Stories from the practice

The root of it, not just the symptoms

Working with Shannon has been life-changing in ways I never expected. She has gone above and beyond to truly listen, understand, and help me get to the root of my chronic pain and struggles—not just treat the symptoms. Through Somatic Manual Therapy she has helped me find healing, freedom, and hope in both my body and my life. I’m incredibly grateful for her compassion, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to helping me find lasting solutions.

Recovery after a serious brain injury

Shannon was the perfect fit to provide Somatic therapy services to my 40 year old daughter who is recovering from a serious TBI. Shannon almost immediately identified issues that needed to be addressed and created a plan that would eventually work. Life changing is the only phrase that comes to mind with regard to this experience, for both myself and my daughter.

Shannon has the unique ability to immediately assess situations and pursue solutions. Her extensive training in trauma and the methods she uses work and create a path to recovery.

Post Covid I was dealing with a personal loss and needed some help. Shannon was there to assess and guide me through the process. Her accessibility and commitment to her clients is her greatest strength. Although counseling is very personal, I subsequently recommended her to two of my close friends who had family issues that I thought she could help with. Doing what she does she got to bottom of things, created a solution and implemented a plan. My recommendation was very much appreciated by my friends!

Based on my experience and that of my associates I would highly recommend Shannon Egan as a Somatic Manual Therapist. You will not be disappointed.

An awareness that stayed

Working with Shannon was incredibly valuable, not only because of the physical work she did, but because of the deeper awareness she helped me develop of my own body. She helped me recognize patterns, tension, and ways I was carrying or moving myself that I wasn’t even conscious of before. That awareness has stayed with me and has been one of the most meaningful parts of the process.

I also deeply appreciated Shannon’s commitment to Christ and the way her faith is reflected in how she approaches her work and cares for people. Her skill, attentiveness, and Christ-centered perspective made the entire experience meaningful for me.

Healing in a way that honors God and the body

Through Shannon, God worked to heal me and make me stronger after some very significant, traumatic events. Some of these events were recent, and some I had been carrying for many years. Shannon accomplished this through much prayer, her expertise in Somatic Therapy, and fascia release. I am grateful God gave me a believer that helped me heal in a way that honors God and my body.

The missing link in a long healing process

Shannon is a wonderful, caring, Christ-centered therapist — with gifted hands! The work we did together was the transformative “missing link” in my healing process, after trying so many alternative methods. I learned how to track my nervous system for the first time, and how to safely inhabit my body after years of trauma, and living in survival mode. My family and I truly cannot thank her enough!

Postpartum recovery, and a piano

Shannon provided exceptional Manual Therapy care during my postpartum recovery, helping relieve pain, improve my posture, and release tension I didn’t even realize I was carrying. She gave me practical exercises and lifelong tools to maintain a healthier, pain-free body. Beyond the physical transformation, there was something deeply intuitive about our sessions—she seemed to know what I needed and encouraged me to reconnect with the things that make me feel alive, like playing piano for my family. The very next day, my 4-year-old unexpectedly asked me to play piano, which was a beautiful gift.

No back surgery needed

No back surgery needed — 110% improved after Manual Therapy!

Mind, body and soul

Shannon has a contagious passion for restoring our bodies to function as God designed. With diagnostic skill and competent care, gained from years of working with people who have experienced trauma, she facilitates restoration of mind, body and soul.

Communication restored in a marriage

Somatic Therapy provided clear, actionable steps that helped us resolve the issues in our marriage. The guidance restored communication and brought structure back to our relationship.

Steady ground after trauma

I struggled with anxiety after a traumatic experience. The Somatic Therapy approach I received helped me gain control over my emotions and take practical steps toward recovery.

From paralyzing vertigo to vibrant ministry — restored by Somatic Manual Therapy and the Lord

When I met Shannon, I was living in such fear of the vertigo I was experiencing regularly that I was afraid to leave my home. I was always using a walker (or holding on to people to walk) and I was actually considering starting to use a wheelchair because I didn’t feel safe. I believe meeting her was a divine appointment.

Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, she helped me transform into a woman who finally felt safe enough, not only to leave home and walk on my own, but to attend church and start regularly showing my art at events. I am forever grateful to God and to Shannon, and I believe my best days are ahead of me.

A household made unified again

As parents dealing with a wayward child, Shannon’s Somatic Therapy approach offered clear strategies for restoring order and improving communication. Our family is now stronger and more unified.