Shannon is the founder and soul practitioner of Elemental Balance based in Des Moines, Iowa. Her focus and devotion is holistic healing and working with the different pieces of the human experience that causes imbalances in the body and in life.

Shannon has her Bachelors in Science of Nursing (BNS), certification in assisted lymphatic therapy (ALT), a shamanic practitioner, medical intuitive and lifelong learner of all things holistic.

As a child, Shannon was diagnosed with a few different autoimmune diseases. She spent a good amount of time in and out of hospitals and clinics where doctors struggled to pinpoint why certain symptoms were occurring, let alone find a cure. At the age of 15, she entered a pain rehabilitation center for children at Mayo Clinic. At Mayo, they started teaching about an approach to treating chronic conditions with nutrition, movement, proper ergonomics, physical therapy, emotional awareness, mind over matter philosophies, and so much more. Maybe the most important aspect of this time was instruction on meditation. This was the start of her learning about neuroplasticity and the power of the mind. After some time, Shannon also realized healing is in the food that we eat. She started growing her own garden, learning about herbs, and being more mindful of environmental pollutants.

When Shannon was 20 years old, she discovered shamanic or energy healing. This experience was so profound, she joined an almost 2 year apprenticeship with Steve and Angel Lyle at Joyful Journey and  became a mesa carrier under a Peruvian linage of medicine people. Today, she still works with elders from indigenous traditions from all around the world. Walking the beauty way has enriched Shannon’s life and ability to help others see where they are out of their power from the energetic standpoint.

Shannon was called back to the western world of medicine and received her BSN from Mercy College of Health Sciences. She believes it is important to start bridging the different spectrums of the healing modalities. There are some great advantages of the sciences and some beautiful wisdom of the past that when combined help give more comprehensive healing experience.

Assisted Lymphatic Therapy has become one of Shannon’s passions. After diving in deeper to the importance of the lymphatic system, Shannon was stunned on the healing potential of addressing this very neglected but vitally important aspect of the body. ALT has changed Shannon’s and her client’s lives.

Shannon’s approach to healing is to meet you where you are at. People are at varying degrees of awareness on how they can assist themselves and Shannon can help fill in the gaps. The issues can be mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual and Shannon is equipped to handle what arises in those realms. Because Shannon has been on both sides of health as the patient and the practitioner, she can provide compassion, understanding, and practical advice.

Life is about bringing balance in all states of being. What is your missing element that keeps you from your balance? Click the booking link and see for yourself if you are a right match to work with