Shannon first experienced Nia on the 2003 Shape Your Life Retreat with Shape Magazine at Red Mountain Spa in St. George Utah. Recognizing the power of the unique movement, she returned to Dallas and immediately began taking Nia classes. Shannon completed her White Belt in February 2004, her Blue Belt in June 2005, her Brown Belt in July 2006, and her Black Belt in July 2008. Dedicated to developing her Nia practice to share the power of movement with others, Shannon has also completed For All Belts (2004) training, EMT training (2007), and the 5 Stages of Self-Healing Certification (2008) with Debbie and Carlos, the co-creators and founders of The Nia Technique. She completed the Green Belt training in February 2009 with Carlos Rosas.  Most recently, Shannon has become a member of the Nia Faculty of Trainers as a Nia White Belt Intensive Trainer.  She trains future White Belt Nia Instructors, as well as students desiring a deeper personal Nia practice.  For Shannon, her Nia training changed her path and her life, empowering her to shed 45 pounds! In addition, she recently completed a Masters of Science in Natural Health and currently coaches her students on how to create a healthy, joyful lifestyle by integrating nutrition and mindful movement into their daily lives.