In an age where stress, trauma, and disconnection dominate modern life, Urban Wellness is rewriting the story of meditation and holistic healing. Founded by visionaries Tina Hallett and Kristy Paul, the brand has grown from a single studio into a multi-faceted wellness movement that bridges science, technology, and ancient wisdom.
At the heart of this transformation is the patented Lava Bed—a groundbreaking meditation bed that pairs heated lava rock sourced from active volcanoes with a proprietary infrared frequency waveform. The result is a rapid and measurable shift into a parasympathetic state: within minutes, the nervous system resets, the mind calms, and the body deeply relaxes. Unlike traditional meditation, which can take years to master, the Lava Bed delivers an immediate and accessible pathway into stillness—one that is scientifically grounded, spiritually resonant, and universally impactful.
What began on 5th Avenue in Naples has expanded into collaborations with leading universities, psychology centers, and wellness clinics nationwide. From the University of Indianapolis Psychology Center to Chrysallis Wellness Center in Fort Myers and Coastal Meditation in Cape Cod, the Lava Bed is being embraced as a therapeutic tool in behavioral health, trauma recovery, and holistic care. The results are inspiring: individuals who once struggled to quiet their minds are now experiencing meditation with ease and consistency.
Urban Wellness isn’t stopping there. With the launch of Urban Wellness Retreat, the company is redefining sober living through a luxury, healing-centered model. Opening in November 2025, the retreat blends mindfulness, meditation, healthy meals, trauma-informed practices, and community support into an environment where recovery feels empowering, dignified, and transformative. A second retreat is already scheduled for late 2026, signaling demand and momentum.
Supporting this expansion is the Urban Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to widening access to mindfulness initiatives. By funding projects, developing inclusive programs, and ensuring meditation remains accessible across diverse communities, the foundation extends the brand’s mission beyond luxury spaces into schools, hospitals, and underserved populations.
Together, these ventures embody the essence of Urban Wellness: bold innovation, measurable results, and a commitment to human flourishing. What Hallett and Paul have created is more than a product or a retreat—it is a movement that proves meditation can be immediate, science-backed, and life-changing.
In a world desperately seeking calm, connection, and healing, Urban Wellness has emerged as a trailblazer—transforming meditation into the future of health, hospitality, and human potential.