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01 ABOUT ME

MY JOURNEY

IT'S NICE TO MEET YOU. MY NAME IS SHANNON. I was born but not raised in Texas. I grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. As a wanna-be southerner, I moved back to Texas as soon as I could. I've always enjoyed fitness and grew up playing a variety of sports. I continued to play soccer through college and am now an avid runner & yogi.
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NUTRITION FOUND ME DURING MY EARLY COLLEGE DAYS when I struggled with food intolerances not only as a college athlete, but also while living in a small, remote town. This challenge allowed me to get creative with meal planning and cooking while requiring research and adequate planning to keep myself (and team members) well nourished.
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I CONTINUE TO LOVE & RESPECT FOOD AS IT IS OUR BODY'S NATURAL MEDICINE. Food connects us as human beings (Hi summer BBQ's & ice cream socials!); comforts us when we need it most (a dash of mood-boosting maca powder in that morning smoothie); nourishes our body, mind & soul (post-yoga herbal tea, anyone?); and has an incredible healing power (Mmm, turmeric milk). 
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I LEAN TOWARDS A NATURAL APPROACH TO WELLNESS while focusing on preventative measures first. Good health starts with a healthy mind. Healthy thoughts encourage a healthy body. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, we will work together on this journey of enjoying food in its most natural form to support a healthy mind.

THINK HAPPY. BE HAPPY.

MY HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Runner

Runner

Moving from competitive soccer to a recreational exerciser, I took up long distance running to continue my love for fitness. Running is both a challenging and rewarding experience that I love to share with others.

Recipe Tester

Recipe Tester

I love spending time in the kitchen testing new recipes, using exotic ingredients, and practicing whole food nutrition.

Hiker

Hiker

Life has its ups & downs. Hiking allows me to take in the highs & the lows with a different perspective on every journey.

Amateur Photographer

Amateur Photographer

The world around us is filled with such beauty & I continue to learn how to capture this beauty in the best way I can. As one of my newer hobbies, I am learning to use a new camera and improve my food and landscape photography.

Family

Family

Spending time with my big family is important for mental, spiritual, and emotional health.

Traveler

Traveler

Life is short & the world is wide. I try to experience a new place every year. From the mountains of Colorado to the Italian countryside, traveling the world is the best way to grow.

Supporter

Supporter

I supported my best friend in his first ultra-marathon of 103 miles by acting as his nutritionist to ensure a safe and successful race and pacing a portion of his route.

Great Outdoors Enthusiast

Great Outdoors Enthusiast

You can find me experiencing the great outdoors in multiple ways. Whether it's hiking, running, kayaking, or sitting atop a mountain, the fresh air enlightens and empowers the mind.

Lifetime Student

Lifetime Student

I love to learn. Whether it's in a classroom, in a museum, taking continued education courses, or getting hands-on experience, I take the opportunity to fill my mind with old & new ideas.

EDUCATION

Sodexo Distance Dietetic Internship

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Wellness Concentration

09/2017-05/2018

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Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX

Post-baccalaureate in Dietetics

08/2014-12/2016

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Howard Payne University, Brownwood, TX

B.S. in Exercise & Sports Science

Minor in Chemistry

08/2009-05/2013

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EDUCATION
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
MY JOURNEY

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