Health Update: 3 Next-Gen Wellness Therapies to Have on Your Radar in 2026 – What Experts Say

Recent years have seen a wave of evolving wellness trends reshape our approach to self-care, as holistic wellbeing takes on renewed significance. As we step into 2026, the start of a new year once again invites an opportunity to place greater intention on health, balance and longevity.

This evolving outlook finds a new expression in NextHealth, the Los Angeles-born longevity and optimisation clinic that has recently opened in Dubai. Founded in Beverly Hills by board-certified surgeon and longevity specialist Dr Darshan Shah alongside entrepreneur Kevin Peake, the concept was built with the single aim of moving healthcare away from reaction and toward foresight.

Pared-back, calm and quietly futuristic, the space mirrors its approach: clinical precision softened by warmth and discretion. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all menu, the experience begins with data. A detailed analysis of biomarkers provides insight into how the body is functioning beneath the surface, forming the basis for a bespoke wellness framework that evolves over time.

Technology plays a central role with advanced diagnostics sitting alongside restorative therapies, from cryotherapy and infrared treatments to hyperbaric oxygen chambers, IV infusions, and genetic testing. More progressive offerings include peptide optimisation, NAD+ infusions, and regenerative therapies, while allowing members to navigate their treatments through a flexible credit-based system.

Below, three treatments to consider:

NAD+ IV therapy

NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme present in every cell of the body, essential for energy production and cellular repair. As levels naturally decline with age, fatigue and cognitive fog can set in. Administered intravenously, NAD+ therapy aims to restore these levels, supporting energy metabolism and neurological function while promoting healthier ageing.

Restorative therapies

The Wellness Hub brings together a circuit of recovery-focused treatments designed to support circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall resilience. Cryotherapy encourages faster recovery and improved blood flow, while multi-cryo treatments combine several technologies within a single system. Lymphatic flow therapy supports detoxification and immune health, contributing to a sense of physical lightness and balance.

Peptide therapy

Peptides – short chains of amino acids naturally produced by the body – play a key role in processes ranging from hormone regulation to tissue repair. In therapeutic settings, targeted peptides are used to support specific functions such as muscle recovery, metabolic efficiency, skin health, and sleep regulation. By working with the body’s existing systems, peptide therapy offers a measured, biologically aligned approach to optimisation.