10 Health and Wellness TikTok Accounts to Follow on the App

Besides being the go-to form of entertainment, social media has always been a great digital tool for educating and relaying important information. It has been a huge part of everyone’s daily lives, and different types of content are being watched and made within seconds. TikTok, being one of the most increasingly popular mobile application, is a great place to foster connectivity. In fact, a number of health and wellness TikTok influencers are joining the platform to reach and motivate others. 

Nowadays, even experts and professionals are utilising the app to create content rooted in important matters like mental health and physical health. With this, they’re creating a space where people can openly communicate ideas and share experiences that others can learn from. Here are some inspirational health and wellness TikTok users you should check out on the app. 

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TikTok accounts that’ll help inspire you on your health and wellness journey

1. Food Over Drugs

@foodoverdrugs This is Asparagus #asparagus #healthyfood #healthtips #healthhack #uti #kidney #foodoverdrugs ♬ This is Asparagus – Food Over Drugs

Sheela Mahdavi, aka Food Over Drugs, is a passionate nutritionist who makes short commentary TikTok videos about essential ingredients and superfoods. She explains how each food item provides maximum nutritional benefits for an overall healthy well-being, as well as how to incorporate them in your diet.

Sheela is a huge advocate for healthy living through mindful eating. Through her short-format content on the app, anyone can easily learn a new thing or two about what goes into their bodies. If you’re curious about intuitive eating and learning more about detoxification, then you might want to check out her content. 

For more information, visit @foodoverdrugs on her TikTok page. 

2. Matthias J Barker

@matthiasjbarker #relationshipgoals #relationshipadvice #couplestherapy ♬ 17 – Evalyn

Matthias aka @matthiasjbarker is a psychotherapist and trauma specialist, creating content with themes relating to well-being. His topics often range from psychology and mental health to relationship advice and motivation tips. Moreover, Matthias creates more content on other social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube; but if you’re always on TikTok then you’ll enjoy his content there, too!

Outside of TikTok, he provides workshops for couples and individuals that want to engage in inner work and personal healing. Additionally, Matthias has a podcast that allows him to delve deeper into these themes, encouraging people to show more compassion towards their own journey. 

For more information, visit @matthiasjbarker on his TikTok page. 

3. Blogilates

@blogilates Which level are you at? My booty band is from target! #pushuphack #beginnerfitness ♬ Stuck in the Middle – Tai Verdes

Cassey Ho, aka @blogilates, is a certified pilates instructor and fitness guru. If her name doesn’t ring a bell, then you’re missing out! Her YouTube channel, Blogilates, is one of the most popular fitness platforms on the site. That being said, she creates additional content on TikTok for people who need that extra push and motivation to keep up with their fitness routines. 

For more information, visit @blogilates on her TikTok page. 

4. Dr. Julie Smith

@drjuliesmith What is your 🍎 and 🍪 for 2022? My new book 📖 “Why has nobody told me this before?” is available to order now (link in bio) #habits #learnontiktok #addiction #tiktoktherapy #tiktokpsychologist #tiktoktherapist ♬ original sound – Dr Julie Smith – Psychologist

Dr. Julie Smith, aka @drjuliesmith, is a psychologist who creates fun and interactive TikToks about therapy, mental health, and psychology. She usually explains things through analogies and metaphors, making information much easier and entertaining to understand and retain. 

Beyond being a content creator on TikTok and social media, Dr. Julie is also a published author. In her most recent book, Why Has Nobody Told Me, she discusses essential everyday tools to help you navigate the ups and downs of life. By sharing practical and motivational self-help content, she guides people towards a life path filled with kindness and self-compassion.

For more information, visit @drjuliesmith on her TikTok page. 

