Dr. Elisabeth Ixmeier is co-founder of Healing Hotels of the World, an exclusive global brand for hotels and resorts committed to healing with currently about 100 hotels in 36 countries. Healing Hotels of the World is a pioneer in health travel anticipating this current global trend more than 16 years ago. Healing Hotels of the World and its partner hotels promote holistic health and integrative medicine as highly effective means against lifestyle related diseases and as a preventive measure to stay healthy. Based on the strong relationship between body, mind and soul the experiences in a Healing Hotel reaches from physical improvement to a new joy and purpose in life.

She is also co-founder of the HEALING SUMMIT. Since 2014, this annual conference has served as a platform for professionals striving for a holistic approach to life and business, with the aim to create a global community dedicated to doing good.

Elisabeth holds a PhD in art history and philosophy. Her steep interest in finding answers to life ́s big questions have driven her to study ancient holistic teachings. She is a Yoga practitioner with more than 30 years of experience integrating the Yoga philosophy into life and business. She believes that a holistic approach to life is more needed than ever to heal ourselves, modern society, the business world and our relationship to nature.