HELLO, I’M SHELLY
As a teacher, I valued each child before me as a unique puzzle with individual gifts, voice, personality, and timing for development. I understood safety, risk, and play mattered. Then, as a Mom working to guide my two children, I dug deeper into psychology and neuroscience. I did not know how much I would grow in the process. Our family’s journey has given me tools and authenticity to serve families.
In 2010, I met a Feldenkrais Practitioner who saw a connection between my eye patterns and my quirky back. Feldenkrais expanded what I feel is possible. I learned to see with two eyes working together, to move with more ease in both body and mind.
In 2021, I completed the 4-year Baltimore Feldenkrais Training. I added Havening to my personal toolbox and became a certified Havening Techniques Practitioner. Both the Feldenkrais Method and Havening are grounded in neuroscience and support nervous system regulation for clients.
In 2025, I finished my master’s program in clinical counseling and integrated nature-informed therapy, sand tray, art, and play into my work wth clients aged 8-83. The Feldenkrais and Havening continue to inform my work in this new role with the Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative. It is important to note that counseling clients cannot be Feldenkrais clients served by one-on-one work.
We can get stuck in habitual patterns that no longer serve us, but awareness offers an opportunity for something new. More ease, freedom, and a sense of empowerment are possible. It is my deeply held belief and life’s work. I’ve learned on my journey and hope to help young and older find options for living with attention and intention. Please reach out if you would like to connect. I’m happy to answer questions and explore how I might be of service to you or your family’s particular needs.
A GLIMPSE OF MY WORLD
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