Door County Talks About Blue Zones: Fitness and Wellness with Dr. Rory & Tess Johnson

Saturday, February 7, 2026
10:00 AM 12:00 PM

Door Community Audtorium 3926 Wisconsin 42 Fish Creek, WI, 54212 (map)

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Freewill donations APPRECIATED

The 2026 Door County Talks Series, Sponsored by Cynthia and Tom LaConte, will explore the concept of Blue Zones, a term coined and trademarked by Author Dan Buettner. Blue Zones refers to regions in the world where people live to or beyond the age of 100 without the prevalence of degenerative aging diseases prevalent in many parts of the world.

The series, which will comprise four separate speaker events, is free, with donations gladly accepted. Attendees are encouraged but not required to watch the Netflix series, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, before attending the events.

Tess Johnson is a dedicated Nutrition Coach for the Door County YMCA's Weight Loss Program, where she has been leading diabetes prevention and weight loss classes for nearly eight years. Passionate about empowering individuals to live healthier lives, Tess brings both experience and empathy to her coaching, helping participants create sustainable habits and reach their wellness goals.

She lives in Sturgeon Bay with her husband, a family medicine physician in Sister Bay, and together they share a deep commitment to health, wellness, and community. Their family is rooted in Door County life—with a 24-year-old daughter working locally as a graphic designer for the Peninsula Pulse Newspaper, and identical twin sons currently seniors at UW–Stout.

Tess and her family are active year-round, taking full advantage of everything Door County has to offer. She has a special love for hiking and participating in local races, and she’s always seeking new ways to stay connected—to nature, to movement, and to others on their wellness journey.

Dr. Rory Johnson provides Family Medicine services at Door County Medical Center Sister Bay Clinic. From Grand Forks, North Dakota, Dr. Johnson graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine before completing his residency at the University of Wisconsin - Wausau Family Practice Center. In his free time, he enjoys running, golfing, coaching kids’ baseball, basketball, reading, and traveling. Dr. Johnson is board-certified in Family Medicine.