Wellness isn’t just kale smoothies and massage therapy. The billion-dollar Australian wellness industry includes businesses working at the intersections of cosmetics, fitness and lifestyle. As the sector continues to grow, more companies are looking for ways to help Sydneysiders stay healthy and hiring technologists in the process. From software to healthcare, these are the wellness companies to watch.
Wellness Companies in Sydney
- Dexcom
- Hapana
- XODA
- The Beauty Chef
- v2food
Wellness Companies in Sydney to Know
Dexcom makes devices called continuous glucose monitors, which are worn by people with diabetes. The Dexcom CGM is a small, unobtrusive wearable device that contains a fine-gauge needle. Once the user applies the device, which is worn for several weeks, the needle allows the monitor to generate biometric data by scoring the glucose levels in the user’s blood and transmitting it to a mobile app.
Hapana makes management software for fitness businesses. Its clients are fitness studio and gym owners, who use the platform to create class schedules and membership packages, conduct billing and communicate with members and staff. The Hapana app functions as a digital storefront and allows clients to customize its features and appearance.
XODA makes SaaS products for fitness businesses, which clients use to run all aspects of their digital and brick-and-mortar businesses. The XODA Member app is built to facilitate class signups and to foster community amongst users, while XODA Biz and XODA Pay handle business management processes and payments.
The Beauty Chef’s products are designed to support microbiome health, making bio-fermented probiotic supplements and topical cosmetics for skin, hair and nails. Founder Carla Oates works closely with a team of microbiologists, naturopaths and nutritionists to develop her organic and biodynamic formulas, which are treated within an in-house fermentation plant.
Plant-based meat company v2food makes meat alternative products from legume proteins. Its product lines include burgers, sausages, tenders and pre-made meals, each of which has a nutritional profile loosely comparable to animal protein. The company caters to vegetarians, climate activists and wellness enthusiasts eager to reduce their consumption of animal meat.
