Board of Directors
The Health & Fitness Association Board of Directors is an experienced, intelligent team of industry leaders. They are chosen to serve the association in particular and the fitness industry in general by providing guidance, strategic direction, and insight that has a lasting global impact.

Chyna Willman
Grit City Wellness
Tacoma, WA
Chyna Willman is the CEO of Grit City Wellness, a premier wellness club founded in Washington State, dedicated to optimizing health and improving quality of life through cutting-edge recovery services, fitness, and holistic care. As a Small Business Advocate and Community Leader, Chyna also serves as the President of the Waterfront Merchants Alliance and Chair-Elect on the Board of Directors, for the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, where she champions the growth and sustainability of local businesses.
Before launching her career in health and wellness, Chyna spent nearly two decades in the automotive industry, working with globally recognized manufacturers such as Toyota and BMW. During this time, she gained firsthand experience in franchise operations, team development, and the importance of scalable systems—all of which now inform her strategic roadmap to franchise the Grit City Wellness model. Her unique perspective bridges corporate structure with community-driven service, allowing her to create business models that are both profitable and deeply impactful.
A passionate believer in the power of strong teams, Chyna prioritizes building supportive environments that foster connection, collaboration, and personal growth. Whether she's leading a wellness initiative or advocating for small businesses, her mission is simple: to elevate the well-being and success of everyone around her.