With the new year just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to explore the top health trend predictions shaping the future of wellness. We gathered insight from two leading health experts: Dr. Thara Vayali, co-founder of hey freya, chief medical officer, naturopathic doctor, and nutritionist, and Dr. Amber Wheeler, hey freya's medical advisor and general endocrinologist . The pair shared their 2025 predictions and insights for what will be trending in health come 2025.
1. Tech-Driven Mental Health Support: A Digital Revolution in Therapy
"The frequency and comfort of people using technology to access mental health resources will rise. I anticipate more sophisticated AI-driven therapy apps and virtual reality treatments for conditions like anxiety and PTSD. Based on my experience with digital health teams, I think having clinicians as part of leadership teams is critical to ensuring technologies complement rather than replace human empathy and connection in healthcare."
-Dr. Vayali
2. The Women's Health Revolution: Targeted Solutions Beyond Menopause
"As someone deeply invested in women's health, I predict a surge in targeted solutions for women's unique health needs beyond pregnancy and menopause. We're seeing more recognition of the importance of addressing hormonal concerns, thyroid health, adrenal function, cognition, physical ailments and mood disruptions. I expect to see more comprehensive supplements and therapies that specifically tackle these interconnected issues, moving beyond simplistic approaches."
-Dr. Wheeler
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3. Environmental & Ethical Wellness: The Future of Personal and Planetary Health
"Given my background in environmental education, I'm particularly attuned to the growing consciousness around the environmental and ethical implications of health choices. I believe that the interconnection between personal and planetary health will become more apparent. We'll likely see a continued rise in plant-based diets, eco-friendly consumer products and more orientation to sustainable healthcare practices."
-Dr. Vayali
4. Personalized & Integrative Medicine: The Future of Holistic Healthcare
"I foresee greater collaboration and trust between various wellness fields to help deliver more personalized, evidence-based care. As a practitioner, I'm thrilled to see healthcare moving in this direction. I think we will witness an integration of conventional and alternative therapies that consider the whole person. This aligns with my mission to change how healthcare is delivered, bringing together empathy, technology and skillful diagnostics."
-Dr. Wheeler
5. Stress Management & Resilience: Comprehensive Solutions for Chronic Stress
"The growing impact of chronic stress will begin to take center stage in healthcare. As we’ve seen with the Surgeon General’s advisory on stress and parenting, there are undeniable negative effects of chronic stress. I expect to see more science-backed, comprehensive approaches to stress relief that go beyond single-ingredient solutions or mindfulness apps. These may include curated lifestyle solutions and blends of adaptogenic herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients designed to support overall resilience and well-being."
-Dr. Vayali
