--- title: 5 Health and Wellness Journalists to Watch - Blog description: Discover 5 key journalists to pitch at HLTH 2025. Learn their beats, recent coverage, and how to connect ahead of the year’s top healthcare event. image: https://blog.onepitch.co/hubfs/4438527-1.jpg --- [![OnePitch](https://blog.onepitch.co/hubfs/raw_assets/public/OnePitch_May2025/images/onepitch-logo-black.svg "OnePitch")](https://onepitch.co/) - [Product](https://onepitch.co/product-features/overview/) - Media Lists - [MFY Media Lists](https://onepitch.co/media-lists/build) - [DFY Media Lists](https://onepitch.co/media-lists/dfy-media-list-submit/) - Resources - [AI Tools Hub](https://ai-hub.onepitch.co/) - [Contact](https://onepitch.co/contact-us/support) ## 5 Health and Wellness Journalists to Watch ![5 Health and Wellness Journalists to Watch](https://blog.onepitch.co/hubfs/4438527-1.jpg) [Roundups](https://blog.onepitch.co/tag/roundups) [Pitch Tips](https://blog.onepitch.co/tag/pitch-tips) In the fast-paced world of health and wellness media, knowing who’s shaping the conversation can make all the difference when pitching your stories. From emerging voices covering the latest trends in nutrition and fitness to seasoned journalists dissecting breakthroughs in mental health and wellness technology, the right connections can turn your pitch into a feature.    To help publicists stay ahead of the curve, we’ve rounded up five health and wellness journalists whose coverage is not only insightful but also highly influential—people you’ll want on your radar and in your inbox.     ### **1. Josie Santi — The Everygirl** **Role:** Senior Wellness Editor **About:** As the Senior Wellness Editor, Josie oversees, writes, and edits wellness content. She also reports on wellness trends (including trying many herself) and interviews leading experts to share the most research-backed information with readers. **Recent or Relevant Coverage: **[My Wellness Glow-Up Routine 12 Months Out From My Wedding](https://theeverygirl.com/wellness-editor-wedding-glow-up-routine/) **Socials:** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/josie.santi/) **Location:** New York, NY ### **2. Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD — Health** **Role:** Contributing Nutrition Editor **About:** Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor and counsels clients one-on-one through her virtual private practice. **Recent or Relevant Coverage:** [How Eating Fruit Every Day Can Help You Lose Weight and Feel Fuller](https://www.health.com/eating-fruit-for-weight-loss-11797841) **Socials:** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/cyn_sass/) **Location:** Los Angeles, CA ### **3. Ava Durgin — mindbodygreen** **Role:** Reporter **About:** Ava Durgin is the Assistant Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She is a recent graduate from Duke University where she received a B.A. in Global Health and Psychology. In her previous work, Ava served as the Patient Education Lead for Duke Hospital affiliated programs, focusing on combating food insecurity and childhood obesity. **Recent or Relevant Coverage:** [Weighted Vests Are Everywhere Right Now, But Do They Really Benefit Women’s Health?](https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/are-weighted-vests-worth-it-5-benefits-for-womens-health) **Socials:** [Twitter](https://x.com/emily__olsen)  **Location:** Santa Monica, CA ### **4. Erin Donnelly — Yahoo! Life** **Role:** Senior Writer **About:** Erin Donnelly is a senior editor and writer for Yahoo Life with a focus on lifestyle and wellness. She has previously written for publications including Elle.com, Refinery29, Marie Claire and many more. **Recent or Relevant Coverage:** [Have a picnic, listen to the rain and celebrate National Walking Day: 11 health tips to try this month](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/have-a-picnic-listen-to-the-rain-and-celebrate-national-walking-day-11-health-tips-to-try-this-month-090031390.html) **Socials:** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/donnellyerin/?hl=en) **Location:** Austin, TX ### **5. Sukhman Rekhi — Well+Good** **Role:** Senior Health Editor **About:** Sukhman Rekhi, MA is the senior health editor at Well+Good. She is a California-based writer and editor whose work has been showcased in Health, Psychology Today, Berkeley Well-Being Institute, Morning Sign Out, and The Natomas Buzz. She has a bachelor's degree in public health and a master's degree in psychological research, and is passionate about enhancing health literacy and embracing all aspects of what it means to live well. **Recent or Relevant Coverage:** [I Tried the Viral $2,500 Full Body MRI Scan to Learn More About My Health. Was It Worth It?](https://www.wellandgood.com/health/prenuvo-full-body-mri-scan-review) **Socials:** [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukhmanrekhi/)  **Location:** San Francisco, CA ### Final Thoughts Keeping these journalists on your radar—and tailoring your pitches to their unique beats—can help you build lasting relationships and ensure your stories get the attention they deserve.   Want to make your outreach stronger? 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