Migration guide

How to switch from WellnessLiving to Fresha

A step-by-step playbook for migrating your booking data, team, and workflows from WellnessLiving ($89/mo) to Fresha (Free).

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Why teams switch from WellnessLiving to Fresha

WellnessLiving is strong on more affordable than mindbody and bundled marketing tools, but teams often hit limits on smaller marketplace presence. Fresha addresses this — it's best for salons and spas that want exposure without monthly software fees.

From

WellnessLiving

$89/mo

To

Fresha

Free

7-step migration plan

  1. 1

    Export your data from WellnessLiving (contacts, jobs, invoices, payments) as CSV files.

  2. 2

    Sign up for Fresha — most teams use the free trial to test the migration safely.

  3. 3

    Clean your CSVs: dedupe contacts, standardize phone numbers, fix date formats.

  4. 4

    Import customers and historical jobs into Fresha. Match custom fields carefully.

  5. 5

    Run WellnessLiving and Fresha in parallel for 1–2 weeks so your team can validate data.

  6. 6

    Train your office staff and field crews on the new Fresha workflows.

  7. 7

    Cancel WellnessLiving once you've confirmed all reporting and integrations work.

What you'll gain with Fresha

  • No monthly subscription
  • Marketplace drives new clients
  • Solid feature set

Ready to switch?

Start a free trial of Fresha — most teams run it alongside WellnessLiving for 1–2 weeks before fully cutting over.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to switch from WellnessLiving to Fresha?+

Most teams complete migration in 1–3 weeks: data export, import/cleanup, team training, and a parallel-run period. Larger teams (10+ users) typically need 4–6 weeks.

Can I import my WellnessLiving data into Fresha?+

Fresha accepts CSV imports for contacts, jobs, and invoices. Export from WellnessLiving, clean the file, then import. Custom field mappings may require their support team for accounts >5,000 records.

Why switch from WellnessLiving to Fresha?+

Common reasons: salons and spas that want exposure without monthly software fees. Plus better pricing fit (Free vs $89/mo) and feature differences in booking.

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