I’m Will McCandless, a holistic health coach and Qigong instructor based in Ibiza, originally from the San Francisco Bay Area.
My story
For years, chronic fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, Bell’s palsy, anxiety and depression affected almost every part of my life. I sought answers through conventional care and worked with naturopathic doctors before learning I had Lyme disease, mold toxicity and parasitic infections.
Recovery became my full-time focus. I explored nutrition, herbal medicine, detoxification, Qigong and other holistic approaches. It took years to recover, and I learned that rebuilding my health involved more than supplements or treatments. It meant changing my habits and taking responsibility for my health and my life.
That experience changed my direction. I trained as a holistic health coach and Qigong instructor, and developed a deeper connection with my body, mind and spirit.
Today, I help health-conscious professionals who feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and are tired of trying things without a clear path forward. My work looks at the whole person and focuses on practical foundations for health, so you can live the life you want.
How I work
I combine personal experience and professional training with practical nutrition, lifestyle and mind-body guidance. We work around your goals, routines and challenges, helping you understand your body and build habits you can sustain.
Training
I’m a certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a Universal Healing Tao Qigong instructor, trained with Grandmaster Mantak Chia in Thailand. I continue to study herbalism and mind-body practices.
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Professional experience
Founder, Will Wellness · 2021–present. One-to-one coaching, group programs, workshops and wellness experiences for international clients.
Qigong instructor & wellness facilitator · May 2023–present. Private and group classes, retreats and wellness workshops.
FORMA Gym · Qigong instructor & wellness workshop facilitator, June 2025–April 2026. Classes and workshops on nutrition, detoxification, stress management, recovery and holistic wellness, in person and online.
Education & professional training
- Institute for Integrative Nutrition · Certified Holistic Health Coach, 2024.
- Institute for Integrative Nutrition · NBC-HWC certification training, 2025.
- Berkeley Herbal Center · Herbalism studies, 2025.
- Pacific College of Health and Science · Chinese medicine theory & bodywork studies, 2023.
- Tao Garden, Thailand · Universal Healing Tao Qigong instructor training and massage certification with Grandmaster Mantak Chia, 2023.
- Cosmo Visions, Elk Grove, California · Kambo facilitator training, 2023.
- AYM Institute, Ibiza, Spain · Ayurvedic Yoga Massage certification, 2022.
- Qigong teacher certification · Master Mimi Kuo-Deemer.
Languages
English (native) · Spanish (professional working proficiency).
A foundation of continued learning.
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach · View certificate 
Universal Healing Tao Qigong Instructor · View certificate Let’s talk about your next step.
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