Esme Benjamin
Expertise
About
Esme Benjamin is a seasoned health and wellness journalist based in New York City. Her work has covered fitness, nutrition, and the intersection of well-being and travel. Alongside writing and editing, Benjamin became a certified yoga instructor in 2023 and is currently working toward a master’s degree in the field of mental health.
As the former wellness editor of Culture Trip, Benjamin started and developed the wellness vertical, exploring the healing traditions, rituals, and trends of cultures worldwide. It was there that she won a Muse Creative Award. As an authority on wellness culture and travel, she was invited to contribute a section on managing well-being while abroad for the book Wanderess: The Unearth Women Guide to Traveling Smart Solo and Safe.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature and Sociology
- Currently in school for Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy
Certifications
- 200-hour YTT
