Winter makes every day feel like you should be having a duvet day — even more so when you’re staying at a cosy Soho House. But if you’re in need of motivation, look no further than the group’s tech-forward yet stylish gyms, refuelling smoothie bars and experts at the frontline of wellness. We spoke with some of that A-game team — from a physio for top athletes to a Hollywood manicurist — for the lowdown on 2026 health trends, the treatments that got them noticed, and how to truly refresh on holiday.
DIMPLE AMANI
Founder and CEO of the Dimple Amani wellness brand, and Ayurvedic expert
Dimple Amani’s technique is a mix of tried-and-trusted, global expertise: Ayurveda inspired by her Indian roots, Brazilian lymphatic drainage, Finnish infra-red therapies and East-Asian gua-sha. Her wide-ranging know-how can enhance a soothing stay at Soho Farmhouse.
How did your collaboration with Soho House come about?
The global head of Soho House wellness experienced a session privately [and] connected deeply with the Dimple Amani method and products; from there the collaboration naturally evolved.
How does the environment at Soho Farmhouse contribute to guests’ wellbeing?
The space encourages you to slow down; open landscapes and quiet luxury help the body switch into true healing mode. [It offers] deeply restorative Oxfordshire grounding, with long walks around the lakes and quiet moments in nature without distractions. I love the wellness areas; and don’t forget the bicycle rides.
Where are your favourite destinations for wellness?
India for Ayurvedic grounding, the Alps for nature-led restoration, and the English countryside for deep, nervous-system calming.
How do your signature treatments benefit guests?
Our signature lymphatic treatments support detoxification, reduce inflammation and bloating, improve circulation and leave guests feeling lighter, calmer and more energised.
Why do you think wellness travel has become so much more popular recently?
People are experiencing burn-out. Travel has shifted from escape to restoration, [and] guests want to return feeling better than when they arrived. [While away], avoid over-scheduling, prioritise sleep, walk daily, eat simply and choose treatments that calm the nervous system rather than overstimulate it.
What drew you to practise lymphatic drainage and what benefits can guests expect?
The lymphatic system is often overlooked despite being vital for immunity and inflammation. [Soho Farmhouse] guests sip our ‘miracle tea’, which is packed with Ayurvedic herbs to flush out toxins. The treatment [continues] even after they leave, as our aftercare, at-home lymphatic rituals products [with] Ayurveda-inspired ingredients help to maintain lymphatic drainage.
What’s your most popular pre-holiday treatment?
A full-body lymphatic sculpt and drain. My [own] routine includes lymphatic treatment, drinking miracle tea, hydration, early nights and slowing the nervous system pre-travel.
What are your top three tips for a happy, healthy 2026?
Prioritise your nervous system — rest is as important as movement. Support daily detox pathways through hydration, gentle movement and lymphatic care; and create simple, consistent rituals rather than extreme wellness fixes.
[In] 2026 [wellness] will focus more on internal health, lymphatic support and nervous-system regulation. We should leave behind over-stimulating, aggressive wellness and ‘quick fixes’.
AYNK VIGNESWARAN
Founder and CEO of AYNK, Expert Physiotherapist, Performance and Recovery Specialist
Aynk Vigneswaran’s approach to wellness is shaped by working with world-class athletes, Olympians and international sports teams. His science-led methods—shared and delivered with his expert team — guide clients through injury, restore balance and movement, and enable more effective training. Physiotherapy is a central part of this integrated approach, informed by the latest research and best practices. You too can feel the benefit at White City and 180 House.
How did your collaboration with Soho House come about?
Soho House recognised AYNK as a partner that could bring a more considered, performance-led approach to wellness: one set between recovery, rehabilitation and real life. AYNK Performance MOTs and recovery treatments sit at the core of what we do. Everything starts with understanding how someone’s body is functioning — whether they’re managing an injury, training regularly or feeling run down. From there, care flows between hands-on treatment, gym-based rehabilitation and performance work.
Education is central: workshops help members train with more clarity and confidence, while our Recovery & Reset class offers a true switch-off; using movement, breathwork and sensory input to calm the nervous system. Injury, recovery and performance are treated as part of the same picture.
What makes White City’s Health Club a stand-out spot for working out?
It supports the full training and recovery cycle, with a pool for low-impact conditioning, extensive equipment and space for movement, plus sauna and steam for recovery. The class offering spans everything from Pilates to breathwork, and the shake bar makes refuelling easy. It naturally aligns with AYNK’s balance of performance, recovery and lifestyle.
Which Soho House hotel would you go to for some R’n’R?
