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- Improve Strength, Flexibility, Posture & Energy
- Decrease Pain & Inflammation Creator of The Willis Method - I teach women who want to lose weight and are struggling with mindless munching & cravings, to drop weight for good, lose their emotional baggage and crush thei

r cravings without depriving themselves. CEO of Vibrant Living with Tanya - your online membership for movement + nutrition + mindset

Online or In-person, I am here to help you reach your health and wellness goals. Tanya’s Certification Includes:

-Personal Trainer of the Year, IHRSA Ontario 1996
-ACE Certified Personal Trainer 1993
-Older Adult Fitness 1995
-CPR and First Aid Instructor 1991
-Fitness and Lifestyle Management, George Brown College 1992
-Bachelor of Arts, The University of Western Ontario
-Ontario Fitness Council 1990
-Standard Test of Fitness Appraiser (STFA) 1992
-The Fitness Provider, owner
-Stott Pilates Instructor 1997
-PNL1 Nutrition Coach 2010
-Author of Cookie Dough in the Dark - how to end your mindless overeating 2017
-Behavioural Change Coach, ACE 2019
and many more certifications and over 30 years of experience

07/17/2026

For the first time in a long time, I feel like I have a plan that supports my whole health, not just my symptoms.” 🥹👇

Read that again. This is exactly why I do what I do.

After 2 years of searching for answers with tests and doctor visits..Melanie had no luck...then she called me... this amazing client completely turned her everyday health around by making small, sustainable daily shifts.

The wins speak for themselves:
🔋 Consistent all-day energy
🌱 Bloating gone & stomach issues resolved
💩 Regular bowel movements
✨ Clearer skin & fewer cystic acne flare-ups
⚖️ 5 lbs lost naturally without 'dieting'

Most importantly, she did it without feeling judged, restricted, or overwhelmed.

If you are tired of feeling dismissed or stuck in a cycle of frustration, let this be your sign that a better way is possible. You deserve a realistic plan that works for your life.

💌 Let’s build your plan together. Send me a DM to learn more about my 1:1 coaching programs.

Healthy hugs

07/16/2026

Ever feel stiff even after stretching? 🧘‍♀️

It might not be your muscles.

It might be your fascia!

Think of fascia as a 3D, form-fitting bodysuit made of living web or liquid glitter. It wraps around every single muscle, bone, and organ in your body. 🕸️

When you move, dance, and wiggle, this bodysuit stays bouncy and hydrated. 💦 But when we sit still or get stressed, that glitter suit turns into superglue. You feel tight, achy, and restricted.

The fix? It isn't just heavy lifting or intense cardio. Your fascia loves intuitive, varied, and relaxing movement.

In my upcoming classes, we are going to:
✨ Melt away deep-seated tension.
✨ Learn how to unstick our internal "superglue."
✨ Give our bodies the juicy, relaxing movement they crave.

Drop a 💧 in the comments if your body is ready to release and relax!

MoveYourBody

07/15/2026

🚨 Ladies, stop torturing yourselves at the gym. 🚨

We’ve been conditioned to think that if a workout isn’t exhausting, it doesn't count. But we are completely discounting the massive power of just getting up and moving.

You don’t need to do anything crazy to completely transform your day-to-day health.

Here is what happens to your body when you trade hours of sitting for simple, regular movement:

🧠 Your Core Calms Your Brain
Groundbreaking mind-body research by Dr. Peter Strick, Chair of the Neurobiology Department at the [University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine](https://www.medschool.pitt.edu/news/peter-l-strick-be-president-society-neuroscience-2027), proved something fascinating.

💫The Core Connection: Brain areas that control your trunk and core muscles are directly wired to your adrenal medulla (your fight-or-flight center).

💫The Result: Standing tall, engaging your midsection, and maintaining good posture sends an immediate signal to your adrenal glands to produce less adrenaline.

💫The Vibe: Just by standing up, you physically lower your stress and instantly feel calmer.

💩 The Sitting-Constipation Link
When you stay glued to your chair, your digestion takes a massive hit.

💥The Shutdown: Sitting sends a signal to your gut and colon to stop doing their jobs.

💥 The Backlog: Without movement, the urge to go to the bathroom fades. Waste sits in your body longer than it should.

💥 The Damage: This prolonged stagnation causes internal inflammation and completely throws off your gut microbiome.

Your legs and your gut are fundamentally linked together. Staying sedentary creates a physical bottleneck. Regular movement is quite literally the simplest way to keep your internal pipes running smoothly.

⏱️ The 30-Minute Reset

We were built to move. If you set a timer to get out of your chair every 30 minutes to just walk around for a few moments, you will:

⚡ Skyrocket your energy levels
📉 Decrease anxiety
🫁 Improve organ function and breathing
🌿 Keep your digestion moving perfectly

Bonus points: If you can step outside and walk barefoot in the grass, do it!
But above all, ladies: just get up, unlock you

07/15/2026

✨ Melt Away Tension & Rehydrate Your Body from the Inside Out ✨

Did you know that your body holds onto stress, fear, and repetitive movement patterns directly in your connective tissue? This is your fascia—a fluid, full-body web that wraps around every muscle and organ.

