GIA Wellness Review and Profile

GIA Wellness products are centered around the blending of holistic medicine and modern technology. The product base focuses on the use of everyday items like cell phones and headphones and provides shields for the many EMF and radiation waves that are emitted from electronic devices.In addition to magnetic shields and radiation protection GIA Wellness produces water filtration systems designed to aid in the absorption of nutrients as well as maximizing hydration. The company also provides antioxidant elixirs and vitamin enriched tablets designed to fight stress and boost energy.Other products include energy pendants that the company claims protect the body from negative energies that can cause sickness, stress, fatigue and even cell damage. The company's "Edge" tablets is marketed as useful in helping the body recover from physical stress and exercise similar to the substance creatine.

Consultant enrollment requires a $59.95 starter kit, while optional product packages can cost several hundred dollars or more. The company charges $9.99 per month for a personalized website after the introductory period and a $24.95 annual renewal fee. Consultants earn income from personal product sales and from building teams under the company's performance-based "Abundance Plan." Monthly qualification requires approximately $35 to $100 in business volume, depending on rank. The public enrollment page does not disclose typical consultant earnings or provide detailed commission percentages. GIA currently ships within the United States and through facilities serving Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

GIA and its BioPro predecessor were named in a 2010 proposed class action, Catlin v. Hanser, concerning Cell Guard and related products promoted as protection against electromagnetic radiation. The complaint alleged that the defendants marketed Molecular Resonance Effect Technology as scientifically supported even though the studies cited did not substantiate those representations. On March 17, 2011, the federal court dismissed the RICO counts for insufficient pleading and dismissed the individual defendants for lack of personal jurisdiction. Indiana and California consumer-fraud claims and an unjust-enrichment claim remained against Actis Global Ventures and LaMarca Unlimited, and the court considered returning those claims to Indiana state court. The ruling did not determine that GIA's products were fraudulent, and no later final judgment or publicly reported monetary settlement was identified.