Soho Farmhouse. The rural setting supports natural recovery through walking, cycling and early nights, but it’s elevated by spaces like Lazy Lab, where more structured recovery tools — including therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen — are available. It’s a balance of nature-led rest and targeted recovery that mirrors the approach at AYNK.
Where are your favourite wellness retreats?
Soho House Ibiza — the light, openness and pace support better sleep, intuitive movement and proper downtime, whether that’s morning swims, time outdoors or simply switching off around the pool. Places like Nomade Tulum also stand out for balancing wellness with social connection and music, which plays an important role in recovery. Sri Lanka is another favourite — its rhythm, nature and simplicity create ideal conditions for a physical and mental reset.
Why do you think wellness travel has become so much more popular recently?
People are tired in a way traditional holidays no longer fix. Many don’t want to lose the routines that help them feel good. Wellness travel offers balance — the chance to stay active while properly resting, away from constant stimulation.
How can you work holistic rehabilitation into a holiday?
Holidays are often when people finally slow down enough to notice their bodies. Holistic rehabilitation looks at physical load, mental stress, the nervous system and environment together. In the right setting — with space, light and time to move — recovery often happens naturally, without feeling like treatment. Leave space in your days. Eat well, move a little, sleep properly and don’t overplan. Make room for social connection as well as rest — mental recovery matters just as much as physical. The body often recovers best when expectations are low.
How would you inspire the non-athletic to start a fitness regime?
Elite athletes succeed through structure and consistency, not constant intensity. Master the basics, plan around the demands of your life and prioritise recovery. That mindset works for everyone.
How is cutting-edge scientific research influencing your work in 2026?
It’s helping us to be more objective and individual. At AYNK, we use science-backed assessment tools and diagnostics to understand how someone is adapting to training, stress and recovery over time. By analysing movement quality, workload, nervous-system state and lifestyle demands together, we can make better decisions and adjust programmes as things change. The goal isn’t optimisation for its own sake, but clear, long-term solutions grounded in methods proven at the highest level of sport.
Which wellness trends do you think will take off in 2026?
In elite sport, recovery is planned as carefully as training, and that thinking is now shaping wellness. It’ll be recognised as a core part of performance rather than an add-on. There’s a focus on nervous-system regulation, too — using sensory inputs (sound, breath and environment) to influence brain function and stress response, not just physical fatigue.
Rather than relying on single data points, performance teams look at how sleep, training load, mental stress and recovery interact, because small margins across systems matter. What should be left behind are one-dimensional wearables and generic protocols that ignore this complexity.
What are your top three tips for a happy, healthy 2026?
Move well so your body feels capable and at ease day to day. Pay attention to overall stress — from training, work and mental load — as it all influences how you recover.
And make space for recovery: good sleep, switching off and giving the nervous system time to reset are what help people stay consistent, feel well and enjoy life more.
EMILY ROSE LANSLEY
Manicurist, facialist and tanning expert
The woman behind many glowing celebs (having worked with VIPs from Florence Pugh to Kendrick Lamar), Emily’s beautifying skills have also been called upon by fashion houses (Gucci, Chanel, Dior…) and for photoshoots with Vogue, The Face, W Magazine and more. Get her red-carpet treatment at Shoreditch and 180 Houses.
How did your collaboration with Soho House come about?
I’m a member and I’ve always loved what Soho House represents, so the collaboration felt very natural. Shoreditch House is calm, grounding and aesthetically pleasing — the atmosphere alone encourages guests to slow down and relax.
What’s your favourite wellness destination?
Ibiza. It has such a unique energy — calming yet inspiring. It’s a place where I always feel reset. I’d love to try the new Soho Farmhouse Ibiza — it’s next on my list.
Why do you think wellness travel has become more popular recently?
People get locked into their routines at home. Being away from it all makes it easier to reset habits, focus on yourself, and truly switch off. To fully recharge on holiday, book a facial or massage, make time for yourself each day, keep moving with light exercise, and focus on nourishing, healthy wholefoods.
What are your top tips for making your manicure last longer on holiday?
Always pack a top-coat (to seal everything in) and a nail file (to smooth any harsh edges), and wipe your nails clean after applying sun-cream to remove oils, as this can break down polish. [For other holiday essentials], SPF is non-negotiable, and I always use heat protection on my hair.
How do your signature treatments benefit guests?
My Ritual 9 facial using Byonik lasers and Slimyonik’s ‘air bodystyler’ are my signature treatments. A true 360-degree wellness experience for face and body, improving skin health, circulation, and overall vitality.
Which of your treatments do you recommend a big night out and quiet night in?
For going out, my Ritual 9 facial — it gives an instant glow. For pure relaxation, my bespoke treatment, where I tailor everything to my client’s needs.
