# Wellness-Focused Hotel Upgrades Proper Hospitality Expands Its Wellness Progrrams at Two Sites By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-03-21 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-hospitality References: [properhotel](https://www.properhotel.com/austin/wellness/)  Proper Hospitality is expanding its wellness programming at [Santa Monica Proper Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-rooms) and Austin Proper Hotel with a range of new recovery modalities, health optimization partnerships, and [structured three-day wellness retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-wellness-retreat) that debuted in February 2026. At Santa Monica Proper, the additions include a Morozko Mineral Bath with hydrogen designed for two-person soaking to mimic natural hot springs, in-room DRIP Hydration IV therapies, and a Recovery Suite featuring full-body red light therapy through a TheraLight 360 system. The property also provides Proper Club members with preferred access to the Hundred [health optimization program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-optimization), which analyzes lab markers, wearable data, and personal health history to deliver personalized protocols across nutrition, movement, recovery, and supplementation. At Austin Proper, Verbena Spa introduces the OxyLight Facial, which combines LED light, oxygen infusion, and microcurrent technology. Proper Hospitality continues offering private Recovery Room sessions with contrast and red light therapy. Image Credit: Proper Hospitality ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 69% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wellness-integrated Hospitality:** Blending medical-grade recovery modalities with overnight stays repositions hotels as hybrid hospitality–clinical wellness centers that blur inpatient and outpatient boundaries. - **Personalized Health Optimization:** Data-driven programs that combine lab markers, wearable metrics, and health histories enable individualized protocols that shift value toward outcome-focused guest experiences. - **In-room Recovery Technology:** Deployment of red light therapy, IV hydration, and at-home style recovery suites points to a future where guest rooms function as private therapeutic environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Boutique Hotels:** Properties with curated design and premium services are positioned to differentiate through embedded wellness offerings that elevate nightly rates and extend guest stays. - **Spa and Recovery Services:** High-tech spa modalities and structured retreats are transforming traditional spa revenue models toward membership, program subscriptions, and integrated clinical services. - **Wearable Health Data Platforms:** Platforms aggregating biometrics and lab data are becoming critical infrastructures for personalized hospitality experiences and evidence-based wellness programming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restorative Thermal Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spa-william-gray-thermal-circuit.md) - [Wellness-Focused Luxury Hospitality Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-hospitality.md) - [Wellness Hospitality Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-wellbeing-series-2025.md) - [Beauty-Wellness Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-rooms.md) - [Immersive Hospitality Wellness Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotels-resorts-introduces-holistic-healing.md) - [Sleep-Focused Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-lab-rooms.md) - [Boutique Hotel Wellness Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-hotel.md) - [Wellness Recovery Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torontos-the-wellness-club.md) - [Multi-Benefit Wellness Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-x-toronto-2.md)