Tanja Shaw is a Kinesiologist and health and wellness coach who has spent more than 20 years helping people build stronger bodies, healthier habits, and more ease and confidence in their lives.

She began her career in 2004 fascinated by the science of fitness and nutrition. In those early years, she believed intense workouts, rigid diet rules, and relentless discipline were the keys to health. She tracked everything, pushed hard, and did all the things personal trainers were “supposed” to do—but inside, she felt like she was constantly fighting her own body.

As she worked with more clients, she realized many of them were fighting the same battle: yo-yo dieting, punishing routines, body shame, and decades of starting over. She knew there had to be a better way.

That belief became Ascend Fitness + Lifestyle—a coaching community dedicated to helping Chilliwack men and women eat better, move better, and think better so they can feel amazing for life. Tanja’s approach blends science, compassion, and real-life coaching. She believes true health comes from sustainable habits, not perfection; from awareness and confidence, not restriction.

Over the years, Tanja has created hundreds of resources to support long-term health, including articles, workshops, retreats, online courses, and the Fit in Real Life Podcast. Her work continues to help people rethink health, fitness, and what lasting change really looks like.

Outside the studio, Tanja loves hiking, cycling, and exploring new places with her husband Keith and their son Jacob. She enjoys reading, cooking, and quiet early mornings—usually with a cat curled up nearby. Chilliwack has been her home since 2007, and she’s passionate about helping her community live healthier, more fulfilling lives.