When we carry chronic tension or shallow breathing patterns, our fascia loses its moisture. The collagen fibers can collapse, dry out, and stick together, leaving us feeling stiff, rigid, or "stuck".

Why hydration and breath matter:

💧 Fascia needs fluid glide: Fascia doesn't hydrate just by drinking water. It requires slow, gentle, mindful movement to act like a sponge, drawing fresh, nutrient-rich fluid back into the tissues to restore elasticity.

🌬️ Breath signals safety: When you tap into deep, intentional breathing, you send an immediate safety signal to your nervous system. Your brain intercepts the stress loop, telling your muscles and your cells that it is safe to un-grip, soften, and open up.

By pairing targeted fascial relaxation techniques with deep breathwork, we allow the body's tissues to truly rehydrate, open up, and release years of bound-up stress. You will literally leave this session feeling like you are floating!

Join me for a dedicated hour of nourishment, restoration, and profound release.

Space is limited to keep the environment cozy and peaceful. 🤍

🗓️ When: Monday, July 27th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Move Your Body Studio, Bobcaygeon
💵 Investment: $25 + GST

Spaces are limited! Secure your mat today by emailing [email protected] 💌

✨ FACIAL FASCIA FACELIFT CLASS ✨ That's a mouthful!Did you know your face has fascia too?Fascia is the connective tissue...
06/30/2026

✨ FACIAL FASCIA FACELIFT CLASS ✨ That's a mouthful!

Did you know your face has fascia too?

Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps around your muscles and tissues like a beautiful spider web. Over time, stress, tension, repetitive expressions, screen time, clenching, and aging can cause facial fascia to become tight and restricted.

The result? Puffiness, tension, fine lines, headaches, jaw discomfort, and a face that can look tired or "stuck."

Join me for a natural approach to facial rejuvenation! 💆‍♀️

In this class, we'll use:
🧱 Blocks
⚪ Massage balls
🎯 Rollers

You'll learn how to:
✨ Release tension in your face, jaw, and neck
✨ Increase circulation and lymphatic drainage
✨ Reduce puffiness and soften tension lines
✨ Improve mobility of your facial muscles
✨ Support healthy collagen and a natural glow
✨ Feel relaxed, refreshed, and lifted—without injections or surgery!

📅 Friday, July 17
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Give your face some self-care and discover the power of working with your fascia from the inside out.

📧 Email [email protected] for details and registration.

One participant came to my recent Fascia Relaxation Experience feeling skeptical.After class she texted:"Wow... I had no...
06/30/2026

One participant came to my recent Fascia Relaxation Experience feeling skeptical.
After class she texted:
"Wow... I had no idea how much tension I carry every day. I finally learned what it feels like to truly relax, calm my nervous system, breathe deeply, and let go. I can't wait for the next one!"
That's what this class is all about.
💜 Slow down.
💜 Soften.
💜 Breathe.
💜 Release.
💜 Let your fascia—and your nervous system—finally unwind.
You'll leave feeling calmer, lighter, and more connected to your body.
✨ POP-UP Fascia Relaxation Experiences -
Come to both or just one
📅 Monday, July 13 • 12:00–1:00 PM
📅 Monday, July 27 • 12:00–1:00 PM
💲 Only $25 + HST
📧 Email [email protected] to reserve your spot or for more info.
Your body has been waiting for this. 💕

Teresa Almost Spent $5,000 on Supplements...Her health journey has been a long one. Here's her story....For years I stru...
06/30/2026

Teresa Almost Spent $5,000 on Supplements...
Her health journey has been a long one. Here's her story....
For years I struggled with low energy, brain fog, zero motivation, and that nagging feeling that something just wasn't right.
I finally found a doctor who specialized in thyroid health and invested in extensive blood work.
For the first time, I saw everything.
My thyroid.
My liver.
My kidneys.
My adrenal function.
My blood sugar.
My inflammation.
It felt empowering.
After reviewing my results, I was offered a comprehensive program with monthly appointments, a private community, and thousands of dollars worth of supplements.
The price?
About $5,000.
I almost said yes.
Instead, I decided to sleep on it.
The next morning I called my sister, Tanya.
I emailed her every page of my blood work.
She looked through everything and said something I'll never forget.
"You don't need $5,000 worth of supplements."
Then she added...
"Let me put you on a plan for one month."
That plan looked nothing like I expected.
There were .....
No complicated protocols.
No detoxes.
Instead, she had me focus on simple habits.
🥚 Eat enough protein at breakfast.
☀️ Watch the sunrise every morning.
🚶 Walk daily.
🍽️ Stop unnecessary snacking.
🥩 Choose foods that support my metabolism.
And we used a phototherapy patch to help my body increase it's signalling ability.
That's it.
Within two weeks...
I had lost 5 pounds. Doesn't sound like much but the scale had NOT moved in years!
My energy started coming back.
The brain fog began to disappear.
For the first time in years, I actually looked forward to getting outside every morning.
As Tanya explained how these simple habits were supporting my circadian rhythm, lowering stress hormones, balancing blood sugar, and improving mitochondrial function, everything finally made sense.
By December, I had lost 15 pounds.
But honestly...
The weight wasn't the biggest win.
I felt like myself again.
Even more amazing were my recent June repeat lab results. In just 7 months
✨ Insulin dropped by more than 50%
✨ Liver function returned to normal.
✨ Inflammation was cut in half.
✨ Healthy HDL cholesterol increased.
✨ Ferritin and uric acid improved.
✨ Thyroid hormone conversion became more efficient.
Those aren't just numbers.
They're signs that my metabolism was healing from the inside out.
Looking back, making that phone call may have been one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Tanya didn't sell me a quick fix.
She taught me how my body actually works.
She helped me build habits that I can maintain for the rest of my life.
If you're struggling with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight, or simply feeling "off," know this:
Sometimes your body doesn't need more supplements.
Sometimes it simply needs the right signals.
Small habits.
Done consistently.
They truly can change your life. Give my sister a call.
❤️ — Teresa Willis

