Heather Mikesell

New York

Creative Copywriter at Freelance

Co-founder of Well Defined, #travel junkie, #outdoor enthusiast, savvy #spa-goer, bookworm, sunscreen addict, and grammar geek

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Articles

Discover How Stress Can Manifest Itself As Physical and Mental Symptoms

4 days ago | welldefined.com | Heather Mikesell

While stress is a fact of life for most people, it doesn’t have to wreak havoc on your physical health, as well. Unfortunately, for many people, it does just that. According to the 2024 American Psychological Association (APA) annual mental health study, more than 43 percent of U.S. adults polled reported feeling more anxious than the previous year.
The Wellness Questionnaire With Ryan Shulman, Director of Spa and Fitness for Foster Supply Hospitality

1 week ago | welldefined.com | Heather Mikesell

Ryan Shulman, Foster Supply Hospitality director of spa and fitness for Hemlock Neversink (NY) and Hemlock Spa at Kenoza Hall (Kenoza Lake, NY), develops wellness programming that embraces the healing natural elements of the Catskills. His passion for wellness began nearly 20 years ago while studying hospitality at UCF, when he took a job at the Canyon Ranch day spa. Since then, his life has been dedicated to facilitating healing.
Six Senses Ibiza Launches New Farm Learning Center

1 week ago | welldefined.com | Heather Mikesell

Six Senses Ibiza recently introduced its new Farm Learning Center at Can Tanca, the resort’s 400-year-old offsite farm. This launch marks a significant evolution for The Farm—from a source of organic produce to an exciting hub for regenerative education and community engagement. Developed with support from the resort’s Sustainability Fund, the Farm Learning Center is part of Six Senses Ibiza’s broader mission to make regenerative practices more accessible and experiential.
Forsthofgut Nature Hotel Introduces WaldSPA Health

1 week ago | welldefined.com | Heather Mikesell

Forsthofgut Nature Hotel (Leogang, Austria) recently debuted WaldSPA Health, a new health-promoting area within its 61,000-square-foot WaldSPA (forest spa). Designed to serve as a dedicated space for longevity-focused offerings, this addition marks a new chapter for Forsthofgut, bringing a deeper focus to long-term vitality and preventive care.
Humanaut Health, a New Longevity Clinic, Is Set to Debut in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

2 weeks ago | welldefined.com | Heather Mikesell

Humanaut Health, a specialty clinic focused on longevity medicine and health optimization, will debut its newest location in Palm Beach Gardens this summer. Building on the success of its flagship clinic in Austin, which opened in October 2024, this new outpost will bring Humanaut’s innovative, proactive approach to longevity to one of Florida’s most wellness-conscious communities.
Wellness With a New Orleans Twist

2 weeks ago | welldefined.com | Heather Mikesell

New Orleans has always held a certain appeal. It’s mysterious, magical, and so unlike any other place in the country. My first trip to the French-inspired city was as a 20-something with my sister and a childhood friend. We visited just three days after Marti Gras, so a festive vibe enveloped the city. I’m not sure what possessed us to go there other than a great sense of adventure, or perhaps, having watched “The Big Easy” at an impressionable age.
How to Combat the Top 7 Productivity Killers in the Workplace

2 weeks ago | welldefined.com | Heather Mikesell

Staying productive at work can be a real challenge with so many distractions and interruptions. From constant email and Microsoft Teams notifications to endless meetings, efficiency can easily suffer. Rasmus Holst, chief executive officer of the employee development platform Zensai reveals how to tackle the biggest productivity killers in the workplace, help you focus, and create an effective work atmosphere to get things done. 1.
Spa Decorté Opens at Hotel Barriére Fouquet's Paris

3 weeks ago | welldefined.com | Heather Mikesell

Parisians and visitors can now enjoy of a taste of Japanese tradition thanks to the debut of Spa Decorté at Hotel Barriére Fouquet’s Paris. In partnership with Japanese beauty brand Decorté, the spa has introduced a menu of innovative treatments incorporating rare and precious ingredients, such as Benifuuki tea extract. Immersing guests in Parisian luxury and Japanese expertise, the hotel is the only one in Paris to offer Decorté treatments.
Understanding the Empath in the Workplace

1 month ago | welldefined.com | Heather Mikesell

You don’t have to work in human resources to relate to the Empath archetype. She’s the deeply intuitive one, emotionally sensitive, and innately attuned to the feelings and needs of others. Her empathy extends beyond sympathy, as she experiences the feelings of others around her as if they were her own.
5 Foods Proven to Improve Brain Power and Memory

1 month ago | welldefined.com | Heather Mikesell

Although it’s all too common to reach for ultra-processed foods in a pinch, most people have come to understand that there are better options available to enhance health and wellbeing. Some food has even been proven to boost brain power and memory. School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean we couldn’t all use some help in that department. Recently, Legacy Online School analyzedscientific studies and nutrition advice to uncover the top foods proven to enhance brain health.