How to Create Innovative Programming for Wellness Retreats with Andrea Wieland, Ph.D

Aug 8th, 2023
Marisa Sobotka
How to Create Innovative Programming for Wellness Retreats with Andrea Wieland, Ph.D
The industry veteran spends her days developing and overseeing new initiatives, wellness programming and guest experiences at the innovative wellness retreat.

When it comes to total mind and body wellness, Andrea Wieland, Ph.D., director of wellness at Sensei Porcupine Creek in Rancho Mirage, California, has all the bases covered. The industry veteran spends her days developing and overseeing new initiatives, wellness programming and guest experiences at the innovative wellness retreat. Wieland spoke with us about how she creates meaningful connections that foster a personalized experience for every guest, and how the future of wellness may lie in skin care.

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