler weather.
The winter season calls for mindful movement and sustainable nutrition to become the strongest, most joyful version of yourself—inside and out. For personalized support, visit strongbyintention.com and follow me on Instagram @ktelizabethwellness for recipes and more.