Emilie Lavinia is a leading health and wellness journalist. Having shaped the landscape of women’s health reportage for a decade, she was appointed as The Independent’s first wellbeing editor in 2024. As a freelance journalist, her work explores themes of identity, wellbeing and ethics across print, digital, radio, podcasts, social media and television.
Journalism
Health & wellness stories
I’m a wellness expert and I believe everyone should go on a retreat once a year | The Independent
Is so-called ‘longevity molecule’ NAD actually able to reverse biological age? And is it safe? | The Independent
Wellness washing is tricking us all into thinking we’re healthy | The Independent
How to spot the symptoms of burnout and treat them, according to experts | The Independent
My Lumie lamp cured my insomnia | Cosmopolitan
How to know if you’re actually vitamin D deficient | The Independent
Why femtech matters for women’s health| Woman & Home
Choosing contraception | The Guardian, Health & Wellbeing
Covid vaccines and pregnancy, fertility and periods | Woman & Home
The best period tracking apps | Woman & Home
Choosing contraception | The Guardian, Health & Wellbeing
Cutting back: sober curious | The Guardian
How to use kegel balls for a stronger pelvic floor |Woman & Home
Vaginal atrophy affects 1 in 3 women|Woman & Home
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder? |Woman & Home
Beauty stories
The world’s first AI beauty pageant points to the future of social media influencers | Fast Company
How nudify apps are violating women and girls in the UK | GLAMOUR
Are women-only gyms the answer to sexual harassment? | GLAMOUR
The terror of being torn apart on Tattle| Grazia
How LGBTQ+ is the sports and fitness world? | Stylist
Are we dating the same guy: the dark side of these online groups | Vice
Virginity testing is still happening in the UK | Cosmopolitan
Can elite matchmaking experts help me find the one? | Cosmopolitan
Sex educators are hitting back at Instagram following bans | Cosmopolitan
Travel stories
This is the UK spa hotel I return to again and again | The Independent
This luxury Balinese beach hotel is everything a wellness escape should be | The Independent
The best spa hotels in the UK | The Independent
The best hotel gyms in London | Cosmopolitan
I discovered a thoughtful approach to wellness at this Icelandic hotel | The Independent
The ultimate guide to Costa Rica, according to a wellness editor | The Independent
I’ve been a health editor for a decade, these are the 2026 wellness trends you need to know | The Independent
I tried the viral £300 body scan that promises to help you avoid illness | The Independent
Equine therapy taught me to take myself less seriously | The Independent
Gwyneth Paltrow and Serena Williams are both fans of neuromodulation – but what is it and how does it work? | The Independent
Forest bathing: you need to get outside if you want to boost your wellbeing | The Independent
What is infrared therapy? | The Guardian, Health & Wellbeing
Here’s why sleep yoga could be the answer to better rest | The Independent
What is sound healing and does it have benefits for wellbeing? | The Independent
Should you work out in a fasted state? This is what the experts say |The Independent
How much sleep do women need?|Woman & Home
Contraception options women need to know | GLAMOUR
The truth behind ex-vegan influencers now selling organ meat supplements | Independent
Four women on their mastectomy recovery|Woman & Home
The best period underwear for your cycle | Woman & Home
Understanding your pap smear results |Woman & Home
The beauty industry has ‘rolled the turd of anti-ageing in glitter’ by calling it ‘longevity’, says Nadine Baggott |The Independent
Why is everyone talking about lymphatic drainage? |The Independent
Can skincare cure anxiety? Are neurocosmetics the next big thing or another grift to avoid? |The Independent
Meet the women embracing celibacy | GLAMOUR
The world can’t cope with Kim K’s nipple bra | Cosmopolitan
It’s time to put a stop to misogynistic wedding cake pranks | Women’s Health
What is generational trauma and what are the signs? | Cosmopolitan
A brief history of nipple censorship and why it matters | Cosmopolitan
What is weaponised incompetence? | Women’s Health
Priscilla opens the door to conversations about powerful men and those who support them | Cosmopolitan
Everything you need to know about your sex drive | Red Magazine
STI disclosure has people divided | Cosmopolitan
We are not entitled to know anything about Kylie Jenner – or any celebrity’s – sexuality | Cosmopolitan
This boutique Jurassic Coast hotel and its saltwater sauna are a delight for the senses | The Independent
This clifftop hotel is a star in the Balearics | The Independent
I thought resorts weren’t for me but this Mexican hotel changed my mind | The Independent
This boutique bolthole is a must in Mexico City | The Independent