What are your A-list clients loving at the moment?
Treatments that deliver visible results without downtime — skin that looks healthy, fresh and natural rather than overdone.
What trends in nail art and beauty are you excited about for 2026?
Square-shaped nails are making a comeback after a long run of oval shapes. [They’re] clean, modern and chic.
Which wellness trends do you think will take off in 2026?
I think personalised, science-led wellness will really take off, treatments and routines tailored to the individual rather than one-size-fits-all.
Trends that rely on extremes or quick fixes should be dropped; balance and longevity are far more sustainable.
What are your top three tips for a happy, healthy 2026?
Prioritising skin health, looking after your overall wellbeing, and committing to consistent habits like sauna sessions, workouts and good nutrition. When you take care of the basics, everything else falls into place.
ROSS J BARR
Leading acupuncturist and fertility expert
When those in fashion or beauty industries feel burnt out, Ross J Barr is who they call. His expertise across acupuncture therapies includes the Chinese ‘Five-Element’ method and Japanese Seitai chiropractic body therapy. But he has a deep understanding of women’s health and fertility, stress management and grief support, too. Discover his healing ways at Shoreditch House and Soho Farmhouse.
Which Soho House hotel would you go to for some R’n’R?
I think Soho Farmhouse is really special. There’s something about running a bath outside. It’s set up for having fun and relaxing, and the environment lends itself well.
Why do you think wellness travel has become more popular recently?
I think hotels (especially Soho Houses) are the finest refuges for escaping domestic life. Even if we adore our home there’s always something that needs doing there. At a hotel, we let go a bit and have a bath at 3pm, read a book or drink a Negroni. It’s one of the few places where you won’t look around and see something that needs doing; so, you find peace there that you might not at home.
Which wellness trends do you think will take off in 2026?
A more analogue life. The 1990s lifestyle is coming back, where you’d do one thing at a time (watch a VHS tape, listen to a record, read) — things you can hold to ground you. What should be left in 2025 is the overwhelming amount of health data. Wearables are great if they don’t increase anxiety, but people use so much wellness tech that it can be another thing to feel rubbish about.
Where are your favourite wellness retreats?
It’s not about spending money; it’s about finding somewhere that gives you peace. My favourite is Chenot; it’s enjoyed mostly by wealthy people, but it’s not that expensive when you look at it in terms of how much you’ll spend across the length of your health span. Chenot Palace Weggis get the right balance between science and lifestyle.
What do you recommend doing to come back from holiday fully recharged?
Do a bit more exercise and a bit less drinking than you would normally. I get a bit carried away on holiday — with my job, my holiday’s the one time I don’t focus too much on health. If you do the right stuff 80% of the time, the other 20% you can enjoy with abandon. And no matter how long you’re staying somewhere, unpack fully; hang everything up, put your suitcase away. It’s effective in making you feel grounded.
In what ways is acupuncture beneficial?
Acupuncture can help the organs to work more efficiently. It regulates all the body’s systems, so you’ll notice a physiological improvement straightaway. A lot of people don’t know about it, especially ‘five-element’ acupuncture. It’s as much about treating emotions as it is physiology. A patient once described it beautifully: with acupuncture, she feels like the version of herself she likes the most.
Do guests choose different treatments in different holiday settings?
When I treat abroad, I’m always surprised at how many syndromes clients have in common. The thing I treat more than ever these days is people wanting peace; you can throw a lot of money at making yourself healthier to a degree, but peace is a commodity people are struggling with, no matter where they are in the world. That’s what I love about acupuncture.
How would you relax someone with a fear of needles?
I’ve treated many with a fear of needles over the years. We use far fewer — and finer — needles than you’d expect. The benefits outweigh the fear so much, it’s usually only a session or two until they forget about fear and start thinking about feeling better.
What drew you to fertility treatment?
I didn’t intend to go into fertility, but anyone who practices acupuncture will generally have a great effect on the menstrual cycle, and therefore fertility. I just really like babies and that side of treatment, so it became something I took an interest in.
Which products are your must-haves when packing for a holiday?
I always take our Duos — one for AM and one for PM. No matter where I’m going, they’re the two supplements and two sets of patches I take with me. They’re great for planes, regulating jet-lag and calming the nervous system.
What are your top three tips for a happy, healthy 2026?
Never overlook the basics — they’re the foundation of health. Go to bed half an hour earlier each night, with some fiction to read — not books about analysis or self-betterment, straight up fiction. And ask what’s the hardest thing to do when it comes to your health: giving up coffee, sex, booze, drugs? What you leave till the end is usually the thing you should do first, because it’ll have the most impact.
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