How It Works
Curious about working with Dr. Shannon to heal your pain, train for a healthy pregnancy and post-partum, or prep for mobility and ease in your old age? Learn about her process to see if working together is right for you.
Fitness Coaching for people who have tried it all but haven’t found their flexible happy medium…yet.
Our holistic and individualized approach to fitness and movement meets you where you are, keeps your goals in mind, and recognizes the challenge of maintaining a consistent fitness routine.
We ask our new clients how they would like their exercise habits, health, and body to be and feel different.
I can’t exercise like I used to. A lot of movements are difficult for me. I also refrain from doing things that require physical dexterity, like skateboarding, skiing, biking, which I used to enjoy.” From our client, Tania.
“I am looking to slowly work on integrating weight training into my life. I hate it to be honest, my I know I need to do it to keep muscle in my old age and get toned up.” From our client, Charissa
“I am an off and on person with exercise. I have always been active but when life gets busy (and as a busy mom of 2 and a teacher life is crazy busy) exercise is the first thing to go. I have been trying to follow online plans with little success and feel OVERWHELMED with the information out there on what I am SUPPOSED to do. I hurt my knee in early March- while it doesn’t stop me from moving, living it doesn’t feel great and I want to help it get better.” From our client, Sara.
“I feel like I have a lack of stamina and endurance and a general feeling of weakness. It is very frustrating to feel so weak and out of shape. My back hurts, my plantar fasciitis acts up regularly, and I just know I have to figure out how to get stronger.” From our client, Wendy
Does this sound like you?
We know this isn't your first rodeo. You've tried different therapies and all the modalities. From chiros to PTs, trainers, and so on.
And you are still not where you want to be.
Sometimes it seems like it should simpler than it really is… Just work on your core? Just do more rehab exercises? Finally get and stay consistent with exercise? What’s makes this time any different? We have a guess.
Most doctors and personal trainers don’t include an essential ingredient to lasting results: behavior change. If it was enough to know to just exercise more through strength and cardiovascular training, you’d be there by now! It’s not often only a knowledge issue, it’s a implementation (aka behavioral) one. What you actually need is to increase your behavior change IQ at the same time as your training IQ and that’s what our Be Resilient customized program helps you do.
You may need to learn how to be disciplined.
The “Be Resilient” Game Plan includes:
- Receive a personalized exercise plan crafted with your input, lifestyle, preferences, and goals in mind
- Gain an understanding of how exercise and long term performance really works
- Text Messaging and video messaging with Dr. Shannon when you need it most
- Regular live virtual appointments with Dr. Shannon for real time planning, coaching, and connection
- Ongoing education with the rest of the Be Resilient Team through quarterly masterclasses on various subjects in health and fitness
The “Be Resilient” Method
The Movement
Our method is unique in that we don’t use one specific or specialized method with our clients. Each program is created based on the client, their goals, their past injuries or other physical hindrances. We use the foundations of tried and true strength and conditioning programs as the basis to build each individual program– whether the goal is overall fitness or rehab.
Our approach is dynamic: continuously adapting and evolving based on your individual responses and progress. The integration of strength & conditioning with rehab will help streamline your journey towards physical well-being and a newfound confidence and appreciation for your body. We believe that your recovery and your fitness are not separate journeys– rather that when they’re combined they facilitate better outcomes and quicker progress.
The Mindset
We understand that maintaining 100% motivation 100% of the time is unrealistic for most folks. Especially when dealing with an injury or finding yourself back in a fitness routine after time off, it can be hard to jump into any program with tons of enthusiasm. And even for those that start a fitness program with total excitement, that feeling can be fleeting.
That’s where our mindset coaching comes into play.
Just like we help structure a program that helps your body feel better than ever, a big focus is on your mindset and thoughts around your workouts, your body and your lifestyle. We leverage the science of health mindset principles and motivational coaching to help you develop a deep, desirable “why” and help you remain persistent through your transformation.
We often hear people say things like:
“I just gotta get up earlier and make it to the gym”
“I just need to force myself to do the work”
And while these sentiments are an intention to self-motivate, it often isn’t the key to making changes. Without judgment, our approach extends beyond just physical training. We recognize that sustainable change requires a shift in mindset and requires its own attention and dedication.
Our goal is to ensure that even on the toughest days, you feel inspired and equipped to continue, knowing that every small step is a part of a bigger, positive change in your life.
With the Be Resilient program you’ll simultaneously dedicate time to your mindset shifts as well as moving your body to create long lasting change. And we’ll be here to help you every step of the way.
We believe that you should not have to “heal” or achieve a certain weight or movement milestone before you begin exercising again.
Our approach is dynamic: continuously adapting and evolving based on your individual responses and progress. The integration of strength & conditioning with rehab will help streamline your journey towards physical well-being and a newfound confidence and appreciation for your body. We believe that your recovery and your fitness are not separate journeys– rather that when they’re combined they facilitate better outcomes and quicker progress.
How To Get Started
1. Apply
Take 5-10 minutes to apply and get your foot through the door. We will review your app promptly and reach out to you if we believe we will be the best fit.
2. Meet Dr. Shannon
I want to spend time getting to know you, what you need help with, what you are struggling with, and what has or has not worked for you. It can be hard to trust a new healthcare professional to help you, especially if you have tried so many already.
3. Lets test, not guess!
This is where we take a deeper dive into your individual true physical abilities and figure out the hardest things you can do well. No more leaving an initial evaluation with a list of all the diagnosis that are wrong with you and leaving you feeling more defeated and hopeless. Dr. Shannon will go through a 60 minute physical evaluation to determine the best starting place to start your training journey. This is all about figuring out your strengths and leaving you feeling empowered and confident in yourself.
4. Crafting Your Gameplan
Depending on your starting place, we will collaborate on the timeline of our initial game plan and frequency of coaching sessions. We provide an in-depth overview for how our coaching and programming can help you achieve your goals, what to expect in that process, and answer any questions you may have. Click here to learn about pricing.
5. You are ready to join
You decide this is the place to be. Congratulations! We work with you on your payment and contract details where we offer a variety of payment options best suited for your budget.
6. Onboarding
We start developing your program to get you started. No two clients start at the same place. You'll notice how collaborative and involved you are as the client. At this time, you'll be invited to join our programming platform, and we'll walk you through best practices and what to expect.
7. Let’s Get to Work
You're beginning your first few check-ins, beginning to get a hang of what it's like to have a compassionate and accountable coach in your corner as you start taking the small steps to make progress towards your big goals.
Dr. Shannon's Custom Exercise Program Features & Benefits
- Access your custom programming from your phone, tablet or laptop, anywhere, anytime
- Your coaching app allows you to ask questions and message your coach as you go through your workout
- The coaching app will show you exactly how to do the exercises, for how long, and how many reps
- Track your reps, weights, and exertion level from week-to-week
- Get 1:1 coaching to support your mobility and strength goals
- Join a private network of others in the program to share challenges, victories, nutrient-rich recipes, group workouts and group coaching calls
- Strategically scale the intensity of your workouts as you get stronger and faster
- Proactively modify your typical programming to accommodate injury, sickness, or travel plans
Pricing
Packages are totally personalized! Based on length of programming and our check in calls/virtual sessions will determine what the investment looks like. You can expect anywhere between $250-$499 a month.
This is very much dependent on the program that is built for you personally based on your goals, needs, preferences, etc. We have lots of flexibility and options in terms of payment plans and how to make it work best for you given your financial situation.