I met Shannon a long time ago at a restorative yoga class that she was teaching. After a fully relaxing hour, she shared that she also did dance classes and body work. I took her card and kept it. and kept it and even through spring cleaning and desk clearing, I kept it. Until finally this weekend I decided that I wanted something restorative and nurturing, so I went to see Shannon. She has a welcoming home studio in a residential part of Berkeley, which I liked because I could feel the vibes of her home. I always prefer this to manicured offices, even though it takes a certain vulnerability and bravery for massage therapists to open up a glimpse into their lives this way. During the initial check in, she was very attentive and listened to how I was feeling very closely. She was encouraging, and also relatable. I asked for a shiatsu massage, which is done fully clothed on two soft sheepskin rugs in the middle of the floor. After some sound therapy and chanting, she very thoughtfully stretched and cradled each limb. It was very cool to see how patiently she worked, how relaxed and rhythmic the pace was, and how she seemed very attuned to what as going on with me. At one point, I was beginning to get cold, and just as I was about to mention it, I felt a blanket being draped over me. She talks about how the music and the eye pillow help one to "drop down" into the space, but a lot of the time I felt like I was flying, as she waved my feet and made full circles with each arm, stretching my back and neck. It was a very special massage, and I am happy that she is still teaching restorative yoga, now in my neighborhood, so I can drop in for this kind of supported, guided resting more often! read more

I've been working with Shannon for the past few months for holistic massage. Prior to meeting Shannon, I would leave a massage and think, "well that felt great". I leave my sessions with Shannon more in tune with the world around me, far more relaxed, and happier. I go somewhere else when I'm with her. And it's a good place. Thank you Shannon! read more

Wonderfully in touch with her life and yours. Giving the utmost sense of well being. Thank you for being you... read more

Shannon has magic in her hands. I first felt it during yoga when she gave adjustments, and I could feel wonderful energy emanating from her touch. I was very tired during my first bodywork session - it was super relaxing, and I drifted in and out of sleep throughout the session. I'm looking forward to a future session where I'm more primed to fully experience the magic of her bodywork :) Shannon also teaches yoga and dance in our studio - we love her well-crafted sequences and lovely poetic guidance. She'll say something beautiful, then add a few poetic words that are like pixie dust making you sprout just a little more so. Plus she has a wonderful sense of humor. We feel super blessed to have Shannon in our lives. read more

I have been seeking a body worker for some time to add to my self-care practice. I had worked with someone for years before moving to the Bay Area, and hers was a high bar, so finding the right fit here has been a challenge. Shannon was referred to me by a friend and I recently went to see her for a 60-minute massage in her home studio. She began our session with a brief sound healing that was new to me and I found a gentle way to initiate the work. Shannon spent the majority of our session working on my back which I had requested. She did a wonderful job helping me drop into a healing space, and enabling to let go of the tension I carry in my spine. Afterwards, I felt an opening in my body that I needed, and have maintained that space since seeing her a few days ago. I will book more sessions, and hope to make Shannon a regular part of my self-care. read more

The best massage I've ever had! It was deeply relaxing atmosphere. I have an old injury, but I felt so much lighter after the session. At the beginning, she did sound healing, which made my busy mind slow down. The whole experience was bliss. Highly recommended. read more

Pure bliss! Shannon combines massage and energy work for a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience. (I almost always reach this state where I almost fall asleep. The next day I'm filled with energy.) She is a godsend! I've been a consistent client for 3 years and highly recommend! read more

Shannon is a really amazing bodyworker and I really enjoy her calm and grounding presence. As soon as she put her hands on my body, I was able to surrender and relax my body, which isn't always the case when I go to a new massage therapist. I went for a 90-minute massage session and I felt rejuvenated and less sore in my body after. I highly recommend getting a healing session with Shannon. read more

Shannon is a very talented and holistic therapist. My experience in her studio was very welcoming, and she helped a lot with my lousy back.

I had a 90 minute massage session with Shannon and from the beginning I knew it was going to be a great experience. I have been with other massage therapists, those that you find in spas and hotels, but so far Shannon is my favorite. She did things that other therapists didn't and you can just feel her "positive energy" as soon as you meet her. My shoulders and upper back usually hold a lot of tension and she took her time to work on that area of my body. That day I went to sleep earlier and slept through the whole night feeling completely restful. She is welcoming, caring and very professional. Her studio is located in a quite neighborhood and there is plenty of parking around the area. I am planning to return probably for another massage session but I would also like to try the sound healing session. read more

Shannon created a beautiful container for me to explore movement and express sound. By reminding me to grant myself permission, she offered a space for me to enter authentic healing. She provided the perfect amount of verbal cues and physical touch, and tailored our session to my exact needs. I highly encourage anyone who desires greater health and freedom in their body to seek her guidance! read more

Shannon is epic. Her deep listening, playful yet profound holding are such good medicine for the body. I can not recommend her highly enough. read more

Shannon is a very nurturing and loving healer. I always feel very taken care of during my time with her. There is a sense of unbroken connection and deep intention throughout the session. I leave her sessions feeling like my soul has been given the nourishment it has been craving. Thank you Shannon for the love and support that I receive through your work. read more

