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Courtney Rehfeldt is a senior staff writer at Athletech News, where she reports on the evolving intersection of fitness, wellness and business. She regularly interviews industry leaders, founders and innovators and attends industry events to report on emerging trends firsthand. She began her career in broadcast media at Paramount before joining ATN and previously contributed to several outlets, including two weekly New York-based papers. Her short creative writing has appeared in the New York Times’ Metropolitan Diary section. She holds a bachelor’s degree in media and communications from SUNY Old Westbury.
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WeightWatchers relists on Nasdaq and expands into menopause care as it deepens its focus on medical-grade weight management.
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Neutonic has raised $3.7M to expand its nootropic drink line, reaching a $20M valuation just 18 months after launching.
PureGym, which recently acquired nearly 70 Blink Fitness locations, raised over £105,000 for heart health charities.
Onelife, a health club chain backed by Josh Harris' investment firm 26North, continues to expand across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
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