GLAMOUR Wellness Power List Awards 2023: Meet the expert panel whose advice we swear by
Taking time out to feel calmer, healthier and well-rested should be an enjoyable part of self-care. That's why we created the GLAMOUR Wellness Power List Awards 2023, where we reveal the brands and products you'll want to be clued up on so you can reach something close to utter wellness bliss. After all, life is not just about surviving, it's about thriving, and there are tool out there specifically designed to allow your mental and physical health to do just that.
As ever, it's your votes that really count. However, to narrow down the sheer scale of innovation out there, we selected an epic panel of 17 experts who brought a diverse range of perspectives and experiences to the table, as well as a wealth of knowledge around the wellness space to make the selection process for your votes easier.
The panelists have carefully and meticulously selected 224 wellness products and brands, considering factors such as innovation, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability, so that your votes could determine the 56 deserving winners of the GLAMOUR Wellness Power List Awards 2023.
Each member of our panel is a specialist within the industry, making them a trusted authority in that field – be it fitness, medicine, sleep, mental health, nutrition, dental health or sexual wellness.
Wondering who is on this year's roster? The internet’s favourite sex agony aunt and author, Oloni, reveals the products that inspire her own sexual positivity and wellbeing. Then there’s GP and registered nutritionist Dr Hazel Wallace – aka The Food Medic – who shares her science-backed expertise with her 600K followers in the most digestible way (no pun intended). Deep fitness insights come from Sophie Butler, a disabled and queer queen who knows a whole lot about self-love, and Aimee Victoria Long whose PT services are called upon by Royal Family members. While mental health nominations are guided by author and psychologist Dr Michaela Dunbar who runs the @myeasytherapy handle, and body-positive activist Michelle Elman.
Scroll down to meet the exciting line-up of pros in the GLAMOUR Wellness Power List Awards 2023 expert panel…
Dr Hazel Wallace
A medical doctor, registered associate nutritionist and GLAMOUR columnist, Dr Hazel Wallace founded The Food Medic to marry medical advice with the latest nutritional thinking. She has almost 600K Instagram followers, a podcast, and new bestseller The Female Factor: Making Women’s Health Count – And What It Means For You. @thefoodmedic
Oloni
An award-winning British-Nigerian sex educator, Oloni – real name Dami Olonisakin – is a conversation-leader on sex, sexuality and consent. She uses her social platforms and podcast, Laid Bare, to educate on consent, orgasms and STIs. Her book The Big O: An Empowering Guide To Loving, Dating & F**king dismantles outdated taboos. @oloni
Michelle Elman
An accredited life coach known for setting boundaries and body positivity, Michelle Elman's third book, The Selfish Romantic: How To Date Without Feeling Bad About Yourself, is out now. @michellelelman
Dr Michaela Dunbar
Her no-fluff approach to emotional wellbeing has garnered clinical psychologist Dr Michaela Dunbar over one million Instagram followers, including Viola Davis, Matt Haig and Kelly Rowland. Her book You’ve Got This: Seven Steps To A Life You Love is an antidote to overthinking. @myeasytherapy
Sophie Butler
The 26-year-old disabled and queer queen, Sophie Butler uses her social channels to empower and educate on fitness, trolling and self-love. Winner of a Scope Disability Award for creating change, the wellbeing coach and disability advocate just launched The Other Girl’s Club – an all-inclusive meet-up group. @sophjbutler
Aimee Victoria Long
Trainer to A-list celebrities and members of the royal family, Aimee Victoria Long uses Pilates and strength and conditioning to reshape clients’ bodies. She believes in the four pillars of health – exercise, relaxation, nutrition and sleep – to harness the best ‘you’. @aimeevictorialong
Dr Tara Swart Bieber
A medical doctor, neuroscientist and author of best-selling book The Source: Open Your Mind. Change Your Life, Dr Tara Swart specialises in mental wellbeing and neuroplasticity. She is also a trustee of women’s gynaecological health charity, the Lady Garden Foundation. @drtaraswart
Dr Karen Gurney
A clinical psychologist and psychosexologist, Dr Karen Gurney is on a mission to improve the nation’s sex lives via education and taboo-busting. She works for the NHS and The Havelock Clinic in London. Her TEDx talk The Truth About Faking Orgasms has received more than 860K views. @thesexdoctor
Dr Tosin Ajayi-Sotubo
Resident doctor for TV show Embarrassing Bodies, Dr Tosin Ajayi-Sotubo is passionate about spreading health awareness. She founded educational platform Mind Body Doctor to offer accessible medical information, and works as an NHS and private GP. @mindbodydoctor
Laura Mountford
The tagline, “self-care for you, self-care for your home” has earned home expert Laura Mountford over 523K Instagram followers. Passionate about cleaning and home health, Laura uses her platform to share budget-friendly tips and home products that bring effective-but-affordable luxury to mundane tasks. @lauracleanaholic
Dr Jenna Macciochi
Immunology lecturer at the University of Sussex, Dr Jenna Macciochi has over 20 years’ experience researching the impact of diet and lifestyle on the immune system. Her books and Instagram translate that science into actionable steps to feel well today. @dr_jenna_macciochi
Dr Aziza Sesay
An NHS GP, GP educator and honorary senior clinical lecturer, Dr Aziza Sesay has a passion for health education and empowerment. She uses her Instagram to share informative videos and host discussions on gynaecological health, cancer awareness and health inequity. @talkswithdrsesay
Dr Lindsay Browning
A chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and founder of Trouble Sleeping clinic, Dr Lindsay Browning helps individuals sleep better and therefore feel better. She shares tips in her book, Navigating Sleeplessness: How To Sleep Deeper And Better For Longer, and via Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. @DrBrowningSleep
Dr Uchenna Okoye
Founder of London Smiling clinics and MySmile By Dr Uchenna teeth-whitening brand, Dr Uchenna Okoye is the official dentist on 10 Years Younger. She mentors young women entering the dental profession. @druchennaokoye
Ruby Deevoy
A journalist specialising in CBD and cannabis content, Ruby founded The CBD Consultancy to offer consumers impartial guidance on the right CBD products for their lifestyle goals. She is a member of The Cannabis Industry Council. @rubydeevoywrites
Lottie Manahan
A dental hygienist and therapist practising in London, Lottie Manahan has won awards for her patient care and clinical skills. Passionate about sustainability, she writes Dentistry magazine’s ‘Green Hygienist’ column and loves educating on how to be greener. @teethbylottie
Emily Syphas
A transformational life coach, Emily Syphas empowers others to live happily and hangover-free. After being in a negative cycle with her own drinking, she founded Sober & Social to offer events for the sober-curious, and a celebrity podcast, Sober Sips. @soberandsocial_
