About Me
Hi there, my name is Shannon. I was born and raised in Chicago and currently live in the San Diego area. I am an Inner Healing Coach, Reiki Master Practitioner and Certified Astrocartographer. I have my Bachelor’s in Psychology, a dual Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling and an Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate.
I also consistently participate in workshops, courses, programs and mentorship to expand my wisdom, embodiment and skillset to best serve this community. Topics such as feminine embodiment, conscious sex, trauma, the nervous system, conscious money, breathwork, tarot/oracle reading, intuition development and so much more.
My Philosophy
I believe that we all have wounds that developed within us, and/or have been inherited, that then dictate our lives today. This keeps us stuck in pain, fear, overthinking, difficult relationships, unhealthy patterns and more. Some people may not be conscious of these wounds. Others may have some awareness but struggle to make the connection as to how that then impacts them today.
I am passionate about using a holistic approach to help people connect those dots and begin healing these wounds in practical, real ways. To then be able to actively create and live their lives, instead of fighting against life from this wounded, unconscious place.
My story
Ever since I was a young girl I felt a powerful call to help others and make a difference in the world. I remember being in 7th grade and walking to the library to take out psychology books. I would then also take out a dictionary so I could cross-reference the words I didn’t know!
This desire to help others certainly came from a place of personal experiences, creating immense compassion and empathy within me. When I was 7 years old, I lost my mother to breast cancer. This left my sister and I in a toxic, traumatic environment due to my father’s own demons, until I moved out when I was 18. He eventually passed away when I was 21.
Unfortunately my experience with loss did not start or end there. I have also lost many other dear family members and friends at young ages. Because of so much childhood trauma, I was operating from a wounded place and, therefore, then found myself in one toxic romantic relationship after the next in my adult years. This just further perpetuated the cycle of pain, fear, and sadness that I was in.
When you grow up without the foundation and presence of unconditional love from parents, and then continue to endure more loss and trauma, you are forced to create your own compass, your own home…within yourself. A journey not easily forged.
The only way to do that for me was by trial and error (enter in those unhealthy romantic relationships). By living and learning. Exploring the scary depths that is our own pain and shadows.
Thankfully, I was eventually able to alchemize these patterns, pain and life lessons into deep, deep healing. I have been able to learn and turn my pain into awareness, healing, growth, expansion, peace, strength, connection and self-love. That is what I wish for everyone.
Which is why I am so passionate about guiding others along their own mental, emotional or spiritual healing journey, whatever it may be for you. Helping you to gain clarity around current stressors or issues you’re experiencing, reconnect to your worth and authentic self and take your power back! To get out from under the wounds and pain that are dictating so many peoples’ lives.
I am a walking example that you can live a beautiful, meaningful, joyful and connected life after pain, trauma and heartbreak.
The power of a name
Helping others is undoubtedly what I am meant to do. I’ve always felt that. But as I began thinking about starting my business, I had quite the full circle moment. I found my baby book from my mom. In her own beautiful handwriting, right in front of me, I read the meaning of my first and middle name, Shannon Eileen…
Shannon Eileen: Irish Gaelic for “small; wise & light-bearer”.
”When you see 222 it’s a call to action to realize that a huge part of your purpose is in the service of others.” -Kyle Gray, Spiritual Teacher
“I am here to help you bring awareness to your wounds, feelings and behavior. To heal. And then start creating the life you actually want to be living.”
Working with Me
The work of healing is not easy. It requires that we dive deep into our shadows and sit with them. It’s uncomfortable, which is why not everyone does it. But it sure is such a worthwhile journey.
That’s why seeking out guidance is so powerful. Transformation is not always pretty. And when things are changing and falling away, many people stop their healing for fear they’re doing something wrong.
You don’t have to do it alone. I help guide you but also hold space for you to feel, be seen, heard and understood. To let all parts of you show up. Aligning your life is not a one-time overhaul. It’s a day-to-day, moment-to-moment process. So building a really strong foundation from which to do so is incredibly valuable.
Together we clear out the old and begin building anew. Creating that solid, strong foundation to support you as you go forward in creating a more connected life.
Ready to dive deeper into your healing?
If you’re committed to your healing and resonate with my philosophy and story, click below to explore the different ways we can work together.