The Do Better Studio

10/17/2026

Meet Bill, our friend and resident wand guy. (And his fur friend Capone!)

Bill is a veteran and a former electrician. After experiencing a PTSD-related mental health crisis, his previous partner initiated divorce proceedings. Bill lost access to his phone, vehicle, and assets, and according to his account, notices about the hearing were sent to phone numbers and addresses he was no longer using. Unfortunately, Bill used to reside in a county where both parties do not have to be present. The divorce proceedings happened without his knowledge and he was left without the resources and stability he had previously relied on.

This is how quickly someone’s circumstances can change.

Bill’s electrician’s license expired while he was living on the street, and he didn’t have the resources to renew it. He has a trade and work experience, but getting back into that line of work isn’t as simple as deciding to get a job when you don’t have stable housing or the money to meet licensing requirements.

Sometimes, you might see Bill on a street corner flipping a hammer. Bill is 63. His goal right now is to survive until his retirement benefits kick in at 65. He is trying to make it through the next two years.

Bill has been a kind, consistent, and grateful friend of The Do Better Studio. Last Thanksgiving, he asked me for a steak. He promptly returned my Tupperware the following Monday cleaned. That’s Bill.

He’s also our wand guy! Bill made and sold many handmade wands through the studio, and I’m grateful to everyone who supported his creative work.
Right now, Bill is hoping for another steak and a large zip-up flannel hoodie. If you’d like to help with either of those things, please send me a message.

And here’s something else I’d encourage you to do: Make a friend who is unhoused.

My friendship with Bill has changed how I understand and witness houselessness. It’s much harder to make assumptions about an experience when you know the person living it. You start seeing the individual instead of the circumstances. He deserves the same dignity, connection, and opportunities to live a good life as anyone else.

10/15/2026

A little Thursday reminder from your favorite movement studio:

You don’t have to earn rest, shrink yourself to belong, or push through pain to prove yourself.

You don’t have to change your body to deserve feeling good in it.

Movement can help you feel more capable, find ease, and trust yourself.

That’s what doing better looks like around here.

We can’t wait to meet you where you are at!

10/13/2026

Earlier this week I shared a post of different ways to pay for your classes, one of my favorite ways people can contribute is to help those in our immediate community! My amazing friend Kat Stein has done an incredible job of not only providing food but full meal kits for family’s to grab from the food pantry at Dandelion Teahouse Apothecary!

As we head into holiday season, consider buying supplies to stock this amazing program. Your contributions cover you for my classes for the month of October or November at The Do Better Studio and The Underground Movement Studio! You can drop off supplies with me at either or take them to Dandelion Teahouse Apothecary directly and grab a hot tea while you’re there!

It’s amazing to see this community as a noun but even better when community is a verb! Let’s support each other!

10/11/2026

Some times you just have to pick your nose mid set!

10/09/2026

Join Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary and Clark College for an LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair on November 4th from 3pm-7pm!

This community focused event brings together local nonprofits, organizations, community groups, and service providers from across Vancouver and the surrounding area. Whether you’re looking for LGBTQIA+ resources, community services, educational opportunities, support networks, or simply a place to meet new people, this is a chance to discover what our local community has to offer. 

What to Expect:
🌈 Meet representatives from local nonprofits, organizations, and community groups
🌈 Learn about resources and services available to LGBTQIA+ residents, students, families, and allies
🌈 Connect with organizations providing community support, advocacy, education, and other services
🌈 Discover opportunities to get involved and build connections in the Vancouver community
🌈 Meet other community members and make new friends in a welcoming environment

Wether you’re new to the area, a Clark College student, looking to connect with local resources, or simply hoping to find more community, you are invited to stop by. Come as you are, bring your questions, and take some time to connect with the people and organizations helping to build a stronger, more connected Vancouver. This is a free, all ages event, and everyone is welcome! 

Date: November 4th
Time: 3pm-7pm
Location: Clark College, Gaiser Hall 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 
Park in the green lot

If your organization is interested in tabling, please fill out the form on Dandelion’s site. It can also be found in the link in our bio.

If you need accommodations due to a disability to fully participate in the event, please contact Clark College’s Disability Access Center at (360) 992-2314 or (360) 991-0901 VP. You can also visit the DAC in the Penguin Union Building Room 002, at your earliest convenience. If you are an employee, please contact Melody Williams at (360) 992-2432 or visit the Office of People and Culture at BRD 133.

10/08/2026

We meant it when we said pay what you can when you can for classes! Other ways to meaningfully contribute can look like this:

-fill a green bag from the Clark Neighbors Food Project project with groceries to share
-come with to help the Portland Burrito Brigade every second Sunday to make burritos for this in need of a warm meal
- buy ingredients for the meal kits available at Dandelion Teahouse Apothecary’s food pantry
-volunteer with us at a local non profit our favorite at the YWCA Clark County Holiday Shop in December, Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Garden Party in the summer, and Dandelion Teahouse Apothecary’s Pride Block Party
-cleaning and maintenance tasks around The Underground Movement Studio
-make us fooooood- we love snacks/treats/meals just ask your fav instructor
-other random tasks, volunteer opportunities, and item needs will come up seasonally so never be afraid to ask Brittany what the current need is!

We want you here and all contributions add up to making this an amazing community to be a part of!

10/08/2026

Happy one year training anniversary to the wonderful Jen Mitchell! I cannot tell you how rewarding our year of training has been! I’ve never had a client make so many strides so quickly! If I’m remembering correctly- Jen wanted to move more and have less pain in her knees. In a year, she’s knee pain free(although they are loud AF) and deadlifted 150 today for reps! We are so lucky to have her and her kiddos in our community! Cheers to a year of hard work paying off!

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Happy Birthday Marilyn Tycer! We are so lucky to have you as a leader in our movement spaces! Your dedication to your craft, your huge heart, empathy, and understanding of how to meet people where they are at, and your contagious laughter make this community so full of life! We are beyond grateful for you and celebrate you not only today but all days!

Just an FYI: Marilyn likes w**e from Ben and Allison Stuart, coffee from Cafecito Coffee Co | PNW | Vancouver WA, treats from Bleu Door Bakery and the wildest stacks you can imagine! Just in case you want to show her some love!

10/04/2026

Two weeks from today!! Join us for a fun afternoon including:

Movement & Meditation with Brittany

Reframing the Narrative about medication, mental health, stigma, and taking back agency over our stories with Celeste Tomasulo, M.S., LMFT

Followed by Pill Box/Bottle Decorating & Adult Trick-or-Treat