05/19/2026

Women are spending $$$ on hair products… but what if hair loss isn’t really a “hair problem”? 🤯

Your hair follicles are some of the MOST energy-demanding cells in your body.

Meaning:
✨ Stress matters
✨ Sleep matters
✨ Blood sugar matters
✨ Hormones matter
✨ Morning sunlight matters
✨ Mitochondria matter

And here’s the wild part…

The hair shedding you’re seeing TODAY may have been triggered 90-120 days ago by imbalances and therefore can take 90-120 days to see improvements.

Your body is always communicating.

Before you panic-buy another serum, ask:
👉 Is my body feeling safe enough, nourished enough, and energized enough to prioritize hair growth?

Because healthy hair starts far deeper than the scalp.

My eyes 👀 have been opened wide as I learn more and more about mitochondrial health.

Always happy to help 😊 you on your journey to vibrant living.

04/22/2026

Did you know every single cell in your body has its own internal clock?
And here’s the wild part…
🌅 Morning sunlight is one of the most powerful ways to reset it.

Within minutes of getting natural light in your eyes (no sunglasses, no window), you’re sending a signal to your brain: ➡️ “It’s daytime. Let’s wake up, regulate hormones, and run efficiently.”

These cellular clocks control… well, everything: ✔️ Metabolism
✔️ Hormones
✔️ Energy
✔️ Sleep
✔️ Inflammation
✔️ Even how your cells repair themselves

When your circadian rhythm is off, your body feels it. Over time, this dysregulation is linked to many chronic conditions.

And yet…
👉 How often has anyone actually talked to you about this?

In fields like chronotherapy (timing treatments with your body clock) and even oncology, timing is becoming everything.

So here’s a simple question:
Are you using morning sunlight to your advantage… or missing it?

Because something as simple as stepping outside for 5–10 minutes in the morning could be one of the most powerful (and free) health tools you have.

✨ Your body is always keeping time.
The question is—are you helping it stay in rhythm?

Comment Light for my Circadian Rhythm Questionnaire

My response to "how do you beat a life long sugar addiction?"I had a full blown sugar addiction issue for decades - star...
04/17/2026

My response to "how do you beat a life long sugar addiction?"

I had a full blown sugar addiction issue for decades - started when I was a teenager (parents divorce - soothed myself with sugar - this was how I learned to regulate (falsely my nervous system (which was not a word back then lol!!)) and softened in my early 40’s (crazy how much of my life was controlled by sugar - I wrote a book called Cookie Dough in the Dark and have been helping people for years to reduce and regulate sugar)

- my approach for years was to go cold turkey every Monday!!!

After I had kids in my 30’s - I was further awakened to how sugar was negatively affecting my mood, attention and energy - I wanted to be the best mum ever and this began a deeper level of transformation.

I let go of the all or nothing and embraced the journey to vibrant health - that one mindshift helped tremendously.

I stopped being in a hurry and leaned into the multi-faceted causes of sugar addiction - it’s emotional, physical, spiritual, chemical, habitual and slowly I began to unwind all of these - and remember - this was before the access of information we now have at our fingertips (I was not on a computer - I was with my children and navigating this took a lot of trial and error) - jump forward to today and we understand so much more and have soooo many resources - information though without action - is just info - how can we apply the changes to our lifestyle.

Personally, I call it peeling the layer of the onion and I started with the smallest changes I could do in each area which allowed me to access the next layer (remember I had spent years trying to get to the core of the onion quickly- all or nothing) - I could talk for hours about the things I have done as it’s a process....
... and I can tell you today that for the first time in my life I have 95% food freedom which is something I dreamed of years ago - it is so liberating.

We are puzzles and all the strategies are pieces - sometimes they fit quickly, other times you have to put the piece down and come back to it and other times you put a piece in and 5 pieces fall into place quickly.

Happy to chat anytime if you are struggling.

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