* Recognized CM Practitioner @ the CMA (Complimentary Medical Association) (2023-
*currently studying Advanced Sound Therapy with Thomas Orr Anderson (2023- current)
*Life Changing Energy (LCE) Sound Healing Course Facilitator
(2023- current)
*Professional Member of the Handcrafted Bath & BodyGuild (2024-)
* Board Member with the (CAOA) Canadian Alliance of Aromatherapy
(2023-2024)
* Certified Expert Level Sound Healer [crystalbowls, tibetan bowls, tuning forks, chakra
balancing & crystal healing] (VickieGould, Life Changing Energy)
(2021)
* Registered Aromatherapist with the CAOA (Canadian Association of Aromatherapists)
(2018-2024)
* Clinical Aromatherapy training Graduate (Beverly Hawkins, West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy,
(2018)
* Founded: Earth Mind and Body Essentials,
(2016)
* Professional Member of the Handcrafter Soap & Cosmetic Guild
(2016-2024)
* Studied Ayurvedic Herbalism and Aromatherapy (David Crow, LaC)
(2015 & 2023)
* Registered Medical Social Worker in Psychiatry and Long Term Care
(1998-2021)
* BSW/RSW in Social Work (University of Victoria)
(2004)
* BA in Psychology (University of British Columbia)
(1995)
I have worked as a medical Social Worker since receiving my degrees in Psychology (1995) and Social Work (2004). I have worked in Canada and in the US, including in major hospital settings, emergency settings, as well as inpatient and community settings (first in Psychiatry, and then in Long Term Care).
In 2016, I started exploring different complimentary natural health approaches. I went back to school to study Aruvedic Herbalism and then Aromatherapy. I graduated and founded, Earth Mind and Body Essentials, in 2018. I then spent several years working with essential oils, herbs, extracts, infusions, plant carrier oils and minerals, offering soothing relief to my clients. My focus has been on creating simple, all natural, yet effective skincare solutions without the unneccesary harmful chemicals used in many of today's commercial products. Natural skincare solutions are available with my product line, Earth Mind and Body Essentials.
Mitigating health risks as best as possible with what is available in the natural world around us, and helping others discover that too, is my passion. Preventative and supportive community healthcare is my goal!
In 2020, I started to study additional natural healing modalities which I found very helpful when trying to relieve pain and stress caused by severe arthritis. I recognized the immense benefit sound was having in reducing my pain and discomfort and lowering my stress. I joined Life Changing Energy and studied energy healing with sound using my voice, tuning forks, crystal bowls, himalayan metal bowls and other sound instruments. I like to work with the neurodivergent community as sound healing has been shown to have great benefits here!
I am now a Sound Healing Course Facilitator with Life Changing Energy. I am continuing my private studying of Advanced Sound Therapy, including my newest favourite sound therapy instrument: the gong, with, Thomas Orr Anderson.
The energy and sound journeying work I have been doing has been an incredible asset to my own self-care approach and that's why I want to share its great benefits with others! Contact me today to see how Sound Healing can help in your wellness journey!
~In gratitude, Shannon Leigh