Absolutely Brilliant Yoga Teacher ! & Body Worker & Dancer ! It has been an abSOULute Privilege to have experienced ALL three with Shannon. I highly Recommend getting a Private Yoga Session from Shannon...My Husband & I received Such Wonderful Instruction that were detailed for Each of our Levels. read more

Yoga Therapy Session: Im a bit of a yoga snob. I started studying and practicing yoga before it was all the rage. I studied it with actual Indian people. I studied the scriptures and the texts at the heart of the tradition. I learned to meditate with a Master of the yoga tradition. I therefore bring a bit of skepticism to much of what people call "Yoga" in the western world. Shannon blows the roof off my snobbery. She is the embodiment of yoga. I am not exaggerating. She brings artistry, breath, spontaneity, and play to the reverence, devotion, sincerity, rigor and depth required in true Yoga practice. I took her yoga class many years ago and found her to be perhaps my favorite yoga teacher in the west, ever. I continue to be one of her biggest fans. Not only does she have a mastery of alignment, she brings a presence that allows the body to have its own experience of the unfoldment of the breath and the Energy - which is what we really need. Go to her classes, pay her for privates, take her retreats, and fly her to exotic places and spend a few days with her in private immersion. Your life, your heart, your body, your creativity, will blossom. She's that good. If you've found her, keep going deeper. There's more. read more

I am grateful and humbled by Shannon's restorative and integrating massage. Shannon holds a deep presence and her touch and voice and sound healing is profound: took me to a peaceful state. read more

I HIGHLY recommend this amazing healer. Shannon continues to amaze me with her intuition around touch, energy, and sound. I aways walk away feeling more ease through every cell of my body. She holds such amazing space while providing a powerful service. Thank you, Shannon. read more

Shannon creates a total sanctuary from the hustle of the Bay, and her massages leave me feeling restored, calm, and more in synch with my body again. She is a hidden gem you'll be happy to have in your healing network! read more

I can't describe just how peaceful, content, and compassionate I feel after having received Shannon's massage and just being in her company. I felt such positive energy the moment I walked up the stairs surrounded by the green plants in front of the house to the moment I entered the beautifully decorated massage room, which made me feel at ease immediately. Shannon took time before the massage to learn more about my needs, which had a specific healing-centered intention, and went above and beyond to make my experience enjoyable. She began with sound healing and a chakra meditation, which was exactly what I needed. She also made me feel empowered by highlighting the vulnerability I undertook to openly tell her about my specific healing intention, which made me feel even more grounded and truly feel the compassion she was radiating outwards. Being in her presence is magical. I can't say enough positive things about the amazing experience Shannon provided and I highly recommend her to anyone that wants to experience bliss. Thank you, Shannon, for such a wonderful experience! I look forward to many more. read more

Shannon is amazing! She has incredible perceptive skills and really knows how to tap into what you and your body need! I have been going to her for about 3 years. She is also very helpful with teaching you how to take care of your own body. Highly, highly recommended! read more

I have received many massages and I used to be a massage therapist and Shannon gives the most unique and relaxing massage I have experienced. She often includes a little extra like breath work or sound therapy too! Her home office is very relaxing. I would highly recommend her. read more

Let me first say this review is long over-due. I have been seeing Shannon fairly regularly now for several months, and she is sincerely the best healer I have worked with (and I have sought help from many over the past few years). I have chronic pain issues and had come to believe that there were basically two types of massages: pain-relieving ones, and relaxing ones. Relaxing ones never really addressed any of my pain, but calmed me down and helped me sleep. Pain-relieving ones had me gritting my teeth during but feeling relief later. Shannon is the ONLY person I have ever found who can significantly improve pain while also making me feel at peace and relaxed. She is very present and highly sensitive to your specific needs. I have never once had to ask for more or less pressure... She just always knows. Her yoga sessions are also fantastic. I always leave her home feeling much better/lighter than when I walked in. On top of it all, she is a very genuine and kind person. I am so grateful I found her! read more

Shannon is unlike any other body work experience you've had. It's a personal journey that she supports and guides. Her intuition and power to listen are a true gift. This a unique collaborative experience that will support rejuvenation of the body-heart-spirit. She is using sound and breath in a way that guides your own body's wisdom. I could not recommend more highly. read more

Shannon is a supportive, thoughtful, strong, and highly intuitive healer! She brings rich, practical experience as well as the ability to listen deeply and respond to what is happening in the moment. In our work together, Shannon created a personalized yoga practice, walked me through the routine, and recorded it for my future use. After a few weeks, I can already feel how this practice is healing long-standing injuries, building deep, core strength and helping my body to learn new, healthier patterns. I highly recommend any service with Shannon. You will not be disappointed! read more

Shannon is amazing... one of the best I've ever gotten bodywork from. She's confident, a good listener, knows how to read your body, understands injuries and how to help recover form them; can do both firm and gentle work; is thorough and consistent, I can't say enough. I always leave a session with Shannon feeling relaxed and refreshed mentally and physically. She's awesome! read more