5. Gentle Reminders

@gentle.reminders there are so many beautiful things waiting for you. #youmatter #mentalhealthtiktok ♬ lights are on – 𝐥 𝐨 𝐯 𝐞 𝐲 𝐨 𝐮

This next TikTok account is unlike most professionals and experts on our list. Addie, aka @gentle.reminders, offersis a pleasant break from all information and advice. This sweet TikTok account simply shares mental health, self-love, and self-care reminders meant to find people scrolling through the app. Sometimes, a simple line or phrase can help slowly heal a tired heart or remind you to be present and appreciate the moment. 

For more information, visit @gentle.reminders on her TikTok page.

6. Mindful Tom

@mindful_tom♬ Je te laisserai des mots – Patrick Watson

Tom Hulme, aka @mindful_tom, creates mindfulness and health inspired videos that are quite known to be comforting and healing. The content creator, who is a psychology student, shares insights and advice about different aspects of emotional and mental well-being. 

You’ll know it’s his video on your For You Page, since all of his short clips have the same format. Typically, he’ll use soundless videos of himself with peaceful background music and simple video captions to relay his message. If you’re looking for content that can serve as daily motivation, or if you want to send a reminder for a loved one, then you can check his page for more.

For more information, visit @mindful_tom on his TikTok page.

7. Julian Philosophy

@julianphilosophy Some thoughts on how to live well. #philosophy #life #purpose ♬ original sound – Julian de Medeiros

If you’re a fellow lover of wisdom, then you’ll surely appreciate Julian de Medeiros, aka @julianphilosphy on TikTok. Julian combines his own thoughts and the ideas of different philosophers to create videos that make you ponder and wonder. On his page, you’ll find that he  touches on a variety of subjects relating to “the self” and “the other,” such as life purpose and relationships. 

For more information, follow @julianphilosophy on his TikTok page. 

8. Liv Kaplan

@liv.kaplan It makes it so much easier #healthtok #healthykitchen #wellness #healthyfood #foodtok #healthyrecipes ♬ original sound – ebonyloren

Liv Kaplan, aka @liv.kaplan, is a food nutritionist sharing motivational healthy lifestyle and mindful eating inspired videos on the app. In her TikTok videos, she introduces healthy recipes and how she puts together different meals that are scrumptious and nourishing. Like most health and wellness TikTok users, Liv strives to make content that can serve as motivation to lead others to more mindful lifestyle choices and build good eating habits. 

For more information, follow @liv.kaplan on her TikTok page. 

9. TikTok Counseling

@tik_tok_counseling Three Common Trauma Responses #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #tiktoktherapist ♬ original sound – TJ Hoegh

TJ Hoegh, aka @tik_tok_counseling, is a licensed therapist and counselor sharing content about mental health, effective communication and relationship advice. He explains information in simpler terms, shares helpful pointers, and debunks therapy myths and misconceptions. Through this, he’s helping people look into themselves for reflection and introspection. 

By creating bite-sized content on TikTok, TJ is raising more awareness on important matters that not a lot of people often discuss. He’s using his platform to help people navigate their own thinking patterns and behaviours. Ultimately, TJ highly encourages individuals to seek professional counselling and therapy if deemed necessary. 

For more information, follow @tik_tok_counseling on his TikTok page. 

10. Avo a Day

@avoaday What to eat during and after covid to help your body heal #healthyliving #healthhacks #covidhealing ♬ original sound – avoaday

Twin sisters Maddie and Kaya aka @avoaday, are health coaches who create TikTok videos about health hacks, wellness, and supplements. They’re both passionate about sharing tips and tricks on how to build good eating habits for an overall healthy mind and body. 

In their other videos, they share vegan recipes and organic meal preps that are delicious and easy to make. If you’re up for some content about diets and improving your health and well-being, then you definitely don’t want to miss out on the twins’ content!

For more information, follow @avoaday on their TikTok page. 

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Our list of health and wellness TikTok accounts goes to show how the app isn’t just a place for laughs and giggles. It is a platform where health professionals and experts can educate and inform people on things that truly matter. If you’re following any TikTok users that create these types of content, then let us know through the comments section on our official Facebook page!

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