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Sport and Hospitality<\/strong> Initiative<\/h1>\n

Objectives<\/h2>\n

To establish a comprehensive, actionable framework that enables communities to integrate wellness through sport into their local culture and infrastructure\u2014empowering municipalities, organizations, and individuals to use sport as a vehicle for improved well-being. This initiative will also support the hospitality and spa sectors by providing them with the tools, education, and best practices needed to better serve professional and recreational athletes alike. Through cross-sector collaboration, evidence-based resources, and global outreach, the Sport and Hospitality Initiative aims to drive sustained improvements in both mental and physical health, leveraging the universal language of sport to foster connection, resilience, and holistic wellness around the world.<\/p>\n

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Initiative Leadership<\/h2>\n
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Initiative Chair<\/h2>\n

Patricia Ladis, Holistic Physical Therapist, Behavioral Breathing Analyst, Biomechanical Analysis Founder & CEO, WiseBody PT<\/p>\n

Patricia Ladis, PT, CBBA, has been practicing holistic physical therapy since 1999 and is the founder of WiseBody PT in NYC. She has been an on-site PT to professional dancers (ABT, Rockettes, Broadway) & tennis professionals (US Open, Wimbledon, Olympics). She appeared on NBC &CBS programs and published in Forbes, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, etc. She is a sports performance expert & serves on the Hologic x WTA Women’s Health Task Force for Elite Female Athletes. She works with top junior, collegiate (D1-D3), and professional athletes in a variety of sports to amplify performance and reduce injury risk.\u00a0 She also authored The Wise Woman’s Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth, helping women return to high level sport after pregnancy. Connect with me on LinkedIn.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Vice-Chair<\/h2>\n

Lynelle Lynch, Owner, Running Y Resort & Bellus Academy, United States<\/p>\n

Lynelle Lynch is an entrepreneurial leader with business interests that span from real estate to resorts to wellness education and the arts. The Running Y Resort is a destination property featuring an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, hotel, spa, fitness center and 3,600 acres of home sites – featuring a variety of outdoor adventures year-round. Lynelle is a board member of the Klamath County tourism bureau where sports tourism is a strategic initiative. Owner of Bellus Academy, an award-winning Beauty and Wellness chain of schools. Lynelle is also the founder of a non-profit Beauty Changes Lives – mission to make careers in Beauty and Wellness a first choice through the gift of scholarships. Connect with me on LinkedIn.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Initiative Members<\/h3>\n

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Meet the renowned thought leaders in this field who are collaborating to educate and evolve wellness in this area of global importance.<\/p>\n

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Resources<\/h3>\n

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View the research, trends, whitepapers, infographics and more from this Initiative, as well as a curated list of third party resources.<\/p>\n

COMING SOON<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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Contact Initiative<\/h3>\n

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Connect with the Sport and Hospitality Initiative on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n

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