🌿 Welcome to Wellness Matters
Our Story
I’ve always been fascinated by the little details of wellness—the way a morning walk can reset your whole day, how a meal can fuel or drain your energy, or how a quiet moment of mindfulness can shift the way you handle stress. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the person who collects these insights: saving articles, scribbling notes from podcasts, trying out new routines, and then excitedly sharing them with friends who wanted to feel better in their own lives.
That curiosity is what led me to create Wellness Matters. I wanted a space where wellness isn’t treated like a passing trend or an intimidating checklist, but as something deeper, calmer, and more connected to everyday living. To me, wellness isn’t about perfection or extremes—it’s about balance, evidence, and the small shifts that, over time, add up to real change.
This blog is my way of gathering the ideas, practices, and knowledge that have shaped my own approach to wellness and sharing them in a way that feels both clear and personal.
Making Wellness Wonderfully Clear
Transforming health research into stories that stick, decisions that matter, and habits that last.
How We Craft Our Content
Because wellness information is everywhere—and not all of it is reliable—I hold myself and this site to standards that keep things trustworthy:
- Evidence-Informed First: I lean on reputable studies, expert consensus, and credible sources before sharing advice or insights.
- Practical Application: Knowledge only matters if you can use it. Everything I share comes with a lens of “How does this work in daily life?”
- Balanced Voice: I believe wellness should be steady, encouraging, and emotionally intelligent. No fear tactics, no extremes.
- Respect for the Reader: I write with the assumption that you’re curious, thoughtful, and capable of making choices that work best for you.
These standards keep Wellness Matters from drifting into noise—instead, it stays grounded in clarity and connection.
What We Bring to Your Wellness Journey
To keep things clear, I’ve built this blog around three core categories. Together, they create a holistic but approachable way of looking at wellness:
Mind Daily
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health—maybe even more so. From mindfulness techniques to managing stress and creating a work-life balance that actually works, this is your space to explore what it means to feel calm, clear, and grounded.
Nourish Well
Food is one of the most powerful tools we have for supporting our health. But it’s not just about what you eat—it’s about how you eat, why you eat, and how it makes you feel. It’s all about making nourishing choices that work for you and your lifestyle.
Preventive Wellness
Wellness isn’t just about feeling good today—it’s about setting yourself up for a healthier tomorrow. From fitness fundamentals to immune system support and healthy aging, this is where you’ll find the tools to build a strong foundation for the future.
The Voices Behind the Vision
Although Wellness Matters began as my personal passion project, I knew it needed more voices to bring it to life. Each contributor adds their own experience, research, and curiosity, which makes this space richer and more well-rounded.
Nathalia Cancilla
Founder & Editorial Director
I tie everything together. My role is to shape the direction of Wellness Matters, ensure we keep our standards high, and keep the voice grounded in the mix of evidence and real-life practice that inspired me to start this blog in the first place.
I tie everything together. My role is to shape the direction of Wellness Matters, ensure we keep our standards high, and keep the voice grounded in the mix of evidence and real-life practice that inspired me to start this blog in the first place.
Amber Marquez
Preventive Health Writer
Amber is passionate about long-term wellness. She explores how small lifestyle choices—from strength training to consistent sleep routines—add up to meaningful protection for our health. Her writing makes preventive habits feel doable, not daunting.
Amber is passionate about long-term wellness. She explores how small lifestyle choices—from strength training to consistent sleep routines—add up to meaningful protection for our health. Her writing makes preventive habits feel doable, not daunting.
Kea Maxwell
Mind & Balance Contributor
Kea combines warmth, intellect, and authenticity in her writing on mindfulness, emotional resilience, and digital wellbeing. Her evidence-based approach feels grounded yet personal, offering readers practical ways to nurture their minds in an increasingly digital world.
Kea combines warmth, intellect, and authenticity in her writing on mindfulness, emotional resilience, and digital wellbeing. Her evidence-based approach feels grounded yet personal, offering readers practical ways to nurture their minds in an increasingly digital world.
Clint Silva
Nutrition Writer
Clint lives by the idea that good food feeds more than hunger—it feeds happiness. Drawing from his background in nutrition research and his curiosity in the kitchen, he breaks down wellness trends with clarity and heart, helping readers bring balance to their everyday plates.
Clint lives by the idea that good food feeds more than hunger—it feeds happiness. Drawing from his background in nutrition research and his curiosity in the kitchen, he breaks down wellness trends with clarity and heart, helping readers bring balance to their everyday plates.
Let’s Chat: Your Wellness, Your Voice
Have a question, an idea, or a story to share? I’d love to hear from you. At Wellness Matters, I believe the best conversations are two-way. Whether you’re looking for advice, want to suggest a topic, or just want to say hello, I’m here to connect.
Send a Message