Movement
Regular physical activity supports physical and mental health, including cardiovascular health and sleep.
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DR. SANDY ZANELLA · MD, DipIBLM
Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Speaker · Award-winning Author
The science
of longevity.
Brought into
everyday life.
I translate lifestyle medicine research into practical education and thoughtfully curated experiences—helping people understand the foundations of health and make space for them in their lives.
MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE. A HUMAN APPROACH.
A BROADER VIEW OF WELLBEING
From the workplace
to the shared table.
From knowledge to experience.
My work connects lifestyle medicine, mindfulness, and meaningful human connection. It can take the form of a talk, an educational program, a curated longevity gathering, or an intimate circle.
Each collaboration is shaped around its purpose and audience. Some experiences have been individual events; others have unfolded as a series. Format, timing, and duration are designed for the occasion.
SELECTED PAST EXPERIENCES
Different rooms.
Conversations that matter.
A selection of previous work, showing the range of experiences I have created and hosted.
01
CÉ LA VI · DUBAI
The Longevity
Experience
Guided movement, a shared three-course lunch, and an informal educational conversation about lifestyle medicine and longevity came together at CÉ LA VI.
The gathering made space for questions about everyday health, sleep, energy, and prevention in a relaxed setting around the table.
View this past experience ↗MOVEMENT.NOURISHMENT.CONVERSATION.THE LONGEVITY EXPERIENCE
CÉ LA VI, DUBAI
CÉ LA VI, DUBAI
02 / SELECTED PAST GATHERINGS
Full moon
circles.
Past circles brought women together for mindful movement, breathing, meditation, journaling, and shared reflection.
The moon provided a theme for intention and ritual. The experiences offered time to pause, practise, and connect away from everyday demands.
Explore previous circles ↗03 / EO DUBAI · 18 JUNE 2026
The Longevity
Equation
Hosted and moderated at The Glass House, Address Montgomerie, the evening brought specialist talks and a panel discussion together with dinner and shared learning.
Explore the event archive ↗
FOR ORGANIZATIONS & EVENT HOSTS
Bring depth
to your next
conversation.
Corporate wellbeing education, speaking, moderation, and curated experiences. We start with your audience and objectives, then shape a relevant format and scope together.
A focused session, a connected series, or a longer collaboration—the right structure depends on what you want to create.
Corporate wellbeing ↗Speaking & moderation ↗THE FOUNDATIONS BEHIND THE WORK
Longevity has a place
in the everyday.
Recovery
Sleep supports brain function and physical health. Insufficient sleep can affect thinking, learning, and daily functioning.
Read the NIH overview ↗Connection
WHO recognizes social connection as a public health priority, with implications for health and wellbeing.
Explore the WHO report ↗ABOUT DR. SANDY
A physician’s perspective.
A personal commitment to living well.
I’m Dr. Sandy Zanella, MD, DipIBLM, a Lifestyle Medicine Physician, speaker, and award-winning author of Happy Yogis, based in Dubai.
My work brings medical knowledge and mindfulness into education and experiences that people can connect with. My experience in brain research in Los Angeles helped shape my interest in the relationship between physical health, mental wellbeing, and the way we live.
Discover Happy Yogis & family resources ↗EVENT DATES & INVITATIONS
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Confirmed upcoming dates will be listed on the Events page. Previous experiences are presented as an archive, rather than a recurring schedule.
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