My dream is to help create a healthier, happier world.

Shanie Matthews is a certified NASM Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, Yoga Therapist, e-500-hr Yoga Teacher, Behavioral Change Specialist, Level 2 Meditation Teacher, Level 1 iRest Teacher and Brain Health Coach.

With a passion for guiding individuals towards connecting with their happiest, healthiest self, she believes in empowering her clients by helping them tap into their innate abilities and strengths, supporting them in realizing their unique goals.



Wellness for a happier you.

The tools of wellness gave me my life back.

The tools of wellness gave me the ability to regain a life of health and vitality. I am a trauma survivor as well as someone that healed from an eating disorder that began as a teen, a Traumatic Brain Injury in 1996 and the effects of Oxycontin after suffering a major injury in 2011. I deeply know that these tools and techniques changed my life, my body and my mind, and that they can do the same for you.

My areas of specialization include Chronic Pain, Osteoporosis/Osteopenia and Traumatic Brain Injury, helping clients regain mobility, balance and a zest for life.

That is why I am dedicated to wellness…because we all need that helping hand every once in a while.

One breath at a time

After enduring a lifetime shaped by chronic pain, major injuries, and a relentless pursuit of freedom from the physical and emotional chains that bound me, I began to ask myself the most important questions:
Why is this pain continuing to define my life?
Why do I feel trapped by it?

I am a survivor of a TBI

It was through these questions that I began to explore my own traumas, conditioning, and ingrained responses to pain—both physical and emotional. I realized that my suffering wasn't just from the injuries I had experienced but also from the mental and emotional toll they had taken. My body’s pain mirrored the deep-seated emotional wounds I had carried for years.

My journey toward healing wasn’t simple. I hired therapists, worked with coaches, and immersed myself in studying everything I could about somatics, yoga therapy, brain health, healing from trauma, and more. I tested countless approaches—many of which didn’t work—but some of them led me to powerful breakthroughs. Through this process, I created a unique blend of the most effective techniques, integrating them into my own healing.

What I discovered was that healing isn’t about one magical technique or a quick fix. It’s about an integrated, holistic approach—combining the power of breathwork, gentle movement, meditation, sound healing, visualization, neuroplasticity enhancement, nervous system repair, and emotional resilience work. These tools allowed me to confront the deepest traumas buried within me, release the pain, and finally begin to heal in ways I hadn’t imagined possible. Many times, I felt as though the pain would break me, but instead, it became my teacher, leading me toward light and growth.

For the past 15 years, I’ve dedicated myself to working as a healer, supporting others in their journey to freedom from chronic pain. After attending countless trainings, earning my master's in yoga therapy, and now continuing my education to become a licensed therapist, I’ve invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in this pursuit of healing. But more than the education or credentials, it’s been the lived experience of healing myself that has given me the tools to help others transform their pain.

What distinguishes my work is that I don’t rely on a single modality or method. My approach is deeply organic and intuitive. On the cognitive side, I use pattern recognition and deep intuition to identify clients’ challenges. On the emotional and somatic side, I incorporate therapeutic yoga, breathwork, sound healing, mindfulness, as well as other life-changing tools, helping clients reconnect with their bodies and reprocess trauma that may have lingered since childhood. Each part of this journey is a step toward rebuilding their lives.

This process isn’t about the certificates or degrees I’ve earned, though they’ve certainly helped shape my approach. The true key is that I’ve been to the darkest places within myself and emerged stronger. That’s what allows me to guide my clients on their journeys—not theory, but lived experience.

Now, I welcome the opportunity to be part of your journey to reclaim your life from chronic pain. Together, we can break free from the suffering, using tools that will support you for the rest of your life.

What I Do:

Wellness to fit your lifestyle. My goal is to help you be your happiest, healthiest self,

Where I'm From:

I'm from the gorgeous Pacific Northwest, where the outer serenity supports my inner peace.

Why Kindhearted Wellness:

Wellness offers us a gift that gives us connection with an inner healer and higher potential that is waiting within to be seen.

Why Tramatic Brain Injuries:

My influences and techniques include:

Issues my clients have resolved through my methods include:

I am a trauma survivor as well as someone that healed from a Traumatic Brain Injury. I deeply know that these tools and techniques changed my life, my body and my mind, and that they can do the same for you.

  • Somatics and Kinesiology 
  • Yoga Therapy 
  • Brain Health for Chronic Pain and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Pranayama Breathwork
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Sound Healing and Vibrational Therapy
  • Guided Imagery and Visualization
  • Compassionate Inquiry and Emotional Resilience
  • Chronic pain management
  • Emotional overwhelm and reactivity
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Codependency and insecure attachment
  • Control issues and people-pleasing behaviors
  • Physical and emotional recovery from traumatic injuries. I look forward to helping you reclaim your life and rediscover your inner strength and vitality.

As a Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider, I am certified to teach continuing education courses. Please stay connected to learn about upcoming Continuing Education courses. 

YACEP

I am certified by the foundation, Love Your Brain, in using their proven 6-week curriculum for healing Traumatic Brain Injuries. 

LoveYourBrain Yoga Teacher

I completed my 500-hour yoga teacher training with the Ananda School of Yoga and Meditation in 2020. Through the years, I also trained with Saul David Raye, Kia Miller, Shiva Rea, Himalaya Behl, and Travis Eliot.

E-500-Hour RYT

I am a certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with the internationally accredited NASM program. Trained in the Optimum Performance Training model, I am an expert on combining strength training with the healing affects of yoga therapy.

NASM

As a Certified Healer with the International Association of Yoga Therapists I am trained to work within the system of yoga and Ayurveda to relieve pain and suffering. My focus is on Traumatic Brain Injuries as well as Chronic Pain and Autism. Yoga Therapy can act as a useful adjunct to Western Medicine or as its own therapy, depending on your unique situation.

C-IAYT

What makes Shanie Matthews a Pro

Certifications

As a LoveYourBrain Facilitator I am certified to facilitate groups using specialized designed mindfulness, yoga, and psychoeducation tools for the brain injury community.

LoveYourBrain Facilitator

Trained as a RAD Yoga Mobility Specialist, I received intensive education in the principles of self myofascial release (SMR) by the RAD Institute, providing tools to release pain and increase the ability to move with ease.

RAD Yoga Mobility Specialist

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Vinyasa and Kundalini

Shoulder Stand

Outside in the morning

Nature Sounds

Shanie's Yoga Atmosphere

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“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.”

Robert Kiyosaki 

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Our Programs page has a list of the great services that Shanie has to offer, including yoga therapy for traumatic brain injuries. 

Be sure to also download your free copy of Shanie's e-book, "7 Simple Steps to Peace, Wellness and Empowerment". 

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