GLP-1 Action Group
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Use in Australia has grown more than 8x in five years, and New Zealand is following fast. Over one third of adults in both countries are living with obesity. That’s about 8 million people who could be eligible for these medicines.
They’re already walking through your doors. The question is how to best serve them to mitigate the risks.
GLP-1 medicines affect far more than appetite. Up to one third of weight loss comes from lean mass – dramatically affecting muscle and bone. They also have an impact on skin, hair, hydration, nutrition, energy and mood. That has real implications for every wellness modality, from massage and fitness to skin therapy, nutrition and mental wellbeing. Most practitioners haven’t yet been trained on what it means for their work.
ASWELL’s GLP-1 Action Group will close that gap. We’ll bring clinical experts and wellness practitioners together to build practical, modality-specific education for our industry, covering:
- Ehow GLP-1 medicines affect the body and mind
- Ewhat that means for your treatments, programs and client care
- Ewhere your modality can safely add value, and where to refer
- Ehow to talk about GLP-1s and market your services responsibly
Once that foundation is in place, the group will work on creating a truly integrated wellness approach for people on GLP-1 medicines, coming off them, or choosing a different path.
We’re seeking volunteers now, in preparation for launching the group in Q2, 2027.
Who should join
Clinical experts to lead and teach
- EMedical practitioners with an interest in obesity or metabolic health (GPs, endocrinologists, obesity physicians)
- EAccredited Practising Dietitians
- EAccredited Exercise Physiologists
- EPsychologists and mental health professionals
- EResearchers in nutrition, exercise science or public health
Modality representatives to translate the knowledge into practice
- EFitness and strength professionals
- ENutritionists and naturopaths
- EFunctional and integrative medicine practitioners
- EMassage, lymphatic and body therapists
- ESkin, beauty and aesthetics professionals
- EMind-body practitioners and health coaches
- EWellness operators: spas, clinics, retreats, gyms and wellness centres
Lived experience
- EPeople who have used GLP-1 medicines, as consumer representatives
What’s in it for you
Clinical contributors will be recognised as expert educators, help shape industry standards, and build referral relationships with a better-informed wellness sector. Practitioners and operators get early access to the education, a voice in how it’s built, and a head start on serving one of the fastest-growing client groups in Australia and New Zealand.
Commitment
One 60-minute online meeting a month, plus work between meetings on a project that matches your skills and interest.
Planned start: April 2027.
Open to ASWELL members and invited professionals.