Tillie Medland: From Health Advocate to Holistic Wellness Guide

A Life Shaped by Curiosity and Courage

Tillie Medland’s life is marked by an extraordinary blend of curiosity, intelligence, and resilience. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, she has been inextricably connected to the energy and vibrancy of a multicultural city that has informed her way of viewing the world. Demonstrating an innate mix of creativity and determination when she was a child, she has shown herself a strong adult in her modeling, business, and wellness occupations.

Tillie’s story began in front of the camera at 14 years old when she was approached to be a model for the first time. Just this one opportunity opened doors to new pathways. For the next four years, she was able to balance school and modeling as a career. At age 18, she signed with her first modeling agent while receiving early acceptance into the University of Toronto. Tillie’s most transformative decision was making the move away from Canada to settle in Paris; a new country that introduced a true global adventure in her life. The work experience and residence in places across three countries exposed her to new cultures, perspectives, and ways of being that expanded her ideas about human connection and well-being.

A Transformational Chapter: From Modeling to Mindfulness

While many might see modeling as purely aesthetic, Tillie viewed it as a gateway to deeper personal discovery. Her time in fashion exposed her to the beauty standards and pressures that often define the industry. Instead of being confined by them, she used the experience to cultivate balance and self-awareness. The lessons she learned about self-image, health, and identity became the foundation of her next chapter, one centered on inner wellness and holistic growth.

Eventually, she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder that changed everything. She began to heal as a full-time focus, and everything shifted in her understanding of the body/mind/spirit trinity. “It has been a long journey, but I am so grateful to be where I am right now,” she shared in her Q&A. “I want to help other people like that.” That time of healing turned into a classroom for her—with herself as both the student and the teacher.

Through this process, Tillie realized that wellness is not a single destination but a lifelong practice. Her curiosity led her to formalize her knowledge by completing the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) Health Coaching Program and earning her Yoga Teacher Certification. These achievements were more than professional milestones. They represented her transition from being a health advocate to holistic wellness guide.

Foundations of Balance and Belief

Three core values guide Tillie’s daily life: integrity, charisma, and intelligence. These principles, as she puts it, “are the pillars I like to lead my life with.” They reflect her approach to work, relationships, and self-development. Whether she’s practicing yoga, running a business, or sharing insights online, she strives to stay authentic and grounded.

In her free time, she is a biohacker, testing out ways to improve health and performance. She enjoys Pilates, horseback riding, and making or preparing food as they are each an extension of balance and presence: “I love anything biohacking-related, and in general taking care of my body,” she said. “I am a yogi, but I do pilates regularly.” These practices are a reflection of an overarching philosophy: self-care needs to be a practice that is consistent, purposeful, and fun.

Healing Through Knowledge and Practice

The wellness journey that began as self-healing soon evolved into a purpose-driven mission. Through yoga and integrative health practices, Tillie Medland began helping others reclaim their well-being by encouraging mindful living and self-awareness. Her training in holistic nutrition gave her the tools to view the human body as an interconnected system rather than a collection of symptoms.

She believes that true health starts with listening to one’s body, environment, and emotions. This understanding drives her approach to holistic coaching. By emphasizing the importance of intuition and internal balance, she empowers individuals to reconnect with themselves. Her message is clear: wellness is deeply personal, but it thrives in community.

Yoga extends beyond physical activity for Tillie. Yoga also includes the components of meditation and expression. Yoga allows us the quietude that is missing in our contemporary lives. Tillie’s classes are grounded in alignment, breathwork and emotional awareness. Each session calls us to remember the bond between having physical strength and mental connection.

Alongside her wellness work, Tillie also channels her intellect and entrepreneurial spirit through Goldilocks Digital, a company she founded to help people trace and understand digital assets such as cryptocurrencies.

The business emerged from her own experience navigating the complexity of blockchain and digital finance. It’s an example of how she brings structure, integrity, and clarity to spaces often defined by uncertainty.

Goldilocks Digital is an additional expression of balance in her life—the balance between the analytical and intuitive. It shows that wellness is not just about physical and emotional wellness. It is also about creating systems of transparency and truth in the digital world.

An Advocate for Growth and Experience

Tillie’s approach to life is rooted in a deep appreciation for learning. “I’m inspired by the growth and change that happens in the world,” she said. “I believe that life is short and our time here is fleeting, so we have to make the most of it whilst we can.” For her, learning isn’t limited to formal education; it’s about evolving through experience. From volunteering in Kenya to backpacking across Cambodia, she has sought out opportunities that challenge her perspective and expand her empathy.

Those experiences have reinforced her belief that wellness is a lifelong journey—one shaped by curiosity and compassion. Each new adventure adds to her understanding of what it means to live fully and give back meaningfully.

Digital Presence and Modern Wellness Influence

Online, Tillie shares glimpses of her lifestyle through platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where she posts about health, mindfulness, and daily routines. Her content blends authenticity with education, encouraging her audience to explore balance without perfectionism. Whether she’s sharing insights from her yoga practice or documenting small moments of gratitude, her digital presence reflects the same calm confidence that defines her offline life.

What sets her apart in the crowded wellness space is her ability to connect through honesty. She doesn’t present herself as a guru but as someone learning alongside her community. This humility, paired with a strong sense of purpose, makes her an inspiring figure for those seeking grounded guidance in an often chaotic world.

A Future Rooted in Wholeness

In the future, Tillie Medland will be a wellness educator and holistic guide to more people and hopes to facilitate workshops and programs that will incorporate nutrition, movement, and mindfulness—real tools for people to support their mental and physical health. She is also preparing for her acting debut in two feature films coming in 2026, in creative form—from a backdrop in performing arts and storytelling.

These initiatives will capture her multidimensional self. She feels equally comfortable in front of a camera, on a yoga mat, or sitting around a board table. Each of these spaces allows her to embody a different part of herself, still connected by the same common thread of self-awareness of who she wants to be, and be real about it.

Tillie also continues her commitment to environmental conservation as the steward of several acres of untouched Amazonian rainforest. It’s a role that aligns with her belief in preserving natural beauty and living in harmony with the Earth.

Lessons from the Journey

Tillie’s shift from model to entrepreneur to wellness guide provides a refreshing outlook at a time where authenticity is often scarce. She provides an illustration to readers around personal development not being a straight line—it is simply a series of trial and error, reflections and renewal. She has learned to embrace her health struggles into motivation, curiosity into purpose and experience into wisdom.

When asked how she hopes people will see her, she answered, “I would want them to see that I am dynamic, accomplished, and interesting.” This is a great answer, however, it does not even paint the full picture. Underneath her accomplishments and pursuits, lies a consistent thread of intention: to be conscious, to inspire others, and to pursue meaning in all that she does.

Looking Ahead to A Journey Toward Wholeness

In the next phase of Tillie Medland’s journey, she moves forward with even greater service and impact. While she continues to bring together her charge for health, mindfulness, and empowerment, she continues to support people in deepening their connection to self and the world around them.

Her journey isn’t one about status and perfection, but about the balance, curiosity, and courageousness of what happens when someone takes their personal healing experience and turns it into a vessel for supporting others to heal.

We appreciate Tillie Medland for sharing her story and her knowledge of what it means to live with authenticity, purpose, and presence.