Shannon is a graduate of Advanced Clinical Training in Nutrition Response Testing. Her studies include Mueller College of Holistic Health, the Southern College of Naturopathy, and the Guan An Min Hospital in China. It was in China where she came to realize the benefits of Chinese medicine, organic foods and supplements, and addressing food sensitivities and metal toxicity.

An established holistic speaker and author, Shannon is a lecturer for Standard Process on nutrition, and has spoken at several companies, schools, colleges, and associations. She has volunteered for many medical mission trips working alongside doctors.

Fun fact: Shannon was raised in Hawaii and assisted Ironman Triathlon competitors. She also provided nutrition and muscle therapy for the physically demanding commercial salmon fishing industry. You can find her surfing most mornings and sometimes hula dancing!