About the Therapist

Background:

Shannon was exposed to eastern healing modalities as a young child. Her father is a Shaolin martial arts instructor and she started practicing the arts when she was just five years old. Her training included the styles of Chuan Fa, Yue Chia, Shaolin T'ai Chi, Vajra Mukti Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. 

Achievements/Education:

• Graduate of Irene's Myomassology Institute in Southfield, Mi in 2011.
• Certified in Medical and Oncology Massage Therapy through Beaumont's School of Applied Health in Royal Oak, Mi in 2016.
• Certified as a Reiki Level II practitioner through Beaumont School of Applied Health at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mi in 2016.
• Graduate of LifePower Yoga Teacher Training in Canton, Mi in 2015.
• Currently enrolled in a two year Yoga Therapy Level II certification program through Beaumont School of Yoga Therapy at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mi. Will be graduating as an advanced 500 + hours Yoga Teacher in March 2018.
• Currently enrolled in a one year Yoga Therapy Level III certification program through Beaumont School of Yoga Therapy at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mi. Will be graduating as a Yoga Therapist in January 2019.
• Currently enrolled in the Reiki Master course at Beaumont Hospital and will be receiving her certification in June 2018. 
• Currently enrolled in Schoolcraft College; obtaining a degree in psychology to enhance her skills as a holistic therapist and integration of them in the western medical field. 

Hobbies:

      Shannon practices what she preaches. She consistently engages in mindfulness based activities throughout her daily life. She has a daily yoga and meditation practice as well as a weekly weight-training and t'ai-chi practice. She is a firm believer in the importance and value in self-study and continues to develop awareness and understanding of herself which reflects towards the understanding and awareness of others. She has a thirst for knowledge and is an avid reader in topics of health and wellness. She enjoys outdoor activities such as gardening, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking and traveling.