About me
Shawn is a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist specializing in body based stress management education and practices. She completed her C-IAYT Yoga Therapist education with mentor, Nancy Schalk of Heartland Yoga Therapy in Indianapolis IN. Shawn continued her education with Yoga North, SomaYoga Institute, in Duluth MN, completing their Somatic based YT training in 2021. She spent several years working with US Veterans at Richard L. Roudebush VA Research Hospital in Indianapolis. During her time at VA, she was lead yoga interventionist, studying the effectiveness of yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention for Veterans living with chronic pain and PTS. In 2017 Shawn opened her practice, Empowered Paths Health Coaching. She currently works at Safe Passage Inc. as Wellness Coordinator where she supports clients on their healing journey. Additionally, she works with staff members at Safe Passage to mitigate secondary and vicarious trauma through Somatic practices and nervous system education.