BLU by ThriveWell

03/17/2026

Meet BLU-Certified Personal Trainer Joan:
Joan specializes in functional training and group fitness, helping people move better, getting stronger, and training in ways that support real life.

Certifications:
• NASM™ Certified Personal Trainer
• AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• NASM™ Corrective Exercise Specialist
• TRX Qualified

Fun fact:
Joan most recently worked as a Physical Therapy Technician, bringing strong movement and recovery background into her training approach.

03/16/2026

The choices you make in training today show up in how your body moves years from now.

Building lean muscle isn’t about chasing a look. It’s about protecting mobility, supporting your joints, strengthening your bones, and keeping your body capable as life gets more demanding.

Strength training, paired with smart cardio and recovery, helps you stay energetic, resilient, and confident in what your body can do. The goal isn’t just to feel good now. It’s to make sure your future body can keep up with the life you want to live.

Train with purpose today so you don’t have to hold back tomorrow.

03/13/2026

Most people never get access to this level of body composition testing.

Lunar iDXA ™ scans are usually reserved for research centers and clinical environments. Very few facilities make this technology available for everyday people who simply want to understand their health better.

This scan doesn’t just show weight. It shows what your body is actually made of, including lean muscle mass, body fat, visceral fat, and bone density. It also allows changes to be tracked over time, which makes progress far more meaningful than watching a number on a scale.

Better data leads to better decisions. And better decisions, repeated over time, are what builds long-term health.

03/11/2026

The Physical Driver of our 5 Drivers of Health & Wellness© at BLU by ThriveWell™ centers on three essential habits that support long-term vitality:

Sleep
Steps
Strength

When these three elements are consistently prioritized, the body becomes more resilient, energized, and capable.

Because true wellness isn’t built through extremes, it’s built through daily habits that support a lifetime of health.

03/10/2026

Fuel that works with your body, not against it.

Our Matcha Madness Smoothie blends banana, spinach, matcha, vanilla protein, and almond milk to deliver steady energy, essential nutrients, and the protein your body needs to recover and stay strong.

Matcha offers a natural source of antioxidants and a gentle, sustained energy boost, while protein helps support muscle repair and lasting satiety.
Simple ingredients. Smart nutrition.

BLU members: this smoothie is now available at the BLU Café. Stop by and give it a try. 🍵

03/10/2026

Gratitude isn’t just good for your mindset. It’s good for your health.

A simple daily gratitude practice can support stress regulation, better sleep, and long-term well-being. Small habits, repeated daily, are how longevity is built.

03/06/2026

: Small shifts in time can create big shifts in how you feel.
This week, support your body by keeping your sleep routine consistent, getting morning light, eating balanced meals, and being mindful of caffeine. These simple habits help protect energy, recovery, and long-term health.

Small habits. Big impact.

03/06/2026

Join us on March 18 at BLU by ThriveWell for the next Women’s Council Lunch & Learn, focused on Women’s Hormone Health: Supporting Women Through Every Season of Life, led by Dr. Jessica Chen.

This session will explore practical strategies to support women’s health, energy, and overall well-being at every stage of life, while creating space to connect with other professional women in our community.

We’d love to have you join! DM us for the link to register for this event.

03/04/2026

Our first of the 5 Drivers of Health and Wellness© is Personal. Your personal driver is created by you, for you through these 3 questions:

What is your purpose?
What do you daily and yearly prioritize?
What is your plan to live out a meaningful life?

03/03/2026

Meet Jeff, one of our members who just got rescanned and lost 10 pounds of fat, gained 4 pounds of lean muscle mass, and lost half a pound of visceral fat. What an amazing change!

03/02/2026

We are honored that BLU by ThriveWell was featured in Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s magazine.

Grateful for the opportunity to share our approach to longevity, measurable health, and building healthspan with intention

02/27/2026

We were thrilled to attend the 77th Annual Children's Opportunity Group of Broward Luncheon! It was an inspiring afternoon of fashion, philanthropy, and community impact. Over 400 guests joined together to raise more than $100,000, with every dollar supporting incredible nonprofits like 4KIDS.

A big thank you to COG President Manuela Boynton, Vice President Heidi Davis Knapik, Luncheon Co-Chairs Caroline Arbuckle and Kelly Hart, and all the Officers and Board Members for creating such a meaningful event. Seeing style and giving back come together for a great cause was truly inspiring!

Melissa Garcia Villa attended the COG Luncheon 2026, a groovy fashion-filled afternoon celebrating style, community, and most importantly supporting children.