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Anna Bjurstam is the founder of Wahayla, an independent global wellness and longevity advisory dedicated to advancing the convergence of biological optimization, luxury hospitality, and human experience. An internationally renowned thought leader and strategist, she advises hotel groups, fitness brands, and medical institutions on transitioning from transactional health services to enduring lifestyle ecosystems—reframing the value proposition of physical real estate around se