Hi! I'm Shanon

Did you hear the one about the airline pilot and the ballerina?

They birthed an aerial dancer!

Yup, that's me! True story. Well, kind of. It actually took me 50 years to begin my aerial journey.

My background is in music, theatre, arts and healthcare. I find it impossible to separate expressive arts from wellness. And circus arts are for everyone, regardless of background or fitness level.

Come with an open mind and join us for a glimpse into delightful moments, child-like wonder and self-discovery! See you in the magic!

For those who like formal education and experience stats, here they are:

Double BA from University of Alaska in Psychology, and Theatre and Dance
Minor in English and Vocal Music Performance

Teaching certificates in fabric, lyra, trap, sling from New England Center for Circus Arts
Teaching certificate in Circus Arts from The Montreal National Circus School
Social Circus Missions in Nicaragua and with unaccompanied refugee children in Germany
Intensive courses in dance and choreography at Martha Graham Dance School, NY

Personal and Group Physical Trainer Certificates : Personal Training, Corrective Exercise Specialization, Performance Enhancement Specialization, Virtual Coaching, and Zumba Instructor.

Registered teacher with the Hawaii Dept of Education
1500+ hours massage therapy training from Hawaii Island School of Medical Massage
Masters in acupuncture from Wu Hsing Tao Classical Five Element
Doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University

Teaching:
TCMCH, Traditional Chinese Medicine College of Hawaii, Waimea, Big Island
HISM, Hawaii Island School of Medical Massage 
Bastyr University, teaching assistant: dermatology, oncology, laboratory procedures, pathology, anatomy and physiology

Special skills: Speaks Norwegian