Gillian Byers is the owner of Mindfully Active, out of Newberg, Oregon, where she provides safe movement spaces for those that don’t feel comfortable in the typical fitness setting.

Gillian Byers (left)

As an ACE certified personal trainer and an active member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health she works to connect people with agency and joy in movement.

What do you do when you encounter a health and wellness practice that doesn't feel right? Gillian's got some great ideas about how to prioritize your own needs and self-advocate.