Wilson’s Blog

This week we are highlighting instructor Candace Kauffman! Tune in Wednesday, August 7th as she takes over Wilson’s Instagram Story! Candace, a Columbia native, has a strong dance background. She began her dance training at five years old when she was enrolled in ballet at her family’s church. Around the age of eleven, she was […]

At Wilson’s, you don’t just get a personal trainer. You get a team of coaches committed to helping you Move Better, Feel Better, Simply Live Better! Imagine being able to consult with a team of coaches to help you with your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We’re excited to bring you personal wellness coaching as

Trauma Sensitive Warrior Yoga Class We’re introducing a specialized yoga class for all who have experienced any kind of trauma, but all are welcome. This practice allows us to learn how to free troubling emotions, persevering thought patterns, chronic somatic tension and hyper vigilance through concentrated breathing and slow-moving asanas, as well as meditation and

Wendy Batson This week we are highlighting instructor Candace Kauffman! Tune in Wednesday, August 7th as she takes over Wilson’s Instagram Story! Candace, a Columbia native, has a strong dance background. She began her dance training at five years old when she was enrolled in ballet at her family’s church. Around the age of eleven,

The MAC Wins Mayor’s Climate Award for Big Sustainability EffortsOn March 13th, 2019, We were recognized for our recent push to become a “green facility.” After working with EnergyLink to install new renewable energy systems, the MAC was  recognized by the City of Columbia for the positive contribution to the community with the 2019 Mayor’s Climate

Everyone knows they should make better food choices, but knowing what to improve and actually doing it is sometimes our biggest battle. Combined with physical activity, your nutrition can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and give your body the fuel it needs to perform at its

This week we are highlighting Meghan McCullah! Tune in Friday, December 14th as she takes over Wilson’s Instagram Story! Meghan is Wilson’s Group Fitness Assistant Director. She is a certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, both through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She also holds certifications in Oh Baby! Fitness (a pre- and

This week we are highlighting instructor Vesta Hotchkiss! Tune in Wednesday, November 7th as she takes over Wilson’s Instagram Story! Vesta grew up in Springfield, MO and came to Columbia to attend Mizzou in 2006. She brought along her high school sweetheart, Phil Hotchkiss, who would become her husband upon graduating in 2010! Vesta graduated

This week we are highlighting instructor Patty Loehr! Tune in Monday, October 15th as she takes over Wilson’s Instagram Story! Patty grew up in Lee’s Summit, MO and moved to Columbia to attend Mizzou. After college, she began working with the State of Missouri, where she continues to work today. While going back to school

This week we’re highlighting instructor Erica Canlas! Tune in Friday, September 14th as she takes over Wilson’s Instagram Story! Erica is a local girl, she grew up in Ashland, and then attended Mizzou. She moved to St. Louis for four years post-college, but returned when she met and married her husband Ben. They live in