The Wellness Affair Dare to Bare: San Francisco — Hormonal Health, Metabolic Wellness & Biodiversity
A Women’s Wellness Experience by The Wellness Affair
Over $1,500 in wellness experiences included with your ticket.
Dare to Bare is a curated wellness experience designed to bring women together for honest conversations, embodied practices, and meaningful connection.
This San Francisco gathering explores hormonal health, metabolic wellness, and whole-body wellbeing through approachable expert conversations, movement experiences, and thoughtfully designed activations.
Rather than chasing trends, Dare to Bare creates space for real dialogue, curiosity, and practical insight—helping women better understand their bodies and feel empowered in their wellness journey.
What to expect:
Expert Conversations
Thought-provoking discussions with practitioners, researchers, and wellness leaders exploring topics like hormonal health, metabolic wellness, and modern women’s health.
Movement with purpose
Feel-good activation designed to support nervous system regulation and embodied calm — for all bodies and levels.
Immersive Wellness Activations
Hands-on experiences designed to help you reset, recharge, and explore new wellness practices.
Wellness Brand Marketplace
Discover and shop thoughtfully selected brands in beauty, nutrition, and lifestyle.
Community Connection
Space to connect, reflect, and show up as you are.
This is wellness that feels intelligent, inclusive, beautiful, and unapologetically real.
Whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts, seeking metabolic clarity, or simply craving connection in an elevated space — Dare to Bare is your invitation to take wellness into your own hands with curiosity, joy, and honesty.
Event Schedule
10:45 — VIP Check In Opens
Granola Bar with CRUNO + Early access to activations
11:00 — General Admission Check In
11:15 — Mat Pilates
12:00 — Guided Visualization Workshop with Cecilia Navarro
12:30 — Lunch + Activation exploration and Wellness Marketplace
1:00 — Gong Ceremony with Livi Love
1:10 — Expert Speaker Panel (see Speakers below)
2:00 — Functional Movement with Mary Richards
2:20 — Body in Motion TM featuring Reprise Activewear
2:40 — Connections + Activations
3:00 — Event Close
Featured Wellness Experiences
Pilates + Functional Movement
Movement sessions led by Mary Richards, Stanford Strength & Conditioning Coach and founder of Richards Nutrition Coaching.
Gong Ceremony + Sensory Reset
A grounding sound experience with Livi Love designed to help calm the nervous system and center the body.
Mini Nutrition Consultations
One-on-one guidance from Richards Nutrition Coaching exploring metabolic health and nutrition.
Wellness Activations
(detailed information about each activation below)
Throughout the day, attendees can explore a variety of interactive wellness experiences including:
+ Hormonal Blueprint Station with Esther Elonga, MD and PhD Standford University
+ Vibration and Sound Therapy by Feel Good People
+ Glow Bar by Oelle Skincare and TNNC Lifestyle
+ Sensory Reset Bar with Livi Love
+ Braid Bar + Dry Styling with DryBar Union Square
+ Mini Nutrition Consults with Richards Nutrition Coaching
+ Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lunch & Refreshments
Guests will enjoy nourishing options including:
+ Acai Bowls by Dulce Vida Snacks
+ Protein bites and smoothies with Cita Island
+ Mocktail Bar by The Wellness Affair featuring Blume, Mineragua
Wellness Marketplace
Explore curated brands including:
• Oelle Skincare
• Friday Flowers Bloom Bar
• Perfume Bar by Letz Make Events
• Additional wellness brands and experiences
Speaker Panel
Esther Elonga MD & PhD Candidate, Standford University
Mary Richards Strength and Condition Coach, Standfors University
Mary Bemis Founder of Reprise Activewear
Pilates, Functional Movement, Nutrition Consults & more with Mary Richards.
Mary Richards
Standford Strength and Conditioning Coach, Olympic Trainer and Trainer for D1 College Athlete
Gong Ceremony and Sensory Reset Bar with Livi Love
A grounding gong ceremony to center and prepare you for the Dare to Bare wellness experience. Guests can also experience the Sensory Reset Bar with aromatherapy, hand massage, face mist, and a crystal pyramid pause with rose quartz for intention and alignment.
Livi Love
Friday Flowers Pop-Up Flower Bar
Step into the Friday Flowers Flower Bar, a pop-up where you can grab beautifully designed bouquets on the go. We’ll be offering a curated selection of hand-wrapped bouquets featuring premium blooms, organic textures, and thoughtful color palettes that feel modern, romantic, and a little bit luxe.
Braid Bar and Styling by Drybar Union Square
Throughout the day, Drybar’s expert stylists will be on‑site offering complimentary braid bar services and dry styling, giving attendees the opportunity to refresh their look between sessions, photo moments, and movement experiences. Whether you’re seeking a chic braid, polished blowout, or a quick style boost, this activation adds a fun, confidence‑boosting beauty moment to your wellness journey — because self‑care is as much about how you feel as how you show up.
Glow Bar with TNNC Lifestyle and Oelle Skincare
Designed to help attendees refresh, reset, and glow after movement. Guests can experience a quick post-workout skin ritual using hydrating skincare, followed by a clean makeup touch-up for a natural, radiant finish. The experience also introduces an “inside-out beauty” approach by pairing targeted skincare with functional wellness supplements that support hydration, metabolic energy, and cellular vitality—showcasing how skincare, nutrition, and overall wellness work together to support healthy, glowing skin.
Vibration and Sound Therapy with Feel Good People
Sponsorship + Partnership Opportunities
Please reach out to Danielle Foster at [email protected]
More to come!
Stay tuned for exclusive updates, announcements, and behind-the-scenes reveals. Follow @the_wellness_affair on Instagram for updates.
Event Policy & Waiver
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or transfers will be issued.
By purchasing a ticket and attending the Dare to Bare event, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
Attendance and participation in event activities—including but not limited to wellness discussions, demonstrations, movement experiences, and immersive activations—are voluntary and undertaken at your own risk. You confirm that you are physically able to participate in event activities and take full responsibility for your health and wellbeing during the event.
The Wellness Affair, Dare to Bare Tour, CANOPY Space, event organizers, sponsors, partners, speakers, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any injury, illness, loss, theft, damage, or personal property claims that may occur before, during, or after the event.
By attending, you also grant permission for photography, videography, and media recording that may take place during the event. Your image, likeness, or voice may be used in promotional materials, social media, marketing campaigns, and future content related to The Wellness Affair and Dare to Bare without compensation.
By completing your ticket purchase and attending the event, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.
This event is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical advice. Attendees should consult with their healthcare provider regarding any health concerns.