Hi! I’m Tennille!
I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and certified Zumba® instructor with a Master’s in Health Education, combining expert guidance with fun, energetic fitness.
I am an ambulatory wheelchair user. After having three children, complications from each pregnancy made walking increasingly difficult.
By the time I had my third baby, the damage was severe and required me to use a wheelchair full time. I can still walk a little and use a wheelchair about 90% of the time. I manage chronic pain every day, but dancing makes me so happy and enjoy my body in a good way. Life is different now, but we adapt, focus on what we can do, and keep moving forward!
I’m passionate about nutrition and how nutrients work in the body, and I love physical activity. There’s nothing like feeling strong while moving to great music — and that’s exactly what I bring to every session, class, and client interaction.
Why Seated Zumba??
I used to attend Zumba classes at my local gym and loved both the energy and the friendships I made. But I struggled to get a truly effective cardio workout — I just wasn’t moving hard enough. Now, by creating my own choreography adapted specifically for wheelchair users, I can get an amazing cardio session every time!
I can’t wait for you to experience it too!
This is what others say about working with me
“Tennille's Zumba classes are music therapy, physical therapy, and social therapy all rolled into one.”
It's exercise that I actually enjoy, and I look forward to coming to her classes.
- Staci“I'm a wheelchair user, and I had so much fun. ”
I got a good workout for an hour without going anywhere. It was absolutely amazing. Tennille is a great instructor. It was fun.
- Christiane“Tennille is just so incredible. I thought I'd have to give up Zumba after developing mobility issues, but now I can continue doing something I love (and that keeps me healthy).”
Tennille is also a lovely person and fabulous instructor - highly recommended!
- Misha
Are you also ready for a change?
Join the 12-week coaching program built specifically for wheelchair users who want to drop a dress size, feel like themselves again and gain independence - with strategies designed for real wheelchair life.