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. Somatic processing .
. Movement: Yoga, Pilates, Dance .
. Meditation . Breath work .
. Mindfulness. Goal Setting .
. Visualization . Writing.
. EFT tapping.
"Sometimes the hardest thing we have to do, is stop fighting for our suffering."
In tandem with my artistic career, I have been certified as a Trauma informed life-coach (Transformational Arts College) studying somatic processing, meditation, mindfulness, thought-work and the Polyvagal Theory. I work with clients ages 15 and up: From dancers and mothers to teachers and entrepreneurs.
Patterns of pain, suffering and resistance are imprinted and deeply rooted in the subconscious mind. Therefor my approach to coaching is expressive and holistic; meaning WHOLE: Looking at Mind, Body and Soul (Spirit) - taking into account the WHOLE of YOU and your personal context. The work is not therapy. It is informed by your PAST (why you may think/feel the way you do) but specifically focuses on finding what feels TRUE for you in this PRESENT moment, how your body feels and responds to life. How do you want to express in the world? What's blocking you? Together we unlock your potential and create action steps to move towards the FUTURE you desire.
My offerings are client-led: I collaborate using creative and multi-disciplinary tools including: thought-work, visualization, writing, movement, art, meditation and breathe-work to rewire old, stubborn neuroplastic pathways.
Above all else, I am committed to helping you feel more at EASE; Comfortable in your skin, worthy and confident in order to achieve meaning, fulfillment and self- acceptance. This one precious life is short, I want to help you enjoy it.
Lay down your resistance.
I invite you to EXHALE with me.
I'm Kelly Shaw.
A multi-disciplinary artist; dancer, actor, choreographer, teacher and coach. Expression through art chose me, and has been one of my life's greatest gifts and vehicles for growth. It is through my connection to art and healing, that I was inspired to become a certified coach, offering support to growth-oriented individuals who are hungry to feel more empowered, creative, healthy and capable of achieving what it is they desire in life.
While working as a successful professional performer (Toronto Metropolitan University, BFA Dance), teacher, fitness/pilates instructor and choreographer for over 15 years, I simultaneously devoted myself to a deep and transformational self-development journey to understand my inner world. From a young age I felt I was "TOO MUCH", not understanding the gifts of being a highly sensitive, empathic artist, or how to process my big feelings. Though fortunate to have art as an outlet, I also developed brilliant coping strategies as a high achieving, pleasing, perfectionist. I struggled with my mental health, adrenal exhaustion, hormonal imbalances, injuries, and constantly relying on outside validation to determine my worth.
I was stuck in negative thought loops, unhealthy patterns and didn't realize I lost a part of myself along the way. I spent years no longer feeling confident or vital. I was living out my "dream life"- but saying YES when I meant NO, staying in toxic cycles and struggling with low self-esteem daily.
After years of personal excavation, I now live a more FREE & ALIGNED life. Knowing what is possible, has led me to be feel passionately about supporting others as they also re-discover their personal agency, inner freedom and endless possiblities.
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