Mindful Drinking

How Wellness Is Transforming Bar Culture with Amie Ward

Jun 2, 2025
Amie Ward, also known as The Healthtender, is a certified health coach and the Executive Director of Safe Bars. In this engaging discussion, she shares insights on the importance of prioritizing wellness in the bartending industry. Amie discusses the necessity of bystander intervention to improve bar safety and how No/Low cocktails contribute to inclusivity. She highlights the physical toll bartending takes on workers and the techniques that can enhance their well-being. Together, they envision a future where bars are healthier and safer for everyone.
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ANECDOTE

Amie's Wellness Journey

  • Amie Ward combined her love for kinesiology and bartending to support bartender wellness.
  • She provided accessible wellness tips like snacks, movement, and mindfulness to bartenders, who welcomed it warmly.
ADVICE

Pelvic Tilt for Posture

  • Tuck your pelvis forward to correct posture and ease pain from bartending.
  • This simple pelvic tilt engages your core and improves both lumbar and thoracic alignment.
INSIGHT

Bystander Intervention as Hospitality

  • Bars are high-risk environments where subtle behaviors escalate to serious aggression.
  • Bystander intervention is hospitality; recognizing and safely addressing problematic behaviors protects guests and staff.
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