The concept of wellness has seen an evolution over recent years. The lines are increasingly blurred between health, diet, and fitness. Opinions and advice has become increasingly hard to navigate. A new addition to the mix is the concept of wellness. The wellness concept has managed to develop the idea of living a lifestyle and a mindset, rather than a series of temporary choices, suited towards well-being. Wellness has seeped its way into all aspects of our life going beyond just our physical well-being to include mental well-being, the key to finding true fulfillment in ourselves.

Trailblazing this movement of establishing the connection between our mind & bodies is Melissa Wood Tepperberg. Her brand, Melissa Wood Health, developed organically out of dedication to her personal wellness journey. Melissa has undergone a transformation from an insecure model to a defiantly confident influencer in the wellness world. The Melissa Wood Health brand covers everything from meditation, plant-based diet tips, and most importantly online workouts. Her workouts, recognizably coined as the Melissa Wood Method, can be found on her app “Melissa Wood Health”. The workouts are low-impact, time-efficient, and sculpting in all the right spots. What makes her workouts unique is that Melissa puts her own spin on the style of the yoga flows and blends of pilates; the end result is like a meditation for both your mind and body.

Melissa’s content is refreshingly cheerful and a testimony to her faithfully living out her message; choosing to be consistent for yourself is choosing to start thriving in your relationship with your body and soul. So, in the spirit of adopting wellness as a lifestyle, our routines should be flexible and portable for wherever life takes us. Travel doesn’t have to be an exception to feeling your best. Of course, vacation is a time to relax, but fitting in a 20-minute flow can help keep you feeling centered and rejuvenated without leaving you exhausted for what your day has in store. Seen recently in Miami over the holidays, Melissa highlighted stories of her kids popping in and out of her workouts, managing to capture real-life, and a reminder to enjoy the youthful interruptions. To quote a caption “chaos is where I discover my strength” is the key to accepting that no matter where we are, what we’re doing, or who we’re with, we can always find growth in situations where we may not have full control. The Melissa Wood Method has options ranging from 10, 20, and 30+ minutes, always equipment optional. These are designed for our busy lifestyles with the intent to acknowledge time to slow down and be in tune with our body’s physical and mental needs; it all comes down to our daily habits.  Prioritize your peace, find your energy, and indulge in your day. 

So, if you’re taking things on the go, take some notes on Melissa’s lighthearted attitude towards moving your body.